One solution to the digital divide: teenagers
Closing the online divide in America will take everything we have, including teens playing video games.
Guaranteed Earnings Programs Spring Up City by City
As of 2020, four dozen pilot programs have been launched, with Los Angeles having one of the largest to provide out-of-pocket assistance.
Mando and Grogu are a clan of two in The Mandalorian S3 teaser
Disney released a teaser for The Mandalorian‘s third season during D23 Expo. Disney is holding its annual D23 Expo this weekend, and that means plenty… Read More »Mando and Grogu are a clan of two in The Mandalorian S3 teaser
Billy McFarland is out of jail and ready for his next step
Five years after the Fyre Festival, the convicted fraudster is planning a comeback.
GOP nominee for Kansas governor tries to turn abortion issue
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — The Republican nominee for governor of Kansas on Saturday attempted to make Democratic incumbent support for abortion rights a political obligation,… Read More »GOP nominee for Kansas governor tries to turn abortion issue
Wall Street’s Favorite Sport Is a Failing Business
Tennis seems to be running smoothly, with exciting young players and record numbers. But if it was a company, activist shareholders would have already asked… Read More »Wall Street’s Favorite Sport Is a Failing Business
Google and Amazon want more defense contracts, despite protests from workers
enlarge / A Project Nimbus cloud contract with the Israeli government has upset some Google and Amazon employees. Hundreds of Google employees and their supporters… Read More »Google and Amazon want more defense contracts, despite protests from workers
‘I think this is an activist court’
US Vice President Kamala Harris holds a joint press conference after her meeting with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis at Cotroceni Palace in Otopeni, Romania, Friday,… Read More »‘I think this is an activist court’
King Charles Replaces Queen Elizabeth On Banknotes And Coins
Queen Elizabeth II looked right at British coins. Her son and successor might look the other way.
When Teens Find Misinformation, These Teachers Are Ready
Media literacy efforts are intensifying and targeting students as they approach voting age. But some educators struggle “to push through that apathy.”
The Olive Oil Capital of the World, Parched
The Spanish province of Jaén, home to a fifth of the world’s supply of ‘green gold’, is facing climate change and threatening its way of… Read More »The Olive Oil Capital of the World, Parched
New Linux malware combines unusual stealth with a full range of capabilities
Researchers this week unveiled a new breed of Linux malware that stands out for its stealth and sophistication at infecting both traditional servers and smaller… Read More »New Linux malware combines unusual stealth with a full range of capabilities
Retirement contraction: costs they didn’t expect
On the road to spending less, people often have to spend more, at least temporarily, especially when selling a home. Here’s what to consider.
A farewell to readers and a reflection
In Shira Ovide’s latest On Tech newsletter, she reflects on how her thinking about technology has changed over the past two and a half years.
Credit card sales at gun shops would be flagged under new code
The move was approved by a group that sets standards for business transactions, but it was unclear how companies and banks would execute it.
