U.K. gov't advisers recommended against 4th vaccine dose

Gov't advisers claim the 3rd dose offers enough protection to the elderly.

So You Think You’re “Elite”

A new way of classifying athletes aims to quantify the thresholds that distinguish recreational athletes from their trained, highly trained, and elite brethren The post So You Think You’re “Elite”...

Media.Net Review: Better than Google Adsense? 2021 more profite more money

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16 Women Who Said, “Do Whatever You Want!” to Their Stylists and Got Amazing Results

Everyday tasks take so much strength and energy from women that they don’t have any left for taking care of themselves. Fortunately, there are masters who need no explanation — you just come...

Market Crash: 2 Top Cryptocurrencies to Buy Right Now and Hold

These digital assets should benefit as decentralized finance gains popularity.

3 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy With $1,000

Here are three excellent ways to put $1,000 to work for growth and income.

Why is Trust and Loyalty among consumers important?

Customer loyalty increases profits improve sales success and allows for sustainable growth.Continue reading on Medium »

New York Taser fire: Experts react to deadly surprise involving man doused in hand sanitizer

A 29-year-old New York man allegedly stormed into the local police station, drunk and angry, and got into an argument with officers in the lobby.

Cambodia says leader's trip to Myanmar 'good' amid criticism

Cambodia’s leader has returned home from the first visit by a head of state to Myanmar since the military takeover last year plunged it into turmoil

1 Trillion Crypto Crash: Goldman Sachs’ Reveals Huge Bitcoin Price Prediction After Ethereum Bet

Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs has predicted bitcoin will increasingly compete with gold as a "store of value"—and could hit $100,000 within five years...

Rich Man, Poor Man’ star Susan Blakely reveals her biggest regret: ‘That was the stupidest thing...

The miniseries, which aired in 1976, earned four Emmys and 23 nominations.

Mike Pence Will Likely Be Called By Jan 6 Panel This Month

Pence was "put in a tough spot" by Donald Trump and the then-president's supports during the attack, Committee Chair Bennie Thompson said.

French President Macron defends remarks about unvaccinated

Emmanuel Macron defended his controversial remarks about his strategy to encourage people to get the jab.

Trump has birthed a dangerous new ‘Lost Cause’ myth. We must fight it

The lie that the election was ‘stolen’ from Trump is building its monuments in ludicrous stories, and codifying them in laws to make the next elections easier to pilferAmerican democracy is in...

MiniVM: A minimal cross-language runtime that beats C/luajit on some benchmarks

How Bosnia's Dodik went from a moderate reformist to genocide-denying secessionist

Bosnian Serb leader responds to new U.S. sanctions saying the days when the U.S. and other Western democracies "modeled Bosnia to their taste" are long gone.

No web community leaped more exuberantly into redesigning the [St. Francois County] seal than...

Mystery Surrounds Absence of Kazakhstan's Longtime Leader

Since unrest started this week, the 81-year-old former president hasn’t been seen in public and his successor has moved to undermine his authority.

Op-Ed: Prosecuting Elizabeth Holmes was never the solution to curbing lies by startups

Elizabeth Holmes was convicted, but lack of regulation for private companies like Theranos remains the problem.

The Life and Legacy of Harry Reid

The Nevada Democrat’s former aides discuss his impact on American politics. The post The Life and Legacy of Harry Reid appeared first on The Intercept.

PayPal confirms it's exploring the launch of its own stablecoin

PayPal has been expanding its cryptocurrency business since it opened trading to all users in 2020. It allowed US customers to check out with cryptocurrency and increased its crypto buy limit over...

There’s A Hidden Mac Museum Inside Every Mac

Take a trip down Mac memory lane with a hidden folder full of old hardware images stored on every Mac

Make 2022 the Year of Maximum Enthusiasm

If not now, when? The post Make 2022 the Year of Maximum Enthusiasm appeared first on Outside Online.

