Attorney Eastman to Produce 10,000 Pages of Trump-Related Emails to Jan. 6 Panel

Back in March, a federal judge presiding over a civil suit involving the US House Select Committee probing the January 6 insurrection proclaimed that former US President Donald Trump and right-wing attorney John Eastman likely sought to disrupt the congressional certification of the 2020 presidential election.

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Over 100 Demonstrators Attempt to Disrupt Germany's Baerbock’s Presentation in Ahrensburg - Reports

BERLIN (Sputnik) - About 150 demonstrators tried to disrupt the speech of German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock regarding Ukraine in Germany's northernmost state of Schleswig-Holstein, the Die Zeit newspaper reports.

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Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Still Keeps his NYPD Security Around Amid Probe of Misusing It - Report

De Blasio and his wife Chirlane McCray have reportedly had a team of six NYPD detectives and a sergeant assigned to them as their personal limousine and security service since he left the office four months ago.

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UN Secretary General Condemns Kabul Mosque Attack

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the attack on the Khalifa Sahib mosque in the Afghan capital of Kabul that reportedly killed at least 10 people, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Farhan Haq said.

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Humankind Is Poised for Self-Destruction With Current Socio-Economic Trends, UN Warns

Confidence in the apocalypse's inevitability and the end of time for human civilization seems to be inherent in people throughout the entire time of their existence. However, perhaps, now, with the explosive development of humanity's ability to influence the planet on a large scale, the risk of a global catastrophe is increasing more than ever.

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Twitter CEO Fields Employee Concerns of Musk Triggering Mass Exodus, Loss of Investors

Reuters reported on Friday that entrepreneur Elon Musk, shortly after his $44 billion buyout offer was accepted by Twitter Inc., has already lined up a new chief executive officer for the tech company, and intends to cut its costs by adjusting the pay provided to its executives and board members.

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California Could Use Nuclear Power Bailout Funds to Save Plant Ordered Closed for Safety Reasons

The California government is seeking to use money from a federal infrastructure program to save from closure a nuclear power plant that’s being shuttered after refusing to implement necessary safety upgrades.

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US Big Tech Stocks Down 13% in April, Worst Month for Wall Street Since 2008

NEW YORK (Sputnik) - Wall Street’s Big Tech sector lost 13% in April, leading US stocks markets to their worst month since the financial crisis of 2008, amid fears that a Federal Reserve bent on defeating inflation could push the economy into recession with aggressive rate hikes beginning next week.

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Angara Rocket With Russian Military Satellite Launched From Plesetsk - MoD

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Light launch vehicle Angara-1.2 with a spacecraft in the interests of the Russian Defense Ministry was launched on Friday from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region, the ministry told reporters.

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Watch: Falcon 9 Booster Successfully Carries 53 Starlink Mini-Satellites Into Orbit

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A Falcon 9 booster successfully carried 53 more Starlink mini-communications satellites into low earth orbit, SpaceX announced.

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British Army Representative Admits Use of Highly Toxic White Phosphorus in Kenya, Report Says

Phosphorus ammunition is a killer of natural resources and people. In addition to creating fires that are difficult to fight, it leaves dangerous burns on the skin and is extremely poisonous. Ingestion of 0.05 to 0.15 grams of the substance is enough to be fatal.

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Best Mother's Day gifts: Show mom some love

Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she's your mother-in-law, your best friend's mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.

Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.

The game plan here isn't just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you're not the kid who forgot Mother's Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don't even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother's Day gifts that cost less than $50 here. Want even more cheap gift ideas? Go here.)

SEE ALSO: The best gifts for her

Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it's something to make a part of her life easier, something she's mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can't put a price on everything she's done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.

After all, they say "No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother." But is that even a bad thing?

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No, This Is Not a Parody: Watch Unearthed TikTok Video of Biden’s New Head of Disinformation Bureau

Nina Jankowicz, who advised the government of Ukraine on strategic communications, was recently appointed by Biden to police free speech in the United States (officially, to “challenge and contradict misinformation about homeland security, with a special concentration on Russia and irregular migration.”)

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Rep. Thomas Massie Says Conress Just Legalized Transfer of Virtually Any Weapon to Ukraine

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The legislation allowing the Biden administration to engage in lend-lease deals for military equipment with Ukraine and other Eastern European countries authorizes the transfer of virtually any weapon except nukes, US Representative Thomas Massie said via Twitter.

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Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for April 29

Happy Friday, Wordlers! Our favorite word guessing game has magically refreshed itself and is awaiting your finest five-letter words. What could today's answer be? We've come up with a few hints and tips to help you along if you get stuck.

If you prefer to just find out the solution, you can scroll to the bottom of this article for April 29's Wordle answer. But if you prefer to work through it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies.

Engineer Josh Wardle originally created Wordle as a gift for his partner (romance!), but the game quickly spread around the world towards the end of 2021. Now thousands of players across the globe play Wordle each day, and it was purchased by the New York Times earlier this year. 

Fans have also created numerous clones and riffs on Wordle, such as addictive music game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that have you trying to guess multiple words at once. Wordle has also become unexpected content for livestreamers, with TikTok creators broadcasting themselves playing.

Not the day you're after? Here's the Wordle answer for April 28.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

In the strictest sense, the "best" starting word is that day's answer. But for those of us not blessed with magical foresight, we have plenty of ideas to help you formulate a more strategic approach. The basic best practice is to pick a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants such as S, T, R, or N.

Dig into the Wordle archive

There's a new Wordle every single day! But if you want more or feel like training up, the entire archive of past puzzles is available for you to play whenever you want.

Is Wordle getting harder?

Wordle isn't getting any harder — it just feels like it sometimes. However, Wordle does have a Hard Mode you can switch on if you're craving more of a challenge.

Why are there two different Wordle answers some days?

Occasionally the Wordle gods will accept two different answers on a single day, even though half the fun is that everyone worldwide has to solve for the same word. This anomaly is due to changes the New York Times made to Wordle after it acquired the puzzle game earlier this year.

Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

It's a noun, and also a verb.

SEE ALSO: The 25 best podcasts for writers

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

Nope! All five letters appear just once.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle solution ends with the letter... T!

What's the answer to Wordle today?

Now's your last chance to guess today's Wordle before we reveal the answer!

