Lifehacker
What's New on Paramount Plus in January 2022
I don’t know why I thought monthly roundups of what’s new on Paramount+ were a good idea, or even necessary. I mean, I guess I do: Sure, the first few months of offerings from the former CBS All Access were pretty anemic, but amid the pandemic...
Make Five Festive Christmas Cookies From One Simple Dough
The last three weeks have been a whirlwind of peppermint mochas, ugly sweaters, Secret Santas, and cookie exchanges. Even though you’ve baked dozens of treats and eaten your body weight in butter and flour, we’ve just now hit the holiday...
This Is the Earliest We Can Expect a COVID Vaccine for Little Kids
The wait for COVID-19 vaccines for kids has been excruciating. The 5-to-11 age group finally got theirs last month, nearly a year after the vaccines were authorized for adults. But the under-5 contingent is still waiting, and unfortunately...
Pesticide Action Network
Nearly 200k strong against FAO’s #ToxicAlliance
On International Day of No Pesticide Use, December 3, Pesticide Action Network (PAN) and our partners from around the world delivered over 187,300 petition signatures from more than 107 countries to United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization...
PACTPA 2.0: Putting people before pesticides
The Protect America’s Children from Toxic Pesticides Act (PACTPA) bill would overhaul U.S. pesticide regulations, ultimately mandating new rules to protect people and the environment. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider...
Ag policy, billboards & labor strikes: It’s all political
Agriculture is not only political in the obvious ways — food access, nutrition programs, crop insurance, agricultural research — it’s about the distribution of power, too. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider...
BBC News - Home
No new Covid measures but we rule nothing out - UK PM
Boris Johnson urges people to exercise "caution" ahead of Christmas, as Omicron cases surge.
WHO urges cancelling some holiday events over Omicron fears
"An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled," warns the World Health Organization's head.
Tortured to death: Myanmar mass killings revealed
A BBC investigation finds evidence Myanmar's military killed 40 villagers in July, torturing some to death.
The Register
TikTok tops Google to win Cloudflare’s 2021 traffic ratings
Other Chinese properties also doing very well TikTok became the world’s most popular web site during 2021, according to Cloudflare’s Radar service.…
The data must flow: America's 'Team Telecom' backs switch-on of Google and Meta's US-APAC undersea cable
Who's TT when it's at home? The DoJ, Defense dept, and Homeland Security Security agencies in the United States have recommended the FCC approves the switch-on of a mega US-to-APAC undersea cable, the Pacific Light Cable Network, after Google...
US bags Russian accused of stealing millions after stealing pre-release financial filings
Swiss cough up accused crim while Russia is 'deeply disappointed' The US Attorney's Office of Massachusetts on Monday announced the extradition of Vladislav Klyushin, a Russian business executive with ties to the Kremlin, on charges of...
BBC News - Technology
Fake Covid passes advertised for sale online
The BBC found Facebook posts claiming to sell Covid vaccine passes to people who hadn't been jabbed.
UK donates 225 million stolen passwords to hack-checking site
The National Crime Agency hands over 225 million stolen passwords to a hack-checking site.
Amazon-owned Twitch bans Amazon account after breast revealed on air
Amazon-owned Twitch bans Spanish Amazon Prime Video channel after host's breast revealed during live show.
Further
ForceChange
Stop Illegal Puppy Trafficking That Claims Countless Lives
Trafficked puppies are dying in high numbers all over the United Kingdom. They are raised in horrific conditions that cause ill health and life-threatening trauma. Urge authorities to find and punish all illegal puppy breeders, traffickers...
Save Rare Dolphins From Human-Caused Extinction
A rare species of dolphin is going extinct due to human activity. Listing them as an endangered species will help to ensure their survival. Sign this petition to save these wonderful creatures.
Fix Landfill Reportedly Causing Community-Wide Illness
A faulty landfill is reportedly putting the health of communities and the environment at risk. Demand action to mitigate this apparent menace and prevent future widespread dangers.
Unexplained Mysteries
Baby is found growing inside a woman's liver
Doctors were shocked to discover an extremely rare type of ectopic pregnancy in a patient's liver. The case was highlighted recently in a viral TikTok...
Mysterious mounds: does Bigfoot bury its dead ?
The discovery of unexplained mounds in the woods of Kentucky has sparked suggestions of 'Bigfoot graves'. Despite the number of sightings that are rep...
