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HEINZ HAS INVENTED A POTATO SPOON TO INDULGE YOUR SAUCY NEEDS

Could you just have french fries? Sure. But if your french fry were also a spoon? Now we're talking. No fear, Heinz (always our dear friend in times of ketchup-y need) has your back. Gizmodo

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SEARCH CAREGIVERS IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY AND FIND THE BEST FIT FOR YOUR FAMILY

Whether you need consistent childcare or seek support in a pinch, it's important to find someone you can trust to help your family. That's why parents use Care.com to help them find reliable local caregivers. Simply sign up for a membership and start browsing their national network of background-checked caregivers. There's a premium subscription with access to reviews, references, messaging, and more. From homework help to before school and after school care, find an extension of your family on Care.com. [Partner]

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NEURALINK COFOUNDER LEAVES AS BRAIN COMPANY DESCENDS INTO CHAOS

The exit of Neuralink cofounder Paul Merolla makes the sixth of eight cofounders of the brain implant company to leave over the last few years, which doesn't seem like a very good sign for the company that Musk promised would be a "Fitbit in your skull." The Byte

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IMPROVE ONLINE SECURITY WITH REALVPN

Today, hardly a week goes by without news of a data breach. Protecting your online security and privacy at home is crucial. You need a robust security tool to protect your devices, online identity, and online activities. RealVPN software safeguards your data by concealing your device's IP address, encrypting your data, and routing it to far-away servers. The Futurist

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META IS SUING META FOR NAMING ITSELF META

In a very meta move, an art installation company called Meta is filing a lawsuit against the company formerly known as "The Facebook" for changing their name to Meta. After a lot of negotiations that went nowhere — unsurprising when trying to negotiate with a multi-billion dollar company — the newly announced lawsuit got a boost of media traction overnight. The Verge

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MEET THE EASY TO CARRY OUTDOOR CHAIR OF YOUR DREAMS

Summer means more time outdoors, which we love. Enjoy everything nature has to offer with Trippy's comfortable and portable outdoor chair. Made from 7 layers of maple and finished with a unique lacquer so it's water and U.V.-resistant, these Icelandic-inspired chairs hold up to 1000 pounds and take just 4 seconds to set up. They can even fit in a plane's overhead luggage compartment! Plus, they are handmade in the U.S. and come with a lifetime guarantee, so you can enjoy everything the outdoors has to offer, for the rest of your life. The Fascination

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EXTREME HEAT PROMPTS ALERTS IN 28 STATES AS TEXAS, OKLAHOMA HIT 115

We don't mean to be alarmist but we're pretty sure the earth is melting. With a staggering 60 million people expected to feel temperatures over 100 degrees, it's hard not to get concerned. The good news here? The A/C repair industry is probably about to skyrocket. Washington Post

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