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technology

What’s cheaper than Microsoft 365? An Office lifetime license.

By PCWorld | | 2/5/2025 3:00 AM

technology

3 apps to get before buying a new computer

By PCWorld | | 2/5/2025 3:00 AM

music

Billie Eilish Interviews Ariana Grande About ‘Wicked’ and Agrees They Need to Collaborate: ‘We Need To Do That’

By Billboard | Lyndsey Havens | 2/5/2025 2:57 AM

The two superstars sat down for an intimate conversation in Los Angeles about Grande's role as Glinda. ... Read full Story

soccer

West Brom’s Tom Fellows on Everton’s Radar for Summer Move

By Yahoo Sports | EPL Index | 2/5/2025 2:50 AM

Everton Maintain Interest in Tom Fellows Amid Summer Transfer CompetitionEverton’s Pursuit of Tom Fellows ContinuesEverton’s admiration for West Brom winger Tom Fellows remains strong, but contrar... ... Read full Story

soccer

Sources: Barcelona to decide midfielder’s future with two possible outcomes

By Yahoo Sports | Barca Universal | 2/5/2025 2:40 AM

Barcelona are focusing on ensuring the future of Frenkie de Jong as his contract nears its expiry in 2026. Reports from Fichajes reveal that the club has laid out two possible options: either renew h... ... Read full Story

soccer

Photo – Inter Milan Share Snapshots Of New Boy’s Trophy Cabinet Tour: “First Glances, First Nerazzurri Smiles”

By Yahoo Sports | SempreInter.com | 2/5/2025 2:30 AM

Inter Milan signed Nicola Zalewski on loan from Roma toward the end of the January transfer window to address a wingback deficiency.The 23-year-old painted his Nerazzurri debut in Sunday’s mouth-wat... ... Read full Story

soccer

Who is Mario Rivas – Real Madrid’s 17-year-old defender called up for Leganes clash

By Yahoo Sports | Madrid Universal | 2/5/2025 2:29 AM

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has called up 17-year-old Mario Rivas Lagos to join the first-team squad for their upcoming match against Leganes. This decision comes after the team has been hit ... ... Read full Story

sports

Irving 'grieving' Luka trade: 'Miss my hermano'

By ESPN Inc. | Tim Bontemps | 2/5/2025 2:27 AM

Kyrie Irving said he was shocked to find out Luka Doncic was traded and has been "grieving" the loss of his teammate, while also expressing excitement about the prospect of playing alongside Anthony Davis. ... Read full Story

sports

Embiid has triple-double, hopes return 'is for good'

By ESPN Inc. | Tim Bontemps | 2/5/2025 2:27 AM

Joel Embiid stamped his first game in a month with a triple-double, posting 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Sixers to a 118-116 victory over the Mavericks. ... Read full Story

sports

St. John's keeps Big East control in statement win

By ESPN Inc. | Jeff Borzello | 2/5/2025 2:27 AM

St. John's got the statement win it had been looking for all season, beating No. 11 Marquette 70-64 to remain atop the Big East standings at 11-1. ... Read full Story

soccer

Report – Barcelona manager focuses on accelerating key defender’s adaptation after lengthy injury

By Yahoo Sports | Barca Universal | 2/5/2025 2:20 AM

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is reportedly focusing on accelerating the adaptation of key defender Ronaldo Araujo. According to Mundo Deportivo, Flick recognises the importance of integrating Araujo... ... Read full Story

sports

Prem closer to bringing in semi-auto VAR offside

By ESPN Inc. | Dale Johnson | 2/5/2025 2:13 AM

The Premier League says "significant progress" has been made with testing of semi-automated VAR offside technology. ... Read full Story

sports

Man United's Tyrell Malacia joins PSV on loan

By ESPN Inc. | ESPN | 2/5/2025 2:13 AM

Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia has completed a loan move to Eredivisie side PSV Eindhoven, the club confirmed on Tuesday. ... Read full Story

sports

Arteta: 'Powerhouse' Havertz can propel Arsenal

By ESPN Inc. | James Olley | 2/5/2025 2:13 AM

Mikel Arteta has described Kai Havertz as a genetic "powerhouse" and backed the Germany international to compensate for Arsenal's failure to sign a forward in January. ... Read full Story

soccer

'Great character' in derby win - Larne boss Haveron

By Yahoo Sports | BBC | 2/5/2025 2:03 AM

Larne manager Gary Haveron praises his players after the Premiership champions fought back to defeat Carrick Rangers 2-1 in the east Antrim derby. ... Read full Story

basketball

Lakers' LeBron James says he thought Luka Doncic trade was a 'hoax,' has no concerns about team's direction

