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    The Brick: a phone-locking gadget people say rewires their habits●I’ve rewired my brain with the Brick by weaponizing laziness — here’s why I think it’s an essential gadget for every home✉newsTechnologyGadgets37 min ago

    Tom's Guide reviews the Brick, a small device that blocks smartphone distractions, with the writer claiming it helped rewire their brain by making distraction inconvenient. The piece argues laziness can be weaponized for good: if getting past the blocker takes effort, scrolling becomes the harder option, and the reviewer calls it an essential gadget for every household.

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    A new roundup highlights ten tech essentials for travelers available at Sam's Club. The list focuses on gadgets and accessories that can make trips easier, from charging gear to travel-friendly electronics, all sold through the warehouse retailer. Shoppers are being pointed to budget-friendly tech picks ahead of upcoming travel.

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    Hessian premier Rhein rules out cooperation with AfD●"Hessens Ministerpräsident Rhein schließt eine inhaltliche Zusammenarbeit mit der AfD aus. In den Augen des CDU-LandeschMmastodonBusinessLabor1241 min ago

    Hesse's Minister-President Boris Rhein has ruled out substantive cooperation with the AfD, but the CDU state chairman said the party should also be able to take over parliamentary committee chairmanships at federal level. Critics see this as a sign that resistance from the 'bourgeois centre' to working with the AfD is slowly eroding.

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    Five Essential Smart Home Gadgets For Parents▼5 Essential Smart Home Gadgets For Parents✉newsTechnologyGadgets37 min ago

    BGR has published a roundup of five smart home gadgets it considers essential for parents. The piece highlights devices aimed at making family life easier, such as monitors, assistants and safety-focused tech. It is part of ongoing consumer interest in home automation products pitched at households with young children.

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    Crypto billionaires accused of buying influence in US and UK elections●📰 Krypto-Milliardäre kaufen in den USA und Grossbritannien Wahlen https://www. pressenza.com/de/2026/10/krypt o-milliardMmastodonBusinessCrypto045 min ago

    A report alleges that cryptocurrency billionaires are pouring money into elections in the United States and the United Kingdom, including through Super PACs. The coverage ties the spending to political figures such as Donald Trump and Nigel Farage, raising concerns about the influence of crypto wealth on democratic politics on both sides of the Atlantic.

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    France is dealing with fuel supply disruptions, with reports highlighting which departments are finding it hardest to fill up at petrol stations. French media, including Yahoo Actualités and Capital, are mapping the areas most affected, as drivers search for where to find available petrol and diesel amid rationing and long queues.

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    New explainer published on the Nosana crypto project●🆕 Nouvel article SunLibCrypto Nosana : l’essentiel à comprendre « Nosana » : les faits essentiels, le contexte et les poMmastodonBusinessCrypto03 h ago

    A new French-language article presents an overview of Nosana, a crypto project, covering its essential facts, background and points that still require verification. The piece is promoted as a primer for readers trying to understand what Nosana does and where the remaining uncertainties lie.

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    Fashion Editor Shares 18 Carry-On Travel Essentials From $15▼I’m a Fashion Editor Who Travels Constantly and Only Packs a Carry-On, Thanks to These 18 Essentials From $15✉newsLifeTravel4 h ago

    A fashion editor who travels frequently says she packs only a carry-on by relying on 18 essential items, with prices starting at $15. The list covers lightweight clothing, packing organizers, and versatile pieces that maximize limited luggage space. The advice is being shared as practical guidance for travelers looking to avoid checked-bag fees and streamline their packing routines.

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    Brazil Election Heads to Runoff as Bessent Downplays Yield and AI Concerns●Watch Brazil Election Heads to Runoff, Bessent Downplays Concerns on Yields, AI✉newsWorldElections3 h ago

    Brazil's election is heading to a second-round runoff after no candidate secured an outright win, keeping investors focused on the country's fiscal direction. Meanwhile, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to calm markets, dismissing concerns about rising government bond yields and the financial impact of the artificial intelligence investment boom. The two stories are drawing attention together in global market coverage.