DiCaprio Ylang-Ylang Tree Among 2021’s Amazing New Species

This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A ghost orchid that grows in complete darkness, an insect-trapping tobacco...

The Black foodie celebrating the Bay Area’s hidden gems: ‘our food scene is special’

Darion Frazier’s Bayareafoodz Instagram page features the best taquerias, greasy spoons and small soul food joints in the regionGarlic noodles, french fries loaded with steak and shrimp, crab legs...

Border agents reported a 1,066% increase in fentanyl seized in south Texas last year

US Customs and Border Protection reported a 1,066% increase in the amount of fentanyl seized in fiscal year 2021 in south Texas, the agency said this week in a press release.

Bloodthirsty, Immortal, and Sexy, Vampire Stories Are About Transformative Decisions

The history of vampire mythology from folklore to Buffy and Twilight.

The Forever Culture War

The future of American politics is taking shape, and it is frightening. I, along with many others, thought—or at least hoped—that Joe Biden’s tenure in the White House would allow enough Americans...

Arbornauts of the Eighth Continent

Dr Meg "Canopy-Meg" Lowman is used to being the lone woman in a man's world. She is currently working with a committee Ethiopian priests to protect "church forests" from grazing by cattle and...

Is This Photo of Joan Didion’s Kitchen a Triumph or a Travesty?

New Yorkers and tourists alike enjoy snow in Central Park

All white in Central Park: children sledge and families wander around as New Yorkers and tourists alike enjoy the first snow of the year in The Big Apple.

Missouri Man Who Killed, Buried Wife In State Park Is Sentenced To 28 Years

Joseph Elledge misled authorities about the 2019 death of his wife, Mengqi Ji, for more than a year.

SHUT THE FUCK UP. WE DO NOT BREAK USERSPACE! (2012)

Elon Musk says Tesla is bumping up the price of its Full-Self Driving software to $12,000 this month

The Tesla CEO tweeted Friday that the price of the company's Full-Self Driving software will be increased to $12,000 on January 17.

Just 40 Storage Solutions For Those With Too Much Stuff

Magnetic shelves, narrow cabinets, expandable organizers, and more nifty options ready to address whatever "problem area" your home has.

Florida Man Accused Of Bringing Explosives To Rally Supporting Jan. 6 Suspect

Garrett James Smith was arrested and charged with making and possessing a destructive device and loitering.

A Soldier Sent a Letter to His Mom in 1945. It Was Just Delivered

A letter from a 22-year-old U.S. Army sergeant serving in Germany was finally delivered last month to his widow in Woburn, Mass.

Rocket Feasted on Low Interest Rates, but Now Comes the Hard Part

The biggest U.S. mortgage lender must convince investors that it can keep growing even if rates rise and refinancings fall off.

Supreme Court Must Allow Biden's Healthcare Vaccine Mandate

Biden's vaccine mandate for health-care workers affect about 10 million Americans.

Djokovic's lawyers say he had COVID last month, according to report

If he fails to have his visa cancellation overturned and gets deported, Djokovic risks missing more than one Australian Open and could be barred for up to three years.

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James Bond Ruled as U.K. Box Office Soared 85% in 2021 to $811 Million, But Remained Below...

Total box office revenues in the U.K. and Ireland in 2021 rose 85% to £596.9 million ($811.1 million) from 2020’s total of £323.2 million ($439.3 million), according to the annual box office...

How the owner of an Afghan restaurant fed up to 3,000 Navy SEALs a day on a military base by...

Helal Dur was deployed to Afghanistan on a mission in 2008. During his time there, he felt compelled to treat US soldiers to authentic Afghan cuisine.

Burlington City man accused of fatal shooting in Camden

Lesure Funari accused of shooting victim multiple times on the 1000 block of Lois Street

Officials are warning the public about fake Covid-19 testing kits. Here's how to spot them

Covid-19 cases continue to rise dramatically, leading to brutally long lines at testing sites and empty shelves at stores where at-home rapid test kits were once in stock.