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jack Maloney | 2/5/2025 2:01 AM

James spoke publicly about the trade for the first time on Tuesday night ... Read full Story

music

Gavin Rossdale Says Making a Living in Music Is ‘Terrifying’ for New Artists

By Billboard | Jessica Lynch | 2/5/2025 2:00 AM

"How do young bands get paid? I can’t work it out," the Bush rocker said. ... Read full Story

soccer

Arsenal face historic challenge against Newcastle in EFL cup semi-final

By Yahoo Sports | Football Today | 2/5/2025 2:00 AM

Arsenal head to St James’ Park on Wednesday night needing to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Newcastle United in the EFL Cup semi-final. The hosts, backed by their home crowd, are looking t... ... Read full Story

soccer

Leganes mainstay sounds alarm over Real Madrid’s threat, hails Mbappe and Vinicius

By Yahoo Sports | Madrid Universal | 2/5/2025 2:00 AM

Yvan Neyou has emerged as a vital figure in Leganes’ midfield, playing a crucial role in the team’s impressive performances this season. He is an irreplaceable part of the squad for the Spanish u... ... Read full Story

soccer

Stats prove why Barcelona veteran is Valencia’s doom

By Yahoo Sports | Barca Universal | 2/5/2025 2:00 AM

Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski continues to prove himself as a vital player for Barcelona, especially when facing Valencia. Now, as Barça prepare for their upcoming clash, the Polish striker s... ... Read full Story

art

From Remedios Varo to Laurie Simmons, a New Exhibition Forwards a Feminist View of the Uncanny

by Colossal | Feb 04 2025

basketball

Lakers' LeBron James says he thought Luka Doncic trade was a 'hoax,' has no concerns about team's direction

by CBS Interactive Inc | Feb 05 2025

connecticut

The Doomsday Clock says 89 seconds left

by CT Mirror | Feb 05 2025

exercise

Want To Live Longer? Try Weekend-Only Exercise, Says New Study

by thehealthy.com | Sep 21 2024

food

Skrewball Whiskey is launching a 1.75-Liter bottle perfect for game day

by THE MANUAL | Feb 04 2025

health

How This 37-Year-Old Mom Learned to Thrive With Congestive Heart Failure

by Healthline.com | Feb 04 2025

long_island

Buffalo Wild Wings GO opens in Patchogue just before Super Bowl LIX

by greaterlongisland.com | Feb 04 2025

nation

Trump reinstates 'maximum pressure' campaign on Iran

by upi.com | Feb 04 2025

nutrition

Juno Temple Just Hinted at ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4

by thehealthy.com | Feb 04 2025

odd_fun

Pig bites officer's hand during Oklahoma 'hoof pursuit'

by United Press International, Inc. | Feb 04 2025

opinion

Michael Goodwin: Dems wallow in denial and do the dumbest things – proving they haven’t learned a thing from Trump’s win

by New York Post | Feb 04 2025

soccer

West Brom’s Tom Fellows on Everton’s Radar for Summer Move

by Yahoo Sports | Feb 05 2025

technology

What’s cheaper than Microsoft 365? An Office lifetime license.

by PCWorld | Feb 05 2025

travel

8 reasons to visit Ireland in 2025

by Wanderlust | Feb 04 2025

upstate

Capital District Working Families Party hosts Albany mayor forum

by NEWS10 ABC | Feb 05 2025

Word of the Day

canard

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 5, 2025 is:

canard • \kuh-NARD\ • noun

Canard refers to a false report or story, or to a belief or rumor that isn't true. It can also refer to a kind of airplane as well as to a kind of small airfoil.

