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Spotify's slow movement to put lyrics behind its paid service wall in its music service are about as popular as you would expect. Precise details of the update are evolving but what we can say at this point is that it seems that Spotify has a new feature up its sleeve to try and get free users to convert to is paid service. Sure, it's a little weird that Spotify is going to start putting information that is freely available online behind a paid wall, but the company is in a slightly difficult position today.
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Southeast Texas flooding: photos capture water rescues of people and pets and severe damage to homes
Southeast Texas has been hit with heavy rains and rising rivers, leading to school closings, high-water rescues and mandatory evacuation orders in some areas. Here's a look at the situation unfolding in the region through photos.
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X is using Grok to publish AI-generated news summaries
X is using Grok to publish AI-generated summaries of news and other topics that trend on the platform.
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Research indicates that carbon dioxide removal plans will not be enough to meet Paris treaty goals
New research indicates a large “emissions gap” between what actions nations have committed to help remove carbon from the atmosphere and what’s required to meet Paris treaty goals.
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Spotify quietly moves lyrics behind a paywall
Spotify has apparently found a new way to push its free users to a paid subscription: It's putting lyrics behind a paywall. Instead, the company told TechCrunch simply that Spotify's features can vary over time, between markets and across devices. The response indicates the change to lyrics may be more than just a test but that Spotify isn't yet prepared to make an official announcement about affected markets.
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UFC 301 primer: The return of a legend, and more Brazilian favorites pack main card in Rio
Here’s a closer look at what to expect from the pay-per-view portion of UFC 301.
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NBA playoffs: Celtics C Kristaps Porziņģis out for 'several games' with calf strain
If the Boston Celtics want to close out the Miami Heat on Wednesday, they'll have to do it without Kristaps Porziņģis.
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Is it time to panic about Corbin Carroll's offense, Oneil Cruz's strikeouts or Craig Kimbrel's inconsistency?
With a month of baseball in the books, we can begin to separate overreaction from legitimate cause for concern.
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Chicago-based Hyde Park Venture Partners closes $98M Fund IV with two investments made so far
Midwest venture capital firms might always play catch-up to the coasts, but that’s not stopping some firms from pulling in nice-sized funds to support startups in their local ecosystems and overall region. In 2023, Columbus-based Rev1 secured $30 million for its third Catalyst Fund aimed at life sciences. The Chicago-based early-stage firm has secured $98 million in new capital commitments for its Fund IV.
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Bill to strengthen national tipline for missing and exploited children heads to Biden's desk
A bipartisan bill designed to protect children from online sexual exploitation is headed to President Biden's desk. Proposed by Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Marsha Blackburn (R-SC), the bill aims to strengthen the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's (NCMEC) CyberTipline. When an online service provider detects child sexual abuse material (CSAM), the platform is legally required to report it to the CyberTipline.
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Razer will refund Zephyr mask buyers due to bogus N95 claims
Razer didn't even submit its Zephyr masks for N95 certification testing, according to the FTC.
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Recent College Football Playoff complaints, Dylan Raiola shines and Damien Martinez picks Miami
Dan Wetzel, Ross Delleneger, and SI's Pat Forde recap the 2024 NFL Draft, reacted to recent College Football Playoff complaints, reacted to news of Damien Martinez picking Miami, and discussed Dylan Raiola's impressive spring game.
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UConn adds former Saint Mary's guard Aidan Mahaney from the transfer portal
UConn is adding Saint Mary's transfer Aidan Mahaney. The junior guard played the past two seasons with the Gaels, leading them in scoring as a sophomore.
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Five-star center Jayden Quaintance commits to Arizona State
Top high school center Jayden Quaintance has committed to play for Arizona State. He had previously committed to Kentucky before coach John Calipari left for Arkansas.
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2024 NFL Draft Fantasy Football Fallout: First look at rookie dynasty rankings
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NHTSA investigating Ford BlueCruise following fatal crashes
NHTSA announced it's investigating Ford BlueCruise. Two fatal crashes occurred with Mustang Mach-Es that had the feature active.
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Kyle Richards raves about these No. 1 bestselling no-show socks, and they're just $2 a pair
The 'Real Housewives' star is among the thousands of buyers who love their breathability and secure fit.
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Report: Damian Lillard has strained Achilles, is doubtful for Game 4 of Bucks-Pacers NBA playoff series
Damian Lillard is doubtful to play in Game 4 of the Milwaukee Bucks' first-round NBA playoff series with the Indiana Pacers. Lillard suffered an Achilles injury on a drive to the basket in Game 3.
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Trump trial live updates: Prosecution calls more witnesses to establish Trump ties with Stormy Daniels, Karen McDougal
The former president’s criminal hush money is set to resume in Manhattan Friday when former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker returns to the witness stand to face cross-examination by the defense.
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Nearly 60% of women say they wish they knew how long it would take to get pregnant before they started trying, new survey shows.
Most couples don’t get pregnant when they first try to conceive and that is normal, experts explain.