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Netflix to hike prices on standard and ad-supported streaming plans
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What happened when a town removed fluoride from its water
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5th Circuit rules DACA is unlawful, but limits its ruling to Texas
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Poppy Playtime Dev Sues Google Over Counterfeit "Scam" Versions Of Its Games
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Former European Leaders Call for Google Ad-Tech Breakup
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Google's Resolution for 2025: Catch Up to ChatGPT
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Google’s Gemini AI just shattered the rules of visual processing — here’s what that means for you
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Google faces first major probe under UK's tough new antitrust rules
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Boeing and Google each give $1m for Trump inauguration
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UK charity that raised funds for Israeli soldier given warning
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Amazon aims to expand advertising business by letting retailers use its ad tools on their stores
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Meta Reveals Plan to Alter Fact-Checking Program
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Trump reportedly considering important alteration to tariff plans
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