The New Weddings in India’s South: ‘Expect Some Magic’

Couples are creating ever more elaborate ceremonies, drawing inspiration from social media trends that blur the nation’s religious and cultural lines.

GOP Sen. Ron Johnson to seek reelection despite blowback over scientifically questionable claims

Johnson suggested it was blasphemous to use vaccines when God has given humans perfectly capable immune systems

Former anti-terror chief arrested over Kazakhstan protests

MOSCOW (AP) — The former head of Kazakhstan’s counterintelligence and anti-terror agency has been arrested on charges of attempted government overthrow in the wake of violent protests that the...

Behind Biden's booming economy

The White House is touting a record unemployment rate. But what does that mean in the age of COVID?

18 Corporate Gifts That Can Make Any Employee Want to Write a Resignation Letter

We always feel weird when someone gives us a gift just because they have to, and it’s really sad. Of course, people don’t expect their boss to give them something that will change their lives, but...

44 Ways To Cut Down On Waste Of All Kinds Of Everyday Things

Swap disposable plastic for reusable options, put a dent in your utility and clothing bills, and actually make fresh food last longer so you can finish it before it goes bad.

Novak Djokovic was granted vaccine exemption after testing positive for Covid-19 in December,...

Novak Djokovic was granted vaccine exemption after testing positive for Covid-19 in December, court documents show  CNNDjokovic's Australian Open Covid vaccine debacle is self-made...

All Creatures Great and Small’ Renewed for Seasons 3 and 4 at PBS Masterpiece, Channel 5

“All Creatures Great and Small,” the wholesome reboot of the popular British veterinarian drama, is returning for Seasons 3 and 4. U.K. broadcaster Channel 5 and PBS Masterpiece in the U.S. have...

Covid: Different rules across UK causing fatigue, expert says

Changing coronavirus restrictions creates a "noise" and "uncertainty" in people, expert warns.

In Case You Missed It: New year, new adventure for these penguins

Watch our round-up if you want to "snow" what stories you've missed this week...

Novak Djokovic contracted COVID-19 last month, lawyers say in court filings

Novak Djokovic contracted COVID-19 last month, lawyers say in court filings  ESPNInside the hotel where Novak Djokovic is detained - BBC News  BBC NewsOpinion: Djokovic dropped from Australian...

Dick Vermeil Thinks Antonio Brown's Done In NFL, 'Can't Believe' He'd Get A Shot

Antonio Brown's NFL career is over -- at least, that's what legendary NFL coach Dick Vermeil thinks ... telling TMZ Sports he can't see another team giving him a shot after his wild, shirtless...

Djokovic could face future bans if deported from Australia

Novak Djokovic risks missing more than one Australian Open if he fails to have his visa cancellation overturned and gets deported for not having enough evidence to support a medical exemption to...

What's The Big Frigin' Difference?

Don't let these two almost identical images of Bella Hadid color you wild! Be on your best model behavior and see if you can bundle up all the sneaky switches! The celebrity personality was seen...

Magic Copy 3.0: Realtime clipboard and notes app

“ Hi Product Hunt 👋 Since our first launch on ProductHunt and getting featured as #2 Product of the day, we have been actively improving and upgrading the apps taking in all the user...

Facebook parent's head of communications leaves company

Facebook parent's head of communications leaves company  ReutersMeta's head of communications leaves company: Report  Deccan HeraldFacebook's head of global communications and its head of product...

OFF BOOK

OFF BOOK: The Improvised Musical is a podcast where Jessica McKenna & Zach Reino accompanied by Scott Passarella, Brett Morris, and Dana Wickens create an improvised musical every episode. They...

Santa Ana police arrest suspect in double stabbing that left one person dead

The stabbing occurred Thursday night at a skate park, police said. Two victims with stab wounds to their chests were dropped off at a hospital.

Autonomous Art: Mint NFT by making visual contribution to a collective art

“ @moxie, the founder of Signal, has laid down his first impressions on web3 in this blog. Some really interesting points to think about. And ofcourse, Autonomous Art is one of the...

