2 September - iG Tab - 6 - MSM

 

Lifehacker

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  How to Read a Blocked Website

  We often envision the internet as an open source of boundless information, but that’s not always the case depending on where you live or whose network you’re connected to. In many places, certain web activity or content will be outright...

  4 hours ago
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  How to Handle Ragweed Season

  If you have fall allergies, the time is nearly upon us for sneezing and itching. (Depending on where you live, it may have already begun.) Here are some tips for how to deal with the pollen and manage your symptoms.Read more...

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  When to Use Bar Charts Instead of Pie Charts

  Unless you’re a data scientist or have another job that commonly uses data visualization, selecting the right way to represent information can feel overwhelming. Software like Excel can stuff any type of data into almost any type of chart—but...

  5 hours ago

Pesticide Action Network

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  Pesticide labels: What we ignore (but shouldn't)

  I’ve spent more time than most reading the use labels on pesticides. I can tell you that it has nothing to do with a riveting plotline or excellent character development.  Instead, it is because of where we live (Iowa) and what we do here (small-scale...

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  More national pesticide bans, despite industry pushback

  In early June, the PAN global network released the latest update of its list of pesticide bans—and the news is encouraging. The 6th edition of the PAN International Consolidated List of Banned Pesticides documents 73 dangerous pesticides...

  10 days ago
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  An oncologist on pesticides and cancer

  Organizing Co-Director Asha Sharma recently sat down and chatted with her dad — Dr. Jivesh Sharma — about pesticides and cancer risk. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider

  15 days ago

BBC News - Home

• US Open: Andy Murray loses to Matteo Berrettini & Jack Draper retires injured

  Andy Murray's hopes of reaching the US Open fourth round are ruined by Italy's Matteo Berrettini, while Jack Draper retires injured from his third-round match.

  2 hours ago

• Jane Fonda: Hollywood star having chemotherapy for cancer

  The Hollywood icon says she having chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

  2 hours ago

• Ukraine war: Russia to keep key gas pipeline to EU closed

  The announcement comes shortly after the G7 agrees to cap the price of Russian oil in support of Ukraine.

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The Register

• Google, YouTube ban election trolls ahead of US midterms

  Plus: Truth Social barred from Play until it shows just one iota of decency Google and its YouTube subsidiary have joined other social media networks pledging to keep the 2022 US midterm elections safe and free from Russian trolls — and anyone...

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• DeFi venture OptiFi permanently locks up $661,000 of assets in code snafu

  Look who misunderstood the consequences a Solana close command OptiFi, a decentralized options exchange using the Solana blockchain, inadvertently disabled its mainnet service with a misunderstood command and locked up some $661,000...

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• Chances good for NASA Artemis SLS Moon launch on Saturday

  Fingers crossed this prodigious test will have a good weather experience NASA will try to launch its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket to the Moon on Saturday after its first attempt on August 29 was scrubbed due to what turned out to be a faulty...

  2 hours ago

BBC News - Technology

• Crypto.com pulls out of Uefa Champions League deal

  The cryptocurrency exchange site had been lined up by Uefa to replace Gazprom as a sponsor.

  9 hours ago

• 'We talk to plants - they tell us how happy they are'

  Agri-tech company Gardin uses sensors and artificial intelligence to see how well crops are growing.

  13 hours ago

• Dangerous e-bike chargers found on Amazon and eBay

  The products have since been removed from sale after an investigation by a consumer safety charity.

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Further

• Why Are People So Mean? Where Should We Start?

  2 days ago

• This You? Everyone's Had It With GOP Silver-Spoon-and-Foot-In-the-Mouth Hypocrisy

  3 days ago

• Ready To Learn: America's Right Wing Is Some Stoked To Erase Our Historical Sins

  10 days ago

ForceChange

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  Reform Broken US Glass Recycling System

  Levels of glass recycling are low in the US, with millions of tons left in landfills each year. Call on officials to expand recycling programs to more effectively combat waste and climate change.

  9 hours ago
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  Don’t Source Police Manuals From Private, For-Profit Company

  Police departments are increasingly using a for-profit company to source their policy manuals. Experts claim the company prioritizes legal protection for officers over preventing police violence. Call on the Justice Department to protect...

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  Stop Pollution and Degradation of National Wilderness Lands

  Wilderness areas are increasingly neglected amid budget cuts and runaway wildfires. Call on Congress to ensure the National Forest Service has the funds to protect these irreplaceable landscapes.