Is your answer locked in?

The answer to Wordle #314 is...

TRASH.

Today's word is for the internet! Here on The Internet, we love trash — being it, watching it, trashing it. And today's word is a friendly mix of pretty common letters and letter combinations, so hopefully you were able to work it out.

But if you needed a little nudge, there's no shame in that — we still have many more Wordle puzzles ahead of us. Come back tomorrow for more helpful clues and hints!

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Wall Street Up as Investors Look Beyond Q1 GDP Drop, Tech Stocks Jump 3%

NEW YORK (Sputnik) - US stocks rallied for their first weekly gain since the start of April, as investors looked beyond a quarterly GDP decline to focus instead on a sterling job market that looked poised to lead the economy to a good place.

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VIDEO: Panic at Tel Aviv Airport After Artillery Shell Discovered in Passenger Bag

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ben Gurion Airport of Tel Aviv has been placed on alert as a couple of tourists tried to take a bomb shell with them, media reported.

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Oklahoma House Passes Bill Banning Abortion After Six Weeks, Sends It to Governor's Desk

Over the recent months, Republican-led states in the United States have been imposing increasingly stringent abortion legislation, pending a Supreme Court decision that could change or overturn the seminal 1973 Roe v. Wade precedent that secured women's constitutional right to terminate pregnancies.

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Blinken Says He Counts on Prompt Confirmation of Bridget Brink as New Envoy to Ukraine

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday expressed hope that the Senate would not delay the approval of Bridget Brink's nomination as new US ambassador to Ukraine.

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Moscow Sends Note to IAEA Regarding Fake News About Russian Actions in Chernobyl

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Permanent Mission to the International Organizations in Vienna said it has sent a note to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Secretariat because of the dissemination of fakes about the actions of the Russian Armed Forces at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant (NPP).

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F-35 Program Still Plagued By Many Major Problems, Official Says

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The $1.7 trillion F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program remains mired in resolved problems with all US armed services many years behind schedule in deploying their planned operating capabilities and even testing and evaluation at least five years late, House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Chair Donald Norcross said.

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WATCH: Emmanuel Macron Pelted With Tomatoes at Market During Trip to Ile-De-France

French President Emmanuel Macron, who became the first re-elected president in 20 years, is expected to face growing social anger amid post-election protests in some areas, where residents are particularly sensitive to inflation and unemployment.

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Boeing CEO Reveals Trump’s Air Force One Contract Renege Cost Firm $1.1 Billion

Boeing reported a staggering $1.3 billion loss in its first quarter of 2022, which CEO Dave Calhoun said was almost entirely caused by its contract for the new Air Force One jets. The rest derived from the T-7A Red Hawk trainer aircraft the firm is building for the US Air Force.

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Moldovan President Says Country in Predicament Since Has No Alternative to Russian Gas

CHISINAU (Sputnik) - Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Wednesday said that the country does not have an alternative to Russian gas since buying fuel on the market will cost much more.

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Photos: 4,500-Year-Old Statue of the Goddess of Love, Beauty & War Found in Gaza Strip

The Canaanite civilization existed from roughly 3500-1150 BC in Canaan, which included parts of modern-day Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Israel and Jordan. Records and archaeological finds are rare, with most information about the Canaanites coming from other civilizations who came into contact with them.

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Vince Wilfork’s Son Pleads Guilty to Stealing His Father’s Super Bowl Rings

Vince Wilfork played defensive tackle for the New England Patriots from 2004 to 2014, being selected to five Pro Bowls and winning two Super Bowls. He finished his playing career with the Houston Texans in 2016.

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White House Adviser Says US at Inflection Point Regarding Coronavirus Pandemic

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is at an inflection point with the coronavirus pandemic as the number of cases increase but hospitalizations are at the lowest level, White House COVID-19 Response Coordiantor Ashish Jha said on Tuesday.

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‘Elon, There Are Rules’: Brussels Insists Twitter Has to Comply With Stricter EU Moderation Laws

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who bought Twitter for $44 billion, said that his interests lie not in financial profit, but in a desire to create a public platform that enjoys maximum trust in society around the world and gives everyone the right to speak.

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WATCH: Italians Furious As Ukrainian Nazi Sympathizers Incorporated Into Liberation Day Parade

The inclusion of Azov Battalion supporters into this year’s march commemorating the end of fascism in Italy sparked local resistance and international outrage, but little pushback from organizers.

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Xi Instructs Chinese Officials to Enter Economic Race With US - Reports

SINGAPORE (Sputnik) - Chinese President Xi Jinping has instructed officials to ensure that the country's economy growth outpaces that of the US this year, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the discussions.

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Twitter Board Members Reportedly Donated Tens of Thousands to Democrats

In late 2020, Twitter censored the New York Post’s story on Hunter Biden’s laptop, citing a previously unheard of policy on possible hacked materials. Hunter Biden’s father, Joe Biden, would then go on to win the presidency over Donald Trump.

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'It Takes Two to Tango': NASA Chief Slams China's Refusal to Cooperate With US

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - China continues to display a lack of transparency and willingness to cooperate with the United States and other countries in space, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said on Tuesday.

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US Marine Corps Declares Delayed Heavy-Lift King Stallion Helicopter Operational

After years of delays, SIkorsky’s CH-53K King Stallion helicopter has been declared operational by the US Marine Corps (USMC). The heavy-lift chopper is expected to play a key role in the Corps’ restructuring plan directing it away from the heavy land-based combat of the early 21st century.

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Everything you need to know about Elon Musk's Twitter purchase

Elon Musk is buying Twitter.

The CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and the Boring Company will add another corporate feather to his bejeweled cap, after the social media platform announced Monday, April 25, that it intends to accept the self-described Technoking's approximately $44 billion purchase offer of $54.20 per share.

Th reactions were decidedly mixed.

How we got here

Musk first began buying large amounts of Twitter stock in March of 2022, reportedly failing to disclose his purchases in a timely manner as required by securities laws (getting himself a cool $143 million in the process).

The stock grab was only the latest in what could charitably be described as a complicated relationship between Musk and the social media platform. Over the years, Musk has been charged with securities fraud for "misleading tweets," been taken to court over his Twitter-based attack on a cave diver, and, more recently, proposed turning Twitter's San Francisco office into a shelter for unhoused individuals.

