HBO and its streaming service Max feature a lineup of original series and movies, including iconic Westerns and recent Oscar nominees. The service is not a production powerhouse like Netflix, with hundreds of great movies coming and going each month. Users are advised to watch movies they want to see before they disappear from the platform.

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President-elect Donald Trump is expected to select a new SEC chair, with the crypto industry helping to weigh in on potential picks. The top contenders include Paul Atkins, Brian Brooks, and others with ties to the crypto industry.

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Neo-Nazis from groups 'Hate Club 1488' and others held marches in Columbus, Ohio, and Decatur, Alabama, displaying swastika flags and racist signs, prompting condemnation from leaders.

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Transparent, a Stockholm-based audio brand, has released a new wireless speaker influenced by Brutalist architecture. The speaker is made of 70% post-consumer recycled aluminum, a departure from the brand's usual transparent design. It features a 6.5-inch woofer and dual 3-inch tweeters.

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Down pillow quality can be assessed using fill power, which measures the amount of air trapped in an ounce of down feathers. Higher fill power generally means fluffier pillows that trap more heat.

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Xiaomi, known as 'Apple of China', has entered the EV market in 2024 with their SU7 electric sedan, resembling Porsche Taycan. The SU7 received nearly 90,000 orders within 24 hours of its sale, possibly making it the fastest-selling car ever. A high-performance version, SU7 Ultra, with over 1500 horsepower, broke the Nurburgring lap record.

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Virtual communities provide social connection and a sense of belonging for digital nomads, who often experience loneliness in their location-independent lifestyles. Online conferences, subreddits, and Slack channels facilitate friendships and foster a sense of community among remote workers.

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Travelers to Japan can enhance their experience with apps for packing, navigation, and local insights.

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Researchers found that emergency vehicle lights can interfere with off-the-shelf automated driving systems, but the study did not test specific driving systems like Tesla's Autopilot.

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Big Tech is expected to decline in 2025 due to its centralized power, surveillance, and information control, with many opposing its business model.

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