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Spotify Wrapped: How the music streamer compiled your 2025 recap

Spotify Wrapped: How the music streamer compiled your 2025 recap

NEW YORK (AP) — The end of 2025 is almost upon us. And it’s time to unpack Spotify Wrapped. On Wednesday, the music streaming giant delivered its annual recap — giving its hundreds of millions of ...

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Can AI ever be funny? Some comedians embrace AI tools but they’re still running the show

Can AI ever be funny? Some comedians embrace AI tools but they’re still running the show

A baby and his family dog sit across from each other in a podcast studio. “Welcome to the talking baby podcast,” says the infant, wearing headphones and sounding like a deep-voiced radio broadcast...

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Macy’s posts surprise profit with overhaul under new CEO resonating with shoppers

Macy’s posts surprise profit with overhaul under new CEO resonating with shoppers

NEW YORK (AP) — Macy’s posted a surprise third-quarter profit and its strongest comparable sales in more than three years as an extensive overhaul of the 167-year-old New York department store beg...

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Lego to launch life-size World Cup trophy as part of FIFA deal

Lego to launch life-size World Cup trophy as part of FIFA deal

LONDON (AP) — It’s a life-size World Cup soccer trophy — made of 2,842 Lego bricks. Lego teamed up with FIFA on Wednesday to announce the product that will launch the classic Danish toy brand’s fi...

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Edmunds SUV comparison: New Toyota RAV4 vs Honda CR-V

Edmunds SUV comparison: New Toyota RAV4 vs Honda CR-V

A small SUV is a great choice if you want a vehicle that is practical, comfortable and versatile enough to handle anything from daily driving to multi-day road trips. Available all-wheel drive, go...

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India reverses order on preinstalled cybersecurity app for smartphones

India reverses order on preinstalled cybersecurity app for smartphones

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s telecoms ministry on Wednesday rolled back its order for smartphone manufacturers to preinstall a government-run cybersecurity app on new devices. The Ministry of Communic...

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