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| It's not always easy picking gifts for the special guy in your life. But when you find the right item, the look on their face when they open it is priceless. Whether he loves the outdoors or prefers to stay inside and fix things, here are some of our favorite gifts for guys that you can find online. Tap or click here to see our best picks for tech, tools and apparel. → |
| What happens to conspiracy theories and disinformation when websites delete them? As it turns out, the Internet Archive saves them, too. That's why it's finally adding fact-checks and context to archived pages on the Wayback Machine. If you get a link to an archived news story, now you'll know why it got deleted in the first place. Tap or click here to see how this update can help keep disinformation in check. → |
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| Election Day is finally here and disinformation is everywhere on the web. Between fake news, scams and viral gossip, it might be difficult to tell what's real over the next several days. Don't fall for all the noise! Here are the biggest disinformation threats to watch out for as the election plays out. Tap or click here to navigate the election safely. → |
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| Not only is online tracking kind of creepy, but it can also cost you money. We’ll tell you why certain sites raise their prices and how to stop third parties from following you around the internet. Tap or click to find out how to stop sites from overcharging. → | We're all busy with daily tasks and routines, which can make it difficult to read every article or website you come across online. Thankfully Google Chrome has just added a new tool that will help you keep track of those items you want to get back to when you have more time. It's really simple to set up, too. Tap or click for instructions on how to use this terrific new Chrome feature. → |
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| It’s Election Day. This means for many of us, it’s time to make our voices heard. But not all Americans are in the U.S. We know how Americans in other countries vote, but what about those on the International Space Station? It turns out we have a smart way for them to cast their vote as well. Tap or click to see how democracy works in space. → |
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A burger by any other name: EU finalizes ruling on fake meat What makes a burger a burger? According to the European Union, it’s not just meat from a cow or turkey. EU parliament has officially voted against a measure that would have banned using the term “burger” to refer to veggie patties and other meat substitutes. The measure supported by Europe’s largest farmer association argued that using the term burger for non-meats would create confusion. EU regulators say the term makes it easy for people to fit climate-friendly food into their diet. Honestly, the measure didn't make much sense, to begin with. Does the farmer association find the term “hot dog” confusing because they aren’t made of dogs? Then again, fake meat is getting harder to tell from the real thing. Tap or click here to see how close food scientists are getting with artificial meat. → |
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