Lifehacker
How to Get a Blue Checkmark Verification Badge on Your Twitter Account
Twitter’s verification process may soon change. The social media company announced plans to update its verification process last year, and recent evidence indicates the new process could go into effect as soon as next week.Read more...
How to Make Your Home Less Welcoming to Spiders
Spiders offer plenty of benefits in terms of pest control, but that doesn’t mean they’re always welcome guests in your home. Here are some easy ways to keep your home from becoming a spider’s paradise—without calling an exterminator.Read...
How to Win Free Dairy Queen Blizzards All Summer, Because It's Hot Out There
With Memorial Day weekend coming up, Dairy Queen is giving away a “Sweetest Season Pass” that will allow 20 randomly selected ice cream fans to order free Blizzards all summer long. The chain announced the promotion last Thursday; here’s...
Pesticide Action Network
New study: Pesticides harm organisms critical to soil health
A new study adds to the growing evidence linking pesticides to harmful effects on organisms that are critically important to soil health. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider
Stand firm on that glyphosate ban, Mexico!
Pressure builds for the U.S. to support Mexico's ban of glyphosate — not Bayer and the pesticide industry. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider
Stand firm on that glyphosate ban, Mexico!
Last week, PAN delivered a letter on behalf of 80 organizations to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai, opposing the interference by U.S. government officials...
BBC News - Home
Israel-Gaza: Biden tells Netanyahu he wants 'path to ceasefire'
The US president tells Benjamin Netanyahu he wants a "significant" move towards a ceasefire.
Malawi burns thousands of expired AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine doses
Health officials hope the event will increase public confidence in getting the vaccination.
Athletes' body demands clearer action from IOC to protect against Covid at Tokyo 2020
The International Olympic Committee "must urgently guarantee world-class Covid-19 protections" if this year's Games are to be held safely, the World Players Association says.
The Register
Twitter: Our AI image-cropping algorithm is biased toward White people, women
And that's why we've let humans take back control Twitter said its AI-powered image-cropping algorithm is slightly biased in favor of White people and women after all, and has taken steps to ditch its reliance on the machine-learning code.…...
Freenode IRC staff resign en masse, unhappy about new management
Crown Prince and network boss Andrew Lee disputes claims made by those leaving the internet chat community Most of the volunteer staff of Freenode, an internet relay chat (IRC) network dating back to 1995, have resigned in protest over what...
Qualcomm promises 5G 6nm Snapdragon 778G chip in mid-range phones by summer
Honor, iQOO,OPPO, Realme, Xiaomi, Motorola onboard so far Qualcomm announced its Snapdragon 778G 5G system-on-chip for next generation mid-to-high-end smartphones at its annual 5G Summit, which kicked off on Wednesday.…...
BBC News - Technology
Ransomware: Should paying hacker ransoms be illegal?
As cyber-attacks intensify around the world, two experts argue for or against a ban on payments
Parents' evenings 'to stay on Zoom after pandemic'
The government’s Covid school catch-up tsar said the evenings were “much better” when held remotely.
Twitch 'hot tub streamer' has ads pulled by streaming site
Streamer Amouranth said Twitch has pulled ads because she is "not advertiser friendly".
Further
Nothing To See Here: Treasonous Cowpoke and DOJ Went In Search of Devin Nunes' Cow and Mom
Futher Column - By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer
Over the Bodies of Children: God Willing We'll Have Fun Tomorrow
Futher Column - By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer
All You Nations Sleeping
Futher Column - By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer
ForceChange
Senior Toy Poodle Apparently Choked to Death by Groomers Deserves Justice
A 12-year-old toy poodle named Kobe reportedly died because groomers forcefully held him down as he struggled to get out of a choking harness. Demand the accused be punished if they mistreated this frightened senior dog...
Stop Paying Horse “Rescuers” to Send Animals to Slaughter
Ranchers are being paid $1,000 for every wild horse they vow to protect, but are actually selling the horses to slaughterhouses. Demand an end to this fraudulent rescue program that pays to kill horses...
Don’t Treat Domestic Violence Victims Like Perpetrators
Domestic violence victims in Australia looking to law enforcement for protection are being failed time and again. Too often, this failure costs women their lives. Ensure better treatment and safeguards for victims of deadly violence...
Unexplained Mysteries
China rover returns first photographs from Mars
China made history on Sunday by becoming only the second nation to land a rover on the surface of Mars. With NASA making the process of landing rovers...
