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SPOTIFY ENDS SHUFFLE RESTRICTIONS ON FREE TIER, LETTING USERS PLAY ANY SONG ON DEMAND 7
Spotify is rolling out one of the most significant changes to its free tier in more than a decade: users will soon be able to play the songs they want, when they want, without being forced into shuffle-only listening. The update, which removes one of the last major barriers between Spotify’s free and paid tiers, is a bold shift that could reshape the music streaming market—and push rivals to reconsider their own free offerings.
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September 20, 2025
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THERMAL DRONES SPOT FOREST WILDLIFE TEN TIMES FASTER THAN HUMAN SURVEYS
A new wave of research is showing that thermal drones can revolutionize the way scientists monitor wildlife, with recent field studies demonstrating they are ten times faster than traditional human surveys at detecting animals in dense forests. The findings highlight how aerial thermal imaging is emerging as a gamechanging tool for conservation, ecology, and even climate adaptation efforts.
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September 20, 2025
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HUAWEI UNVEILS NEW AI CHIP TECHNOLOGY TO CHALLENGE NVIDIA'S LEAD
Huawei has announced a breakthrough in artificial intelligence hardware with the unveiling of its next-generation Al chip technology, positioning the Chinese tech giant as a direct challenger to Nvidia's global dominance in Al computing. The move underscores how Beijing-backed firms are racing to reduce reliance on U.S. technology as Washington tightens export restrictions on advanced semiconductors.
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September 20, 2025
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ELON MUSK SAYS XAI COULD REACH AGI WITH GROK 5 AS HE RENEWS FOCUS ON TESLA AND AI
Elon Musk has made some of his boldest statements yet about artificial intelligence, telling investors and followers that his startup xAl could achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI) with its next-generation model, Grok 5.
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September 20, 2025
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ALPHABET HITS $3 TRILLION MARKET CAP, BECOMES FOURTH COMPANY TO REACH MILESTONE
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has reached a $3 trillion market capitalization, cementing its place among the world's most valuable corporations and becoming only the fourth company in history to pass the milestone. The achievement underscores both the enduring strength of Google's advertising empire and the accelerating influence of artificial intelligence on investor confidence in Big Tech.
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September 20, 2025
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HEAT PUMP AND EV TAX CREDITS FACE DEADLINES AS CONSUMERS URGED TO ACT FAST
Americans considering a switch to electric vehicles or heat pumps may want to move quickly.
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September 20, 2025
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AMAZON INTRODUCES AI AGENT TO HELP SELLERS WITH TEDIOUS TASKS
Amazon is rolling out a new AI-powered agent designed to assist its millions of marketplace sellers by automating time-consuming tasks such as responding to customer questions, managing product listings, and handling inventory-related inquiries.
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September 20, 2025
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IOS 26: HOW TO CHANGE YOUR IPHONE'S NEW LIQUID GLASS DESIGN
Apple's iOS 26 brings a major visual overhaul called the Liquid Glass design, a fluid aesthetic update that blends transparency, depth, and motion to make the iPhone interface feel more dynamic.
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September 20, 2025
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SAM ALTMAN SAYS OPENAI'S FUTURE KEEPS HIM AWAKE
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAl, says he has been struggling to sleep in recent monthsnot because of the company's meteoric rise, but because of the controversies and existential stakes surrounding its technology. In a rare, sweeping interview this week, Altman addressed criticism of OpenAl's governance, transparency, and business practices, while outlining both his hopes and fears for the future of artificial intelligence.
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September 20, 2025
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iPhone 17
A19 PERFORMANCE, FLUID XDR DISPLAY, AND INTELLIGENT CAMERA FEATURES
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September 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
The Swell Season's story is fit for the movies
Oscar winners Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová return with a new album, 'Forward.'
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September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Kimmel's out. So who'll be next?
In Trump’s censorship campaign against his critics, one wonders who his next target is.
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September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Lynn says UCLA has not reached out to him about head coach job
Amid Bruins position opening up, USC’s defensive coordinator taking on task at hand.
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September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Will L.A.’s first decent rain in months help reduce wildfire risks?
Much of the region recorded some rainfall. A few areas had flooding.
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September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Next governor could do a lot more on climate
Last month, I wrote that California is backsliding on climate, and that it's mostly Gov. Gavin Newsom's fault.
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September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Kopitar says he’ll retire after season
Anze Kopitar, widely considered the greatest player in Kings franchise history and poised to become the team’s all-time leading scorer, announced Thursday he will retire at the end of the 2025-26 season.
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September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Leaving as an L.A. legend
Texas left-hander's career as a Dodger forever endears him to the city
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September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
First artifacts are recovered from Titanic's sister ship, Britannic
Divers have recovered artifacts from the Titanic’s sister ship, the Britannic, for the first time since the ocean liner sank in the Aegean Sea more than a century ago after striking a mine during World War I.
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September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Emotions run high in strikes, protests in France
Protesters hit France with transport strikes that notably hobbled the Paris Metro, demonstrations, and traffic slowdowns and blockades Thursday, pitting the power of the streets against President Emmanuel Macron’s government and its proposals to cut funding for public services that underpin the French way of life.
2 min |
September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Trump, Starmer sign a tech deal
President Trump on Thursday signed what he called a historic agreement on science and technology with Britain as United Kingdom officials who have gone all out to impress him with royal pageantry during his state visit now try to deliver key trade and business deals that can further their country's interests.
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September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
U.S. again vetoes Gaza resolution
The United States once again vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution Thursday that had demanded an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages after saying that the effort did not go far enough in condemning the militant group Hamas.
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September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder exits, saying the brand has been ‘silenced’
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is resigning from the ice cream company he founded in 1978, saying the brand’s freedom to speak out on social issues has been stifled by parent company Unilever.
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September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Through the eyes of those who shaped early Britpop
Blur's formative years documented in Dave Rowntree's photobook
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September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Trump asks high court to uphold his Fed firing
The case could determine if he is free to remove Lisa Cook and remake the board.
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September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Angels drop their sixth game in a row
Ward hits two home runs, but it’s not enough against the postseason-bound Brewers
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September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Fast food workers walk out, claiming squalor
Complaints filed with regulators accuse site’s managers of allowing health issues to fester.
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September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
FTC sues Ticketmaster, Live Nation on resales
The Federal Trade Commission is suing Ticketmaster and Live Nation for allegedly engaging in illegal ticket vendor practices for its resale business.
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September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Kirk's organization selects his widow as its new leader
Turning Point USA, the organization Charlie Kirk founded to mobilize young, Christian conservatives, has seen a massive surge in interest and support since the activist’s assassination last week.
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September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
The new ‘woke’ right
Jimmy Kimmel is just the latest victim of conservative cancel culture, aping an oft-maligned tactic of ‘progressive scolds’
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September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
STARTUP FEEDS OFF ORGANICS MARKET
Almond shell waste is brewed into a liquid fertilizer to nourish soil. Stanford grads behind the company say their product improves yields for growers worried about using agrochemicals.
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