Lifehacker
How to Reduce the Humidity in Your Home Without a Dehumidifier
With many parts of the country experiencing uncomfortably high levels of humidity, you may have noticed the impact both outdoors and indoors. Sure, having the air conditioning on, or a dehumidifier running helps, but not everyone has access...
How to Remove Sunscreen Stains from Furniture and Carpet
Sunscreen is a summertime necessity, but sometimes it can end up on places other than your skin. Whether you squeeze the bottle too hard—resulting in lotion exploding all over your favorite carpet—or someone in your household sits down...
How to Convert Your Hot Tub Into a Refreshing Cool Plunge Pool
Hot tubs are great when it’s chilly out, but when the outdoor temperatures and humidity begin to rise, stewing in bubbling hot water may not seem very appealing. Fortunately, there’s something you can do about that. In an article for Hunker...
Pesticide Action Network
The #ToxicAlliance & the Food Systems Summit
Note: This blog is co-authored by Simone Adler (PAN North America) and Ilang-Ilang Quijano (PAN Asia Pacific). Please see Ilang-Ilang's photo and bio below. Late last month, peasant movements, Indigenous peoples and civil society organizations...
Partner spotlight: Tanya RedRoad and Toxic Taters
Boozhoo everyone, My spirit name is Biidabanaakwe. My English name is Tanya RedRoad. I am a descendant of the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe and Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. I’m very excited to announce that I have stepped into the role...
Here’s a leadership opportunity, Mr. Regan
Much as the chemical industry likes to complain about regulation, the fact is that the regulatory process in the U.S. is captured by corporate interests. As those of us who work on pesticide issues know well, industry’s influence at EPA’s...
BBC News - Home
Roger Federer will be out 'for many months' after knee surgery
Tennis great Roger Federer says he will be sidelined for "many months" as he prepares to have further knee surgery.
Late England burst sets up final-day thriller
The second Test is set for a grandstand finale after England make late inroads into the India batting on the fourth day at Lord's.
No one wants Afghanistan to become breeding ground for terror - PM
Boris Johnson calls on "like-minded" powers to not recognise any new government without agreement.
The Register
Debian 11 formally debuts and hits the Bullseye
11,294 packages added, 9,519 removed, and five years of support starting … now! The Debian project has released the eleventh version of its Linux distribution.…
India makes a play to source rare earths – systematic scrapping of its old cars
Doesn’t hurt that taking clunkers off the road will help with India’s last health emergency: foul air in Delhi India has come up with a novel way of getting its hands on some rare earths – by junking cars.…...
I was offered $500k as a thank-you bounty for pilfering $600m from Poly Network, says crypto-thief
Blockchain exchange biz says it's working to have all the purloined assets returned The mysterious miscreant who exploited a software vulnerability in Poly Network to drain $600m in crypto-assets, claims the Chinese blockchain company...
BBC News - Technology
CCTV watchdog criticises Hikvision Uyghur response
UK surveillance camera commissioner criticises failure to answer "basic questions".
Apple regrets confusion over 'iPhone scanning'
The iPhone-maker will introduce tools that can detect child sex abuse images uploaded to iCloud.
Lord of the Rings: Amazon moves show to UK from New Zealand
The multi-million dollar production is one of the most expensive shows in the history of television.
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Pit Bull Reportedly Starved to Point of Organ Failures Deserves Justice
A dog named Roxy was apparently malnourished to the point where her ribs were sticking out, her body was no longer able to digest fats, her liver count and red blood count were low, and she had a GI tract infection. Demand justice for Roxy...
Stop Putting Poisonous Makeup on the Market
A toxic substance found in popular cosmetics could be putting the health of countless consumers at risk. Demand regulatory agencies hold the non-transparent makers of these potentially hazardous products to a much higher standard...
Save Red Squirrels From Eradication
Wrong-headed conservation efforts meant to save imperiled red squirrels are harming grey squirrels and other wildlife. This squirrel cage match perpetuated by leaders in the United Kingdom needs to end. Demand a plan of action that can protect...
Unexplained Mysteries
Melting glacier ice reveals secrets of the past
Some of the world's highest and coldest places contain important, hidden clues about our planet's history. William Taylor - an assistant professor and...
Weird shapeshifting fish spotted off California
Scientists have captured very rare footage of a particularly unusual type of fish off the coast of California. Known as a whalefish, this incredibly r...