What if all our buildings were sucking carbon from the air?

These concepts show how we could incorporate carbon capture into urban design. The first commercial carbon removal plant, where CO2 is sucked out of the air and stored underground, is in a remote...

Russia’s rifts with the West keep growing. How did we get here?

Tracking Russia’s growing confrontation with the West: Moscow’s warnings, demands and military buildup.

When endangered species recover, humans will have to make room for them

As endangered animals increase their numbers and enter new areas, they might find that humans are in their way. To help them thrive, we’ll have to learn how to give them space. Imagine...

LeBron James, Malik Monk Star as Lakers Beat Trae Young, Hawks for 4th Straight Win

Malik Monk scored 21 of his 29 points in the first half as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the visiting Atlanta Hawks 134-118 on Friday at Crypto.com...

Japan high schooler shines as Microsoft Excel champion in global student competition

KITAKYUSHU -- A high-schooler in southwest Japan won the global title in the Microsoft Excel section of the 2021 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Wor

Kiki's Chicken Place co-CEO dies after week-long COVID-19 battle, according to restaurant

Kiki's Chicken Place co-CEO dies after week-long COVID-19 battle, according to restaurant  KCRA SacramentoSummer Gonzalez, CEO Of Sacramento-Area Chain Kiki’s Chicken Place, Dies From...

Two women tied up in armed robbery at influencer's home in Sherman Oaks

The victims, one of whom was a housekeeper, freed themselves and called the out-of-town homeowner, identified as influencer Florence Mirsky, police said.

John Pinette, Meta's VP of Global Communications, leaves the company; he had overseen the...

The departure of John Pinette comes after a WSJ series of articles pushed the company to put a tighter lid on internal research.

West needs to step up supply of copper for the energy transition

The alternative may be buying electric vehicles from China

The Takeout: A CBS News original political podcast

"The Takeout" is a weekly podcast about politics, policy and pop culture hosted by CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett.

George Packer: Americans Don’t Know How to Listen to Each Other

As we emerge from our COVID cocoons, after all the endless hours spent doom scrolling and anguishing, despite having a new administration, it sometimes feels like not much has really changed....

OMG, I Want to Rent That House: Lake Como, Italy

Villa Balbiano, Lake Como, Italy (Airbnb): If you’re just coming off of a screening of House of Gucci, then we have an important announcement for you: this is not a movie still. While this...

TIL: Rats will forgo heroin and methamphetamine in favor of spending time with another rat

This study showed that rats will forgo heroin and methamphetamine in favor of spending time with another rat. It also highlights the importance of incorporating voluntary choice between drugs and...

US Figure Skating Championships 2022: Results, Latest Schedule After Friday

The 2022 United States Figure Skating Championships continued Friday with two events from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.  After a three-event...

Omicron Is Muddying Up Wilco, DMB Shows In Cancun. Good Luck Getting Refunds

“The festival promoter ... is solely responsible for and determines all ticketing policies, including pricing and availability of refunds or credits," band says after some fans demand refunds for...

Teachers push for return to remote learning as COVID surges across U.S

Schools across the country are struggling with whether to return to remote learning as COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths increase. Many teachers who once pushed for in-person...

Twitter temporarily suspends conservative Matt Walsh for tweets about gender

Twitter has slapped conservative commentator Matt Walsh of the Daily Wire with a 12-hour suspension over tweets he posted that apparently ran afoul of radical leftist gender dogma.The Daily Wire...

Google launches Ripple, an open standard that could bring tiny radars to Ford cars and more

Google has been publicly building tiny radar chips since 2015. They can tell you how well you sleep, control a smartwatch, count sheets of paper, and let you play the world’s tiniest violin. But...

Oprah, Obama, Biden, and many others issue statements praising Sidney Poitier, a trailblazing...

Sidney Poitier, who made history in 1964 when he became the first black person to win the Oscar for best actor, has passed away at the age of 94-years-old.President Barack Obama awarded the...

