Lifehacker
How to Access Lower-Cost Mental Health Counseling at CVS
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, there were countless people across the country who, for a variety of reasons, weren’t able to get the mental health help they needed. Now, after more than a year of economic, physical, psychological...
How to Snag a Last-Minute Campsite Reservation This Summer
While there have always been people who enjoy camping, the limited travel options during the COVID-19 pandemic had people sleeping under the stars (or in a tent) who wouldn’t have considered it previously. Though we’re several months...
How to Have a Conversation With Someone Who Doesn't Make Eye Contact
When it comes to public speaking, there are a few pieces of advice we hear over and over again: Know your audience. Come prepared. Make eye contact.Read more...
Pesticide Action Network
Aldicarb’s return puts children and farm workers at risk
After a rushed processs, Aldicarb, a dangerous pesticide that has seen minimal use in the United States over the past decade, was re-approved for use on citrus crops. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider...
5 days agoIndustry attacks Mexico's glyphosate ban
Pressure on Mexico to reverse its intended ban on glyphosate and phaseout of genetically engineered (GE) corn has been coming from its neighbor to the north… us. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider...
BBC News - Home
India coronavirus: New record deaths as virus engulfs India
India records another dire milestone, but the government continues to resist a full lockdown.
North Korea accuses Joe Biden of pursuing hostile policy over its nuclear programme
The denouncement comes as the White House prepares to unveil its "calibrated" approach to North Korea.
Sweden's IVF programme for single women not 'as good as hoped'
In 2016, single women in the country were given the same rights as couples to access fertility treatments.
The Register
More than 1,000 humans fail to beat AI contender in top crossword battle
Plus: Deepfake satellite images and Google fails to cite relevant research in its own large language model paper In brief An AI system has bested nearly 1,300 human competitors in the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament to achieve...
Octopath Traveler: Love letter to JRPG golden age has great combat but retro graphics highlight the genre's tedium
You sure have to press 'A' a lot The RPG Greetings, traveller, and welcome back to The Register Plays Games, our monthly gaming column. 2021 continues to move slowly for the world's biggest entertainment industry and while we did ask Square...
Lambda School, a coding bootcamp that takes a cut of your next tech salary, now takes a 30% cut in staff
Plus: Workers axed at '$4bn' Patreon, techies walk away from Basecamp The Lambda School, an online coding bootcamp based in San Francisco, on Thursday said it will lay off 65 employees, about a third of the workforce.…...
BBC News - Technology
Man arrested for faking Covid-19 check-in QR codes
When members of the public attempted to sign in, they were directed to an anti-vaccination website.
Apple charged over 'anti-competitive' app policies
The tech giant faces a huge fine and may be forced to make changes to the App Store.
Robotic arm harvests apples and other technology news
LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
Further
Killology Inc: America's Police
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About Damn Time
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Birth Of A Nation
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ForceChange
Stop Reported Widespread Abuses at Diamond Mining Site
The diamond mining industry has produced another potential litany of grave human rights abuses. Employees at a Tanzania-based mine stand accused of assaulting and killing miners. Urge immediate action in this latest horrific allegation...
Success: Police Chief Resigns After Death of Daunte Wright
A police chief who defended tear gassing peaceful protesters and who minimized the tragic death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright has resigned in the face of public pressure. Celebrate this successful removal of a cop who has no place as a public...
Stop Advanced Technology From Threatening Fish
Fancy gadgets are giving fishermen an unfair advantage over their prey, and this has the possibility of threatening the survival of many species of fish. Stop technology from becoming mainstream in the fishing industry...
Unexplained Mysteries
NASA pretends to hit Earth with a large asteroid
A planetary defense exercise at the weekend ended up 'destroying' an area of Europe around 100km wide. The risk of a cataclysmic asteroid impact might...
Mutant lamb learns how to walk on two legs
A young sheep at a farm in China has overcome the odds to gain its mobility using only its two front legs. The indomitable lamb, which lives near Hulu...
'Directed energy attack' hits White House staff
Two cases of what has become known as 'Havana syndrome' are being investigated by federal agencies. The mysterious condition, which causes a range of ...
