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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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ENGINE TROUBLE FORCES NORTHROP GRUMMAN TO DELAY SPACE STATION SUPPLY MISSION
Northrop Grumman has postponed its latest resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) after engineers discovered engine trouble in the Antares rocket slated to carry cargo to orbit.
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September 20, 2025
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NEW AI MODEL COULD PREDICT DISEASE RISK TEN YEARS BEFORE SYMPTOMS
Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence model capable of predicting a person's risk of developing serious diseases up to a decade before symptoms appear.
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September 20, 2025
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APPLE SPORTS APP ADDS WIDGETS FOR IPHONE, IPAD AND MAC
Apple is giving sports fans one of their most requested features: widgets for the Apple Sports app. With the latest update, users can now pin live scores, upcoming games, and personalized team updates directly to their iPhone, iPad, or Mac home screens. The change marks the app's biggest step forward since its launch and signals Apple's ambition to make Apple Sports a core part of its growing sports media strategy.
3 min |
September 20, 2025
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VISIONOS 26 BRINGS MAJOR UPDATES TO APPLE VISION PRO
Apple has announced visionOS 26, the newest version of its mixed reality operating system for the Vision Pro headset, and it introduces a wide range of improvements designed to make the device more useful, more comfortable, and more integrated into the broader Apple ecosystem. While Vision Pro is still in its early adoption phase, Apple is moving quickly to refine the platform, responding to feedback from developers and early users.
2 min |
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.
2 min |
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.
2 min |
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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A19 PERFORMANCE, FLUID XDR DISPLAY, AND INTELLIGENT CAMERA FEATURES
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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.
3 min |
September 20, 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
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
Fast food workers walk out, claiming squalor
Complaints filed with regulators accuse site’s managers of allowing health issues to fester.
2 min |
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.
2 min |
September 19, 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.'
6 min |
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
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.
2 min |
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.
3 min |
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
6 min |
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.
5 min |
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
4 min |
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
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.
2 min |
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.
3 min |
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
1 min |
September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Pope discusses clergy abuse and Vatican policies
Leo says he will avoid politics but will speak up about key issues, including immigration.
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