Edgy calm in Kazakhstan after Moscow-backed leader issues shoot-to-kill order against protesters

By the time Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced Friday that his forces would shoot without warning, dozens of protesters had already been killed.

The Philippines Is Raising the Age of Consent. That May Not Be Enough to Protect Its Children

Unless law enforcement is improved, the Philippines will continue to be a global hot spot for sexual violence against children

Calvin Simon, Parliament-Funkadelic Co-Founder, Dead at 79

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee appeared on classic songs like "Give Up the Funk," "Flash Light," and more before leaving group in 1977

Bidens visit Colorado neighborhoods ravaged by Marshall Fire

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Friday traveled to Boulder County, Colorado, to tour the area razed by last week's firestorm and speak with residents who lost their homes.Why it...

How Web3 apps and wallets inevitably depend on centralized services like OpenSea, Infura, and...

Despite considering myself a cryptographer, I have not found myself particularly drawn to “crypto.” I don’t think I’ve ever actually said the words “get off my lawn,” but I’m much more likely to...

Refugees Detained With No-Vax Djokovic in Australia Suddenly Have World's Attention

Journalists covering the temporary detention of anti-vaccine tennis star Novak Djokovic in Australia drew attention to the suffering of refugees detained in the same facility. The post Refugees...

A Scott Pilgrim anime adaptation is reportedly in development for Netflix

Netflix is developing an anime adaptation of the Scott Pilgrim graphic novel series, according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter. The adaptation doesn’t have a series order yet, THR says,...

The Tales of Trees and a Conservation Legacy in This Week's Earth Optimism

The Tales of Trees and a Conservation Legacy in This Week's Earth Optimism  Smithsonian

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Elon Musk says Tesla will raise price of "Full Self-Driving" driver assistance to $12,000

In a series of posts on Twitter, where he has 69.2 million followers, Musk wrote, "Tesla FSD price rising to $12k on Jan 17. Just in the US."

Ahmaud Arbery's murderers get life

The three men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed black jogger who strayed into their neighborhood, were today sentenced to life in jail. Shooter Travis McMichael and his father, Gregory...

Tesla will hike prices on self-driving mode, again

Tesla's "full self-driving" (FSD) feature has had something of a rocky history, to put things generously. It's been implicated in multiple crashes, seemingly persistent software bugs and a...

W.E.B. Du Bois’s masterful “Black Reconstruction” got a vitriolic reception in 1935. That...

W.E.B. Du Bois’s masterful “Black Reconstruction” got a vitriolic reception in 1935. That vitriol lingers on

The Philips One by Sonicare Battery Toothbrush comes in six pleasing hues

Please refer to the dispatch from January 6, 2022 before reading the following. "Do you have an extra pair of shoes with laces?" I asked. "No." "This is ridiculous," I said. I have a ticket, which...

Rebelde Made Me Gay (& The Netflix Remake Is Telling Our Queer Stories)

The age-old proverb states: “If you were a little too obsessed with Rebelde as a nine year old, re-watching scenes on YouTube, concerts, and music videos, and staring a little too long at the...

Staffs of maryland hospitals, stressed and sickened, know 'cavalry' isn't coming..

strong>The women of the Napoleonic Wars, unable to serve in battle, advanced their politics via...

The women of the Napoleonic Wars, unable to serve in battle, advanced their politics via other means

Vaccine mandate challenge reveals deep divides in the Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday heard lengthy arguments challenging the Biden administration's vaccine and testing requirements in the workplace. The rules at stake are at the heart of the...

News Wrap: Ahmaud Arbery's killers sentenced to life in prison, plan to appeal

In our news wrap Friday, three white men convicted of chasing and murdering Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia were sentenced to life in prison. A Michigan judge refused to lower the bond penalty for the...

Jim Cramer says these 5 'old tech' stocks could have a big year in 2022

The "Mad Money" host believes Apple, Cisco, IBM, Microsoft and Oracle could post strong results in 2022.

