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Get Microsoft’s core productivity apps for 0 with Office 2024

Get Microsoft’s core productivity apps for $130 with Office 2024

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TL;DR: Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business is on sale for $129.97 (reg. $249.99) through May 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT. $129.97 $249.99 Save $120.02   Subscription prices keep climbing, and productivity software is no exception. If you’re tired of monthly payments just to use Word or Excel, this Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business deal is a refreshing alternative. For a limited time, Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac or PC is on sale for $129.97 (reg. $249.99), and this promo runs through May 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Mashable Deals By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. This version includes the classic Microsoft apps most of us rely on every day: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. Instead of subscribing to Microsoft 365, Office 2024 is …

A moment that changed me: I saw my first total solar eclipse – and its beauty shook me to my core | Astronomy

A moment that changed me: I saw my first total solar eclipse – and its beauty shook me to my core | Astronomy

Published by Sam Flores

I have never driven with more determination than when rushing away from Shelby Park in Nashville. We had reached Davidson Street when my husband shouted: “There! There’s sunlight!” I skidded into a car park of a printing company with barely any time to spare. We jumped out of the car, put on our dark glasses, and looked at the quickly disappearing sun. It was surrounded by clouds, but a tiny sliver of light was still shining. This was 1.27pm on 21 August 2017. We had travelled all the way from London to Tennessee to experience the Great American Eclipse – an astronomical phenomenon I had never seen before. As an Italian-born astronomer, I had always felt at a bit of a disadvantage. I have a doctorate in astrophysics, focused on collisions between galaxies. I have seen many celestial phenomena – comets, planetary alignments, fireballs, galaxies, northern lights – but not a total solar eclipse. Moving to the UK in 2007, I heard so many stories about the 1999 total solar eclipse. I hadn’t witnessed it …

Trump Ready To Raise “Core Of China’s Core Interests” In Xi Summit: Daily Schedule & What To Expect

Trump Ready To Raise “Core Of China’s Core Interests” In Xi Summit: Daily Schedule & What To Expect

Published by Jenni Sidey

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to raise the issue of increasingly costly US arms transfers to Taiwan during their bilateral summit at the end of this week, spanning Thursday through Friday. Taiwan of course remains the “core of China’s core interests” – as Beijing has in the recent past characterized the issue. While Trump officials have previewed that it will be focused on trade and investment, the White House too is reportedly placing Taiwan and regional geopolitical hot button issues on the agenda. “I’m going to have that discussion with President Xi,” Trump told reporters at the White House, specifically on the question of weapons sales. “President Xi would like us not to, and I’ll have that discussion. That’s one of the many things I’ll be talking about.” via Reuters Also there’s the looming question of the future of the Iran war and blockaded Strait of Hormuz. Currently there’s a stalemated situation and supposed ceasefire which is barely holding. By many accounts, Trump was hopeful that the Iran ‘excursion’ would be wrapped up by …

Federal judge lets Ho-Chunk Nation pursue core Kalshi betting lawsuit claims

Federal judge lets Ho-Chunk Nation pursue core Kalshi betting lawsuit claims

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A federal judge in Wisconsin is allowing the Ho-Chunk Nation to continue pursuing its central claims against prediction market operator Kalshi, keeping alive a closely watched fight over whether sports event contracts amount to illegal betting on tribal lands. In Monday’s ruling (May 11), U.S. District Judge William Conley said the lawsuit “principally concerns the ability of plaintiff Ho-Chunk Nation, a federally-recognized Indian tribe, to prohibit online sports betting from occurring on its tribal land.” NEW: Wisconsin judge lets Ho-Chunk Nation’s lawsuit against Kalshi proceed over tribal sports betting claims @RWW pic.twitter.com/P4hsox8Cz8 — Suswati Basu (@suswatibasu) May 11, 2026 The dispute focuses on Kalshi’s online event contracts, which let users trade on sports outcomes and other real-world events through a market regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Robinhood has partnered with Kalshi to distribute some of those contracts through its own platform. Ho-Chunk Nation tribal lawsuit in Wisconsin against Kalshi survives key dismissal challenge The Ho-Chunk Nation argued that the contracts qualify as class III gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act because bettors …

This five-minute core workout is a great way to build strength and stability quickly

This five-minute core workout is a great way to build strength and stability quickly

Published by Jenni Sidey

You don’t have to go to a gym or work out for long periods to experience the benefits of exercise. I’ve been telling my personal training clients for years that short home workouts can boost their energy levels, improve strength, and even sharpen their focus without taking over their day. That’s exactly why I created this simple five-move core finisher. It builds strength for everyday life by including functional moves that train your ability to rotate and bend. Latest Videos From You may like Tag this onto the end of your workout, or use it as a quick standalone core circuit whenever you like. How to do the workout Toe touch High-plank knee tap C-shape knee pull Low-plank hip dip Heel tap Do each exercise consecutively for 40 seconds, rest for 20 seconds, then move on to the next move. Here’s how to do each move. 1. Toe touch Time: 40sec Rest: 20sec Start your week with achievable workout ideas, health tips and wellbeing advice in your inbox. Lie on your back and lift your …

