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Technology

Stop texting passwords to your partner, it's riskier than you think

Stop texting passwords to your partner, it's riskier than you think

  • Ken Colburn Arizona Republix

Think of it like leaving a copy of your house key in an unlocked mailbox: convenient in the moment, risky forever after.

From mirrors to turbo, 6 Indy 500 innovations that changed how we drive

From mirrors to turbo, 6 Indy 500 innovations that changed how we drive

  • Bradley Hohulin, Indianapolis Star

Racers pioneered new technologies in pursuit of speed — and, ideally, staying alive in the process.

Pit Pass Live with insider Zion Brown: Palou fastest at first practice, IndyCar changes full course yellow rule

Pit Pass Live with insider Zion Brown: Palou fastest at first practice, IndyCar changes full course yellow rule

  • USA Today - News

Join motor sports insider Zion Brown as he recaps the first day of Indianapolis 500 practice. Interviews include Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing's Louis Foster and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing's Conor Daly.

Josef Newgarden on this year's Indy 500: 'Every year is different'

Josef Newgarden on this year's Indy 500: 'Every year is different'

  • USA Today - News

Team Penske's Josef Newgarden discusses this year's Indianapolis 500.

From Ford Focus to Ferrari Enzo. See the car collection of the Vatican

From Ford Focus to Ferrari Enzo. See the car collection of the Vatican

  • USA Today - Vertical

From luxury cars to simple sedans, Popes have traveled or gifted various cars with a collection that goes back nearly a century.

Information That You Should Never Share With AI Chatbots

Information That You Should Never Share With AI Chatbots

  • unbranded - Lifestyle

Artificial intelligence chatbots have quickly become part of everyday life, helping with everything from writing emails to planning trips. But as convenient as they are, experts warn that what you share with them isn’t always private. According to Stanford University researchers, many popula…

Trump takes unconventional approach to communicating to the public about war in Iran

Trump takes unconventional approach to communicating to the public about war in Iran

  • DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer

Typical of an unconventional presidency, the Trump administration waited more than 48 hours to communicate to the American people about why it decided to go to war with Iran.

Military families on edge amid escalations in Iran | NewsNation Live

Military families on edge amid escalations in Iran | NewsNation Live

    For many, the war isn't just headlines — it's personal. The U.S. military currently has between 40,000 and 50,000 service members stationed across the Middle East. The war in Iran is creating at least as many anxious families hoping their loved ones will come home.

    Photos show US-Israeli strikes and Iran's response

    Photos show US-Israeli strikes and Iran's response

      The U.S. and Israel launched an attack Saturday on Iran, in photos.

      Poll: Just one in four Americans say they back US strikes on Iran

      Poll: Just one in four Americans say they back US strikes on Iran

        Only one in four Americans approves of U.S. strikes on Iran while about half believe President Donald Trump is too willing to use military force, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

        Photos show global reaction to US and Israeli strikes

        Photos show US and Israel launch an attack on Iran

        Photos of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address

        Photos of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address

          In Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump sought to convince Americans that the economy is strong and they should vote for more of the same in November’s midterm elections.

          Tariffs paid by midsized US firms tripled last year, new study shows

          Tariffs paid by midsized US firms tripled last year, new study shows

            New research shows midsized U.S. companies pay far more in Trump-era tariffs, and the costs land at home. On Thursday, the JPMorganChase Institute said tariff payments for these firms tripled over the past year. (AP Video: Nathan Ellgren)

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            Movies & Television

            Book review: ‘Art of Toy Story 5’ adds to the story

            Book review: ‘Art of Toy Story 5’ adds to the story

            Change agents: ’Toy Story 5’ addresses electronic device threats

            Change agents: ’Toy Story 5’ addresses electronic device threats

            Review: ‘The Bear’ roars in its final season

            Review: ‘The Bear’ roars in its final season

            Review: ‘Toy Story 5’ takes on electronics and gets a family reunion

            Review: ‘Toy Story 5’ takes on electronics and gets a family reunion

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