Lifehacker
Hula Hooping for Fitness Is a Thing (and Why You Should Try It)
You may know how to hula hoop like a pro, but did you know that you can put those skills to work as part of the latest social media fitness craze? This week, pop-sensation Lizzo went viral on Tik Tok for duet-reacting to a video of one of her fans dancing...
How to Stop Annoying YouTube Bots From Spamming Everyone
Bots and spam comments are nothing new on YouTube, but lately the website is overrun with fake accounts trying to scam viewers commenting on their favorite channels. These scam accounts use the same name and profile image as the YouTube channel...
Why 'Just Breastfeed' Isn't a Solution to the Formula Shortage
The nation is faced with a shortage of baby formula, due in part to a massive recall of contaminated formula from one of our very few mega-suppliers of the stuff. Parents now have to explore all their options for finding safe sources of food for...
Pesticide Action Network
A perfect storm for more dicamba damage
The current growing year is shaping up to be the perfect storm that could lead to a significant increase in pesticide drift from dicamba products. As a result, I am trying to determine what I need to do on my own small-scale, diversified farm...
What's up with GE mosquitoes?
In March, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the release of two billion experimental genetically engineered (GE) mosquitoes across several counties in California – Fresno, Tulare, San Bernardino, and Stanislaus...
Neonics under fire
Over the last two decades, neonicotinoid pesticides, or neonics, have swiftly become the most widely used class of insecticides globally. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider
BBC News - Home
North Korea: Covid outbreak a great disaster, says Kim Jong-un
North Korea's leader blames the outbreak on bureaucratic and medical incompetence.
Bellator London: Logan Storley dominates Michael 'Venom' Page to claim interim welterweight title in London
American Logan Storley grinded out a dominating win over Brit Michael 'Venom' Page in London to claim the Bellator interim welterweight title.
Defending champion Phil Mickelson withdraws from PGA Championship
Defending champion Phil Mickelson withdraws from next week's PGA Championship, say tournament organisers.
The Register
Fully automated AI networks less than 5 years away, reckons Juniper CEO
You robot kids, get off my LAN AI will completely automate the network within five years, Juniper CEO Rami Rahim boasted during the company’s Global Summit this week.…
Pictured: Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way
We speak to scientists involved in historic first snap – and no, this isn't the M87* Astronomers have captured a clear image of the gigantic supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy for the first time.…...
Shopping for malware: $260 gets you a password stealer. $90 for a crypto-miner...
We take a look at low, low subscription prices – not that we want to give anyone any ideas A Tor-hidden website dubbed the Eternity Project is offering a toolkit of malware, including ransomware, worms, and – coming soon – distributed...
BBC News - Technology
Asteroid mining: Helping to meet Earth's natural resource demands
With Earth's natural resources running out, people are looking to mineral-rich asteroids to meet demand.
Elon Musk puts Twitter deal on hold over fake account details
The billionaire wants more data on fake accounts, prompting speculation over the deal's future.
Crypto crash: Stablecoin collapse sends tokens tumbling
The sudden demise of TerraUSD sends other crypto-coins into a downward spiral.
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ForceChange
Give Closure to Families of Indigenous Children Kidnapped, Abused, and Killed in Name of Assimilation
Thousands of Native American children were physically and psychologically traumatized at so-called schools operated by the federal government. Many of these children died on school grounds. Demand current leaders help make amends for...
Man Accused of Violently Beating Dog For Eating His Lunch Must be Punished
A man was caught on video appearing to violently beat a dog named Sheeba in the back of his car. According to reports, the man attacked his dog because the animal ate some of his lunch. Demand justice for Sheeba...
End Ban on Cohabitation in Single-Family Homes
Officials in a Kansas town are trying to dictate with whom their constituents choose to live. Demand these out-of-touch leaders stop compounding the rent and housing woes of desperate consumers.
Unexplained Mysteries
The Loch Ness monster: a modern history
Researcher Charles Paxton takes a look back over the history of the world's most famous lake monster. Reports of Loch Ness monster sightings keep comi...
Alien civilizations could be doomed to stagnate or collapse
Two researchers have come up with a possible answer as to why we have yet to encounter intelligent aliens. As the late Douglas Adams wrote - "Space is...