And, it seems that he really wants an edit button.

Tweet may have been deleted

Musk's Twitter account, which at the time of this writing has almost 84 million followers, is essential to his personal brand. And, having long since dissolved Tesla's PR department, it's also essential to his business.

Musk's completely free and unfettered use of that account has, at various points during the past few years, been slightly threatened — most notably when the terms of a 2018 settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission required him to get pre-approval from Tesla for certain tweets. He appeared to ignore the Twitter-specific terms of that settlement.

When Musk's March, 2022 purchases were eventually disclosed, there was talk of him joining Twitter's board. An agreement for him to do so was even reached in early April, but then, abruptly, Twitter declared that Musk would not be joining the board after all.

Tweet may have been deleted

Why? Perhaps it had something to do with Twitter board members being limited to owning 14.9 percent of the company.

At the time, Twitter employees were reportedly relieved that Musk would not sit on the board.

What happens next

The road ahead, both for Twitter and for Musk, is a rocky one.

The overly enthusiastic tweeter has posted, and in some cases deleted, numerous polls asking Twitter users what changes should be made to the platform itself. Meanwhile, the New York Times reports that Twitter employees have been left wondering what this purchase means both for the service they work on and their stock-heavy compensation.

The company went so far as to reportedly lock down changes to its product, perhaps, as Bloomberg reports, in order to "keep employees who may be miffed about the deal from 'going rogue.'"

Musk, in the meantime, shared a statement on (where else) Twitter where he shared some of what he hopes to accomplish.

SEE ALSO: 'Welp.' Twitter users react to Elon Musk buying Twitter.

"I also want to make Twitter better than ever by enhancing the product with new features, making the algorithms open source to increase trust, defeating the spam bots, and authenticating all humans," he wrote in part.

Tweet may have been deleted

Nowhere in the statement did the richest person in the world note what appears to be the most obvious reason for his purchase: Now no one can threaten to take away his favorite toy.

And after the transaction goes through, we'll all be playing in his sandbox.

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Mike Tyson Says He Is Ready to Fight Jake Paul

Mike Tyson has only fought once in the past sixteen years. Jake Paul rose to fame as a YouTube star but has since won five fights on pay-per-view.

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US WWII Veteran on Canceled Elbe Meeting Ceremony: Shame Not to Celebrate This Event

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The cancellation of the traditional commemorative ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington to mark the anniversary of the meeting between American and Soviet troops on the Elbe River in April 1945 is pitiful, US veteran and participant of the historic meeting Frank Cohn told Sputnik.

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Elon Musk just bought Twitter

Elon Musk just bought social media giant Twitter for an eyebrow raising $44 billion dollars, but what comes next?

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Global Military Spending Reaches Record $2.1 Billion in 2021, SIPRI Says

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - World military expenditure reached an all-time high of $2.1 billion in 2021, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said on Monday, adding that the five largest spenders are the United States, China, India, the United Kingdom, and Russia.

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Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for April 25

Time to Wordle, folks! A new puzzle is here and, as always, we're also here to provide some tips and hints to help if you're struggling.

If you want to get straight to it you can scroll all the way to the bottom of this article to get the answer to the April 25 Wordle #310. But if you want to try to guess it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to help.

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle, Wordle has become a daily habit for players around the globe. The game was bought and continues to be run by the New York Times. 

The word game has also inspired numerous clones and variations, such as battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and iterations like Dordle and Quordle that have you trying to guess multiple words at once. 

It may seem like Wordle is getting harder, but we can assure you it isn't. However, you can always switch Wordle to Hard Mode.

Not the day you're after? Here's the Wordle answer for April 24.

Best Wordle starting word?

We have plenty of ideas that can help if you want to be strategic in your selection.

As a general rule of thumb, you'll probably want to fit at least two vowels into your first word, as well as cram in some more common consonants such as S, T, R, or N.

Explore the Wordle archive

If you aren't satisfied with only solving one Wordle per day, the whole archive of past Wordle puzzles is also available to play.

Just remember to take breaks and stay hydrated.

Why are there two different Wordle answers some days?

Though it is generally accepted that there is just one Wordle solution to rule them all on a single day, occasionally two different correct answers will share the spotlight.

This is due to changes the New York Times made after acquiring the puzzle game.

Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Angle.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle is brought to you by the letter 'A'.

What's the answer to Wordle today?

Get your last guesses in, because the final answer will now be revealed!

The solution to Wordle #310 is...

ASKEW.

Didn't get it? Not to worry. There's always another chance when it comes to Wordle. Come back tomorrow for more helpful clues and hints!

Reporting by Amanda Yeo, Caitlin Welsh and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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Slovenian Prime Minister Expresses Regret Over Election Results of His Party

BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa expressed on Sunday regret over the result of his Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) in Sunday's parliamentary elections, as the party lost the election to the center-left Freedom Movement opposition party.

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How to watch Axiom space mission depart from ISS

After an Axiom Mission 1 delay Saturday, NASA, Axiom Space and SpaceX teams expect the SpaceX Dragon Endeavor to undock from the International Space Station Sunday, according to NASA.

Weather permitting, hatch closure is now expected at 6:45 p.m. ET April 24. The departure was delayed Saturday due to weather conditions expected at splashdown, Mashable previously reported.

Splashdown is expected off the coast of Florida at about 1 p.m. Monday, April 25 if all goes well today, according to NASA.

How to watch the April 24 hatch closure

At 6:30 p.m. ET, you can tune in for the 6:45 p.m. hatch closure live coverage at AxiomSpace.com and NASA.gov.

How to watch the Dragon capsule undocking

At 8:30 p.m., you can tune in for undocking live coverage at NASA.gov.

The mission is a step toward efforts to build a private space station and commercial hub, according to Axiom.

The crew, who'll conduct multiple experiments in the space station, includes astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria; investor and pilot Larry Connor; investor and former Israeli Air Force pilot Eytan Stibbe, and investor and astronaut Mark Pathy, Mashable reported.

Reporting by Mashable's Christianna Silva contributed to this article.

