Lifehacker
How to Use Zillow's New Side-by-Side Tool to Compare Houses
We’ve written a handful of times in this real-estate boom about the collective obsession with Zillow doom-scrolling—looking at and dreaming about buying homes you definitely cannot afford. Zillow has now made it easier to compare the...
The Difference Between a Nanny, a Babysitter, and an Au Pair
If you have children, and no nearby family members clamoring to take them off your hands once in a while, you’ve probably been—or will be—in the market for childcare. There are a handful of different people who can offer in-home care to...
You Need to Update Your Windows PC Immediately
As long as there are computers, there will be bugs crawling around inside them. You know, metaphorically. Lucky for us Windows users, Microsoft has just squashed another batch of them. If you use a PC and you haven’t installed this update...
Pesticide Action Network
Reflections, Part 3: The definition of “people power”
PAN's former ED, Kristin Schafer on the individuals that inspired her over 25 years at PAN. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider
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BBC News - Home
Ukraine war: Maternity hospital hit by Russian air strike
President Volodymyr Zelensky said people were trapped under the rubble following the attack.
Ukraine war: Chernobyl power supply cut off, says energy operator
Even without power there is no critical impact on safety, the UN nuclear watchdog says.
Man given genetically modified pig heart dies
Man given genetically modified pig heart in world-first surgery dies two months after operation, US hospital says
The Register
Biden issues Executive Order to tame digital currencies
We just want to make sure you do only good everyday with these coins President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an Executive Order directing US government agencies to develop a framework to promote and police digital currencies.…...
SEC proposes four-day rule for public companies to report cyberattacks
And it'll be in an 8-K for all to see A new rule proposed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would force public companies to disclose cyberattacks within four days along with periodic reports about their cyber-risk management...
Canada invests in chip and photonics future
Modest cash infusion to boost Great White North's computing industry The Canadian government is investing CA$240m ($187m) to boost the country's semiconductor and photonics segments in hopes of bolstering its role in the global market.…...
BBC News - Technology
Huawei board members resign over silence on Ukraine
The two directors are unhappy about the the company's failure to quickly condemn Russia's invasion.
Russia-Ukraine: Is internet on verge of break-up?
The global internet is under threat as the conflict in Ukraine continues.
Online Safety Bill tweaked to target scam ads
Social media sites may soon be legally required to stop scam adverts under new online safety laws.
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ForceChange
Demand Resignation of Press Secretary Who Made Homophobic Comments
Homophobic comments made by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ press secretary have sparked outrage. Her hateful tweets, including one comparing LGBTQ communities to “groomers,” come from criticizing opponents of anti-LGBTQ legislation...
Ban Animal Abuse on TikTok and Report Suspects to Authorities
Numerous disturbing videos which appear to show pets being abused have been appearing on TikTok. Although the company was told about the issue, they allegedly only removed a couple such clips. Demand all videos that show apparent animal abuse...
Protect Women From Gender-Based Violence and Murder
Women in Mexico protest against gender-based violence at risk to themselves and without the support of their dismissive government. Implore leaders to stop belittling these activists and to fight for instead of against them...
Unexplained Mysteries
Shackleton's ship Endurance has been found at last
The iconic vessel has finally been discovered in the waters off Antarctica some 106 years after it sank. It had long remained one of the most sought-a...
Pack-hunting spiders detect vibrations and swarm their prey
As if one spider wasn't bad enough - imagine being set upon by 1,000 of them in a giant web... While the overwhelmingly vast majority of spiders lead ...
Uruguayan Navy officer once claimed that he almost shot an alien
An unnerving encounter with three mysterious entities occurred back in 1972 at a lighthouse on Isla De Lobos. The incident, which occurred on October ...
All Things Considered : NPR
Russia's war on Ukraine has hurt oil prices, and now the U.S. is talking to Venezuela
Two imprisoned Americans were released from a Venezuelan jail after recent talks — which also dealt with energy security. Could this be the sign of a thaw between Washington and Caracas?
