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twitter Twitter users will no longer be able to hide their blue checks Rob Beschizza

deaths Dead body in drinking water reservoir for a month results in "boil water advisory" David Pescovitz

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Robot wolves guard Japanese towns from boars, bears Rob Beschizza

florida Matt Gaetz has no evidence, and gets shut down on CNN Jason Weisberger

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film criticism The top films of 2023, thus far Greg Nussen

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comedy Father Guido Sarducci's idea for the Five Minute University Gareth Branwyn