The US is finally going to make a key explosive at home, and that’s good news for the military

The US is finally going to make a key explosive at home, and that’s good news for the military

It's been decades since the US made TNT, a key ingredient for munitions, on American soil.But a new US Army contract for a TNT production facility in Kentucky will change that.Officers and experts say the facility will help the US reduce the risk of relying on imports.The US intends to start making TNT at home again. It's a critical step as the military prepares for the possibility of a protracted great-power conflict against a nation like Russia or China.The US Army plans to build a domestic production facility for the explosive compound, which the Pentagon has long been forced to…
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Black Friday gaming deals 2024: The best sales on video games, consoles, accessories and more

Black Friday gaming deals 2024: The best sales on video games, consoles, accessories and more

Black Friday is usually a good time to restock on video games and gaming gear on the cheap, and this year is no different. While the big day itself is technically a week away, several retailers have already kicked off their official holiday sales, so many of the better gaming deals we’re likely to see are available today. If you’re looking to pad out your backlog, pick up a new console or refresh your desktop with new peripherals, we’re rounding up the Black Friday gaming deals that are most worth your attention below.We’ll see a few more discounts from Nintendo,…
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Jeff Jarvis: ‘Elon Musk’s investment in Twitter seemed insane, but it gave him this power’

Jeff Jarvis was born in 1954 and studied journalism at Illinois’s Northwestern University. He worked as a TV critic and created the magazine Entertainment Weekly, later leading the online arm of US media company Advance Publications. Since 2001, he has been blogging at Buzzmachine.com and in 2005 he became an associate professor at City University of New York’s graduate school of journalism, directing its new media programme before retiring last year. Jarvis, who lives in New York, is the co-host of the podcasts This Week in Google and AI Inside.What made you want to write your new book, The Web…
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12 tactics America’s wealthiest use to save big on taxes, from putting mansions in trusts to stashing fortunes for a 1,000 years

12 tactics America’s wealthiest use to save big on taxes, from putting mansions in trusts to stashing fortunes for a 1,000 years

Thanks to tax cuts made during the first Trump administration, Americans can give or hand down about $13 million in assets without paying federal estate tax. Only 0.2% of taxpayers have to worry about this tax, and they hire top-notch accountants and lawyers to pay as little as possible."This is a wealthy person's playground problem," Robert Strauss, partner at the law firm Weinstock Manion, told Business Insider.Some of these tax avoidance techniques might be eyebrow-raising, yet they are perfectly legal. For instance, taxpayers can put homes and country homes in trusts that last decades and any appreciation in the property's…
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Black Friday deal: A two-pack of Blink Mini 2 cameras is on sale for only $35

Black Friday deal: A two-pack of Blink Mini 2 cameras is on sale for only $35

Amazon has a Black Friday deal on a pair of Blink Mini 2 cameras. The security cam, which just arrived earlier this year, has a built-in spotlight and supports person detection. Typically, it costs $40 apiece or $70 for a pair, but you can get two Blink Mini 2 cameras today for $35. That’s a record low — and cheap enough to qualify as a stocking stuffer.The compact security camera has color night vision capabilities thanks to its built-in LED spotlight. It supports person detection, although you’ll need a Blink Subscription for that. They start at $3 monthly or $30…
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Insider Today: Vacation-rental red flags

Insider Today: Vacation-rental red flags

Welcome back to our Saturday edition! Looking for something to do that the whole family would enjoy? BI's movie reviewer said that "Wicked," starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, is worth the two hours and 41 minutes. On the agenda:But first: It's time to host.If this was forwarded to you, sign up here. Download Insider's app here.This week's dispatch GMVozd/ Getty Images How to win ThanksgivingNo matter how you try to slice it, hosting Thanksgiving dinner is a task. That's why I'm here to remind you of some helpful tips to get you through one of the most joyous (but…
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How to Recover Deleted Github Repository

How to Recover Deleted Github Repository

Have you ever deleted a GitHub repository and wished you hadn't? Deleting a repository might seem like a permanent action, and for a long time, I believed it was. To avoid losing valuable work, I tried my best not to delete repositories, even if they felt cluttered. However, I recently learned that it is possible to recover a deleted repository—and it only takes a few minutes! In this article, I'll walk you through the steps to restore your deleted repositories. Steps to Restore a Deleted Repository 1. Log in to GitHub Start by logging into your GitHub account. 2. Access…
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Parents Sue School for Punishing Their Son for Copy-Pasting AI Homework, Get Rude Wakeup Call

Parents Sue School for Punishing Their Son for Copy-Pasting AI Homework, Get Rude Wakeup Call

There's consequences for cheating?Parent TerribleA boy attending Hingham High School in Massachusetts got caught red-handed copying and pasting answers generated by an AI chatbot into his homework assignment, earning him a failing grade and a stint in detention. (Mercifully, he was allowed to redo the parts he cheated on.)His mom and dad, though, decided that this was some sort of cosmic injustice. Rather than use this as an opportunity to teach their kid about the wrongs of plagiarism, the parents — Dale and Jennifer Harris — fearful of their son's college prospects, threatened to sue the school.The couple probably expected…
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I’ve lived near Glacier National Park for 35 years. Here are 4 things visitors need to know before visiting in the winter.

I’ve lived near Glacier National Park for 35 years. Here are 4 things visitors need to know before visiting in the winter.

I've lived near Glacier National Park for 35 years and know it can get hectic in the summer months.However, I love snowshoeing, skiing, and taking in the park's beauty in the winter.When visiting during the offseason, it's important to come prepared for the cold weather.Montana's Glacier National Park typically sees over 2 million visitors between May and August each year. Although I love taking in the park's beauty in the warmer seasons, this spike in visitation can often lead to long lines to enter the park.However, after living near the park for 35 years, I've discovered the best time to…
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Amazon Black Friday Lego deals include up to 29 percent off Star Wars, Super Mario sets

Amazon Black Friday Lego deals include up to 29 percent off Star Wars, Super Mario sets

We’re big Lego fans here at Engadget, so it’s not difficult for us to understand why the building block sets are some of the first items to sell out during the holiday shopping season. Kids and adults alike seek out Lego sets all year round, and they make particularly good gifts. Whether you know your recipient loves Star Wars or Super Mario, or they don’t have a fan-favorite franchise and just love building stuff, there are Lego sets out there that all kinds of people will love. And no, they don’t all cost hundreds of dollars — some, like seasonal…
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