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At Least 2 Dead in Paris as Police Open Fire at Car for Refusing to Comply - Reports

On Sunday, a presidential election was held in France, in which, according to preliminary results, the incumbent president of the country, Emmanuel Macron, won. Second place was taken by his rival from the nationalist National Rally party, Marine Le Pen.

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Texas Dem Says Biden’s Title 42 Repeal Will Be Exploited By Criminal Orgs Near US-Mexico Border

Democratic lawmakers in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire have said that the Biden administration has not adequately prepared for a surge in border crossings ahead of its May 23 deadline for Title 42, a Trump-era expulsion policy which uses COVID-19 and public health as the basis for the expulsion of migrants seeking asylum in the US.

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Police Use Tear Gas Against Radicals Protesting in Paris After Election

PARIS (Sputnik) - Clashes between radicals and law enforcement officers erupted in Paris after the announcement of preliminary presidential election results, with police having used tear gas against the demonstrators, a Sputnik correspondent reports.

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Trump Tells Piers Morgan About 'N-Word' He Would Never Let Putin Use if He Was in Power

Morgan, who has already been caught up in the controversy with the first trailer for the upcoming episode of his news show, Piers Morgan Uncensored, allegedly edited it to look more fiery. The presenter is due to have a serious talk with the former US President, set to premiere on Monday.

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Amazon Labor Union Gearing Up for Win at Second Staten Island Facility

Amazon is a multinational, online enterprise based in Seattle, Washington and was founded by Jeff Bezos, who is the second richest person in the world with a whopping net worth of $177.5 billion. Amazon has been spending an alleged $20,000 a week to convince their employees not to unionize.

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New Book Reveals Harry and Meghan’s ‘Mutual Addiction to Drama’

Tina Brown’s new book “The Palace Papers” details insider accounts of the couple’s shared predisposition to drama. In 2020, the couple shocked the world when they announced they were stepping back from their royal duties. Palace insiders are now revealing what led to their departure.

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‘Our Country Is Going to Hell,’ Trump Says

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump says the Democrats and the administration of US President Joe Biden are destroying the United States.

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Wildfires Merge, Spread in New Mexico, Arizona as High Winds Beleaguer Fire Crews

More than 174 square miles (450 square kilometers) have been burned in Arizona and New Mexico as numerous fires of considerable size destroyed homes and combined to form even larger blazes. New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency in several counties, including San Miguel and Valencia.

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Return of Private Ax-1 Astronaut Crew to Earth Delayed, SpaceX Says

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The return of the world's first all-private crew to the International Space Station (ISS) back to Earth on board the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft is getting delayed again, SpaceX informs.

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People Getting Rescued From Sunken Boat Near Lebanon’s Tripoli

CAIRO (Sputnik) - The Lebanese military has launched an operation to rescue passengers from a boat that sank off the coast of Lebanon’s northern port city of Tripoli, a law enforcement source told Sputnik.

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Piers Morgan [Somewhat] Uncensored

The communications director for former US President Donald Trump provided NBC News with footage that appeared to refute media provocateur Piers Morgan’s claim that 45 stormed off the set. While Morgan’s edited footage appeared to show a tense end to the interview, it seems the men actually parted on good terms.

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Climate Protesters Shutting Down The NY Post are Bad, Says The NY Post

On Earth Day, climate activists reiterated their appeals to world leaders to address the climate crisis. A recent study predicted that CO2 emissions must be cut drastically in the next 10 years to avert the worst effects of climate change.

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McCarthy’s Future in Question as Colleagues Blast GOP Leader Over Audio on Trump Resignation

In multiple soundbites, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy can be overheard ditching his usual Trump loyalist stance just days after the deadly January 6, 2021, storming of the US Capitol building. The GOP leader claimed he “had it with this guy,” arguing that Trump should resign, as his actions were “unacceptable” and indefensible.

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'Hack DHS' Bug Bounty Program Identifies 122 Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The now-concluded bug bounty program to test the defenses of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) cybersecurity infrastructure revealed 122 openings and flaws that IT specialists can close and fix, DHS officials said in a press release.

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MTG Testifies in Court About January 6 in Case That Could Block Her Reelection

Congresswoman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) took to the stand on Friday to testify in a lawsuit that could block her from seeking another term representing Georgia in the US House of Representatives. She is up for reelection in November.

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US Housing Crisis, Untamed Inflation Could Lead to Recession, Analysts Say

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Spiraling inflation and mortgage rates, amid a housing affordability crisis driven by low inventory, alarmingly high rents, and a drop in real wages, could lead to a recession, experts told Sputnik.

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Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for April 23

It's the best of times, it's Wordle time. A new Wordle puzzle is now live for you to crack your cranium on — and even take your time now that it's the weekend. But if you have errands to run and want help finding the solution fast, here are some hints and tips to assist you.

If you just want the answer without the effort, scroll to the bottom of this article for April 23's Wordle solution delivered straight. But if you'd rather figure it out yourself, read on for some clues, tips, and strategies to help you out.

Though Wordle was originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, thousands of players across the world have now adopted the word guessing game as a daily ritual. It even became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, while TikTok creators have taken to livestreaming themselves playing.

Several fan made clones and alternate iterations of Wordle have also popped up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations such as Dordle and Quordle that have you trying to guess multiple words at once.

Not the day you're after? Here's the Wordle answer for April 22.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

Unlike a maths equation, there is no single correct answer to what the best Wordle starting word is. However, there are more strategic options, and we have plenty of ideas that can help you choose. For example, try picking a word that includes at least two different vowels, as well as some common consonants such as S, T, R, or N.

Explore the Wordle archive

If you want to spend your entire Saturday working through Wordles, you can bury yourself in the entire archive of past puzzles. Remember to take food breaks though, and maybe get some exercise.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It may feel as though Wordle is getting harder, but we can assure you it isn't. Conversely, if you're finding it too easy, you can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode.

Why are there two different Wordle answers some days?

Though Wordle usually just has one correct solution per day, occasionally two different answers may be found acceptable. This is because of some changes the New York Times made to Wordle after acquiring it.

Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

It can be used as a proper noun as well as a regular noun. Still need another hint? Think food.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

No, they're all unique letters this time around!

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle solution begins with the letter O, as in "Oh my god" by (G)-IDLE.

What's the answer to Wordle today?

If you want to guess today's Wordle yourself, now's the time to do so! 