All Things Considered : NPR
English Soccer Starts Mass Social Media Boycott In Response To Racism
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with British author and soccer commentator Musa Okwonga about the mass boycott of social media this weekend to protest online abuse directed at players of color.
Texas Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Picked To Lead ICE, Likely In For 'Cultural Clash'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Adam Isacson from The Washington Office on Latin America about President Biden's choice to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The Latest On Vaccine-Strapped India COVID-19 Crisis
India has expanded eligibility for vaccination to everyone over the age of 18. But the country does not have enough vaccines for everyone, amid a record-setting spike in the number of new cases.
Science@NASA Headline News
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter to Begin New Demonstration Phase
Portal origin URL: NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter to Begin New Demonstration PhasePortal origin nid: 470632Published: Friday, April 30, 2021 - 11:55Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: NASA’s Ingenuity...
Hubble Watches How a Giant Planet Grows
Portal origin URL: Hubble Watches How a Giant Planet GrowsPortal origin nid: 470522Published: Thursday, April 29, 2021 - 10:45Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope is giving...
Langley Scientists Eyeing New Way to Measure Key Climate Indicator
Portal origin URL: Langley Scientists Eyeing New Way to Measure Key Climate IndicatorPortal origin nid: 470569Published: Thursday, April 29, 2021 - 09:31Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: Scientists at...
How to of the Day
How to Contribute to the Huffington Post
If you've been reading The Huffington Post (now officially called HuffPost) for a few years, you know that guest bloggers used to write a lot of its content. The system has changed over the years, but writers are still welcome to pitch article...
How to Get Super Glue Off Fabric
Super glue is a fantastic tool, but it’s not so fantastic when it goes somewhere it’s not supposed to! Thankfully, it can usually be removed from all different kinds of fabrics with a few simple steps. Let the glue dry, scrape off what you...
How to Grow Mandevillas
Would you like to brighten up your home during the spring and summer months? Look no further than the mandevilla. This brightly-colored, viney plant thrives in warm weather, and adds a refreshing touch to your indoor or outdoor living space...
Democracy Now!
Bone Rooms: How Elite Schools and Museums Amassed Black and Native Human Remains Without Consent
Revelations the University of Pennsylvania and Princeton hold the remains of a child killed by Philadelphia police in the 1985 MOVE bombing are the latest development in a conversation about demanding respectful treatment of African American...
After Protests over Unauthorized Use of MOVE Child's Bones, U. of Pennsylvania & Princeton Apologize
Following protests, two Ivy League schools — the University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University — have issued apologies for their handling of the remains of an African American child killed by the Philadelphia police in the 1985...
"A Threshold Crossed": Israel Is Guilty of Apartheid, Human Rights Watch Says for First Time
A major new report by Human Rights Watch says for the first time that Israel is committing crimes of apartheid and persecution in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The international human rights group says Israeli authorities dispossessed...
News : NPR
North Korea Warns U.S. Over Biden's 'Big Blunder'
Citing President Biden's speech to Congress, North Korea says the United States will face a grave situation if it continues to pursue its "hostile policy" toward the country's nuclear program.
German Gymnasts Cover Their Legs In Stand Against Sexualization
Female gymnasts from Germany wore full-length unitards instead of leotards in a recent competition. Psychology professor Elizabeth Daniels says it's a statement about comfort over outward appearance.
Want To See Inspiring Pix? Check Out These Award-Winning Photos
This year's Leica Women Foto Project highlights girls defying cultural taboos and learning to swim in Zanzibar and a young Native American runner who triumphed despite a coach's lack of faith.
WebMD Health
Blood Type Might Raise Odds for Certain Health Conditions
Certain blood types may increase a person's risk of different health problems, a new study suggests.
Are You Ready for a Post-COVID Dating Tsunami?
Many singles are emerging from the pandemic equal parts eager and reluctant -- craving intimacy more than ever but feeling woefully out of practice.
Will Baby Have Allergies? First Poop Might Tell
A new study of baby's meconium (what the fetus ingests and excretes while in the womb) may show the child's risk of developing allergies by the age of 1.
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