// The book unfortunately repeats some of history's oldest canards.

See the entry >

Examples:

"It's such a canard to think young people don't care about great information. They do. ... [W]e have to start thinking, as media, of where they’re getting it." — Kara Swisher, quoted at The Atlantic, 29 Feb. 2024

Did you know?

In 16th-century France, vendre des canards à moitié was a colorful way of saying "to fool" or "to cheat." The French phrase means, literally, "to half-sell ducks." No one now knows just what was meant by "to half-sell"; the saying was probably based on some story widely known at the time, but the details have not survived. Lost stories aside, the expression led to the use of canard, the French word for "duck," to refer to a hoax or fabrication. English speakers adopted this canard in the mid-1800s. The aeronautical sense of canard, used from the early days of flying, comes from the stubby duck-like appearance of the aircraft.

What’s cheaper than Microsoft 365? An Office lifetime license.

3 apps to get before buying a new computer

Billie Eilish Interviews Ariana Grande About ‘Wicked’ and Agrees They Need to Collaborate: ‘We Need To Do That’

West Brom’s Tom Fellows on Everton’s Radar for Summer Move

Sources: Barcelona to decide midfielder’s future with two possible outcomes

Photo – Inter Milan Share Snapshots Of New Boy’s Trophy Cabinet Tour: “First Glances, First Nerazzurri Smiles”

Who is Mario Rivas – Real Madrid’s 17-year-old defender called up for Leganes clash

Irving 'grieving' Luka trade: 'Miss my hermano'

Embiid has triple-double, hopes return 'is for good'

St. John's keeps Big East control in statement win

Report – Barcelona manager focuses on accelerating key defender’s adaptation after lengthy injury

Prem closer to bringing in semi-auto VAR offside

Man United's Tyrell Malacia joins PSV on loan

Arteta: 'Powerhouse' Havertz can propel Arsenal

'Great character' in derby win - Larne boss Haveron

Lakers' LeBron James says he thought Luka Doncic trade was a 'hoax,' has no concerns about team's direction

Gavin Rossdale Says Making a Living in Music Is ‘Terrifying’ for New Artists

Arsenal face historic challenge against Newcastle in EFL cup semi-final

Leganes mainstay sounds alarm over Real Madrid’s threat, hails Mbappe and Vinicius

Stats prove why Barcelona veteran is Valencia’s doom

From Remedios Varo to Laurie Simmons, a New Exhibition Forwards a Feminist View of the Uncanny

Lakers' LeBron James says he thought Luka Doncic trade was a 'hoax,' has no concerns about team's direction

The Doomsday Clock says 89 seconds left

Want To Live Longer? Try Weekend-Only Exercise, Says New Study

Skrewball Whiskey is launching a 1.75-Liter bottle perfect for game day

How This 37-Year-Old Mom Learned to Thrive With Congestive Heart Failure

Buffalo Wild Wings GO opens in Patchogue just before Super Bowl LIX

Trump reinstates 'maximum pressure' campaign on Iran

Juno Temple Just Hinted at ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4

Pig bites officer's hand during Oklahoma 'hoof pursuit'

Michael Goodwin: Dems wallow in denial and do the dumbest things – proving they haven’t learned a thing from Trump’s win

West Brom’s Tom Fellows on Everton’s Radar for Summer Move

What’s cheaper than Microsoft 365? An Office lifetime license.

8 reasons to visit Ireland in 2025

Capital District Working Families Party hosts Albany mayor forum

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Pig bites officer's hand during Oklahoma 'hoof pursuit'

2.Watch: Mysterious ice chunk crashes through Florida home's roof

3.Watch: Chinese chef makes world's thinnest handmade noodle

4.Watch: Florida deputy ejects alligator from resident's backyard pool

5.Watch: Asian elephant gives birth to healthy calf at Oregon Zoo

6.'Just because' gift from dad earns woman $4M lottery prize

7.Arizona film festival's poster wall breaks world record

8.Watch: Mysterious shark pup hatches in aquarium tank with no males

9.Watch: Idaho man bounces table tennis balls with his mouth to break record

10.Watch: Stranded bat rescued from hotel swimming pool