  14 hours ago

Unexplained Mysteries

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  James Webb captures its first direct image of an alien planet

  The next-generation space telescope has achieved what astronomers are calling 'a transformative moment'.

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  Possible mystery aircraft photographed outside Area 51 hangar

  A satellite image taken on August 1st appears to show something large sitting outside a remote hangar at the base. There are few places on Earth as no...

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  Man suffers 20,000 bee stings in horror attack

  The unfortunate man had been trimming tree branches when he inadvertently disturbed a large nest full of bees. 20-year-old Ohio resident Austin Bella...

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All Things Considered : NPR

• A Uvalde survivor's parents explain their journey through gratitude, grief, and guilt

  NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Oscar and Jennifer Orona, whose son Noah was wounded during the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas.

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• The GOP reacts to President Biden's speech condemning "MAGA republican" extremism

  NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with former Rep Barbara Comstock, R-Va., about the Republican Party's reaction to President Biden's address, where he called "MAGA Republicans" a threat to American Democracy.

  3 hours ago

• Water systems failures in Jackson, Miss., force schools to return to remote learning

  The failure of the water systems in Jackson, Miss., has forced public schools to return to remote learning — something school leaders had hoped to never do again after the COVID pandemic.

  3 hours ago

Science@NASA Headline News

• Hubble Observes a Glittering Gathering of Stars

  Portal origin URL: Hubble Observes a Glittering Gathering of StarsPortal origin nid: 482505Published: Friday, September 2, 2022 - 08:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: This glittering gathering of stars...

  12 hours ago

• NASA, NOAA Invite Media to Polar Orbiting Weather Satellite Launch

  Portal origin URL: NASA, NOAA Invite Media to Polar Orbiting Weather Satellite LaunchPortal origin nid: 482507Published: Thursday, September 1, 2022 - 14:08Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: NASA is accepting...

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• What's Up: September 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA

  Mars is on the move this month, forming a "red triangle" with bright red stars Aldebaran and Betelgeuse. Saturn and Jupiter fly with the Moon on the 9th, and then the Moon slides over closer Jupiter in the morning sky on the 11th. At the end of the...

  a day ago

How to of the Day

• How to Obtain a Business License

  Your business needs to be licensed to legally operate. Regulations vary, so it's very important to understand the licensing rules where your business is located—failure to comply can have serious consequences. Fortunately, getting...

  8 hours ago

• How to Level a Sloping Garden

  A sloping garden can be a challenging landscape problem for any homeowner. Not only can it sometimes be an eyesore, but it also frequently leads to problems with soil erosion and flooding. Fortunately, through the simple process of building...

  16 hours ago

• How to Be Productive After School

  While being productive can be challenging, there are many ways to make sure that you get a lot of things done after the school day ends. Treat your body right by eating healthy snacks and getting enough sleep. Make a to-do list and stick to any schedules...

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Democracy Now!

• L.A. Ballot Measure Would Let Unhoused People Stay in Hotels Past Pandemic Amid Deepening Homeless Crisis

  The housing crisis is worsening in Los Angeles, where an estimated 60,000 people remain unhoused in Los Angeles County and thousands more are on the cusp of evictions, even as 20,000 hotel rooms remain vacant across the region. This comes as...

  11 hours ago

• Historian of Radical Right: Biden Is Correct, Trump Poses Existential Threat to Future of Democracy

  In a primetime address Thursday, President Biden warned Donald Trump and his radical supporters are threatening the foundations of the republic. Biden said, “Too much of what’s happening in our country today is not normal,” and that...

  11 hours ago

• Headlines for September 2, 2022

  Biden Warns “Equality and Democracy Are Under Assault” by MAGA Republicans, Ex-NYPD Officer Who Attacked Capitol Police on Jan. 6 Gets 10-Year Prison Term, Jan. 6 Committee Asks Newt Gingrich to Testify About False Election Claims...

  12 hours ago

News : NPR

• Jane Fonda says she has cancer and is undergoing treatment

  "I've been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and have started chemo treatments," the actress, activist, and former fitness guru told her Instagram followers on Friday.

