Your email spam filter gets political

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Is America so politically polarized that even your email spam filter is biased? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the research results.

 

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How high-tech running shoes got banned

Back in 2019, a marathon runner named Ediud Kipchoge accomplished something no one had before: He ran a marathon in under 2 hours. He did this wearing brand-new shoes designed by Nike. His incredible feat was immediately called into question, with critics claiming his shoes gave him an advantage. But they’re just shoes, right? How much impact can they really have? As it turns out, a lot.

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Free TV! Lots of free channels are coming to your Samsung TV

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This platform just added over 4,000 episodes of popular TV shows that you can watch for free. Tap or click here to see what’s available and where to watch.

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Cutting the cord has been a hot topic for years, but as liberating as it might feel, it comes at a cost.

Streaming services may not cost much alone, but they can add up if you have more than one. There are several ways to save, such as paying upfront or bundling multiple services. Tap or click here for money-saving streaming secrets.

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People have been searching for free content online since before the days of Napster. From music to the latest Hollywood movies, the desire to watch and listen to free content is strong.

But you need to be careful when looking for free streaming services. We recently told you about websites claiming to have free movies starring some of the most famous actors around that are actually designed to infect your device with malware. Tap or click here for our full report.

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Watch out! 10 warning signs a job offer is actually a scam

Looking for a remote job? Tap or click for work from home jobs in high demand.

These positions were already in demand before the pandemic, as they offer more flexibility and a work-life balance you won’t find in an office position. But while you may be on the prowl for a job that won’t require you to commute, you need to be careful of what you’re getting yourself into. It could be a scam.

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There are many perks to living on your own. You can dance around the living room to your favorite oldies. All the dirty dishes in the sink are yours and yours alone — washing them can wait.

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When my son went to preschool at age four, I taught him to use a cellphone for kids that I tossed in his backpack. It had no apps and four numbers: Mom, Dad, Grandma, and 911. This time was way before school shootings were in the headlines.

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