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SOCIAL MEDIA
Meta To Maintain Reliance on Third-Party Fact Checking for Upcoming Australian Election
Considering that Meta has been so definitive in its stance that Community Notes is an all-round better approach to content moderation within social apps, it’s interesting to read its latest overview of how it’s preparing for the upcoming Australian election, and how it’s planning to combat misinfo in a nation not governed by Donald Trump. Under local electoral rules, the…
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ENTERTAINMENT
Healthy Aging & Wellness Expo returns to Brooklyn for a Day of Education and Empowerment
Brooklynites looking to take charge of their health and well-being won’t want to miss the Healthy Aging & Wellness Expo, returning for another exciting year. Produced by Caribbean Life and Brooklyn Paper, this premier event is set to take place on April 15 at the Major R. Owens Health and Wellness Community Center. This free event is designed for those…
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LIFESTYLE
Weekend Guide: Selecta Series, House is Liberation, and More
In this edition of the Weekend Guide, we’re starting off with two long-running bands coming to our borough to do their thing. One is here to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their signature LP; and the other is showing up for their last-ever tour. But if you’re not in the mood to relive the ‘90s, there are tons of other…
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REAL ESTATE
MTA to stop selling MetroCards by end of the year
After more than three decades of service, the MetroCard is nearing its final ride. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced the final day for MetroCard sales will be December 31, the final step in the full transition to the OMNY tap-and-go payment system. Retail partners, including bodegas and drugstores, will stop selling MetroCards this fall. Riders will still be able…
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CRYPTO
TON Foundation raises $400M via token sale
The Open Network Foundation, also known as TON Foundation, has raised more than $400 million in token-based investments from several venture capital firms, signaling growing interest in the Telegram messaging ecosystem. Sequoia Capital, Ribbit, Benchmark, Draper Associates, Kingsway, Vy Capital, Libertus Capital, CoinFund, SkyBridge, Hypersphere and Karatage participated in the investment by purchasing Toncoin (TON), the native cryptocurrency of The…
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FINANCE
Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage rises slightly for the second week in a row
Associated Press (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose slightly for the second week in a row, a modest setback for prospective home shoppers as the spring homebuying season ramps up. The rate rose to 6.67% from 6.65% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.87%. Including…
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MARKET
The U.S. keeps dropping in global happiness rankings. Eating alone could be the culprit.
Roughly 1 in 4 Americans reported eating all of their meals alone the previous day in 2023 — up 53% since 2003. Source link
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Threads Is Working On an Option To Replicate Your X Follows
Oh, Elon is not going to like this. According to a new discovery by app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi, Meta’s Twitter clone Threads is currently working on a new update that would make it somewhat easier for Threads users to follow all of the same profiles in the app that they currently follow on X. As you can see in this…
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APPS
How Much Does PPF Coating Cost?
Your vehicle’s paint is constantly exposed to road debris, harsh weather, and every day wear and tear. Over time, this exposure can lead to scratches, rock chips, and fading, which can be costly to repair. That’s where paint protection film (PPF) comes in. This clear, durable film acts as a shield, preserving your car’s exterior and maintaining its pristine condition.…
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GADGET
Spotify's latest custom playlist highlights artists with upcoming shows in your area
Any music fan will know how time-consuming it can be to keep tabs on which artists are playing nearby soon. To make that a bit easier — and help make sure you don't miss shows by musicians you like — Spotify is debuting its . Concerts Near You will update every Wednesday with 30 songs from artists that align with…
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