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10.25.25
POLITICS
The ‘Surge’ of Troops May Not Come to San Francisco, but the City Is Ready Anyway
BY BOONE ASHWORTH | 4-MINUTE READ
San Francisco is preparing for federal law enforcement’s invasion of the Bay Area, whether it happens or not.
SCIENCE
Sperm From Older Men Have More Genetic Mutations
BY JAVIER CARBAJAL | 2-MINUTE READ
Researchers confirmed that sperm accumulate mutations over the years, increasing the risk of transmitting diseases to offspring.
NASA’s Boss Just Shook Up the Agency’s Plans to Land on the Moon
BY ERIC BERGER, ARS TECHNICA | 4-MINUTE READ
Sean Duffy called out SpaceX for being “behind schedule” on a lunar lander and said he’d explore other options.
CULTURE
The Long History of Frogs as Protest Symbols
BY ANGELA WATERCUTTER | 3-MINUTE READ
Inflatable frog costumes are selling out following the weekend's “No Kings” protests and to counter Trump’s demonization of US cities more broadly.
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GEAR
Samsung’s Galaxy XR Mixed Reality Headset Undercuts Apple’s Vision Pro by $1,700
BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU | 5-MINUTE READ
This Android XR-powered headset comes with Google’s Gemini assistant and once again asks you to step into virtual waters.
Tinder Launches Mandatory Facial Verification to Weed Out Bots and Scammers
BY JASON PARHAM | 3-MINUTE READ
Face Check will scan new members’ faces to ensure they don’t match existing profiles. The move comes as romance scams continue to proliferate, with billions lost over the last decade.
HOW TO AND ADVICE
I Finally Replaced My Old Vacuum. You Probably Need to, Too
BY NENA FARRELL | 3-MINUTE READ
Vacuums don't last forever. Here are the signs to look for, and how to help your vacuum live longer.
The Best Webcams for Looking Brighter and Better
BY LUKE LARSEN AND JULIAN CHOKKATTU | 2-MINUTE READ
You might see your coworkers in only two dimensions, but don’t let that stop you from looking your best.
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