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This Day in History, July 3
On July 3rd, 1863. the Battle of Gettysburg ended.
One Letter of Separation
Each group of three definitions describes three words that are spelled the same, except for one letter (each group describes a different set of words). Example: king, ring, wing.
1a) a bone in the leg
1b) arboreal mammal, common to Madagascar
1c) to take exception or object
2a) a mixture of liquids, as for medicine
2b) a liquid preparation for cosmetic use
2c) an opinion or view
3a) something having a spiral or ...
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Hurricane center says system could develop slowly off Florida coast
The National Hurricane Center continued Wednesday to keep track of a weather system that could form off one of Florida’s coasts this weekend that could develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.
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Hertz customer hit with $440 charge after AI inspection at Atlanta airport
Within a few months of Hertz announcing the launch of artificial intelligence for vehicle inspections, starting at the Atlanta airport, the car rental company is facing some backlash after a customer reported getting hit ...Read more
'Speech-police regime': Big Tech trade group sues Minnesota over social media transparency law
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Overnight Canaveral launch marked 500th for SpaceX Falcon 9
An early Wednesday morning launch on the Space Coast marked the 500th time SpaceX has flown its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket, reusing the fleet-leading first stage booster for a record 29th time.
The latest flight with a ...Read more
Where Does THAT Fit In?
Will Shortz, puzzle master of The New York Times, has devised a new type of word game. It's so much fun that I had to try making up my own quiz, following his format.
You might call Shortz's game "Odd Items Out." Of the...Read more
Roundup: Snakebyte’s Nintendo Switch 2 accessories are hit and miss
Now that fans have the Nintendo Switch 2 in their fans, they’re looking for ways to keep it looking new, and an onslaught of accessories have flooded the market, catering to every taste imaginable. Snakebyte sent over ...Read more
Does your TV have Bluetooth?
This week a reader writes, “We are an all-Apple family, except for my hearing aids (which do connect to my phone and iPad). How many different Bluetooth devices can I connect to my iPad? (One at a time!) I’m thinking ...Read more
Gadgets: A high-tech water gun for adults
Water guns are typically geared toward the younger crowd. That's not the case with the Spyra SpyraThree water blaster.
I can attest that it is an endless source of enjoyment for adults. The SpyraThree Pro model is the ...Read more
As companies embrace AI, these leaders offer tips to make it better
In 2025, it seems like just about everyone is talking about artificial intelligence and its myriad potential uses.
“I have never seen any buzzword so quickly adopted,” said Leila Rao, founder of Decatur, Georgia-based...Read more
Let AI explain why Tesla's critics are losing
Almost everything said about Tesla Inc. these days ranges from bad to worse.
The majority of 61 analysts following the electric vehicle and clean energy company led by Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk say investors ...Read more
Miami firm partners with JPMorgan Chase to bring AI-powered strategic consulting to small businesses
A partnership between JPMorgan Chase and Miami-based firm Consulting IQ is set to reshape the landscape for small and midsize businesses (SMBs), providing them with access to high-level strategic consulting tools powered ...Read more
Hardcore birders and casual sparrow spotters: Science needs you
LOS ANGELES — Attention would-be warbler watchers and pigeon peepers: Ornithologists at UCLA and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County are recruiting volunteers for Project Phoenix, a multiyear citizen science...Read more
Today's Word "wayworn"
wayworn \WAY-worn\ (adjective) - Wearied by traveling.
"And when three years had passed, Turin returned again to Menegroth; but he came from the wild, and was unkempt, and his gear and garments were wayworn." -- J.R.R. ...Read more
This Day in History, July 2
On July 2nd, 1900, the first zeppelin flight took place on Lake Constance in Germany.
Vegetable-ectomy
Six words have had their vegetables removed. The vegetables have been placed into Group A. The remaining letters of each word have been placed into Group B. Your task is to reconstitute the words by merging each vegetable with the proper set of letters. Other than merging the two groups together, there is no rearranging of the letters. Example: sand + pne = spanned (SpANneD).
Group A: bean, beet, corn, kale, pea, radish
Group B: acdio, ...
Weather clears as SpaceX launches European satellite
SpaceX was facing a poor forecast for its Tuesday launch attempt of a European satellite on the Space Coast, but the skies cleared and the rocket lifted off right on time.
A Falcon 9 on the MTGS1 mission carrying the ...Read more
Eiffel Tower closes early as heat wave grips Europe
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The attraction closed at 4 p.m. local time — with last entry at 2:30 p.m. — as temperatures reached approximately 101 degrees...Read more
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