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• A swimming cap made for Black hair gets official approval after previous Olympic ban

  FINA, the governing body for international swim competitions, had rejected the design of Soul Cap's head covering ahead of last year's Olympics.

  an hour ago

• Bed Bath & Beyond will close 150 stores and slash 20% of its workforce to cut costs

  The home goods giant struggled to overhaul its supply chain and convince customers to buy its new, private label merchandise that replaced popular national brands.

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WebMD Health

• More Cases in E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Wendy's Restaurant Lettuce

  Nearly 100 people across six states have become sick by E. coli, in an outbreak possibly tied to contaminated lettuce used in sandwiches sold at Wendy's restaurants.

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• Think You Have Long COVID? See Your Primary Care Doc First

  Many patients dealing long COVID symptoms might be tempted to go straight to a specialist. But medical experts recommend starting in a different place: primary care.

  7 hours ago

• The Truth About Soy and Breast Cancer

  WebMD clears up the confusion on how this plant protein affects your breast cancer risk.

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2 September - iG Tab - 4

 

Niskanen Center

• How stingy SSI rules erode work, savings, and family values

  If every SSI Restoration Act provision was passed, all recipients would be brought over the annual poverty line while work, savings, and family values would be better rewarded. The post How stingy SSI rules erode work, savings, and family...

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• Homophobia in the mid-20th century, with James Kirchick

  Gays and lesbians have been part of America and its politics since the country’s foundation. Still,  historically the stigma attached to homosexuality meant that any person whose alternative desires became publicly known was immediately...

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• The Niskanen Center commends OSTP open access policy

  This policy change requires developing and implementing  a zero-day paywall policy for agencies with over $100 million in R&D expenditures within six months and the same for those with less than $100 million within a year. The post The...

  3 days ago

Opinion | The Guardian

• Martin Rowson on the unstoppable advance of Liz Truss – cartoon

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• The Guardian view on the Tory leadership race: putting party before country | Editorial

  A private members’ affair has served the nation badly at a time of crisisAccording to an Ipsos poll published this week, just over half the country now wants an early election to take place this year and only one in five people oppose the idea...

  7 hours ago

• The Guardian view on beavers: a spur to hope for nature’s recovery | Editorial

  The successful reintroduction of these charismatic, industrious rodents proves that restoring ecosystems is possible“Merely a trifle! Merely a trifle! And it isn’t really finished!” says CS Lewis’s Mr Beaver when Susan, in The...

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CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public RSS

• Saskatchewan mother accused of faking her death and son's granted bail

  A judge has granted bail for a Saskatoon woman accused of faking her death and that of her son and illegally crossing the border into the United States.

  6 minutes ago

• Many Canadians are concerned about rising mortgage rates but aren't budgeting for them: survey

  A new survey found that more than half of Canadians are nervous about being able to afford their mortgage payments as interest rates rise. But many are still not budgeting for them.

  an hour ago

• Southwest Airlines passenger AirDrops nude photo to other fliers

  The pilot of a Southwest Airlines flight threatened to cancel takeoff after someone on the plane sent a naked photograph to other passengers.

  2 hours ago

Tallbloke's Talkshop

• Net-Zero Is The Real Climate Catastrophe

  Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: By Duggan Flanakin ~ Maybe Vladimir Putin SHOULD get the Nobel Peace Prize after all. To be sure, Putin’s bloody invasion of Ukraine is an affront to humanity, given his targeting of civilians...

  7 hours ago

• A Plague Of Green Elephants Is Stampeding Across Australia

  Monuments to green stupidity on the rampage. – – – Legend says that if you displeased the King of Siam, he would give you a white elephant, writes Viv Forbes (via Climate Change Dispatch). These rare and protected elephants were incredibly...

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• Shetland Island residents must earn £104,000 to avoid fuel poverty next year, warns official

  The climate hasn’t got colder, so something else has to take the blame. How did a place on the doorstep of various gas and oil fields, and even touted as ideal for wind power, get itself into such a state? – – – Some 96% of residents of the...

  2 days ago

Zee News :Technology News

• Changing the way world drinks: Estuary's ‘Blending Water’

  With a boom in local whisky consumption, India now has a thing or two to teach the world about luxury beverages. Indian epicurean start-up Estuary is aiming to redefine the whisky tasting experience with a range of toned waters crafted exclusively...

