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Yahoo TVSNL Recap: Maya Rudolph vogues her way back into 30 Rock in a Mother's Day-themed episode
The 'SNL' alum revived her Beyoncé impression, with a new Cowboy Carter twist.
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The 27 best Walmart deals to shop this weekend — save more than 80% on gardening supplies, tech items and more
Some major deals on board: A lovely vertical garden for just $40, a remarkable mini movie projector for a staggering $620 off and a handy Bissell upright vacuum for under $60.
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Workers at a Maryland Apple store authorize strike
It's been a busy weekend for union organizing efforts at U.S. Apple stores, with the union at one store voting to authorize a strike, while workers at another store voted against forming a union. Back in 2022, workers the Apple store in Towson, Maryland became organized the first formally recognized union at an Apple retail store. “This vote today is the first step in demonstrating our solidarity and sends a clear message to Apple,” said the IAM CORE Negotiating Committee in a statement.
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Go on, let bots date other bots
Bumble founder and executive chair Whitney Wolfe Herd raised eyebrows this week with her comments about how AI might change the dating experience. During an onstage interview, Bloomberg’s Emily Chang brought up bots posing as real people, or real people falling in love with bots, as examples of how AI might make online dating worse.
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'Ice cream doesn’t melt at all': This $12 insulated bowl will save your summer
Eating the good stuff is about to get a whole lot cooler.
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'I had no idea how many fruit flies I had': This plug-in fly trap is just $17
'I was amazed at what this thing was able to catch': wrote one of over 17,000 five-star fans.
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At $1, this No.1 bestselling lipstick is universally flattering and practically free
One five-star reviewer said it 'goes on as smoothly as my more expensive brands.'
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Here's 1 big investing mistake you are probably still making
Maybe a 5% CD isn't the best choice for your hard-earned money.
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Whip it good: 25,000+ shoppers use this $6 milk frother for foamy drinks at home — get it for 65% off
Starbucks who? 'Tastes like I’m drinking a cappuccino from a fancy coffee shop,' says one fan.
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'Transformed my grilling experience': This No. 1 bestselling grill basket is just $26
A barbecue enthusiast's dream, this gadget comes with a brush and heat-resistant glove.
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CD rates today, May 12, 2024 (up to 5.15% APY)
If you’re searching for today’s best CD rates, we’ve narrowed down some of the top offers. Learn more about CD rates today.
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Ring announcer mistakingly names wrong winner of Cherneka Johnson-Nina Hughes bout in wild scene
Like Steve Harvey and the "Moonlight" debacle, Lt. Dan Hennessey made a brutal mistake on the mic on Sunday in Perth.
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Chaotic brawl breaks out, punching allegations surface after NYCFC’s 3-2 win over Toronto FC
Toronto alleged on Saturday that NYCFC’s head coach cornered and punched one of their players at the last match between the two clubs.
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Lions' Terrion Arnold said he'd jam his mother into the dirt if they lined up against each other
Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold gave a memorable quote about his mother and how important she has been in his development as a player.
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UFC St. Louis: Esteban Ribovics delivers wild head-kick KO to beat Terrance McKinney seconds into their fight
It took Esteban Ribovics only 37 seconds to get the win Saturday night.
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28 Years Later is coming to theaters next summer
Fans have been waiting a long, long time for another installment in the 28 Days Later franchise, and we now know when the next followup is coming out: June 20, 2025. 28 Years Later will be directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland.
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The 40+ best Amazon deals this weekend: Save up to 80% on vacuums, gardening tools, tech goodies and more
We've got our eye on a viral Bissell carpet cleaner on rare sale for $99, plus an Apple iPad marked down by $80, to name a few.
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Northern lights dazzle Maine, California, New Hampshire and other states during rare solar storm: See the photos
The largest solar storm in nearly 20 years is hitting Earth this weekend.
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SAP’s chief sustainability officer isn’t interested in getting your company to do the right thing
SAP chief sustainability officer Sophia Mendelsohn has been on the job since September, but her career really goes back to her undergraduate years at Harvard when she studied sustainability. Ever since her first job working in China, she observed the connection between prosperity and sustainability. “I've been in sustainability a minute, before it was cool,” Mendelsohn told TechCrunch.
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The No. 1 bestselling Hanes hoodie is on sale for just $15 on Amazon
Make this your everywhere hoodie for the rest of spring and into summer — it's nearly 40% off.