OTR Backup 06/12/2025

• America’s reputation is nicked and tarnished

• YOUR CHROMEBOOK MAY RUN ANDROID INSTEAD OF CHROME OS ONE DAY: HERE'S WHAT THAT MEANS Read More: https://www.slashgear.com/1879570/chromebook-android-operating-system-chromeos-what-expect-change-means/

• ChatGPT was down – here's everything we know about its latest massive outage | TechRadar

• Your Samsung phone can nab you a free year of Perplexity Pro right now

  But only if you're in the US

• Bye bye, Beer Stores: Retailer lists 10 additional locations that will close in August

• Canadians abstain from American wine as imports collapse - The Globe and Mail

  Provincial bans have sent a jolt through the country’s multibillion-dollar wine import business

• Making eye contact and small talk with strangers is more than just being polite − the social benefits of psychological generosity

  A social psychologist recommends ways to connect with others as you move through public spaces – with benefits for your own well-being as well as for the social fabric of your community.

• APOD: 2025 June 11 – 25 Brightest Stars in the Night Sky

• Autonomous Surgical Robots Enhance Precision in the OR - IEEE Spectrum

  Next-generation systems can suture soft tissue with minimal human input

• 10 killed in attack at Austrian school, including shooter

• Why we forget our childhoods | Popular Science

  Childhood amnesia makes the memories formed before age 7 a blur. Scientists are trying to figure out why and if they're gone forever.

• How to Stop Multitasking and Rewire Your Brain for Focus

  Break the multitasking habit. Learn science-backed focus strategies to reclaim attention and boost mental clarity.

• What Are the Origins of "Knock on Wood"?

  We're cracking down on the meaning of this popular superstition, one knock at a time! Learn the origin story and meaning of "knock on wood."

• 5 cheap and easy ways to make your house use less energy : NPR

  Sometimes reducing your home's energy use can be as simple as opening a window or buying tape. Here are five easy ways to have a more climate-friendly home and save on energy bills at the same time.

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