Creed, a butt rock band, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity due to memes on social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and X. The band's frontman, Scott Stapp, is aware of the memes and has seen many of them. The memes are accumulating millions of likes, views, and shares.

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Apple has released the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, featuring new colors such as teal, ultramarine, and pink, achieved through a new manufacturing process. The devices have an iterative upgrade with no sweeping changes, except for the addition of a new Camera Control button and the Action Button. Apple Intelligence, a beta version, has been tested, offering some helpful features for daily use.

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Venture capitalist Balaji Srinivasan announced the Network School, a three-month learning retreat for 150 people interested in network nations. The school starts today, but details have been shrouded in secrecy, including the location, which is reportedly Forest City, Malaysia. Applicants put down deposits of up to $2,000 without knowing the location.

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Rachel Kelly and Matt Saunders, a couple from Surrey, England, embarked on a journey to drive the Pan American Highway from Alaska to Argentina. They saved £40,000 and purchased a pop-top camper for £4,000. However, the camper broke down four days into their trip, and they spent £15,000 on repairs and replacements. They created videos for their Instagram account @ramonthepana during their downtime.

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Migraine attacks are more common in women, with episodes lasting hours or days, and are the leading cause of disability-adjusted life years for women between 15 and 49. According to Anne MacGregor, a specialist in headache and women's health, migraines are three times more common in women than men. Despite treatment options, migraines remain a recurring ordeal for millions of women.

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Four Sigmatic's Think blend is a mushroom coffee that combines dark roast coffee with lion's mane and chaga mushroom extracts. The goal is to enhance the benefits of coffee without increasing caffeine consumption. The company's founder, Isokauppila, aims to provide a product that increases focus and energy without the negative side effects of excessive caffeine.

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Tony Blair's new book on leadership, according to a review by former chancellor George Osborne, emphasizes the importance of delivery, embracing technology, and seeking respect rather than love. A research fellow at Cardiff University's School of Psychology, Steve Westlake, has studied how leaders shape our perceptions. The study found that some politicians are hesitant to see themselves as leaders.

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TikTok sued the government over the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA), which requires the app to find a US buyer or face being banned in the US. The law was signed by President Joe Biden in April and passed both the House and the Senate in less than two months. The court hearing took place at the Court of Appeals in Washington, DC.

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The Sony Bravia 9 TV features new Calibration modes for Amazon Prime and Netflix, with the Amazon version making changes for different programming. The TV has solid audio with full and clear sound, noticeable soundstage movement, and effective Voice Zoom 3 dialog booster. The TV also has HDR content with a Dolby Vision Dark picture mode.

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ChromaLock, a YouTube creator, modified a Texas Instruments TI-84 graphing calculator to connect to the internet and access OpenAI's ChatGPT. The custom hardware modification, called TI-32, incorporates a Wi-Fi-enabled microcontroller, the Seed Studio ESP32-C3, and allows users to type in problems and receive live responses on the screen. The modification uses the calculator's link port, typically used for transferring educational programs.

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