China burns more coal, a growing climate challenge
The country’s greenhouse gas emissions rose at the fastest pace in a decade last year. Beijing is looking for alternatives.
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FBI identifies ‘Lady of the Dunes’ murder victim after nearly 50 years
enlarge / The body of Ruth Marie Terry as she was found in Provincetown, Massachusetts in 1974. A 12-year-old chasing her barking dog discovered the… Read More »FBI identifies ‘Lady of the Dunes’ murder victim after nearly 50 years
Powerball balloons to $1.5 billion with no jackpot winner on Wednesday
The Powerball jackpot will rise again. No winner matched all six numbers to hit Wednesday’s massive jackpot, which is now expected to rise to $1.5… Read More »Powerball balloons to $1.5 billion with no jackpot winner on Wednesday
Shares fall as Fed makes investors uncertain about rates
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome H. Powell said the central bank “still has a long way to go” before it will be ready to raise interest… Read More »Shares fall as Fed makes investors uncertain about rates
Elon Musk Pulls A Page From Mark Zuckerberg’s Social Media Playbook
While Mr. Musk takes over Twitter, he is mimicking some of the actions of Mr. Zuckerberg, who runs Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Twitter had a plan to fix social media. Will Elon Musk follow?
Musk’s main concern will be whether he can align his philosophical affinity for decentralization with the need to make Twitter a profitable business. He has… Read More »Twitter had a plan to fix social media. Will Elon Musk follow?
National Geographic: Five of the world’s top travel destinations in 2023 are in the US
National Geographic: Five of the world’s top travel destinations in 2023 are in the US
Google Play Games beta now on Windows desktops, if that’s your thing
enlarge / The Play Games available for Windows often walk you through your unusual keyboard/mouse controls, sometimes really stylish. AKPublish pty ltd / Kevin Purdy… Read More »Google Play Games beta now on Windows desktops, if that’s your thing
Tumblr returns nudity ban
The company rolled back a 2018 ban, saying nudity and “adult subjects” would be allowed. But “visual depictions of sexually explicit acts” remain off limits,… Read More »Tumblr returns nudity ban
Two-month missing boy has emotional reunion with his mother at Miami airport
Two-month missing boy has emotional reunion with his mother at Miami airport
After Covid Lockdown, fear and unrest sweep iPhone factory in China
Hundreds of workers are said to have fled, fearing being forced into quarantine with insufficient food and supplies.
The Strange Death of the Uyghur Internet
Making a living as a programmer also became difficult, says a former Bilkan developer, who wished to remain anonymous out of concerns for his family’s… Read More »The Strange Death of the Uyghur Internet
North Korea launches more missiles near South Korea, sparking retaliation tests
North Korea launches more missiles near South Korea, sparking retaliation tests
SpaceX is now building a Raptor engine every day, says NASA
A large number of Raptor rocket engines installed on a Super Heavy booster. Elon Musk/Twitter A senior NASA official this week said SpaceX has done… Read More »SpaceX is now building a Raptor engine every day, says NASA
Exposing misinformation about the midterm elections
Here are some of the major falsehoods and rumors that have been spreading on social media in the lead up to Election Day.
