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1. Google Is Once Again Deemed a Monopoly, This Time in Ad Tech

   The future of Google's advertising business is at stake after a federal judge found the company illegally monopolized parts of it.

2. How Americans Are Surveilled During Protests

   Here's what you need to know about surveillance technology and protests—and how you can best protect yourself.

3. ‘Pop the Balloon’ Was a Viral Hit for Black Daters. Then Netflix Gentrified It

   Fans of the hit YouTube series are upset over Netflix’s “watered-down” remake, which one of the streamer’s executives calls a “tragedy.”

4. Thousands of Urine and Tissue Samples Are in Danger of Rotting After Staff Cuts at a CDC Laboratory

   Workers who recently lost their jobs at the National Institute for Occupational Safety say they’re concerned that there’s no plan for managing biological samples tied to research projects.

5. Anti-Vaxxers Are Grifting Off the Measles Outbreak—and Claim a Bioweapon Caused It

   Activists affiliated with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are selling a “measles treatment and prevention protocol” for hundreds of dollars, including supplements supposedly formulated by AI.

6. 13 Best Earplugs (2025): for Concerts, Sleep, and Listening

   Whether you want to sleep through the party or rock out (safely) to your favorite band, these will help block out the noise.

7. New Jersey Sues Discord for Allegedly Failing to Protect Children

   The New Jersey attorney general claims Discord's features to keep children under 13 safe from sexual predators and harmful content are inadequate.

8. Scientists Find Promising Indication of Extraterrestrial Life—124 Light-Years Away

   Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope confirmed that the planet K2-18b has traces of dimethyl sulfide, a potential biosignature of marine microorganisms.

9. 9 Best Indoor Security Cameras (2025): For Homes and Apartments

   Cameras can offer peace of mind, but choose carefully before inviting one into your home.

10. 8 Best Dash Appliances (2025), Tested and Reviewed

    From a mini waffle maker to a rapid egg cooker, these tiny kitchen appliances are easy on the wallet and don’t hog space.