Claim that viral video shows 'Taliban helicopter hanging' debunked

On Monday, a video circulated on social media that shows a man hanging from a helicopter in Afghanistan. In reality, the person in the video is alive, according to a Tuesdayfact-check reportfrom the BBC. Anadditional videoshows that the man is waving his hands and being held by a strap around his midsection. The original 11-second video has been viewed millions of times on Twitter. Another story spreading on Twitter is that US military forces abandoned service dogs when they exited the country....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Joseph Allen

Class Up Your Work Style With an Extra 40% Off Clearance at Express

Express is offering a deal that’s too good to pass up. And when you spend $50, you’ll also receive free shipping. What’s on sale is simple, clean and modern clothing for men. Beyond pocket squares, underwear and socks, the most affordable items are T-shirts. Originally $20, thisgeo print crew neck t-shirtfor both regular and tall sizes is now $12. And theseskinny medium wash supersoft jeansfor $36 are a cross between jeans and a pair of sweatpants....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Andrew Anderson

Clean Easy With the Eufy Omni C20 Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo, Now a Record Low $400

To nab these discounts, simplyclip the on-page couponand use the codeUSEUFYC20at checkout. Hey, did you know?CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. This robot vacuum and mop is self-cleaning for easy maintenance. you’ve got the option to use the Omni C20 with Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Siri. With a runtime of up to 132 minutes, every corner is bound to get clean. Keep in mind that the Eufy Omni C20 is only compatible with 2....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Zachary Campbell

Clean Up on Black Friday With Savings Up to 50% on Eufy Vacuums

Black Fridayis upon us, and we’re positively drowning in sales. Eufy has a lot to offer in that department. It also specializes in smart scales as well as handheld vacuums. And that full line of products is discounted up to 50% at Amazon. There are alsosmart scales for just $35during this sale. The Eufy Smart Scale P2 is a digital bathroom scale with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It offers 15 different measurements including weight, body fat, BMI, muscle and bone mass....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Lisa Martinez

Clean Up With Over $800 Off This Robot Vacuum to Help You Automate Your Chores

That’s a whopping $829 discount. This deal ends tonight, so order soon to avoid disappointment. This vacuum also offers wet and dry mopping for your hard floors. And you’ll also be able to use the Bobsweep app to schedule cleanings when it’s most convenient. Not sure if this model is for you? We’ve rounded up all thebest vacuum dealsto help you score robot, cordless and traditional vacuums for less. For more tech deals, check outBest Buy’s Presidents Day sale....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Amanda Glover

Clean Your Whole House With Up to $192 Off Yeedi Robotic Vacuums and Mops

There are a lot of options available, with prices starting as low as $100. If you’re looking to upgrade your traditional vacuum, check out the entire selection of Yeedi vacs available. Just keep in mind that these offers expire tonight. One of the best deals of the sale is for the Yeedi3-in-1 Vac Station. It’s marked down to $358 today, saving you $192. Plus, it will automatically return to the charging dock when needed and resume where it left off....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Donald Christian

Climate Change Denial Makes an Untimely Comeback

In the past year, climate science has been clearer than ever. But in the face of mounting scientific proof and real-world impacts, denialism had become a fringe viewpoint. “We are now seeing out-and-out denial is making an absolute comeback,” she said. Misinformation around politics and the widely debunked notion of election fraud have sowed mistrust in democracy in the US. It’s terrible timing for the future of humanity. And their efforts are taking hold....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Steven Marshall

Climate Denial on YouTube Is Evolving. Here's How to Make Sense of It

In the past,climate deniallargely focused on invalidating the existence and causes of climate change. But filling the void, new forms of climate denial are on the rise. Green energy alternatives – including solar, wind and hydro – work. They’re reliable, cost efficient and take up the same or even less space than current energy infrastructure. In spite of this, the CCDH found adverts running on videos including newer forms of climate denial....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · George Ramirez

CNN Plus to Shut Down Today, Two Days Earlier Than Expected

CNN Plus will shut down just shy of one month online. The servicewill shut down April 28, according to CNN, two days earlier than employeeswere originally told. The streaming service, which featured news and original shows, may have been doomed from the start. David Zaslav, CEO of the new Warner Bros. Discovery, was “annoyed” with the launch of the platform just before the merger,Variety reported. CNN Plus head Andrew Morse will reportedly leave Warner Bros....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Joshua Nunez

Coinbase is testing a subscription service that waives trading fees

Cryptocurrency exchangeCoinbaseis testing a subscription service that doesn’t charge trading fees, the company said in a statement Wednesday. “Customers in the test group will have the ability to buy, sell, and convert digital currencies on the Coinbase platform without a Coinbase fee for each trade (spread fees still apply),” a Coinbase spokesperson said in a statement. “Right now we are still in early stages so everything about the future product experience will be shaped by the feedback we receive from our users....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Mary Leon

Coinbase Says It Doesn't Sell Customer Data After ICE 'Geo Tracking' Contract Surfaces

Details of a contract between Coinbase and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement have surfaced for the first time. The agreement includes “historic geo-tracking data” not available via public sources. (The company now sells this set of tools to public and private customers asCoinbase Tracer.) ICE says the contract complies with all laws, policies and regulations that govern data collection and tracking. Coinbase didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Ashley Jones

Colorful Nothing Ear (a) Wireless Earbuds Are Now $30 Off for Amazon's Big Spring Sale

When choosing thebest earbudsfor you, budget is rightfully at the top of most people’s considerations. These earbuds have incredible sound quality, depth and noise cancellation, especially for the price. Audio pros can mess around with plenty of the equalizer parameters. Six built-in microphones make it easy to take calls without distraction and interference. The buds even have ChatGPT integration if that’s on your list of most wanted features. Hey, did you know?...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · James Davis

Commentary: Three's no charm

3 in the software giant’s hierarchy. Rick Belluzzo tried but failed. Previously, he had been with SGI, and before that Hewlett-Packard, where he was highly regarded. But requirements for success at HP and Microsoft are different. Belluzzo managed many of Microsoft’s high-profile consumer products and services, including MSN, Xbox and interactive TV. While Allard was undoubtedly instrumental, Belluzzo guided the project to success. However, with few accomplishments under his belt, his removal was not unexpected....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Patrick Craig