Geological 'secret passage' found beneath the Earth
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown opening situated 62 miles beneath the planet's surface. Referred to as a geological 'secret passage', ...
All Things Considered : NPR
Encore: The Weatherman
A meteorologist goes up against Alabama's deadly tornadoes, as NPR's Invisibilia explores our relationship with uncertainty.
Encore: You can't control time, but you can change your relationship with the clock
You've got only 4,000 weeks to live, give or take. While that may come as a brutal dose of reality, it's also an opportunity to think about how you're spending that time.
Rep. Brown, who pushed to address extremism in military, reacts to Pentagon report
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Maryland Congressman Anthony Brown about the Defense Department's report on Monday about extremism in the military.
Science@NASA Headline News
NASA Sets Coverage, Invites Public to View Webb Telescope Launch
Portal origin URL: NASA Sets Coverage, Invites Public to View Webb Telescope LaunchPortal origin nid: 476143Published: Saturday, December 18, 2021 - 10:20Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: NASA will provide...
NASA Satellite Data Used to Assess Tornado Damage, Understand Storms
Portal origin URL: NASA Satellite Data Used to Assess Tornado Damage, Understand StormsPortal origin nid: 476141Published: Friday, December 17, 2021 - 16:30Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: As people across...
Hubble Views a Galaxy With an Explosive Past
Portal origin URL: Hubble Views a Galaxy With an Explosive PastPortal origin nid: 476039Published: Friday, December 17, 2021 - 08:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: In this image, the NASA/ESA Hubble Space...
How to of the Day
How to Parboil Chicken
If you're frustrated by chicken that's overdone on the outside but still raw on the inside, try parboiling your chicken. Simmer the chicken in water or a flavorful liquid until it loses its pink color. Then remove the chicken and pat it dry before...
How to Clean an iPhone Charger Tip
If your iPhone charger is acting up, the tip might have gotten dirty or corroded. Luckily, with a few household items, it is possible to clean the connectors on your charger and potentially get it working again. This wikiHow article will teach...
How to Plan an Elegant Christmas Dinner Menu
Christmas is a time of family, friends and, just as importantly, food. Should you find yourself playing host at a special Christmas dinner this year, take advantage of the opportunity to wow your guests by putting together a mouthwatering...
Democracy Now!
"A Big Relief": Haitian Immigrant Rights Leader Jean Montrevil Wins Victory in Fight to Stay in U.S.
Longtime immigrant rights leader Jean Montrevil has been granted three years of protection from deportation as part of a settlement for the First Amendment lawsuit Montrevil filed against the U.S. government that argued federal immigration...
"Unacceptable": Rep. Jamaal Bowman Slams Manchin After Senator Says No to Build Back Better Plan
President Biden's signature $1.75 trillion Build Back Better package appears to be dead after Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced on Fox News this Sunday he would not support the plan to expand the social safety net and...
Dr. Carlos del Rio on Omicron Surge, COVID Testing Crisis & the Need to Vaccinate the World
With the emergence of the highly transmissible Omicron variant, the United States is now averaging over 130,000 new COVID-19 cases a day, and health officials warn the U.S. could see a million new cases a day by February. We speak with health...
News : NPR
SpaceX reports LA County's highest number of workplace COVID-19 cases
New data shows the Elon Musk-led company currently accounts for nearly 30% of workplace COVID-19 cases reported by Los Angeles County officials.
Walmart sued for allegedly dumping hazardous waste in California
Investigators said inspections of trash compactors from Walmart stores over the last six years found dozens of items classified as either hazardous waste or customer records with personal information.
White House staffer on Air Force One tests positive for COVID. Biden tests negative
A staffer who on Friday flew aboard Air Force One with the president tested positive for the coronavirus on Monday, the White House said.
WebMD Health
Procter & Gamble Recalls 30 Aerosol Spray Products
Procter & Gamble has recalled more than 30 aerosol spray products because of worries about levels of benzene, which is known to cause cancer.
Omicron in the U.S.: What to Know
Experts answer questions about the Omicron coronavirus variant.
Americans Turning to Trendy Diets to Shed Pandemic Pounds
A new poll reveals nearly 2 of every 3 U.S. adults plan to change up their diet in 2022, either by eating less or cutting back on specific foods.
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