Lifehacker
The Cheapest Places to Buy an Acre of Land in the U.S.
People buy land for a variety of reasons, including as an investment, or to (eventually) build a home. And like everything else right now, cost is a major factor for those determining where to purchase land, or whether they can afford to do so...
How to Legally Dispose of Old Tires
Thanks to regularly scheduled garbage pickup, we’ve gotten used to the idea that if we want to throw something out, we can just pop it in trash bag or can, put it out on the curb, and on a designated day of the week, sanitation workers or waste disposal...
You're Probably Using Too Much Laundry Detergent
When you put a load of especially dirty, sweaty, or smelly laundry in your washing machine, you may be tempted to add a little (or a lot) more than the recommended amount of detergent. In theory, this makes sense: Filthier-than-usual laundry...
Pesticide Action Network
Yet another pesticide issue. . . microplastics?
A new report reveals the deliberate addition of microplastics to synthetic fertilizers and pesticides used in industrial agriculture. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider
Yet another pesticide issue. . . microplastics?
Last month, our friends at the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) released a groundbreaking new briefing on a largely unexamined issue – microplastics in pesticides. PAN regularly highlights the dangers of pesticides...
New report: Corporate influence at FAO
Corporations are gaining increasing influence at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), at the expense of states, small scale food producers, Indigenous Peoples and civil society. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider...
BBC News - Home
Ukraine war: Russian investigator says 92 Ukrainians charged
A top Moscow investigator says 92 armed forces members are charged with crimes against humanity.
World Athletics Championships: Keely Hodgkinson takes silver in 800m duel with Athing Mu
Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson falls just short of the world title in a dazzling home-straight duel with Olympic champion Athing Mu.
Hurdler Tobi Amusan sets new world record
Nigeria's Tobi Amusan sets a new 100m hurdles world record in a set of semi-finals featuring an extraordinary set of times.
The Register
AWS sales boss claims Microsoft’s softened cloud licensing regime is a sham
Claims Redmond still prices rivals out of the market even after allowances for Euro-clouds A senior vice president at Amazon Web Services has accused Microsoft of making cosmetic licence changes to appease regulators but continuing to ensure...
Microsoft reviews M365 resilience after Indian outage
Plus: Amazon and Alibaba risk Indonesia ban; Pegasus in Thailand; South Korea's semiconductor education surge; and more Asia In Brief Microsoft has ordered a review of its resilience regime for its Microsoft365 service after finding an...
I've been fired, says engineer who claimed Google chatbot was sentient
Plus: How writers are using AI tools to help them write fiction more quickly In brief Google has reportedly fired Blake Lemoine, the engineer who was placed on administrative leave after insisting the web giant's LaMDA chatbot was sentient.…...
BBC News - Technology
Google rules blocked children's diabetes app
An NHS-recommended app says Google will not permit it to send text message alerts about glucose levels.
Chess robot breaks seven-year-old boy's finger during Moscow Open
The child was trying to make his next move at the Moscow Open when the robot grabbed him.
Blake Lemoine: Google fires engineer who said AI tech has feelings
Blake Lemoine went public with his beliefs that Google's breakthrough Lamda technology is sentient.
Further
ForceChange
Remove Dam Flooding Sacred Indigenous Cultural Site
Sacred Indigenous lands have been flooded by a historic dam, ruining tribal traditions and decimating fish populations. Demand that those in charge honor the tribes’ request to remove this dam and share the river with its rightful owners...
Protect Workers From the Harms of Extreme Weather
Each year workers face increased health risks as temperatures rise because of climate change. Call on Congress to protect laborers.
Provide Safe Haven to LGBTQ+ Afghan Refugees
LGBTQ+ Afghans are at risk of physical and sexual assault in makeshift refugee camps. Their best hope is safe passage to a LGBTQ+ friendly country. Call on US officials to provide sanctuary to these refugees...
Unexplained Mysteries
Woman rents car, finds corpse in the boot
A woman from Ireland had been driving a rental car when she discovered something that made her blood run cold. The woman, who was in her 20s, had rent...
Ghost hunters photograph eerie figure in derelict church
Paranormal investigators have captured an image of a mysterious figure in an abandoned church in Cornwall. Known as Pengegers Paranormal Pansy's, the ...
How can a person live normally with part of their brain missing ?