Live news from January 7: US jobs growth misses forecasts, UK vaccine advisory panel holds fire...

The Best Stout Finished Whiskeys On The Market, Ranked

Stout and whiskey go together almost too well, especially when you finish the whiskey in a stout barrel. Here are our favorite picks.

Mattress Firm files for IPO

Texas-based Mattress Firm Group Inc. has filed for an initial public offering, vying to become the latest retailer to return to public markets after a bankruptcy.

The Best Deals This Week, From Treadmills to Massage Rollers

We’re finally getting proper home workout equipment, upgraded basics, high-quality sex-cessories, and better Bluetooth speakers in 2022.

The Wall Street Journal: Citigroup warns employees they’ll be fired if they don’t get COVID-19 vaccine

Citigroup Inc. told its U.S. staff it planned to follow through on previous warnings and would terminate unvaccinated employees in the coming weeks.

Peter Bogdanovich, Remembered by Lorraine Bracco

The legendary director, who died Thursday at the age of 82, had a memorable role on The Sopranos as Dr. Elliot Kupferberg—a.k.a. Tony Soprano’s therapist’s therapist.

Wes Anderson’s Latest Project Includes Dev Patel, Benedict Cumberbatch And More In The Star-Studded Cast

Wes Anderson’s latest project features Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ralph Fiennes, and Ben Kingsley in a Roald Dahl adaptation.

Brauerei Hofstetten in Adsdorf, Austria

At this fifth-generation, family-owned brewery, the beer has a not-so-secret ingredient: rocks. Not just any rocks, but hunks of granite heated in a roaring open fire. Once the stones glow dull...

Johnson expected to seek reelection in Wis

His decision would give Republicans their top candidate in a critical swing state — but also give Democrats a motivating foe.

The More Bonkers Search Party Got, the More Authentically It Captured Millennial Adulthood

Alia Shawkat's millennial mystery-comedy got weirder with each passing season. That's what made it feel so authentic

Mysterious Hut' Spotted On Far Side Of The Moon Is A Huge Disappointment

It took China's Yutu 2 rover a full month to reach its underwhelming destination.

Mercury Retrograde Doesn’t Deserve All The Hate

Mercury retrograde is one of the most talked-about transits in astrology. Even if you’re not into the cosmos, you know that when Mercury goes retrograde, things are about to get seriously out of...

Tech Startup Wants To Gamify Suing People Using Crypto Tokens

The new company plans to let everyday Americans bet on civil lawsuits by buying and trading associated crypto tokens in "initial litigation offerings."

Watch This Goldfish Drive an Aquarium on Wheels

Watch This Goldfish Drive an Aquarium on Wheels  Smithsonian

Levi’s Latest Collab Wants You to Get Wide

Levi's x Beams isn't wider than it is tall—but it's close.

Wood Hat Spirits in New Florence, Missouri

According to founder Gary Hinegardner, Wood Hat Spirits sprang from an epiphany: Missouri is home to dense forests of white oak that supply the worldwide whiskey industry with barrels for aging,...

You Can’t Simply Decide to Be a Different Person

When I was a kid, my dad did something on family vacations that perplexes me to this day: He ran. Every day, at least four or five miles, rising before the sun and before anyone else was awake. He...

Ahmaud Arbery’s Murderers Were Just Sentenced to Life in Prison

Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael, and William “Roddie” Bryan Jr., the three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery, were sentenced to life in prison today. The McMichaels were sentenced to...

The Supreme Court appears ready to slash Biden’s vaccine mandate for workers

The Court’s Republican majority seems very concerned about reining in Biden’s power to fight a deadly pandemic. Benjamin Flowers is Ohio’s solicitor general, and he was supposed to be at the...

What to Do If You Get Trapped in Your Car During a Snowstorm

There is likely to be a lot more erratic weather in our climate-changed future—more storms, more droughts, and more drivers stuck in their cars in horrendous blizzards, like hundreds of motorists...