I’m a personal trainer and these are the eight stability ball exercises I rely on to boost core strength

I’m a personal trainer and these are the eight stability ball exercises I rely on to boost core strength

Published by Jenni Sidey

Stability ball, exercise ball, gym ball, exercise ball, Swiss ball, yoga ball —whatever you like to call it, this simple bit of workout apparatus upgrades any core exercise by adding one key ingredient: instability. It makes performing basic exercises more challenging, helping strengthen deep stabilizer muscles around the spine and pelvis to improve balance and core control. For more advanced exercisers, the stability ball can also be deployed to build full-body strength and stability, making your body more resilient, whatever your sport or activity of choice. You may like Latest Videos From Here are eight exercises I’ve come to fall back on—either for myself or for the clients I’ve trained—to add some instability to my stability training repertoire. Best stability ball exercises for core strength Below are eight stability ball exercises I’ve come to rely on, running from beginner to advanced. For each, I’ve outlined the body part it targets, along with suggested sets and reps to guide you. Pick two to three moves and use them as a core finisher at the end of …

Jennifer Aniston’s 25-minute bodyweight workout for building stronger deep core muscles

Jennifer Aniston’s 25-minute bodyweight workout for building stronger deep core muscles

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore At 57 years old, Jennifer Aniston is in enviable shape. Strength training is a “non-negotiable” part of her routine, but don’t expect to see her with a barbell in hand any time soon. Instead, in 2023, she adopted a novel low-impact training system called Pvolve – a training method found by an Exeter University study to be “effective at improving strength and balance in women during and post-menopause”. “Pvolve is a functional fitness method that moves your body in ways you move in everyday life – forward, sideways and rotationally,” her trainer and Pvolve vice president of training Dani Coleman explains. “We do that with unique resistance equipment [designed] to build overall stability, mobility and strength.” This specialist equipment is needed to do some of the exercises in Pvolve workouts, but many of Aniston’s favourite moves require just your bodyweight. Below, …

iPhone Ultra Fold Leaks: 5 Core Features Apple is Removing

iPhone Ultra Fold Leaks: 5 Core Features Apple is Removing

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Apple’s upcoming iPhone Ultra, its first-ever foldable smartphone, is stirring excitement and debate within the tech community. With a rumored starting price exceeding $2,000, it is poised to become the most expensive iPhone to date. However, recent leaks suggest that Apple has made significant compromises by removing several key features found in its more affordable models. This raises an important question: Does the innovative foldable design and ultra-thin profile justify these omissions? The video below from MacRumors gives us more details. High Price, Fewer Features Priced at over $2,000, the iPhone Ultra positions itself as a premium device aimed at early adopters and technology enthusiasts. While the foldable design represents a leap in engineering, the removal of several standard features has sparked debate. Many are questioning whether the device delivers sufficient value for its steep price tag. The Ultra’s pared-down feature set, when compared to other models in Apple’s lineup, has left some potential buyers wondering if the trade-offs are worth it. What Apple Removed: Key Features Missing The iPhone Ultra’s design choices reflect a …

Core PCE Rises Most In 3 Years; Savings Rate Tumbles As Spending Far Outpaces Income

Core PCE Rises Most In 3 Years; Savings Rate Tumbles As Spending Far Outpaces Income

Published by Jenni Sidey

The Fed’s favorite inflation indicator – Core PCE – rose 0.3% MoM in January (as expected), a dip from the 0.4% sequential increase in February, with YoY rising by 3.2% (also as expected), slightly higher than the 3.0% in Feb. That is the highest annual increase in Core PCE since Nov 2023.  The headline PCE jumped notably more, as expected since it includes non-core items like energy and food, rising 0.7% MoM (as expected) driving prices up 3.5% YoY, also as expected, from 2.8% and the highest since May 2023. Taking a closer look at the headline print shows a surge in non-durable goods, largely the result of soaring gasoline prices. On the other hand, core PCE was far more muted, with the monthly increase actually the lowest in three months, even as the annual increase keeps mounting. Finally, supercore PCE was also muted, indicating that the energy price spillover into the broader economy is taking place but not as fast as some feared. For those worried about the impact of crude oil’s recent surge (since …

Antarctic seismic data points to an ancient structure circling Earth’s core

Antarctic seismic data points to an ancient structure circling Earth’s core

Published by Jenni Sidey

A layer only a few to a few dozen kilometers thick may be draped across the boundary between Earth’s core and mantle, and researchers say it likely consists of ancient ocean floor pushed deep underground over geologic time. That is the picture emerging from a study led by The University of Alabama, published in Science Advances, which used seismic data from Antarctica to probe a vast stretch of the Southern Hemisphere nearly 2,000 miles below the surface. The team found evidence that ultralow velocity zones, or ULVZs, are not just isolated patches in a few places. Instead, they may be widespread along the core-mantle boundary. These zones slow seismic waves and appear denser than the surrounding deep mantle. The researchers argue that the best explanation is old oceanic material that sank through subduction, then spread and accumulated along the bottom of the mantle. “Seismic investigations, such as ours, provide the highest resolution imaging of the interior structure of our planet, and we are finding that this structure is vastly more complicated than once thought,” said …