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Google

How to Minimize Distractions in Google Chrome Without an Extension

What's the harm in visiting a time-wasting website for a few minutes? This is a question I constantly ask myself. But whether it's due to a notification or a recommendation on Chrome's startup page, I end up wasting hours of productivity time by failing to control myself and opening a…

bubmagAugust 18, 2025

Blockchain

Qubic community, Monero's 51% attacker, votes to target Dogecoin next

The AI-driven Qubic network’s latest vote signals growing risks for major proof-of-work chains, with Dogecoin chosen as its next focus. Qubic, the AI-focused blockchain project that carried out a 51% attack on Monero this week, has seen its community vote to make Dogecoin (DOGE) the next target. Sergey Ivancheglo, the…

bubmagAugust 17, 2025

NATO

Northern Senators mourn late Emir of Zuru

The fifty eight Senators from the Northern part of Nigeria have mourned the demise of Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Mohammed Sani Sami, who died in London in the early hours of Sunday at the age of 81. The Senators in a statement signed by Chairman of Northern Senators’ Forum, Senator…

bubmagAugust 17, 2025

Ukraine

Trump tells Zelenskyy to give up on NATO and Crimea ahead of crucial White House talks

US President Donald Trump told Ukraine to give up hopes of getting back annexed Crimea or joining NATO as he prepared to host President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders in Washington on Monday to press Kyiv into accepting a peace deal with Russia. After rolling out the red carpet for…

bubmagAugust 17, 2025

TikTok

He sold his likeness. Now his avatar is shilling supplements on TikTok.

Skip to Main Content Technology Welcome to a new era of commercial work fueled by generative artificial intelligence. Scott Jacqmein, a 52-year-old actor, in Dallas on July 23, 2025. Desiree Rios/The New York Times By Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times Service August 17, 2025 9 minutes to read Share Share…

bubmagAugust 17, 2025

Pre-Crime

6 Free and Open-Source Software for Creating Stunning Presentations

Finding good presentation software doesn't mean you always have to resort to premium options. Whether you're looking for something web-based or a desktop app, it's easy to find a program to create slideshows for any occasion and for free. Let's look at several options, including some that are open-source. 6…

bubmagAugust 17, 2025

Greenland

Masters Indigenous Games involve sports and so much more

Article content Apart from Canada, Mexico and New Zealand, participants at this year’s Games also came from the U.S. and Greenland. Events held throughout the city included golf (Loch March), volleyball (TD Place Arena), track and field (Terry Fox Sports Facility), basketball (Carleton University), Arctic sports (Algonquin College) and 3D…

bubmagAugust 17, 2025

TikTok

Durban woman flies to Johannesburg for R5.5k braids, sparks debate online

Durban woman flies to Joburg to braid her hair A Durban woman left social media buzzing after documenting her trip to Johannesburg just to get her hair braided at a premium salon. The aspirational TikTok clip, shared by @miss.anele, showcased the full luxury experience, from a high-tech scalp analysis to…

bubmagAugust 17, 2025

Putin

Melania Trump’s ‘peace letter’ sparks major conspiracy theory after people spot bizarre detail

The First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, reportedly wrote a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, and it has stirred up a lot of controversy online. Many people believe something strange is going on because of the way her letter was signed. On Friday, August 15, Vladimir Putin…

bubmagAugust 17, 2025

Ukraine

Adam Zivo: Putin outplays Trump yet again

NATO-style Security guarantees are promising, but Ukraine is being asked give up eastern territory that serve as defence shield Published Aug 17, 2025 Last updated Aug 17, 2025 7 minute read President Donald Trump greets Russia's President Vladimir Putin Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. (AP Photo/Julia…

bubmagAugust 17, 2025

How to Minimize Distractions in Google Chrome Without an Extension

Qubic community, Monero's 51% attacker, votes to target Dogecoin next

Northern Senators mourn late Emir of Zuru

Trump tells Zelenskyy to give up on NATO and Crimea ahead of crucial White House talks

He sold his likeness. Now his avatar is shilling supplements on TikTok.

6 Free and Open-Source Software for Creating Stunning Presentations

Masters Indigenous Games involve sports and so much more

Durban woman flies to Johannesburg for R5.5k braids, sparks debate online

Melania Trump’s ‘peace letter’ sparks major conspiracy theory after people spot bizarre detail

Adam Zivo: Putin outplays Trump yet again

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