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  … free air? My wife and I went out for supper this past week and took her vehicle, a Jeep Renegade. I was warned before we left – you’ll get a warning that the tire pressure is lo…

• Reading between the lines of Epstein birthday card

• How to decide between Linux and MacOS – if you're ready to ditch Windows | ZDNET

• Ubuntu 25.10 Outperforms Windows 11 25H2 in First CPU Benchmarks

• Google Clarified How Much Energy AI Requests Require – InsideHook

  Google recently released detailed information on the amount of energy it uses to calculate AI text requests.

• Thamesville carving unveiled; more coming for public art initiative

• 8 enchanting small towns in Ontario that are like stepping into an autumn dreamland – Narcity

  Fall is one of the best times to visit Ontario's charming small towns. The crisp autumn air, golden leaves, and sweater weather add an extra touch of magic, making every stroll down a main street or hike through a forest feel like a storybook scene.

• One Of The ‘World’s Most Beautiful Airports’ Is An Architectural Marvel With Excellent Eats

• Who Will Save the Dictionary? – The Atlantic

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• It contains the world’s deadliest snake and one of the only venomous mammals – so why does Australia have so much deadly wildlife? | Discover Wildlife

• These open-source replacements convinced me I don’t need Google anymore

  I was ready to get rid of Google, so I tried these open-source replacements.

• Montrealer plans to sue major grocers over false ‘made in Canada’ labels

  One Montrealer is taking on major grocers after buying products thinking they were made in Canada when they weren't.

• Microsoft Edge’s handy new feature will devour 12GB of RAM

• Ontario Provincial Park will soon be covered in gorgeous fall colours you need to see

  We may be at the tail end of summer, but you can see the first signs of fall colours poking their way through the foliage everywhere in Ontario, and …

• Bay leaves can deter clothes-damaging pests from closets | Homes and Gardens

• Ontario’s minimum wage will increase next month, but experts say it’s still not enough

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