The final answer is being revealed now. Ready?

The solution to Wordle #308 is...

OLIVE.

Olives are a species of tree, as well as the name of the fruit they produce. The word is also used as a girl's name, one of the most famous Olives being Popeye's girlfriend Olive Oyl.

Don't feel down if you didn't get it this time — there's always the next one. Come back tomorrow for more helpful clues and hints!

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Morally Bankrupt

On April 20, the Westminster Magistrates' Court in London formally approved the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the US, where he is set to be tried on espionage charges. Just last month, the UK’s high court was condemned by press freedom activists after denying the 50-year-old’s appeal on International Human Rights Day.

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'Great Interview': Listen to 'Unedited' Audio of Trump-Morgan's Talk Showing Cordial Discussion

On Wednesday, a preview clip for Piers Morgan's interview with the former president went viral, with Trump appearing to slam Morgan and even storming out of the interview. Despite the fact that the 45th and his allies called it a lie, Morgan defended the point of view that he did not edit anything and the interview was actually heated.

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Romney Says Biden Should Ditch ‘Woke Advisers’ Amid Rising Inflation Rates, Recession Risks

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal earlier this week claiming that the Biden administration is one of three factors that have combined over the past two years to “create the perfect economic storm.” He also called on the US to reduce its dependence on foreign products and expand domestic gas and oil production.

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Man Puts an AI Brain in a Microwave, It Tries to Kill Him

Lucas Rizzotto, a YouTuber from Brazil, had no idea what to expect when he gave his Alexa powered smart microwave a brain transplant, replacing the Amazon assistant with a raspberry pi loaded with OpenAI’s GPT3 natural language generator.

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Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for April 22

It's Wordle time! Today's new word puzzle is live and ready for you to stretch your brain on. But if you're a little stuck and need some help, here are some hints and tips to help guide you to the solution.

If you want to bypass the struggle, you can jump to the bottom of this article to get April 22's Wordle solution straight up. But if you prefer to work it out yourself, keep reading for a few clues, tips, and strategies to help you get there.

While engineer Josh Wardle originally created Wordle for his partner, the word guessing game has since become a daily habit for thousands of players across the globe. In fact, Wordle became so popular that it was eventually purchased by the New York Times. 

Wordle has also inspired numerous fanmade clones and alternate iterations, such as battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that have you trying to guess multiple words at once. It has also provided ample content for TikTok creators, because sometimes it's nice to just watch someone solve a problem rather than do it yourself.

Not the day you're after? Here's the Wordle answer for April 21.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

Like snowflakes, every Wordle starting word has its own unique beauty. But if you want to be strategic about it, we have plenty of ideas that can help. One tip is that you should try picking a word that contains at least two different vowels, as well as a few common consonants such as S, T, R, or N.

Explore the Wordle archive

If you want to dive into a sea of Wordles like Scrooge McDuck in his Money Bin, the whole archive of past puzzles is available to play. Maybe set a timer though — you probably have other things you need to do today.

Is Wordle getting harder?

Despite random speculation you may see on Twitter, Wordle isn't getting harder. Though if you are looking for more of a challenge, the game does have a Hard Mode which you can turn on.

Why are there two different Wordle answers some days?

While conventional wisdom states there should only be one Wordle solution on any given day, there are rare days where two different answers will be deemed acceptable. This is due to the New York Times having made changes to Wordle after acquiring it.

Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

It's both a verb and a noun. Also, you probably have one in your home.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

Nope, there are no repeat letters today.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

This Wordle answer starts with the letter P, as in "Papa Don't Preach" by Madonna.

What's the answer to Wordle today?

It's your last chance to guess today's puzzle yourself, because here's the answer!

Ready for the reveal?

The solution to Wordle #307 is...

PLANT.

Plants took over more than a few homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, as people missing the great outdoors attempted to bring it indoors. If you're struggling to keep your plants alive, try downloading a plant care app such as Planta to remind you to water your leafy friends.

Don't be sad if you didn't get it — the great thing about Wordle is that there's always another one just around the corner. Come back tomorrow for more helpful clues and hints!

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Turkey Does Not Want To Be 'Guarantor' for Ukraine in Same Way as NATO's Article 5, FM Says

Earlier, Cavusoglu said that Ukraine seeks to secure security guarantees like the Article 5 of the NATO Charter, and that there were opinions expressed against such an option. Article 5 of the NATO Charter says that "an attack against one Ally is considered as an attack against all Allies."

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US Health Authorities Urge Justice Dept. to Appeal Ruling Ending Mask Mandate

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a statement that it has asked the Justice Department (DOJ) to move forward with a legal appeal to the recent ruling that overturned the Biden administration’s mask mandate for indoor public transportation settings.

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US Capitol Complex Evacuated After Tracking Nearby Plane, But No Ongoing Threat

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Capitol Complex was evacuated by authorities out of an abundance of caution due to the activity of a nearby aircraft, the US Capitol Police said in a statement.

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FDA to State Health Departments: We Need Your Help, With Lucky Charms

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it has received over 100 complaints about Lucky Charms cereal since the start of this year, but it has yet to issue a recall or warning to consumers.

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LAPD Arrests A$AP Rocky at LAX, Raids Rapper's Hollywood Home in Connection to 2021 Shooting

Rapper A$AP Rocky, real name Rakim Mayers, has reportedly been under investigation for assault with a deadly weapon in relation to a November 6, 2021, shooting that occurred around 10:20 p.m. local time near Los Angeles’ Vista Del Mar and Selma Avenue. The reported victim claims Mayers approached him with an entourage before firing a handgun.

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Israel, Turkey Leaders Discuss Security Amid Jerusalem Events

TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan by phone amid security tensions, the Israeli presidential press office said.

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Turkey Not Violating Iraq's Territorial Integrity, Anti-PKK Operation Aimed to Defend Border - FM

ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkey has no intentions to infringe on Iraq's territorial integrity, and the recently launched anti-terrorist operation is aimed only at ensuring Turkey's border security, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday.

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China Pledges to Strengthen Russia Ties ‘No Matter How the International Situation Changes’

The Russian Ambassador to China said subsequently that Russia “always regards developing relations with China as its diplomatic priority” and is “ready” to step up cooperation with its neighbor.

