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Microsoft is plugging more holes that let you use Windows 11 without an online account
The Verge

Microsoft is cracking down on bypass methods that let Windows 11 installs use a local account, and avoid an internet requirement during the setup process. In a new Windows 11 test build released today, Microsoft says it’s removing known workarounds for creati…

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What to Do in Chicago If You’re Here for Business (2025)
Wired

Work, eat, and play like a local with this business traveler’s guide. Discover Chicago’s best hotels, coworking spaces, and hidden gems worth your time.

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Horrifying Video Shows Rats Snatching Bats Midair, and Scientists Are Seriously Concerned
Gizmodo.com

Invasive brown rats appear to be systematically preying on local bat populations, German researchers say.

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Why one small town with very little immigration turned to Reform UK
BBC News

How national concerns affected a local election in the heart of the Peak District.

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How China is challenging Nvidia's AI chip dominance
BBC News

Beijing has urged local firms to use homemade chips. But is China ready to turn away from Nvidia?

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French climber among at least three killed in Nepal avalanche
BBC News

A search is continuing in the Dolakha district for several other foreigners who were accompanied by local guides.

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Facebook Brings Back Local Job Listings: How to Apply
CNET

One of Facebook's most practical features from 2022 is being revived by Meta.

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How Verizon Could Help You Get a Better Deal on Phone Bills
CNET

If you're curious, you can bring a recent competitor bill to a local store and get a complimentary analysis.

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Local car wash/beverage drive-thru catches fire
WKBN.com

According to Cardinal Joint Fire District Chief Don Hutchison, firefighters were called to Summit Drive Thru at 7:07 a.m., where smoke could be seen coming...

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Local city launches pedestrian, bicycle safety initiative after recent crashes
Yahoo Entertainment

Kettering is enhancing its pedestrian and bicycle safety initiatives.