Milky Way's supermassive black hole seen for the first time
Astronomers have captured the first ever image of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy. The image might look like an unremarkable o...
All Things Considered : NPR
If Roe is overturned, attorneys general will have to interpret state abortion laws
State attorneys general have talked about about whether they would enforce abortion bans if Roe fell. But AGs, district attorneys and state courts are still all scrambling to understand the laws.
In Alaska, warmer days can bring catastrophic flooding as frozen rivers break up
Spring comes late to western Alaska and brings a mix of anxiety and anticipation. Citizen scientists use traditional knowledge to predict river breakup and flooding for dozens of remote communities.
Protests in Sri Lanka have turned violent amid power, food and medicine shortages
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with journalist Sulochana Ramiah about Sri Lanka's protests, which have turned violent. The country is in crisis, with power blackouts and food shortages.
Science@NASA Headline News
Hubble Captures Giant Elliptical in the Head of the Serpent
Portal origin URL: Hubble Captures Giant Elliptical in the Head of the SerpentPortal origin nid: 479331Published: Friday, May 13, 2022 - 08:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: This new NASA Hubble Space Telescope...
Scientists Grow Plants in Lunar Soil
Portal origin URL: Scientists Grow Plants in Lunar SoilPortal origin nid: 479499Published: Thursday, May 12, 2022 - 09:47Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: NASA-funded study breaks new ground in plant research.Portal...
A Small Sombrero for Hubble
Portal origin URL: A Small Sombrero for HubblePortal origin nid: 479374Published: Thursday, May 12, 2022 - 08:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope images NGC 7814, known as...
How to of the Day
How to Make a Bulletin Board
If you have more photos, to-do lists, and random sticky notes than you know what to do with, a bulletin board can be a lifesaver, and you don’t have to go out and buy an expensive premade board to use. You can make your very own beautiful, customized...
How to Achieve a Messy Hair Effect
The messy hair look has gained popularity. It looks good on all hair lengths and with all hair textures. It is a great way to give off an unassuming impression while looking your best. With the right tools and products, you can make this hair effect...
How to Make a Moss Hanging Basket
Moss hanging baskets are such a beautiful addition to any house, office, or garden. This article will show you how to make these hanging baskets, whether you use loose moss or a moss liner.
Democracy Now!
German Peace Activist Warns Finland Joining NATO Could Be Step Toward Nuclear War with Russia
Finland’s president and prime minister say they plan to end decades of neutrality and join NATO. Sweden is also expected to seek NATO membership. The Kremlin says Russia sees the expansion of NATO on its borders as a threat. “People on both...
Mexican Journalists Protest "Staggering" Toll of Journalists Murdered with Impunity; 11 Slain in 2022
Three journalists were killed within a three-day span this week in Mexico, bringing the toll to 11 so far this year and making Mexico the deadliest country in the world for journalists, behind Ukraine. Most of the murders have gone unsolved...
Nick Estes: Leonard Peltier's Continued Imprisonment Is an "Open Wound for Indian Country"
Calls are growing for President Biden to grant clemency to Leonard Peltier, the 77-year-old imprisoned Native American activist who has spent 46 years behind bars for a crime he says he did not commit. Amnesty International considers Peltier...
News : NPR
The draft Roe ruling is a reminder that religion's role is older than the Republic
The question arises: Since when did so much of our politics have to do with religion? And the answer is, since the beginning — and even before.
4 things to know as cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (and stablecoins) melt down
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are being caught up in the storm impacting all kinds of markets, including stocks. The plunge in a type of crypto called TerraUSD is raising special concern.
Idaho announces $119 million opioid crisis settlement
Idaho Gov. Brad Little and Attorney General Lawrence Wasden say it's the second-largest consumer settlement in state history.
WebMD Health
U.S. ‘Vulnerable’ to COVID Without New Shots, White House Says
The U.S. will become increasingly vulnerable to the coronavirus in the fall and winter if Congress doesn’t approve new funding for more vaccines and treatments, Ashish Jha, MD, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator, said Thursday...
Are You Fit for Your Age? What Really Counts
Learn what it means to be fit, how to get there, and what benchmarks you should use to determine if you’re on track for your age.
What Health Care Is Available if You’re Experiencing Homelessness?
If you currently don’t have reliable housing, you may want to know about health care for people who are experiencing homelessness.
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