  3 hours ago

• Made in India: Wireless buds domestic manufacturing increases to 16 %; local brands boAt, Noise see major growth

  The share of domestic manufacturing stood at 16%, the highest ever. With boAt, Noise, Mivi and pTron ramping up their local manufacturing capabilities, these brands together accounted for 98% of the domestic shipment volume in Q2 2022...

  11 hours ago

• iPhone 14 Pro Max to launch on September 7: Here's all you need to know

  The Pro Max would almost certainly receive Apple's new A16 Bionic chipset, which is based on a 3nm process. 

  13 hours ago

Zee News :Sci-Tech

• NASA to make second attempt at debut moon rocket launch on Saturday

  The 322-foot (98-meter) rocket remains on its pad at Kennedy Space Center, with an empty crew capsule on top. It's the most powerful rocket ever built by NASA.

  3 days ago

• NASA scrubs debut test flight of new moon rocket due to engine problem

  The next launch attempt will not take place until Friday at the earliest.

  4 days ago

• NASA set to launch Artemis-1 mission to Moon on its most powerful rocket yet - Here's all you need to know

  Artemis 1 is the first flight of the agency's new megarocket, the towering Space Launch System (SLS). 

  5 days ago

Zee News :World

• Voting closes in UK Prime Minister race between Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss

  With the ballots now closed, the result will be declared at 12.30 PM local time on Monday by returning officer Sir Graham Brady, as per reports

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• China jails 2 Tibetan monks for possessing Dalai Lama's photos

  Both monks were among the 250 living at the Barong monastery in Kardze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture`s Sershul county. They had photos of the Dalai Lama on their cell phones and have been in custody for the past two years, RFA reported...

  10 hours ago

• Blast in mosque in Afghanistan's Herat, 15 killed

  The blast went off in the Guzargah Mosque in Herat during Friday noon prayers, the highlight of the Muslim religious week when places of worship are particularly crowded.

  12 hours ago

Zee News :India National

• Bihar Police Constable Final Merit List 2022 OUT on csbc.bih.nic.in, direct link to check result here

  Bihar Police Constable result 2022 is now available on the official website- csbc.bih.nic.in, scroll down for direct link to check merit list.

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• Opposition targets CM Himanta over Madrassa Demolition in Assam

  Three madrassas have been demolished by the BJP government within the last month in different parts of the state after arresting their teachers, who were found to be allegedly involved in "jihadi" activities...

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• ‘Police doing wrong with them’: SP leader meets Srikant Tyagi`s family after UP court rejects bail

  "Tyagi is getting the punishment for the wrongs he has done but excesses have been committed by the police with his wife and family," SP delegation Shahid Manzoor said

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Channel NewsAsia World News

• US announces US$1.1 billion arms package for Taiwan

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• Commentary: Why more athletes are retiring later like Serena Williams

  A combination of better training, nutrition and recovery techniques explain why a growing number of athletes are competing past what was once considered their “prime”, says an exercise physiologist...

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• Russia to bury Gorbachev, darling of the West, with a shrug

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Channel NewsAsia Asia Pacific News

• US announces US$1.1 billion arms package for Taiwan

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• From 996 to ‘bai lan’: Why China’s young workers are choosing to ‘rot’ than work hard

  Is the ‘bai lan’ phenomenon a threat to China’s future, or a sign to examine the country’s work culture and growth model? The programme Insight finds out.

  an hour ago

• Commentary: Malaysia’s multi-coalition platter spices up talk of fragmented parliament

  Whenever the next Malaysian general elections are held, voters will be in for a bumpier ride as coalition politics lead to more uncertainty about how the next government will shape up, says a researcher...

  an hour ago

Channel NewsAsia Front Page News

• What they'll miss most about Jurong Bird Park: Staff recall their best memories from the last 51 years

  The long-tenured staff spill on everything, from their favourite birds ("Maggie the hornbill was so protective of me, she pecked my wife”) to missing "open spaces where you cannot see buildings, only the birds and exhibits”...

  40 minutes ago

• IN FOCUS: Danger zones - how workplace safety lapses are costing lives

  While the COVID-19 pandemic has hit some industries in Singapore hard, there are systemic issues behind the recent spate of workplace accidents. Workers and safety consultants share their experiences on the ground working in higher-risk...

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• Commentary: No need to be too anxious about flying without a mask

  Is it safe to not to wear a mask on a plane? After spending the last two years worrying about people coughing and sneezing, some hesitation is understandable, says infectious diseases specialist Asok Kurup...

