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"NO CONSPIRACY THEORY/SCIENCE DENYING HERE!," reads one California punk band's Facebook page.

The front page of the internet may be getting a voice. 

Reddit is quietly exploring a new feature that would enable moderator-run voice chats, possibly similar to Clubhouse, according to a source familiar with the company's plan. Development is still in the early stages, and was described as confidential.

We reached out to Reddit multiple times for confirmation that it's testing the feature and for additional details. The company did not respond. 

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge, creator, writer, and star of the Emmy-winning series Fleabag, will appear alongside Harrison Ford in the fifth installment of Indiana Jones, set to release on July 29, 2022. This is Waller-Bridge's second collaboration with Lucasfilm, as she voiced droid L3-37 in 2018's Solo: A Star Wars Story. Ford may not have appeared as Han Solo in the Star Wars prequel, but he is dusting off his trusty hat and whip once more to play the iconic archaeologist and adventurer first introduced to the world in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Читать дальше...

150,000 hand-painted red and pink hearts line a wall beside the River Thames in London, with each heart representing a person lost to COVID-19 in the UK. 

SAVE $14.02: Typically $179, Google's 2020 Pixel Buds are on sale at Walmart for just $164.98 as of April 9 — a savings of about 8%.

While the vote is ongoing, Amazon has gained the number of "no" votes needed to defeat the unionization effort at its fulfillment center in Bessemer, Alabama. Workers were voting on whether to unionize as part of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU).

Well would you look at that: another week in the books.

Spring is definitely here and we're inching ever closer to what could be a quite lovely summer if COVID-19 vaccinations keep trending upward. 

To celebrate the end of the week, we did what we always do here: collect the best tweets of the week because we all deserve a laugh or two.

So here they are, our 14 favorite tweets of the week. 

1. A fantastic Uncut Gems meme, which may thrive forever

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What's better than a great laptop? A great laptop that's cheap. Nowadays, even budget machines can pack the punch to carry you through whatever's on your to-do list, whether it's work, watching Netflix, or endlessly browsing your go-to social media sites. If you're... Читать дальше...

Like many others, I have an affinity for notebooks, journals, planners — any empty lined-and-bound book, I'm in. If you've ever bought a fresh notebook while others sat at home, waiting for your notes or doodles or sketches, don't worry. I'm the same way.

When it came to adapting her bestselling collection Worn Stories for a TV show, Emily Spivack had a mighty task and a powerful vision. 

Best Facebook Portal deals as of April 9:

• Best Echo Show alternative: Facebook Portal — save $30

• Best for a large screen: Facebook Portal+ — save $50

• Best for video calling on your TV: Facebook Portal TV — save $20

When you can't see your friends and family due to COVID restrictions, video chatting is the next best thing. We've all probably become very accustom to using Zoom or FaceTime when we want to see the people we miss.

High-end gaming isn't always compatible with folks who have places to be and things to do. Sure, a Nintendo Switch can travel, but it's a generation or two behind the times technologically. On the flip side, a nice custom-built PC can do everything from gaming to web browsing and work — but it can't go on the road with you. 

At 9:38 p.m. on a Monday evening, I received what seemed like a pretty important text from a sender I did not know. 

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has passed away at the age of 99 at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. 

In a proof-of-concept collaboration, Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF) and Trimble have developed a prototype module called ‘PFFtag’ that allows swarms of robots to follow humans. The module is equipped onto a Boston Dynamics 'Spot' and is controlled using Trimble’s positioning technology rather than a traditional joystick. The tech allows for humans to lead robots and machines, providing new navigation methods. Read more...

I'm no expert on stamps. In fact, I can't remember the last time I used one (sorry, Mum). But the latest batch from the Royal Mail has me wanting to send letters to every corner of the universe.

It's been nine months since former Glee star Naya Rivera passed away, and during the 2021 GLAAD Awards — which the actor hosted twice during her career — her former castmates came together to pay her a moving tribute.

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Primal has a surprising amount to say for a show that's entirely devoid of dialogue.

It's time for Americans to fully embrace the bidet, TBH. You can help set the trend by snagging one of these bidet seats or attachments from Bio Bidet.

If aliens ever did decide to pay our humble planet a visit, what form would they come in?

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