This wasn’t a case of mistaken identity or mistaken fact,” Arbery’s mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones,...

“This wasn’t a case of mistaken identity or mistaken fact,” Arbery’s mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, told the court. “They chose to target my son because they didn’t want him in their community.”

Ahmaud Arbery’s Murderers Are Going to Prison for Life

Father and son Gregory McMichael, 65, and Travis McMichael, 35, were both sentenced to the maximum of life in prison, without parole.

Close reading the fleshy, obsessive internet of No One Is Talking About This

The Vox Book Club’s January pick delves into our collective internet consciousness. The Vox Book Club is linking to Bookshop.org to support local and independent booksellers. One of the most...

As Biden Sets Ambitious Climate Agenda, U.S. Emissions Rise

Emissions rise from a coal plant in Ghent, Kentucky, in April 2021.

What Is 'Flurona,' and Should We Be Worried About It?

COVID-19 and the flu are both respiratory viruses that can be anywhere from annoying to life-threatening, and public health experts have been worried about what might happen if both become...

The Future of Tech Is Here. Congress Isn't Ready for It

In a conversation with WIRED, former representative Will Hurd talked AI, the metaverse, China, and how ill-prepared legislators are to grapple with any of it.

Scientists Name Endangered Tree After Leonardo DiCaprio

Scientists in London have honored Leonardo DiCaprio by naming an endangered tree after him, stating that the actor “was crucial in helping to stop the logging” of the Cameroon rainforest where it...

A Viral TikTok Said You Should Swab Your Throat For Rapid Covid Tests. Here's What Experts Say

Some people are trying throat swabs for their at-home rapid tests, but experts warn against that.

Jan. 6 investigators eyeing Pence interview this month

Pence was the target of an intense pressure campaign to single-handedly overturn the election results on Jan. 6, 2021.

Things That Soldier Has Seen Will Haunt Him For Rest Of Afternoon

BAGHDAD—Staring into the middle distance as the day’s atrocities replayed in his head, U.S. Army Pfc. Jake Citterton told reporters Friday that he had seen things he feared would haunt him for the...

The Ben Simmons-Less Sixers Are Still A Work In Progress

As the NBA’s March 25 trade deadline approaches, the rumor mill churns ever faster around the Philadelphia 76ers and erstwhile star Ben Simmons. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe reported...

Overcoming 5G's tree problem

It's been long known that trees can slow down some 5G signals. A recent federal study aims to figure out just how much, in order to create more accurate signal strength prediction models.Why it...

Sonos’ Patent Win Will Change Google’s Smart Speakers

Your Google speakers will lose some of their features in an upcoming software update. Here's what that means.

Why Do Dogs Spin Around Before They Poop?

Dogs have a tendency to preface their bowel movements with a bit of rotating before getting down to business. Is there evolution behind their revolution?

Good News: Online U.S. Passport Renewals Are Finally Coming

‘Can I renew my passport online?’ is a question Americans have been asking since the dawn of the digital age. Soon, the answer will be yes.

Don't Look Up' Illustrates 5 Myths that Fuel Rejection of Science

The farcical allegory on climate change shows the pitfalls of relying solely on technology and misunderstanding scientific certainty-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

December Jobs Report: U.S. Added Only 199,000 Jobs

The unemployment rate fell to 3.9 percent, which, paired with strong wage growth, suggests that a dearth of available workers may in part be holding back hiring.

As Unemployment Falls, Interest Rate Increases Creep Nearer

A fresh jobs report showed that the unemployment rate is still dropping. That likely keeps the Fed on track to raise interest rates as inflation rises.

Can You Trek The Triangle?

Welcome to The Riddler. Every week, I offer up problems related to the things we hold dear around here: math, logic and probability. Two puzzles are presented each week: the Riddler Express for...

The rise of performative work

It’s not what you do. It’s how ostentatiously you do it

Cars meet chips in Sin City

A tech show in Las Vegas shows off the bright and shiny future of vehicle technology