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Google is a massive corporation with well over one hundred thousand employees, and within that company are a ton of teams that each work on different, but many times overlapping, projects. As outsiders observing Google, it can sometimes feel like the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing, which is a problem that can be solved with many different solutions. Restructuring or consolidating different teams into a single unit can make problem-solving more efficient, and that’s exactly what the company has recently done with the three teams responsible for various aspects of the Google Play developer journey.

Google combines three of its teams to make the Play Store better for developers

Google is hosting its annual Pixel event in just a few weeks, and the company has already given us a first look at the Pixel 9 series, which will be fully unveiled next month. Thanks to plenty of leaks and rumors over the past few weeks, we've learned a lot about the upcoming Pixel 9 and have a good idea of what the new Google flagship will offer. So here are my main reasons why I’m not interested in the next Pixel smartphone and why I’ll likely stick with my current phone when the Pixel 9 series launches.

6 reasons why I'm already disinterested in the Pixel 9

Custom watch faces lack auto-brightness support on Pixel Watches with Always-on Display. Google has known about the issue since December 2022, but has not provided a fix. Wear OS 5 will soon introduce a new, mandatory watch face format (WFF), potentially affecting existing custom faces and possibly addressing this problem.

Google's Pixel Watch series has had this annoying AOD problem since day one

Apple Maps is now available on the web in beta after years of being limited to Apple devices. The web version currently offers walking and driving directions, but lacks transit and biking options. Apple's Street View-like Look Around feature and additional functionality are expected in the coming months. Google Maps...

Apple Maps is finally available on the web, but Android browsers still can't use it

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Wisconsin State

Fond Du Lac, WI

Mercury Marine is laying off around 1,700 hourly employees in Fond du Lac, according to a spokesperson. The company is hitting the brakes with “short-term layoffs,” which will see workers lose eight weeks of work, split into two-week chunks. This move has certainly caught many by surprise.

A Wisconsin company is laying off thousands of workers

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Texas State

EYM Pizza, a major franchisee operating 140 Pizza Hut locations across several states, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Texas. This filing follows a tense legal battle with Pizza Hut over unpaid royalties and underperformance issues.

A Major Pizza Franchisee Files for Unexpected Bankruptcy

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

Samsung's Galaxy AI is mostly stuff we're used to by now, like AI-assisted live translation and writing help. One of Galaxy AI's more novel features, "sketch to image," lets you insert realistic AI-generated objects into existing photos by sketching over top of them. It's a fun enough gimmick, but it doesn't take many repetitions for putting AI-generated hats on people to lose its novelty.

I didn't care about Galaxy AI until it gave my dog a Pokémon bong

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

While Motorola may be best known for its Moto G series these days, its latest flagship and foldable phones are pretty impressive as well. However, even the best phones aren't immune to network issues. Resetting the network settings fixes most problems with connectivity. This guide shows you how to reset the network settings on your Motorola phone so that you can quickly solve issues with your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular data.

How to reset the network settings on your Motorola phone

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

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The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

AT&T is one of the largest and oldest phone companies and is one of America’s Big Three wireless carriers. AT&T mostly offers unlimited plans with perks like high-speed data and mobile hotspot data helping to set the plans apart. Pros. Strong nationwide and rural coverage. Lots of discounts available.

AT&T vs. US Mobile: Are AT&T’s discounts enough?

T-Mobile raised prices by $2 to $5 per line, angering customers who filed complaints with the FCC and the FTC. Customers are now suing T-Mobile for violating its promise not to raise prices on legacy plans. The lawsuit demands a jury trial to force T-Mobile to abandon recent price hikes.

T-Mobile is getting sued for hiking rates on Price Lock plans

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Google Play Store makes app discovery more personal with new 'interests' settings

Google Play Store is working on a new \"interests\" section for personalized app recommendations. Users can manage app and game preferences separately in the new settings....

Google Play Store is working on a new "interests" section for personalized app recommendations. Users can manage app and game preferences separately in the new settings....

Google Play Store makes app discovery more personal with new 'interests' settings

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