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Lifehacker

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  How to Test Drive Windows 11 Without Installing Anything

  You can now demo Windows 11 from your internet browser, thanks to a new webpage created by a resourceful developer known as “Blue Edge.” Read more...

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  'Sound Bath' Meditation Might Be Your New Favorite Meditation

  After months and months of nonstop bad news, we’re all feeling run-down and looking for ways to destress and center ourselves. Have you considered meditation? Sound baths can help you stay focused during meditation—and you can even do...

  6 hours ago
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  What's New on HBO Max in September 2021

  This month, HBO Max announced plans to overhaul its utterly terrible app experience, which is good not only because you’ll be able to load your watchlist or fast-forward 10 seconds without your Roku overheating, but also because there’s...

  7 hours ago

Pesticide Action Network

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  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. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider

  3 days ago
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  The #ToxicAlliance & the Food Systems Summit

  Last month, peasant movements and Indigenous peoples sent a strong message to the UN Food Systems Summit: A corporate-driven approach will not address the crises in our food systems. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider...

  3 days ago
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  Partner spotlight: Tanya RedRoad and Toxic Taters

  "My spirit name is Biidabanaakwe. My English name is Tanya RedRoad. I’m very excited to announce that I have stepped into the role of Coordinator for the Toxic Taters Coalition." Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider...

  3 days ago

BBC News - Home

• Ever Given: Cargo ship returns through Suez Canal it blocked

  Global trade was disrupted in March when the massive container ship became stuck in the waterway.

  5 hours ago

• Poison algae may have killed California family, police say

  A family of three may have been killed by toxic algae blooms on a hiking trail, investigators say.

  6 hours ago

• PSG without Messi and Neymar but still too good for Brest

  Paris St-Germain are without Lionel Messi and Neymar but still have too much for Brest as they make it three wins out of three at the start of Ligue 1.

  6 hours ago

The Register

• Using 'AI-based software like Proctorio and ProctorU' to monitor online exams is a really bad idea, says uni panel

  Academics find algorithmic surveillance just isn't worth it A committee at the University of Texas in Austin has advised against using AI software to oversee students' online tests, citing the psychological toll on students and the financial...

  3 hours ago

• Apple extends live-at-work to at least January 2022

  Stores of iThings will stay open, though Apple has again pushed back the date for its staff to return to their offices, this time from October until at least January 2022, as the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread in America and beyond.…...

  6 hours ago

• Epic lawsuit's latest claims: Google slipped tons of cash to game devs, Android makers to cement Play store dominance

  Read the allegations web giant tried to keep secret from the public Epic Games' objections to Google's business practices became clearer on Thursday with the release of previously redacted accusations in the gaming giant's lawsuit against...

  6 hours ago

BBC News - Technology

• Afghanistan: Will fingerprint data point Taliban to targets?

  Campaigners worry fingerprint and iris scan data could by used by the Taliban to identify individuals.

  17 hours ago

• Facebook moves to protect Afghan users' accounts amid Taliban takeover

  The tech giant says it wants to reassure people worried about being tracked down by the Taliban.

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• Hackers steal nearly $100m in Japan crypto heist

  The incident comes days after $600m of cryptocurrencies was stolen from another digital platform.

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Further

• Mask Wars: The Revolution Will Be Creative

  2 days ago

• We Are the Least Trustworthy People On the Planet: Another Ghastly Retreat From Empire

  4 days ago

• Spraycation: Because A Wall Is A Very Big Weapon

  7 days ago

ForceChange

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  Boycott Jackson Hole Mountain Resort for Anti-Vax, Anti-Democracy and Pro-Climate Change Support

  A ski area owner is financially supporting a politician who has advocated white supremacist, anti-Semitic, pro-climate change, anti-vaccine and anti-mask conspiracy theories, comparing the latter to Jews being sent to gas chambers...

  10 hours ago

• ( wow. That's checking all the boxes on mudslinging. BTW Conspiracy theories should be mandatory in a fascist state : no less a person than former Marxist Benito Mussoli [el Duce] defined those as controlled by corporations. )

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  Aid Survivors of Devastating Earthquake

  Haiti is experiencing another humanitarian crisis in the wake of a massive earthquake that left 2,000-plus dead. Citizens desperately need shelter, food, medical care, and security. Demand an organized and honest aid plan for a country...

  19 hours ago
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  Electrify Public Transit to Fight Climate Change

  The millions of vehicles on America's roads are polluting the environment and speeding up global warming. Public transportation has the power to reduce carbon emissions and help the U.S. tackle climate change. Demand that it be expanded...

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Unexplained Mysteries

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  Aerospace group pushes for UFO investigation

  An association of more than 30,000 aerospace industry specialists is calling for further study of UFOs. Earlier this year the US government's long-awa...

  13 hours ago
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  Free Guy: are we all characters in a simulation?

  Ever wondered if you actually exist entirely within the confines of a realistic computer simulation? Benjamin Curtis - a senior lecturer in philosophy...

