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Saying Bernie Sanders 'rejects' climate reality is profoundly foolish

So far in short-lived 2020, Antarctic scientists measured warm waters eating away at the planet's most threatening glacier, Earth experienced its warmest January in over 140 years of record-keeping, and the Australian Navy rescued 1,000 residents trapped by the nation's historic, climate-enhanced fires

Sen. Bernie Sanders has an ambitious, though imperfect, plan to help slash Earth's skyrocketing carbon emissions. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, appointed a non-climate scientist to the National Security Council who incorrectly claimed Earth's plants are in dire need of more CO2, directed his administration to officially leave the world's climate change agreement in November, and got owned by Captain America when he childishly tweeted that the inevitable presence of winter means the planet isn't warming. Read more...

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Best dating sites and apps for people over 40 — and the ones you should avoid

Dating when you're 40 or older can be intimidating — unlike when you're in your 20s or 30s, you can't assume everyone your age is single and looking. If you've found yourself "on the market" again, it's important to remember that half of U.S. marriages do end in divorce, so the dating pool isn't as small as you might think.

Meeting people organically out in public still happens, but sometimes it's easier and less intimidating to meet people where they are. It's a comfort in knowing that the people you find on dating apps are single (hopefully) and looking for a romantic relationship, so at least you're both on the same page. Read more...

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BEST FOR A SERIOUS RELATIONSHIP

Match

Match's 25 years in the game make its algorithm one of the best.

  • Free version: Yes
  • Three months standard plan: $31.99/month
  • Six months standard plan: $27.99/month
  • 12 months standard plan: $26.65/month
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BEST FOR A LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP

eharmony

eharmony's in-depth compatibility quiz will help you find personalized matches who are ready for a committed relationship.

  • Free version: Yes
  • Six months premium plan: $29.90/month
  • 12 months premium plan: $19.90/month
  • 24 months premium plan: $13.90/month
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BEST FOR THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY

OkCupid

OKCupid utilizes thought-provoking questions to find compatible matches.

  • Free version: Yes
  • One month A-List : $7.95/month
  • Three months A-List: $6.35/month
  • Six months A-List: $3.95/month
  • One month Premium A-List: $24.90/month
  • Three months Premium A-List: $22.90/month
  • Six months Premium A-List: $19.90/month
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BEST FOR PEOPLE IN THEIR EARLY 40S

Hinge

Designed to be deleted, Hinge uses prompts and personal information to help you find a successful relationship.

  • Free version: Yes
  • One month paid: $12.99/month
  • Three months paid: $6.99/month
  • Six months paid: $4.99/month
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BEST FOR THE OVER 50 CROWD

SilverSingles

With a minimum age requirement of 50, SilverSingles caters to a more mature crowd.

  • Free version: Yes
  • Three months premium: $44.95/month
  • Six months premium: $34.95/month
  • 12 months premium: $24.95/month
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BEST FOR CAREER-ORIENTED PEOPLE

Elite Singles

With the majority of users being over 30 with some level of higher education, EliteSingles caters to a more mature audience.

  • Free version: Yes
  • Three months paid: $57.95/month
  • Six months paid: $44.95/month
  • 12 months paid: $31.95/month
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BEST FOR A CASUAL RELATIONSHIP

Tinder

The original swiping app, Tinder helps you find potential relationships or casual hookups.

  • Free version: Yes
  • Tinder Plus: $19.99/month
  • Tinder Gold: $24.98/month
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BEST FOR OUTGOING WOMEN OR SHY MEN

Bumble

Women have to make the first move on Bumble and only have 24 hours to message a match.

  • Free version: Yes
  • One week of Boost: $8.99/week
  • One month of Boost: $24.99/month
  • Three months of Boost: $16.66/month
  • Six months of Boost: $13.33/month
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BEST IF YOU DON'T LIKE MAKING SNAP DECISIONS

Zoosk

Zoosk has a "maybe" swiping option and utilizes different forms of matching.

  • Free version: Yes
  • One month paid: $29.95/month
  • Three months paid: $19.98/month
  • Six months paid: $12.49/month
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BEST FOR TESTING FEATURES WITHOUT PAYING

Plenty of Fish

While Plenty of Fish has some good features in the free version, the site is full of scammers and fake profiles.

  • Free version: Yes
  • Three months paid: $12.90/month
  • Six months paid: $8.50/month
  • 12 months paid: $6.78/month
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WORST "OVER 50" SITE

OurTime

OurTime claims to be the no. 1 dating app for seniors, but you should definitely avoid it.

  • Free version: Yes
  • One month paid: $31.96/month



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Amazon removes fake products promising to 'kill' coronavirus

Amazon will no longer allow third-party merchants to advertise products claiming to treat or cure the coronavirusCNBC reports.

Misinformation continues to spread on social media, and it appears the same has occurred on one of the world's most popular e-commerce platforms. The listings target fearful consumers through deceptive language. Sellers describe their cleansers, surgical face masks, and sprays as capable of "killing" the coronavirus and, in some listings, they go as far as name-dropping well-respected agencies such as the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control. Read more...

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This gorgeous 4K TV is basically a work of art — and it's up to $1,250 off

TL;DR: Samsung's gorgeous 55-inch and 65-inch "The Frame" 4K TVs are on sale for up to $1,250 off with the code SAVE300 Feb. 28 through March 1.


We've written about Samsung's "The Frame" 4K TV before, and here we are again because it's back on sale for a super low price. We're talking more than $1,000 off MSRP.

The 55-inch and 65-inch Frame TVs are on sale in the PCMag Shop (PCMag and Mashable are both owned by Ziff Davis), and you save an additional $300 if you enter the code SAVE300 at checkout Feb. 28 through March 1. This will bring the price of the 55-inch down to $1,149 and the 65-inch down to $1,549. Read more...

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This cute tentacle robot will make you feel like a tiny Cthulhu

Not an Elder God or octopus, but still want to pick up things with tentacles? 

Look no further than this octopus-inspired soft robotic arm that you can use to manipulate objects. 

Created by the researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and Beihang University, the little tentacle arm can firmly grab and move objects such as eggs, iPhones, medicine balls, and, yes, live crabs. 

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Beyond being cute, there's some interesting science behind the robot. According to co-author of the paper behind the bot, August Domel, "most previous research on octopus-inspired robots focused either on mimicking the suction or the movement of the arm, but not both.”  Read more...

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Netflix's 'All The Bright Places' loses what made the book great

With an ambitious script, pitch-perfect soundtrack, and heartfelt performances, Netflix's All The Bright Places shows great attention to detail.

From the top of Hoosier Hill to the dark waters of the Blue Hole, Violet Markey and Theodore Finch's Indiana-set romance is faithful with every frame. Elle Fanning and Justice Smith are cast perfectly, and their intimate exchanges directed well. Pick a clip from any scene and it feels like the book — a book loved by so many that its adaptation's release inspired countdown posts across social media this past week.

And yet, when viewed as a whole, Netflix's take on Jennifer Niven's YA novel lands like big-budget fan art. Yes, it captures the overall spirit of the coming-of-age story and recreates iconic moments with admirable affection.  Read more...

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Greedy snake gobbles entire beach towel, heroic vets extract the whole thing

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