Incredibly, many people have gone on to live healthy, normal lives even with sections of their brain absent. In a recent interview, Game of Thrones st...
All Things Considered : NPR
Jan. 6 editorials suggest Murdoch has tired of Trump
On Friday, The Wall Street Journal and the New York Post published separate, searing editorials about former President Trump's failure to act during the siege of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Pandemic court closures could be driving high crime rates
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Alec MacGillis, reporter for ProPublica, about how court closures may have affected crime rates during pandemic shutdowns.
Music Moment: Cuco
The Mexican American musician Cuco released his new album last week, filled with nostalgic, psychedelic R&B tracks. Writer Nayeli Portillo shares their favorite songs from Fantasy Getaway.
Science@NASA Headline News
A Researcher’s Guide to: Technology Demonstration
Portal origin URL: A Researcher’s Guide to: Technology DemonstrationPortal origin nid: 383740Published: Friday, July 22, 2022 - 17:06Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: This booklet has been developed...
NASA Webb Program Director Greg Robinson Announces Retirement
Portal origin URL: NASA Webb Program Director Greg Robinson Announces RetirementPortal origin nid: 481447Published: Friday, July 22, 2022 - 10:43Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: After more than 30 years...
Landsat Legacy: NASA-USGS Program Observing Earth from Space Turns 50
Portal origin URL: Landsat Legacy: NASA-USGS Program Observing Earth from Space Turns 50Portal origin nid: 481416Published: Friday, July 22, 2022 - 10:30Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: On a warm July day...
How to of the Day
How to Choose Sunglasses That Go Well with Your Skin Tone
The perfect pair of sunglasses not only protects your eyes but also adds a finishing touch to your outfit. So how do you choose the right pair? We asked an expert, who said that picking frames and lenses to match your skin tone is the best way to go...
How to Store Corn on the Cob
Corn on the cob is one of summer's tastiest, freshest treats, so of course, you want to figure out how to keep it fresh after buying it. You can store the whole cobs (including husks) in the fridge until you cook it. You can also store (husked) corn...
How to Make Fingerprint Powder
No two people have matching fingerprints. Even identical twins have small differences in their fingerprints that make each one unique. When a person touches glass or other hard surfaces, they leave their prints behind. If you create your...
Democracy Now!
"I Don't Want to Say the Election Is Over": Video Outtakes Show Trump Refused to Admit Loss on Jan. 7
The January 6 committee aired never-before-seen outtakes of President Trump’s speech on January 7, one day after the insurrection. He is seen initially reading a script that read “this election is now over. Congress has certified the...
Pence's Secret Service Team Feared for Their Lives as Trump Egged On Mob to Target VP on Jan. 6
During their eighth and final hearing until the fall, the January 6 House select committee aired new testimony from an anonymous national security official detailing how Mike Pence’s Secret Service agents feared for their lives during...
187 Minutes: Jan. 6 Hearing Examines Trump's Refusal to Urge Mob to Stop Violent Attack on Capitol
The House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol held a primetime hearing on Thursday night focused on former President Donald Trump’s refusal to take action as his supporters attacked the Capitol...
News : NPR
17 died in the Bahamas after a boat believed to be carrying Haitian migrants capsized
A vessel carrying as many as 60 people people capsized off the coast of the Bahamas. The islands have seen a recent increase in human smuggling incidents, as Haitians flee dire conditions back home.
The importance of being Ernest: An attorney wins a Hemingway contest
Joe Auvil, a Dade City resident, beat out 124 entrants. Auvil, who already shares Hemingway's passion for fishing, is dressing for the job he wants: "Every man wants to write like Hemingway," he said.
An attorney wins an Ernest Hemingway look-alike contest in Key West
Joe Auvil, a Dade City resident, beat out 124 entrants. Auvil, who already shares Hemingway's passion for fishing, is dressing for the job he wants: "Every man wants to write like Hemingway," he said.
WebMD Health
Science Lags Behind for Kids with Long COVID
For children with long COVID, there are no medications shown to directly target the condition. Instead, caregivers target their symptoms, which include nausea, dizziness, fatigue, head-aches, and a racing heart...
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew About Their Work
A Medscape poll reveals that they want patients to understand how many challenges they have, as well as how much work they do to take care of patients.
Go Bananas for Female Heart Health
The researchers found that as potassium consumption in women went up, blood pressure went down. And as potassium consumption rose, so did women's blood pressure.
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