  18 hours ago
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  Gigantic snake emerges from supermarket shelf

  Shoppers in Sydney recently got more than they bargained for while browsing the aisles of a supermarket. Australia is pretty notorious for its snakes ...

  2 days ago

All Things Considered : NPR

• 'It's Not Just Twerk Music': Podcast Traces The Complex History Of Reggaeton

  NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Marlon Bishop and Julio A. Pabón, the creators of the podcast LOUD, about the history of the popular musical genre Reggaeton.

  6 hours ago

• The Earthquake Left Thousands Of Haitians Injured And Homeless. Many Still Need Aid

  Nearly a week after an earthquake that has left more than 2,000 people dead, Haiti is still reeling and aid groups are struggling to respond.

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• From 'The Indicator': Holy Cow, It's Fake Meat!

  The plant-based meat industry is growing rapidly, and companies that have traditionally focused on fattening cows with grass, corn, soy and other crops are now trying to take beef out of the equation.

  6 hours ago

Science@NASA Headline News

• Hubble Views a Galaxy in a ‘Furnace’

  Portal origin URL: Hubble Views a Galaxy in a ‘Furnace’ Portal origin nid: 473357Published: Friday, August 20, 2021 - 09:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: This jewel-bright image from the NASA/ESA...

  14 hours ago

• OSIRIS-REx Sheds Light on Hazardous Asteroid Bennu

  On September 25, 2135, an asteroid called Bennu will make a close flyby of Earth. Our planet’s gravity will tweak Bennu’s path, making it a challenge to calculate its future trajectory. During the flyby, there is an extremely small chance...

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• NASA Watches Water to Help Grow our Groceries

  Portal origin URL: NASA Watches Water to Help Grow our GroceriesPortal origin nid: 473352Published: Thursday, August 19, 2021 - 13:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: If you ate a fruit, vegetable or nut today...

  a day ago

How to of the Day

• How to Pour Beer

  Have you ever wondered how to achieve that classic, crisp glass of beer with just the right amount of foam on top? It’s actually pretty easy! Read on to learn the steps that expert beer servers use to craft the perfect pint...

  3 hours ago

• How to Iron Pants

  Many of today’s fabrics come in wrinkle-free varieties, but tried-and-true pant material such as wool, denim, and cotton still require ironing to get rid of creases and folds. To do this, use the correct heat setting on your iron. Start by...

  11 hours ago

• How to Wrap Dumplings

  Dumplings are a delicious Asian dish, made by filling thin sheets of dough with meat or veggies. There are a lot of ways to wrap dumplings, but 2 of the most popular shapes are the pleated crescent and the purse. Try them for yourself at home using...

  19 hours ago

Democracy Now!

• Spencer Ackerman on How the U.S. War on Terror Fueled and Excused Right-Wing Extremism at Home

  As Republicans raise concerns that Biden's withdrawal of U.S. troops will turn Afghanistan "back to a pre-9/11 state — a breeding ground for terrorism," Pulitzer Prize-winning national security reporter Spencer Ackerman lays out how...

  14 hours ago

• Spencer Ackerman: Today's Crisis in Kabul Is Direct Result of Decades of U.S. War & Destabilization

  As thousands of Afghans try to flee Afghanistan after the Taliban seized control, we look at the roots of the longest U.S. war in history and spend the hour with Pulitzer Prize-winning national security reporter Spencer Ackerman. "This is...

  15 hours ago

• Headlines for August 20, 2021

  Pentagon Boosts U.S. Troop Levels in Kabul as Chaotic Evacuations Follow Taliban Takeover, Taliban Says It Executed Former Islamic State Leader Abu Omar Khorasani, Afghan Youth Soccer Player Zaki Anwari Died in Fall from U.S. Plane Evacuating...

  15 hours ago

News : NPR

• Judge Rules California Ride-Hailing Exemption Is Unconstitutional

  Voters had approved a measure that exempted Uber and other companies from a state law requiring their drivers to be classified as employees eligible for benefits and job protections.

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• High School Is Accused Of Censorship As Officials Rip Out Yearbook Pages On The News

  Administrators tore out a two-page timeline depicting recent events, including the police killing of George Floyd, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Jan. 6 insurrection. They cited "community backlash."

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• Biden Backs The End Of Protections For Wolves. But Worries About Hunting Grow

  President Biden is standing by a Trump decision to lift endangered species protections for gray wolves across most of the U.S. But aggressive, partisan state policies on hunting are concerning many.

  5 hours ago

WebMD Health

• The Best Face Masks for Kids, According to Experts

  Finding a face mask that's actually protective for a child is not a straightforward task, as many parents can attest.

  4 hours ago

• No Lasting Lung Damage After Full Recovery From COVID-19

  New research finds those who've had COVID-19 and had lung problems will likely be spared long-term respiratory damage.

  7 hours ago

• FDA Issues Warning About Illnesses, Deaths Linked to Midwestern Pet Foods

  The FDA issued a public warning on Tuesday about contaminated pet food sold by Midwestern Pet Foods, which could be linked with more than 220 illnesses and 130 deaths among dogs and cats.

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