Americans on low incomes are hit harder by high gas prices due to the war in Ukraine
Gas prices are hitting record highs in the U.S. amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. That's got a lot of people on modest incomes worried as inflation is already making it tough to scrape by.
Poland's history with Russia has inspired some Poles to join the fight in Ukraine
Citizen-soldiers are joining Ukraine's new international brigade of foreign fighters. They include Poles who compare Russia's invasion of Ukraine to the Soviet Union's brutal occupation of Poland.
Science@NASA Headline News
Students Use NASA Data for Air Quality Research
The "ExploreHope Air Quality Monitoring Project" at Hope College in Holland, Michigan (supported by the Michigan Space Grant Consortium) facilitates the use of portable air quality monitoring technology into middle and high school classrooms...
HBCU Regional Discussion
NASA’s Science Mission Directorate is developing a new model to expand, deepen and sustain the relationship between NASA Centers and HBCU’s. Join us for our first discussion! Are you a representative from an HBCU based by NASA Headquarters...
Space Station to Host ‘Self-Healing’ Quantum Communications Tech Demo
Portal origin URL: Space Station to Host ‘Self-Healing’ Quantum Communications Tech DemoPortal origin nid: 477909Published: Monday, March 7, 2022 - 12:10Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: The NASA-funded...
How to of the Day
How to Use Jojoba Oil to Enhance Dry Hair
Jojoba oil comes from an herb that grows in the middle of the desert. This amazing oil is usually used to treat and condition hair and skin. If your hair is dry and damaged try incorporating jojoba oil into your beauty routine. You’ll have glowing...
How to Play Rugby
Rugby is a complicated, intense game, which consists of 15 players on each team on a field of 100 meters long and 70 meters wide. The basic rules are not so difficult that you need a lifetime to learn them, however you still need a couple of hours...
How to Hold a Door Open with a Coin
Doors that shut on their own are designed that way for a reason. They can be built to prevent the spread of fire and smoke in a building and also keep the bugs and insects away from the cool refreshing air. You may need to hold the door open temporarily...
Democracy Now!
Chase Strangio on the GOP’s Push in Florida, Texas, Idaho to "Eradicate Trans Youth & Trans Lives"
We speak with Chase Strangio of the ACLU about recent anti-LGBTQ measures in Florida, Texas and Idaho, and pending bills in other states. Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” education bill aims to ban the mere discussion of sexuality and gender...
Tariq Ali on Ukraine, NATO Expansion & How Putin's Invasion Galvanized a Russian Peace Movement
We go to London to speak with writer and activist Tariq Ali about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s historic address to the British House of Commons, Russia’s invasion and NATO expansion into Eastern Europe. Meanwhile, U.S...
Russian Invasion Shows Risks of Addiction to Fossil Fuels; Will Biden Fund Shift to Renewables?
Global oil and gas prices are skyrocketing as the U.S. bans Russian energy imports as part of its sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine. In retaliation, Russia threatened to cut off natural gas to Europe via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline. We...
News : NPR
The Violence Against Women Act catches a ride on a $1.5 trillion spending bill
A reauthorization of the landmark 1994 law is included in an annual federal spending package moving through Congress.
Violence Against Women Act reauthorization is added to a $1.5 trillion spending bill
A reauthorization of the landmark 1994 law is included in an annual federal spending package moving through Congress.
A man was arrested after hiding 52 reptiles under his clothes at the Mexican border
The 30-year-old U.S. citizen was trying to smuggle 43 horned lizards and nine snakes in small bags into the United States, officials say.
WebMD Health
Man Who Received First Modified Pig Heart Transplant Dies
David Bennett Sr., who had terminal heart disease and became the first person to receive a genetically modified pig heart, lived for 2 months following the transplant.
Arrests, Cries of Racial Profiling End Feds' China Initiative
The program designed to keep Chinese researchers from obtaining U.S. national security secrets was chilling critical research and targeting Asian professors, critics say.
Special Mouthguard May Be Alternative to CPAP for Sleep Apnea
Experts say mandibular advancement devices (MADs) have been shown to work as well as CPAP for many patients with sleep apnea.
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