Category: EsstN
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Barking Hero: Dog Alerts 67 Villagers Before Deadly Landslide Levels Himalayan Settlement
A 5-Month-Old Puppy Saves Dozens Before Monsoon Disaster Strikes A dog’s frantic barking in the middle of the night saved the lives of 67 people in a Himalayan village before a massive landslide swept away their homes. Residents of Siyathi village in Mandi district, in India’s northern state of Himachal Pradesh, said their 5-month-old dog…
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First-Time Homebuyers Are Vanishing, and the American Dream Is on Life Support
A Shrinking Share of First-Time Buyers The housing market is growing increasingly out of reach for younger Americans, and it shows. New data shared with Fortune reveals that the number of first-time homebuyers has plummeted to just 1.14 million in 2024—less than half of what it was in 2004, when it stood at nearly 3.2…
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Earth’s Spin Picks Up Speed: 3 Shorter Days This Summer
Earth’s Rotation Will Speed Up on Three Days This Summer Planet Earth will spin a little faster on three separate days this summer, starting today. This will technically result in shorter days, but the change will be so minuscule you won’t even notice. Several milliseconds will be shaved off of the 24 hours it takes…
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Gmail just fixed one of the worst things about email. Here’s how.
Gmail’s New Tool Makes Unsubscribing Easier Than Ever Summary: Also Read: Jack Dorsey Unveils Offline Messaging App ‘Bitchat’ with No Internet, Servers, or Accounts Manage Subscriptions: Gmail’s One-Click Fix for Inbox Overload Google is rolling out a powerful new feature aimed at users drowning in unwanted subscription emails. The Manage subscriptions view in Gmail offers…
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Jack Dorsey Unveils Offline Messaging App ‘Bitchat’ with No Internet, Servers, or Accounts
Jack Dorsey unveils a new messaging app “Bitchat” that connects users through Bluetooth mesh, bypassing all traditional communication systems. Summary Jack Dorsey’s Weekend Project: Messaging Without the Internet Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block and co-founder of Twitter, has launched a new messaging app that throws out the playbook of conventional communication platforms. Over just one…
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Student Loan Forgiveness Could Be Denied to Immigrant and Transgender Support Groups Under New Trump Plan
Trump Reshaping Student Loan Program with Political Overtones, Advocates Warn President Donald Trump is reshaping a student loan cancellation program into what some fear will become “a tool for political retribution,” according to advocates invited to weigh in on a draft proposal. The changes take aim at organizations that serve immigrants and transgender youth, potentially…
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I Thought It Was Just a Hangover Headache… Then I Collapsed and Nearly Died
“Everything started spinning… I just didn’t understand what was going on.” Nestor Montalvo had a pounding in his head that felt like a hangover headache—except he hadn’t touched a drop of alcohol. Soon after the pain began, his vision started to blur. When he tried to stand, the right side of his body was numb,…
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Delete Yourself from the Internet: Why You Must—and Exactly How to Do It
Note on Paid Data Removal ServicesServices like DeleteMe, PrivacyBee, and Mozilla Monitor offer automated data removal from broker sites and people-search databases. While I haven’t personally used them, many people report positive results and saved time. That said, learning how to do this yourself is a valuable skill. It teaches you how data is collected…
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Minimum Wage Increases Roll Out Across U.S. Cities and States
Millions see pay hikes as local laws outpace stagnant federal minimum wage Wage Hikes Take Effect in July Across the U.S. Workers across the country are getting a raise this month as new local and state minimum wage laws take effect. More than 880,000 workers in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, D.C., are seeing increased pay…
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Stylish and Compact: Vera Bradley Sling Backpack Drops to Just $19 for Prime Members
Only at Amazon’s Outlet — 63% Off This Travel-Ready Mini Bag It holds “a surprising amount.” I spend a lot of time digging for gems at Amazon’s outlet. This week, I found a shiny one. This sleek Vera Bradley Ripstop Mini Sling Backpack is the iconic designer’s take on the hands-free travel bag trend —…