Pilots report mystery green UFO over Canada
The pilots of two separate aircraft reported encountering the unidentified object over the coast on July 30th. According to reports, the UFO, which wa...
All Things Considered : NPR
Artist Describes Fear In Kabul As Uncertainty Looms
NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Omaid Sharifi, president and co-founder of ArtLords, a non-profit arts organization in Kabul, about the situation in the Afghan city today.
The Governing Style Of Ashraf Ghani, The Departing Afghan President
NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with journalist George Packer, who profiled Afghan's most recent president, Ashraf Ghani, for The New Yorker in 2016.
After U.S. Withdrawal In Afghanistan, Tough Questions Await Biden Administration
President Biden met with national security officials by video conference this morning to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.
Science@NASA Headline News
Hubble Peers into a Dusty Stellar Nursery
Portal origin URL: Hubble Peers into a Dusty Stellar NurseryPortal origin nid: 469011Published: Friday, August 13, 2021 - 09:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: This image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space...
DART Gets Its Wings: Spacecraft Integrated with Innovative Solar Array Technology and Camera
Portal origin URL: DART Gets Its Wings: Spacecraft Integrated with Innovative Solar Array Technology and CameraPortal origin nid: 473202Published: Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 15:10Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text...
During Close Pass, Solar Orbiter Captures Venus’ Glare
Portal origin URL: During Close Pass, Solar Orbiter Captures Venus’ GlarePortal origin nid: 473208Published: Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 09:30Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: On Aug. 9, 2021, ESA/NASA’s...
How to of the Day
How to Relax Muscles
After a long, hard day it can be hard to unwind, especially if your muscles are tight or tense. You may have pulled them while exercising or just strained them from too much movement during the day. The good news is that your muscles will heal with...
How to Tell a Joke
Nothing feels better than laughing over a good joke with your friends. There are so many ways to get a laugh, but sometimes, it can be hard to pick the right joke for the setting and audience. Luckily, there are plenty of formulas and archetypes...
How to Set a Tiktok Video As Your Wallpaper
This wikiHow teaches you how to set your favorite TikTok video as your home or lock screen wallpaper. Both Androids and iPhones allow you to download TikTok videos (depending on the user's privacy settings) as live photos, which can then be...
Democracy Now!
"Not Going Quietly": Paralyzed with ALS, Ady Barkan Continues Fighting for Medicare for All
We speak with healthcare activist Ady Barkan, the 37-year-old lawyer and father who, since his ALS diagnosis in 2016, has devoted his life to campaigning for universal healthcare. He has continued to speak out even after losing his voice and...
Press Freedom Under Attack in Mexico as TV Anchor Gets Death Threat from Cartel over Reporting
Prominent Mexican news anchor Azucena Uresti took to the airwaves this week to stand up to one of the country's most powerful drug cartels, the Jalisco New Generation, after the group posted a video online directly threatening her life. Uresti...
Afghan Journalist: Only a Political Compromise Can Stop Taliban's Military Takeover of Afghanistan
The Taliban claim to have seized 17 provincial capitals across Afghanistan, including Kandahar and Herat, the country's second- and third-largest cities, as the group continues its sweep through the country. The Taliban now have almost...
News : NPR
Death Toll Nears 1,300 In Haiti After Massive Earthquake
As rescuers work against the threat of an approaching storm, officials continue to assess the damage after buildings throughout the island nation were flattened by the 7.2-magnitude quake.
Afghanistan Falls To The Taliban Again As The U.S.-Backed Government Collapses
In a sudden, final offensive, the Taliban pushed into Kabul, as Afghanistan's U.S.-backed president left the country and U.S. diplomatic personnel beat a quick retreat from the embassy compound.
The Taliban Win Control Of Afghanistan As The U.S.-Backed Government Collapses
In a sudden, final offensive, the Taliban pushed into Kabul, as Afghanistan's U.S.-backed president left the country and U.S. diplomatic personnel beat a quick retreat from the embassy compound.
WebMD Health
Not So Fast Blaming Slow Metabolism for Midlife Weight Gain
New research looks at how many calories people burn across their lifetime, with some surprising results.
Is It Immaturity or ADHD?
If you think your child may have ADHD, take a breath. It may be something less serious.
After-School Programs Can Ease Kids' ADHD
Research shows that after-school programs could relieve some troubles for kids who have ADHD.
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