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2 September - iG Tab - MSM Narrative

 

SpaceNews.com

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  Countdown begins for second Artemis 1 launch attempt

  NASA has restarted the countdown for the first launch of its Space Launch System vehicle and Orion spacecraft after concluding a faulty sensor caused the first attempt to scrub earlier in the week. The post Countdown begins for second Artemis...

  15 hours ago
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  UK releases military ‘space power’ doctrine

  The United Kingdom on Sept. 1 released “UK Space Power,” the military’s keystone doctrine publication focused on the space domain. The post UK releases military ‘space power’ doctrine appeared first on SpaceNews...

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  Spire to add ThrustMe propulsion to Lemur cubesats

  Spire Global is adding propulsion to its multipurpose Lemur satellite constellation. The post Spire to add ThrustMe propulsion to Lemur cubesats appeared first on SpaceNews.

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  Space Force building ground station in Alaska ahead of launch of Arctic satcom mission

  The U.S. Space Force broke ground on a new site at Clear Space Force Station, Alaska, will be the main gateway to the EPS-R payloads that will launch in 2023 The post Space Force building ground station in Alaska ahead of launch of Arctic satcom...

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  Startups Scout and Privateer to collaborate on space-tracking technologies

  Space startups Privateer and Scout are "looking into how we can best combine our capabilities." The post Startups Scout and Privateer to collaborate on space-tracking technologies appeared first on SpaceNews...

  a day ago

Yahoo News - Top Stories

• Wisconsin GOP candidate calls for 'pitchforks and torches'

  4 hours ago

• Bill Barr Blows Up Every Trumpy Defense of the Mar-a-Lago Docs in Brutal Fox News Interview

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• Psychiatrist who said Trump spread 'shared psychosis' to his followers fails to win back Yale gig

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UK news | The Guardian

• Meta and Pinterest chiefs ordered to appear in person at Molly Russell inquest

  Coroner deemed physical appearance necessary for viewing evidence while giving testimonySenior executives at Meta and Pinterest have been ordered to appear in person at the inquest of Molly Russell, the 14-year-old who killed herself...

  an hour ago

• No 10 spending £130,000 of public money scrutinising Partygate inquiry

  Boris Johnson accused of trying to ‘intimidate and bully’ inquiry into claims he misled MPsPolitics live – latest updatesBoris Johnson has been accused of trying to “intimidate and bully” an inquiry into claims he misled MPs over...

  5 hours ago

• Officer who wrote Met’s drug strategy smoked cannabis daily, panel told

  Commander Julian Bennett refused to take a drug test in 2020 after his lodger contacted police alleging drug useA senior Metropolitan police commander who wrote the force’s drug strategy allegedly smoked cannabis in front of his lodger...

  5 hours ago

CNN.com - Top Stories

• At least 8 Russian businessmen have died in apparent suicide or accidents in 6 six months

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• Mar-a-Lago search inventory reveals dozens of empty folders marked as classified

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• List shows documents marked as classified mixed with clothes, gifts, press clippings

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Washington Post: Breaking News

• McCarthy to step down as Biden’s top climate adviser this month

  Gina McCarthy's long-anticipated exit from the White House comes after she played a key role in coordinating agencies on a united climate agenda.

  21 minutes ago

• Democracy is in danger. Biden should invoke patriotism, not partisanship, to make that point.

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  22 minutes ago

• Washington judge rules Facebook violated state campaign finance rules

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  25 minutes ago

PCWorld

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  Kensington SD5500T Thunderbolt 3 Dock review: Cloning greatness

  At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsGreat mix of featuresBudget price60W of passthrough charging powerConsTwo DisplayPort ports limit display I/O optionsCharging power wasn’t quite up to ratingOur VerdictThis clone of the IOGear Quantum...

  7 hours ago

• Are we buying power supplies the wrong way?

  If your PC plugs into the wall, it has a power supply. The workhorse of computer components is one we often don’t think about, but having a PSU with sufficient juice (not to mention smooth, reliable operation) is key to making sure your desktop...

  8 hours ago

• Snag this HyperX wireless gaming headset is just $50

  If you’ve been shopping around for an affordable gaming headset, you’re in luck, as we’ve got a fantastic deal for you today. Best Buy’s selling the HyperX Cloud Core wireless gaming headset for $49.99. That’s a savings of $50. This...

  10 hours ago