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Las Vegas just unveiled its new $2.3 billion spherical entertainment venue

Las Vegas just unveiled its new $2.3 billion spherical entertainment venue

The giant spherical structure displays a variety of animations, such as eyeballs, planets and fireworks. It is being billed as the world's largest spherical structure and the largest LED screen.
by Ayana Archie

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Is Threads really a 'Twitter killer'? Here's what we know so far

Is Threads really a 'Twitter killer'? Here's what we know so far

Meta’s new app, Threads, may be the latest in a long-string of Twitter’s competitors, but it appears to have an edge in the game thanks to its ties to Instagram. Over 30 million users have joined.
by Emily Olson

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REI fostered a progressive reputation. Then its workers began to unionize

REI fostered a progressive reputation. Then its workers began to unionize

REI, the shopping mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, has balked at recognizing its newly unionized workers. They accuse the retailer of breaking labor laws, which the company denies.
by Alina Selyukh

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Meta takes aim at Twitter with the launch of rival app Threads

Meta takes aim at Twitter with the launch of rival app Threads

Meta unveiled an app to rival Twitter on Wednesday, appearing to target users looking for an alternative to the social media platform owned — and frequently changed — by Elon Musk.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. is barred from combating disinformation on social media. Here's what it means

U.S. is barred from combating disinformation on social media. Here's what it means

Under a judge's new ruling, much of the federal government is now barred from working with social media companies to address removing any content that might contain "protected free speech."
by Laurel Wamsley and Shannon Bond

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Duluth celebrates $8 million grant to rebuild part of Lakewalk

Duluth celebrates $8 million grant to rebuild part of Lakewalk

Duluth officials are celebrating a nearly $8.2 million federal grant to rebuild part of the city’s popular Lakewalk pedestrian and bike trail that hugs the Lake Superior shore.
by Dan Kraker

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