Lifehacker
How to Involve Teens in Basic Family Caregiving (and Why You Should)
For many older adults, the high costs of assisted living and other long-term care facilities, as well as home health aides, are financially out of reach. Others may be able to afford that type of care, but prefer living with family members, or...
Use the 'Spotlight Technique' to Stop a Cycle of Worry and Anxiety
As humans, when we don’t know how something is going to turn out, it’s normal for us to worry. Sometimes, that worry takes the form of a general concern that you think about with regularity while still being able to focus on other things.Read...
How to Reduce Your Chances of Hitting a Deer
Humans aren’t the only ones looking for someone to cozy up with as temperatures drop. Fall is officially deer mating season, making them particularly active this time of year. Unfortunately, as they’re playing the field, it’s not uncommon...
Pesticide Action Network
Children’s health & pesticides
Thursday, October 13th marked Children’s Environmental Health Day – an annual event organized by our partners at the Children’s Environmental Health Network. This day of recognition and celebration aims to increase the visibility...
Wasps get a bad rap
Wasps are unsung insects that act as beneficial predators and pollinators, let's appreciate them more. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider
The climate bill, agriculture, and environmental justice
We are celebrating the landmark climate bill, but as a step toward more transformative climate and agriculture policies. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider
BBC News - Home
Who is in charge of the UK, PM or new chancellor?
The new chancellor has junked the prime minister's economic strategy in 24 hours, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Leicester 0-0 Crystal Palace: Goalless draw keeps pressure on beleaguered Brendan Rodgers
Leicester City are unable to ease the pressure on manager Brendan Rodgers as they are held to a frustrating goalless draw by Crystal Palace at King Power Stadium.
Van Gogh's Sunflowers: Women deny damaging frame
The two have been charged in relation to soup thrown at the painting in the National Gallery,
The Register
Infosec still (mostly) a boys club
Women who do join get paid and promoted less, leave faster. What can be done to stop that? Feature The infosec industry remains mostly a boys club. And while there are some indications that it's becoming more diverse, bringing women into the...
Would you pay $10 to create an AI chatbot to talk again to a dead loved one?
How software can help some grieve, perturb others Feature Death is inescapable. Everyone experiences grief at some point in their lives, whether it's when a relative, friend, or pet passes away.…
Scottish space upstart's rocket crashes into the drink
Never mind, still plenty of time to that 2023 orbital test Scottish space startup Skyrora's first attempt to launch its Skylark L rocket ended in failure after it unexpectedly came crashing down into the Norwegian sea.…...
BBC News - Technology
Shein owner Zoetop fined $1.9m over data breach response
New York Attorney General Letitia James accuses Zoetop of lying about the extent of the 2018 attack.
Elon Musk under federal investigation over Twitter deal
The court filing said the billionaire was under investigation but it did not explain why.
Office time is not for video calls, says tech boss
The boss of messaging platform Slack says people should come into work to do other things.
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ForceChange
Plant More Shade Trees in Low Income Neighborhoods
Low income neighborhoods in cities are often overlooked when municipalities plant shade trees. Larger trees improve quality of life by cooling the air with their shade and creating more scenic streets. Ensure residents of low income areas...
Don’t Let Soccer Fans Die For Sport
A massive sports event turned into a massive tragedy after 131 people died at a soccer game. Serious violations and breaches allegedly fueled the deadly crush and stampede. Call for accountability and needed change to protect players and...
Success: Cannabis Possession No Longer Punished With Prison Time
Cannabis users will no longer be branded federal criminals because of their personal and health choices. Support the reevaluation of marijuana possession as a crime worthy of incarceration.
Unexplained Mysteries
Massive 3-ton sunfish is officially the largest bony fish ever found
This 3-ton behemoth, which was found dead in the Azores, has set a new world record due to its enormous size. You're going to need a bigger boat if yo...
Mystery surrounds case of four men who disappeared while on a bike ride
The four cyclists, who set off from their homes in Oklahoma last weekend, have since disappeared without a trace. Police in Oklahoma have been conduct...
NASA confirms success of DART probe planetary defense test
The space agency has confirmed that its recent mission successfully altered the trajectory of the target asteroid. Launched back in November 2021, DAR...