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Biden to Forgive Student Loan Debt for 40,000 People, Ease Forgiveness Path for 3.6 Million

While the Biden administration was happy to let most other pandemic-era aid programs expire, such as the eviction moratorium, it has faced heavy pressure to maintain the pause on student loan payments, which it recently extended until August 31.

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Mexico Disbands Special Unit That Worked With DEA

Sensitive Investigative Units (SIU) operate in 15 countries, working directly with the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and are considered critical to dismantling smuggling rings and organized crime across the globe.

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Tucker Carlson’s Trailer for ‘Documentary’ on Dropping Testosterone Levels Leaves Everybody Stunned

Tucker Carlson, who has never been seen with a single facial hair and was roasted so hard by comedian Jon Stewart he stopped wearing bowties, has released a trailer for his upcoming “documentary” entitled “The End of Men” and it is, something.

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US Encounters Over 221,000 Migrants on Southern Border in March, Sets New Record - CBP

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US immigration enforcement apprehended more than 221,000 migrants on the southern border in March, breaking a 22-year monthly record, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said.

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GOP Megadonor & Billionaire Runs Fundraiser For Democrat Manchin at Swanky Florida Estate

West Virginia Senator has a reputation of being a “centrist” Democrat, playing the spoiler to his party’s agenda multiple times so far during the Biden presidency. His relationships with GOP donors have raised questions.

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WATCH: IDF Strikes 'Workshop' in Gaza After Hamas Rocket Launch

On Monday evening, Israeli air defenses intercepted a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip toward Israel, coming amid days of unrest in Jerusalem, which both Israel and the Palestinian National Authority claim as their capital city.

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A Guess By Any Other Name: Kamala Harris Revealed Which Word She Starts Wordle With

Word-guessing game app Worlde took the world’s legions of bored people by storm earlier this year, becoming part of the daily buzz before being bought out by the New York Times. While some have wondered if the paper has altered the game for better or worse, it has only continued to grow in popularity, with versions made for 91 different languages.

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‘Dismayed’ French Presidential Candidate Marine Le Pen Accused of Embezzling £500,000

On Sunday, Marine Le Pen’s bid for the French presidency took a hit when European Union investigators accused her and her father of embezzling €620,000 (£513,000 & $670,000) for her political party, National Rally. In a week, Le Pen will face off against Emmanuel Macron for the presidency.

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Brazil Lifts Coronavirus-Related Public Health Emergency

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - The Brazilian government is lifting the public health emergency announced in the country at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, about two years ago, Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga said.

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Sberbank Says Stopped Major Attack on Russian Card Holders by Ukrainian App Developer

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - After the start of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine, Sberbank averted a large-scale attack on Russian card holders attempted by a Ukrainian app developer that tried to write off funds across its entire accumulated customer base, Stanislav Kuznetsov, Deputy Chairman of the Sberbank Executive Board, told Sputnik.

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Student Dies While Performing Jesus Crucifixion Reenactment

A 25-year-old student training to be a priest at the Clariantian University seminary in Nekede, Nigeria died while performing a Jesus crucifixion reenactment.

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Florida’s Department of Education Rejects 54 Math Textbooks, Cites Critical Race Theory

On Friday, Florida’s Deparment of Education announced the rejection of 54 math textbooks over the presence of “prohibited topics or unsolicited strategies, including [critical race theory].” Last year, Florida’s Department of Education banned CRT.

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Apple’s Latest iPhone Update Includes ‘Pregnant Man’ Emoji

Social media users have been baffled by IOS15.4.1m, as they are certain that only female bodies can give birth to babies, and demanded proof from the company of there ever being a case of a man getting pregnant.

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Best sex toys for women: Take pleasure into your own hands

If Instagram is to be believed, then self-care for women basically amounts to face masks and daily affirmation apps.

Hot take: Sex toys are the ultimate self-care purchase.

Orgasms release oxytocin, the anti-stress hormone that gets you warm and fuzzy when cuddling, while dopamine, a neurotransmitter that regulates sleep, also makes an appearance. It stands to reason, then, that "I need to get laid" is a thing that actually makes sense to say when you're having a rough week.

SEE ALSO: Best vibrators (the good, the great, the orgasmic)

Sex toys allow you to give yourself that needed boost whenever you damn well please, and it's empowering to not have to rely on someone else (though toys are great for spicing things up with a partner, too). Getting to know your body is also key in developing a positive relationship with yourself — the most important relationship you'll ever have.

Not all sex toys are made equally: Your favorite could be an oral sex simulator, your classic wand vibrator, or a fin-shaped toy that lets you use a vibrator in ways you didn't know a vibrator could ever be used. Whatever your preference, there's so much more available to you than those $10 vibrators at Spencer's in the mall.

If you're feeling a little overwhelmed, worry not — we have a handy guide to help you choose a sex toy. And to make the process even easier, we've rounded up some of our favorite toys out there at the moment.

Note: For the purpose of this article, we are looking primarily at toys that are intended for use by people who are assigned female at birth, which means they are recommended with the same enthusiasm for anyone with a vagina regardless of gender identity.

Related Video: I built my own vibrator at CES

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Separate But Equal? Israeli Defense Minister Repeats Demand For Subservient Palestinian ‘Entity’

The refusal by Benny Gantz to concede the possibility of a Palestinian state comes amid mounting anger over the Israeli siege of historic Al Aqsa mosque.

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The best online dating sites for geeks, nerds, sci-fi buffs, and more

Mashable's readers (and writers) are known for being obsessive about the things we love. You may say we kind of geek out about things. Okay, fine, we *are* geeks. Whatever. Geeks are awesome.

But sometimes, awesome can use a bit of assistance in the dating department. Not because there aren't enough geeks out there — how do you think Avengers: Endgame became the highest-grossing film of all time? (Thanks to geeks, that's how.) Dating as a geek requires combing through normies and too much dating through the same group of locals. For women, it can involve a lot of creepy guys who want their manic pixie dream girl. For men, it can involve a lot of simply trying to not be that guy. If you're in the majority of geeks who are a little bit introverted, dating can be hella intimidating.

News flash: Loving sci-fi and being *in love* are not mutually exclusive.

SEE ALSO: Which dating app should you use? This guide can help you figure it out.

