YouTuber Preston Jacobs criticized the season finale of House of the Dragon, stating that it 'ruins everything' and that the show is 'not salvageable anymore'. He claimed that plotlines contradicted each other and some story arcs went nowhere, making it a 'mess'.

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A US District judge, Amit Mehta, ruled that Google has unlawfully maintained its dominance in search by using anticompetitive deals, allowing it to charge high prices for search ads without competition. The ruling is the second antitrust trial loss for Google, with the judge stating that the company's monopoly power has enabled it to increase text ad prices without constraint, fueling its revenue growth and high profits.

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Elon Musk's company X is closing its San Francisco office over the next few weeks, with employees being relocated to new offices in the Bay Area, including San Jose and Palo Alto. The CEO, Linda Yaccarino, stated that this decision is 'the right one for our company in the long term'. The company's executive team is working on transportation options for staff.

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Reed Timmer, a meteorology major, has been chasing storms for over two decades, intercepting countless tornadoes. He has built a custom-built tornado mobile, the Dominator, which weighs 10,000 pounds and can withstand 150-mph winds. His chase partner, Edgar ONeal, a weather journalist, notes that they still don't completely know what happens inside a tornado.

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The article discusses the durability of plastic bags, which can last for decades. It highlights the unique properties of plastic, such as its pliability and strength, which make it widely useful. The author shares a personal experience of carrying cheese in a plastic bag and storing it in a kitchen drawer, only to find it still intact weeks later.

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J.D. Vance, a Democratic Party figure, was expected to boost the campaign's funding and deliver a relatable candidate, but instead, the party apparatus has labeled him as 'weird'. This shift in perception is being welcomed by digital strategists and the internet. The event is part of the WIRED Politics Lab newsletter, which explores the intersection of politics and technology.

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LG's 65-inch C-series OLED TV is the best high-end TV for the fourth generation in a row, offering perfect black levels, eye-watering brightness and color highlights, and excellent gaming performance. It supports Dolby Vision and can keep up with Samsung's S90D in brighter rooms.

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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won her first match at the 2024 Paris Olympics when her opponent, Angela Carini of Italy, quit after taking several blows to the face. Khelif has been targeted by critics who have misgendered her throughout the Games. She was born in 1999 in Tiaret, Algeria, and has been boxing since childhood, competing in women's categories.

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Former US President Donald Trump announced a plan to establish a national bitcoin stockpile if re-elected, stating that his administration would keep 100% of all bitcoin the US government currently holds or acquires. The US government is reportedly sitting on upwards of 210,000 bitcoin, worth around $14 billion, seized from hackers and through law enforcement activity.

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The Friend, a wearable AI device, is available for preorder from Friend.com, with a battery life of around 15 hours and a price of $99. It is designed by Bould, the company behind Nest thermostats, and is expected to start shipping in January 2025. The device comes in an array of colors and has no paid subscription attached.

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