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Trump is giving data centers a pass to pollute
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LG responds to TV spying allegations
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Revolut confirms customer data breach through fake government requests
Revolut said it notified affected customers and alerted the relevant government agency, law enforcement, and financial regulators.
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Where to preorder the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max
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I spent $4,000 on a robot dog from China
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