We compared the internet's top full-on dating sites, trendy swiping apps, and geek-specific sites to find the ones where geeks can express themselves and find that twin flame. Hidden in millions and millions of users, you could find that person who you can chat with for hours about how bad the Game of Thrones ending was or someone who dreams of the perfect couples cosplay. Maybe you're a geek in the streets and a freak in the sheets — there are plenty of apps where geeks can just find a hookup, too.

What should I consider when choosing a dating site?

What are you interested in finding?: Are you looking for like-minded friends, casual hookups, or do you want to find a serious relationship? Whatever it is that you’re looking for — there’s a site for it, but settling on your expectations is key.

Site popularity: Niche dating sites are great for narrowing down your potential matches — but if there are barely any users, trying to find quality matches can become tedious. Look for a happy medium between your personal interests and site popularity to ensure you have plenty of options.

Security: Dating apps and websites are great — but like everything else online, you have to be careful. If you want to avoid potential catfishing or other scams, look for features like social media integration, photo verification, and the ability to block any unsavory members.

Budget: Do you want to stick to free websites and apps or do you have the budget (and interest) to pay for some extra bells and whistles? You can absolutely get away with opting for free services but a couple of dollars per month to speed up the process might be worth considering.

So what are the best dating sites for geeks?

Our top picks include OkCupid, which prides itself on being extremely gender-inclusive and a space safe for everyone, and Match, which has a tried-and-true algorithm and a huge user base. Geek-specific dating sites that aren't totally outdated and crappy are few and far between, but we were impressed by Gamer Dating.

Read on to discover what else made it into our list, and be sure to hit the gray arrow in the bottom of each card to expand the text and read all of what we had to say. Happy dating, nerds.

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Scientists Closing in on Cure For Heart Attacks

Scientists from King's College London have identified genetic codes that produce proteins that stimulate the creation of heart cells. Using mRNA technology, they hope to develop a treatment that can cure heart attacks. Human trials are set to begin in two years.

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Photos: North Korea Tests New Type of Guided Missile, State Media Report

DPRK’s state media reported on Sunday that the country’s leader Kim Jong-Un oversaw a test-firing of a “new-type tactical guided weapon,” which will strengthen the country’s “tactical nuclear operation.”

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Scholz’s Approval Rating Reaches New Record Low - Survey

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Nearly 50 percent of Germans do not approve of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, according to a new poll conducted by the Institute for New Social Answers (INSA).

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Autistic California Teen Missing For Nearly 3 Years Found Alive in Utah

Conner Jack Oswalt was found asleep by authorities outside a gas station in Summit Park, Utah, bringing an end to a missing person case that began when a then 16-year-old Oswalt didn’t return to his Clearlake, California home on September 28, 2019.

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Pro-Democrat Operative Sparks Outrage by Condemning Amazon Labor President Over Fox News Appearance

Cracks emerging between grassroots labor organizer and liberal elites were brought into focus this week as social media users reacted with scorn to apparent efforts to drive a wedge between Amazon organizers and working-class Fox audiences.

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Ditch the Swab, FDA Approves COVID-19 Breathalyzer For Emergency Use

Traditional COVID-19 tests take time, are uncomfortable for the patient and are expensive for everyday use. A system that is multi-use and more comfortable would provide huge advantages in the fight against COVID-19.

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Over 340 Palestinians Injured in Clashes With Israeli Servicemen on Friday - Red Crescent

GAZA (Sputnik) - More than 340 Palestinians were injured on Friday in clashes with the Israeli forces in Jerusalem and the West Bank, the Palestinian Red Crescent said.

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Senate Marijuana Legalization Bill Delayed, to Be Introduced ‘By August’

Marijuana is now legal according to state law in 18 states and the District of Columbia, but remains illegal according to federal law. Two bills are working their way through Congress but face an uphill battle in the Senate.

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Biden Admin. to Resume Onshore Oil, Gas Lease Sales on Public Lands

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration is planning to resume onshore oil and gas lease sales on public lands following a suspension period that began in January, the US Interior department said in a press release.

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‘It’s Bad and Getting Worse’: Fellow Dems Voice Concerns Over Dianne Feinstein’s Job Performance

Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) is the oldest member of the United States Senate and has faced questions about her mental health in the past.

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Fox News Denies Having Anything to Do With 'Authorized' Account on Trump's Truth Social

Truth Social has reportedly suffered large personnel departures, security concerns, long sign-up waitlists, and many indications that the app is not receiving a lot of traffic about eight weeks after it went public after a rather unsuccessful debut.

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How to see your oldest comments on Instagram

A TikTok trend has users diving back into their Instagram activity to see their oldest comments.

TikTokkers are sharing their oldest comments and likes on Instagram and laughing at how cringeworthy they are.

SEE ALSO: BeReal is what 'casual Instagram' wants to be

You can see your old comments by viewing your interactions, navigating to comments, and changing the settings to sort your comments form oldest to newest. You'll also find your all of your likes and story replies in your interactions. Yikes!

We will walk you through how to view your oldest comments, but warning you'll be confronted with your younger self.

How to see your oldest comments on Instagram:

1. Open Instagram

2. Navigate to your profile

3. Tap the three lines in the upper right hand corner

Tap the three lines. Credit: Screenshot: Instagram

4. Tap "Your activity"

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5. Tap "Interactions"

Tap "Interactions." Credit: Screenshot: Instagram

6. Tap "Comments"

Credit: Screenshot: Instagram

7. Tap "Sort & filter"

Tap "Sort & filter." Credit: Screenshot: Instagram

8. Tap "Oldest to newest"

Tap "Oldest to newest." Credit: Screenshot: Instagram

9. Tap "Apply

Tap "Apply." Credit: Screenshot

There you have it. Have a fun trip down memory lane.

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Engineers Halt Artemis 1 Fuel Loading Rehearsal Again After New Hydrogen Leak - NASA

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Flight engineers have once again halted the repeatedly troubled and delayed wet dress rehearsal of the Artemis 1 moon rocket after a new hydrogen leak from the tail service mast, a NASA official blog announced.

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Israel Successfully Tests Laser Missile Defense System Capable of Intercepting Drones

The "Iron Beam" laser system, developed and produced in Israel, is reportedly meant to enhance a number of existing aerial defense systems, notably the more expensive Iron Dome missile interceptor.