Obama on UFOs: 'we don't know what they are'
Former US President Barack Obama spoke about the subject of UFOs during a recent television interview. Speaking during an appearance on 'The Late Late...
Gigantic skeleton filmed on the ocean floor
Footage captured during an oil and gas expedition shows what looks like the remains of a truly enormous creature. The intriguing video, which was post...
All Things Considered : NPR
After A Year At Home, Listeners Ask Us 'How To Human' Again
As people start to re-emerge from isolation, there's a lot to navigate and re-learn. Dr. Lucy McBride and theologian Ekemini Uwan field questions from listeners about how to navigate our new reality.
Play It Forward: George Clinton Is Everyone's Hype Man
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with George Clinton about the legacy of his work, how the spirit of funk is synonymous with freedom and an artist he's grateful for: Constance Hauman.
Biden To Waive Sanctions For Company Building Russian Gas Pipeline
The Biden administration has decided to waive sanctions on the company building a controversial gas pipeline between Russia and Germany.
Science@NASA Headline News
NASA Marshall Research Team Soars to Success in Microgravity
Portal origin URL: NASA Marshall Research Team Soars to Success in MicrogravityPortal origin nid: 471084Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - 09:48Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: Scientists from NASA's...
Controlling the Temperature of Telescope Mirrors to Search for Earth-like Planets
PROJECT Predictive Thermal Control (PTC) project SNAPSHOT Active thermal control technology helps enable large ultra-stable telescopes needed to detect and characterize Earth-like planets around other stars. 1.5-meter ULE© mirror...
NASA Rocket Chasing the Source of the Sun’s Hot Atmosphere
Portal origin URL: NASA Rocket Chasing the Source of the Sun’s Hot AtmospherePortal origin nid: 471026Published: Monday, May 17, 2021 - 12:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: After glimpsing faint but...
How to of the Day
How to Use Yoga to Stay Healthy
Yoga is an ancient practice that can help you relieve stress and keep you energized and focused throughout your day. You don't have to be the most accomplished yogi to use yoga to stay healthy – just grab a mat and commit a few minutes each day...
How to Count Fat on Keto
Of all the low-carb diets out there, the ketogenic, or "keto," diet is unique because of its high fat intake. It might seem contradictory to think that you could lose fat on a high-fat diet, but keto has a strong success rate in the short term (less...
How to Clean Window Screens
Window screens are exposed to wind, rain, dust, dirt, and bugs. This can cause all kinds of junk to build up, which can quickly turn a clean screen into a dirty one. Knowing how to properly clean your window screens will keep them looking great...
Democracy Now!
"Show People the Video": DA Finds Andrew Brown's Death "Justified" But Won't Release All Footage
In North Carolina, the Pasquotank County District Attorney's Office has found the April 21 police shooting of Andrew Brown Jr., a 42-year-old Black father, in Elizabeth City was justified. Meanwhile, Andrew Brown Jr.'s family and their...
Amira Hass: Israeli Bombs Are Wiping Out Entire Palestinian Families. It's No Accident.
As Israel's deadly attack on Gaza continues, we speak with Amira Hass, Haaretz correspondent for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, who says Israel's bombing campaign is purposely wiping out entire families. "Israel has all the information...
A Plea from Gaza: Israel Bombing Campaign Is Turning My Homeland into a "Wasteland"
The Israeli bombing campaign of Gaza has killed at least 222 Palestinians, including 63 children, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects growing international calls for a ceasefire. The Norwegian Refugee Council has revealed...
News : NPR
What Is This COVAX Program That The U.S. Is Pouring Millions Of Vaccines Into?
President Biden said the U.S. is distributing them not to curry favor with allies, but to end the pandemic everywhere. And he's doing it through COVAX.
A 94-Year-Old Korean War Vet Will Be Awarded The Medal Of Honor
President Biden will recognize retired Army Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett Jr. for his acts of valor during his service in the Korean War.
Lawmakers Grill Vaccine Factory Executives About Manufacturing Mistakes
House subcommittee members questioned why Emergent BioSoultions awarded bonuses to executives despite quality problems than hindered production of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine.
WebMD Health
Talking to Family and Friends About Your Drinking
It can be scary to share your alcohol use disorder with family and friends. But it's an important step in your recovery. Here’s how to approach these conversations.
Why Your Dentist Might Seem Pushy
Dentists know how to maximize the profits in your mouth. But sometimes it’s outright fraud — to the tune of billions every year.
India Posts Highest Death Toll In Pandemic So Far
The previous deadliest day for a single country was recorded in the United States in January, when 4,468 people died.
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