All Things Considered : NPR
British Prime Minister Liz Truss fires her finance minister
British Prime Minister Liz Truss has fired her finance minister and taken a U-turn on part of her economic policy. Now the question is, how long will Truss last?
How protests in Iran are similar to the Constitutional Revolution of 1906
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Iranian American writer Reza Aslan about similarities between the current protests in Iran and the Constitutional Revolution of 1906.
Actress Sharon Horgan on her TV show "Bad Sisters" and its season finale
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with actress Sharon Horgan about her TV show "Bad Sisters" and its season finale. It's about sisters who dispose of one of their husbands — then things get complicated.
Science@NASA Headline News
Hubble Eyes a Brilliant Star Cluster
Portal origin URL: Hubble Eyes a Brilliant Star ClusterPortal origin nid: 483313Published: Friday, October 14, 2022 - 08:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: This image taken with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space...
NASA’s Swift, Fermi Missions Detect Exceptional Cosmic Blast
Portal origin URL: NASA’s Swift, Fermi Missions Detect Exceptional Cosmic BlastPortal origin nid: 483330Published: Thursday, October 13, 2022 - 13:30Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: A powerful cosmic...
NASA’s Lucy Spacecraft Prepares to Swing by Earth
Portal origin URL: NASA’s Lucy Spacecraft Prepares to Swing by EarthPortal origin nid: 483285Published: Thursday, October 13, 2022 - 12:01Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: On Oct. 16, at 7:04 a.m. EDT...
How to of the Day
How to Manage Conflict
You might be wondering how you can avoid conflict, especially in the workplace, but the better question is: how can you manage it? Conflict is a natural part of life, but you can overcome it with compassion and respect. Keep reading for a comprehensive...
How to Reheat Fried Chicken
Even though fried chicken is best when it's fresh out of the fryer, you can use a few different methods to reheat it without losing any of the flavor or crispiness. When reheating fried chicken, you'll have to be careful to avoid making some common...
How to Alphabetize in Google Docs
Whether you want to organize all your docs in alphabetical order or sort a list of data within a document, alphabetizing in Google Docs is pretty simple. In this article, we’ll talk you through the best ways to alphabetize in Google Docs and...
Democracy Now!
Jan. 6 Panel Votes to Subpoena Trump as New Video Shows Pelosi Responding to Insurrection
During the House select committee hearing Thursday, Representative Jamie Raskin revealed never-before-seen footage from January 6 of top lawmakers, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and then-Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer...
"I Don't Want People to Know That We Lost": Trump Knew Biden Won, But Kept Pushing Election Lies
During Thursday’s hearing, the January 6 House committee aired video evidence showing how Donald Trump repeatedly made false claims about voter fraud that directly contradicted facts presented to him by top advisers. “These actions...
"All Hell Is Going to Break Loose": How Trump's Inner Circle Prepared for Violence Ahead of Jan. 6
The House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol held what may have been its final public hearing on Thursday. The meeting ended with the committee unanimously voting to subpoena former President...
News : NPR
A drop of blood and modern DNA test lead to an arrest in a 1989 double murder
A drop of blood that was subjected to modern DNA testing enabled Vermont State Police detectives to make an arrest in the 1989 murder of a couple found stabbed to death in their home, police said.
California drivers can now sport digital license plates on their cars
The license plate-sized screens display a plate number and allow drivers to renew their registration. They also allow users to track a vehicle with GPS and display a warning if the car is stolen.
Bruce Sutter, a split-finger ace and Hall of Famer, dies at 69
A six-time All-Star, Sutter won the Cy Young Award in 1979 and posted 300 saves in a 12-year career with the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves. He died Thursday in Cartersville, Ga.
WebMD Health
Exposure to ‘Blue Spaces’ Linked to Better Mental Health
Spending time in “blue spaces” — such as beaches, rivers, and lakes — as a child can have significant and lasting benefits for wellbeing throughout life, according to a new study.
Yoga, Other Mindfulness Practices Improve Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetes
Patients with type 2 diabetes had better blood sugar control when they participated in mind-body-based practices such as yoga.
7 Cereals Can No Longer Claim ‘Healthy’ Label Under FDA Rule
To be considered “healthy,” cereals need three-fourth ounces of whole grains and no more than 1 gram of saturated fat, 230 milligrams of sodium, and 2.5 grams of added sugars. Seven common American brands that don’t meet the “healthy”...
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