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What Gets You Free Netflix, Hulu and Paramount Plus? A T-Mobile Subscription, That’s What
If you’re a T-Mobile customer, it may surprise you to learn that you’ll get some solid streaming perks with a variety of mobile and home internet plans. Whether you’re into binge-watching your favorite TV shows, streaming the latest blockbusters from the comfort of your home or checking out music and... Read more
3 Great Heated Blanket Deals on My Favorite Affordable Models
It is freakin’ cold out there. (Source: I am in Illinois, where the high temperature today was 12 degrees Fahrenheit and it felt like 6.) Sometimes it feels like my furnace can’t keep up, but luckily, I have several heated blankets around. I’ve tested them for our best heated... Read more
The trust paradox killing AI at scale: 76% of data leaders can't govern what employees already use
The chief data officer (CDO) has evolved from a niche compliance role into one of the most critical positions for AI deployment. These executives now sit at the intersection of data governance, AI strategy, and workforce readiness. Their decisions determine whether enterprises move from AI pilots to production scale... Read more
FBI seeking Michael Lizaso Marasigan for illegal gambling and fraud
The FBI are seeking Michael Lizaso Marasigan in connection with alleged illegal gambling activities and related financial crimes, and have placed him on the most wanted list. He is wanted for violations of his pretrial release, according to his profile on the FBI website. Between March 2015 and December... Read more
'Infinite Jest' Is Back. Maybe Litbros Should Be, Too
The notoriously challenging book is being re-released for its 30th anniversary. Its fandom is annoying, sure—but at least they read. Source link Read more
Austrian Supreme Court rules that loot boxes do not constitute gambling
The Austrian Supreme Court has ruled that loot boxes present within video games do not constitute gambling under their gambling laws. This comes after a player attempted to reclaim nearly €20,000 ($24,000) spent on in-game purchases in a football video game. The plaintiff spent money in the game on... Read more
What Can You Legally Share About ICE Raids on Social Media? I Found Out
As ICE activity and related repression against immigrants continue around the country, a common question is how safe it is to post on social media about ICE sightings or nearby raids. Many activists have reported that their posts have been taken down or flagged for sharing information about ICE over... Read more
I’ve Tested 1,000+ Sex Toys. These 8 Are What I Always Recommend
I started writing about sexual wellness in 2010. I didn’t think, 16 years later, I’d have tested more than 1,000 sex toys and still be carrying on in this field, yet here I am. I’ve witnessed a major shift in sex tech since I started writing. Sex toys were... Read more
Oxford Casino takes Maine to court over allowing tribes to operate iGaming
The Oxford Casino, based in Maine, has filed a federal lawsuit which challenges “efforts to grant a monopoly on online casino-style gambling (“iGaming”) to four specially selected Indian Tribes.” This comes after Governor Mills, of the State of Maine, announced her intention to allow the LD 1164 bill, named... Read more
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Jan. 30 #494
Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is a fun mix of topics, especially if, like me, you’re rooting for a Pacific... Read more