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Lead Sarcophagus Found During Fire Restoration of Notre Dame to be Opened

Paris, France suffered greatly in 2019 when their beloved Notre Dame Cathedral caught fire, devastating the Gothic church which dates back to the 12th century. The fire destroyed the cathedral’s spire, most of the building’s roof, and damaged the distinguished landmark.

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US Politico-Media ‘Incestuous Relationship’ Driving ‘Wartime Propaganda’ CNN Hit Piece, Journo Says

Over the last 20 years, US corporate media outlets have populated their 24-hour news cycles with a bevy of commentators from the military-industrial complex, including former Pentagon chiefs, CIA directors, and directors of national intelligence, all while purging their airtime of antiwar voices such as Phil Donahue’s.

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Biden Left Stuck in the Mud as Poll Numbers Plummet Amid Growing Inflation Concerns

Polling has not been kind to US President Joe Biden in 2022, with his numbers continuing to drop across the board.

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US Inflation Gets Gassed Up

Inflation in the US surged to a four-decade high of 8% in March, along with the consumer-price index rising at its fastest annual pace since December 1981, according to the US Department of Labor. This comes as the US marks six straight months of inflation above 6%.

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Police: Los Angeles Elite Are Being Targeted in a String of Robberies Involving at Least 17 Gangs

The gangs are following and attacking those who frequent expensive hotels, restaurants, shop at luxury boutiques, drive high-end cars, or wear luxury jewelry and watches. One follow-off robbery involved two UCLA students who were robbed of their two watches and an iPhone totaling $145,000 after leaving an exclusive nightclub.

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NYPD Claims Subway Shooting Suspect Reported Himself After Workman Claims Credit

Conflicting stories have emerged about just how the suspect in Tuesday’s shooting aboard a Brooklyn subway train came to be apprehended.

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North Carolina Removes Trump-Era Chief of Staff Mark Meadows From Voting Rolls Amid Fraud Probe

Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows is under state investigation for possible voter fraud after he allegedly claimed that his legal residence was a mobile home in North Carolina that lacks evidence of him ever occupying the single-wide home. Moreover, Meadows did not disclose this information on his recent Virginia voter registration.

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Russia's Moskva Missile Cruiser Seriously Damaged by Fire, Blast of Ammunition, Ministry Says

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Moskva missile cruiser, the flagship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, has been hit be heavy fire and the following detonation of ammunition, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.

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Neptune Balloon Capsule Will Make Space Tourism Much Cheaper, But It Will Still Cost You

In 2021, a billionaire spent $80 million to vacation in the International Space Station, with his trip preceded by months of training and preparation. However, space tourism remains out of reach for everyone except the upper elites, but prices are coming down - even if still exorbitant.

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Iconic Comedian, Actor Gilbert Gottfried Dead at 67

Gilbert Gottfried was known for his distinctive, raspy voice and unfiltered vulgar, manic stand-up routines. Gottfried is known to an entire generation as the voice of the cartoon parrot Iago in Disney’s “Aladdin” (1992). He was also known as “the comedian’s comedian” because his jokes were delivered sans political correctness.

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Hubble pics reveal the mega comet is wider than Rhode Island

It looks like a pinprick of light in snapshots, but scientists have confirmed this recently discovered space snowball is the largest comet ever observed, spanning the length of over three marathons.

A team of scientists used the Hubble Space Telescope, an Earth-orbiting observatory shared by NASA and the European Space Agency, to determine that Comet Bernardinelli-Bernstein has a nucleus about 50 times larger than the average known comet. This bright ball of ice, dust, and rock stretches some 85 miles across — more than double the width of Rhode Island — and weighs 500 trillion tons. By comparison, it's more than 40 percent larger than the runner-up.

Researchers say the scale of this comet is significant because it provides a clue about the size range of comets orbiting in the distant outskirts of our solar system. The so-called Oort Cloud is a sphere of ancient, icy objects surrounding the system. NASA says the cloud remains a theory because the comets there have been too faint and distant to be directly observed.

There could be trillions of icy comets in the Oort Cloud. That means Comet Bernardinelli-Bernstein may be just "the tip of the iceberg," David Jewitt, a UCLA astronomer and co-author on the new research, said in a statement. (We hope the pun was intended.)

A giant Chilean desert-based telescope detected the comet in 2014. But it took years of intensive computing to sift through loads of observations and identify the remote object, previously known as C/2014 UN271.

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Scientists knew then it was enormous but hadn't confirmed measurements. A team used Hubble to take five photos of the comet on Jan. 8. The new findings were published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters on April 12.

Given how active the comet appears to be despite its great distance from the sun (which heats up and boils particles off closer comets), it's "an amazing object," the study's lead author, Man-To Hui, said in a statement.

"We guessed the comet might be pretty big," said Hui, an astronomer from the Macau University of Science and Technology, "but we needed the best data to confirm this."

"... the tip of the iceberg."

Comets, known for their millions-of-miles-long streaks, are among the oldest objects in the solar system. These icy bodies are leftover from the early days of neighboring planets' formation.

The previous record-holder for largest comet was C/2002 VQ94, with a nucleus estimated to be 60 miles across. Astronomers discovered it in 2002 with the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project.

On left, Hubble's image of Bernardinelli-Bernstein; at center, a computer model of the comet's coma; on right, the nucleus with the modeled coma removed. Credit: NASA / ESAm / Man-To Hui (Macau University of Science and Technology) / David Jewitt (UCLA) / Image processing: Alyssa Pagan (STScI)

Hale-Bopp is no competition for Comet Bernardinelli-Bernstein. Credit: NASA / ESA / Zena Levy (STScI)

Comet Bernardinelli-Bernstein, named after the astronomers Pedro Bernardinelli and Gary Bernstein who discovered it, is approaching the sun from the edge of the solar system at 22,000 mph. Though the imposing boulder has often been described as "headed this way," space is a big place. It will never get closer than a billion miles from the sun, a little farther out than Saturn's orbit. Astronomers say it'll reach that point in 2031.

In short: It's not coming anywhere close to Earth.

The comet is now less than 2 billion miles from the sun, and, in a few million years, will loop back to where it came from in the far-off Oort Cloud.

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