Spiders are trapped in a worldwide web of misinformation
Researchers looked to thousands of spin news stories to study how sensational information spreads. Their findings could be widely applicable.
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Truth Social faces an uncertain future amid concerns over Trump’s waning popularity and ongoing controversy
A phone with Donald Trump’s Truth Social app in the Apple App Store.Christoph Dernbach/photo alliance via Getty Images A company seeking to merge with Truth… Read More »Truth Social faces an uncertain future amid concerns over Trump’s waning popularity and ongoing controversy
Can technology help cities to better manage curbs?
We demand more and more from our streets and sidewalks. Startups are trying to help with curb management tools, but will cities rise to the… Read More »Can technology help cities to better manage curbs?
Rival Chechen fighters wage war on Ukraine’s battlefields
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Kneeling in a field of yellow wildflowers, a Chechen soldier carefully attaches an explosive device to the bottom of a small… Read More »Rival Chechen fighters wage war on Ukraine’s battlefields
California EV Mandate finds a receptive auto industry
The move to phase out gasoline-powered cars, and other states are expected to follow, is in line with automakers’ plans. The challenge will be to… Read More »California EV Mandate finds a receptive auto industry
HP Specter x360 13.5-inch 2-in-1 review: puts up a strong fight – with flair
enlarge / HP’s 13.5-inch Specter x360. Sharon Harding Specifications at a glance: HP Specter x360 13.5-inch Worst Best As rated Screen 13.5-inch 1920×1280 IPS touchscreen… Read More »HP Specter x360 13.5-inch 2-in-1 review: puts up a strong fight – with flair
A 72-year-old Capitol rioter who hit a police officer with a Trump flag has been jailed for nearly 4 years
In this January 6, 2021 truce, rioters who support President Donald Trump storm the Capitol in Washington.John Minchillo/AP Howard Richardson pleaded guilty earlier this year… Read More »A 72-year-old Capitol rioter who hit a police officer with a Trump flag has been jailed for nearly 4 years
One day we will recycle wind turbine blades into tasty gummy bears
enlarge / Old wind turbine blades are usually sent to landfills, which undermines the concept of renewable energy production. Imagevixen/Getty Images Wind power is a… Read More »One day we will recycle wind turbine blades into tasty gummy bears
A journey to misinformation on social media
Social media misinformation and misinformation has only gotten worse since the 2016 election, our reporters say. And the threat is changing faster than social media… Read More »A journey to misinformation on social media
Supporters of QAnon ‘Queen of Canada’ obeyed her orders to arrest police officers. It didn’t end well.
Followers of Filipino QAnon influencer Romana Didulo, who claims to be the newly installed Queen of Canada, complied with her request to assemble in Peterborough,… Read More »Supporters of QAnon ‘Queen of Canada’ obeyed her orders to arrest police officers. It didn’t end well.
The number of companies involved in the Twilio hack continues to grow
Getty Images The fallout from this month’s breach on security provider Twilio continues to come. Three new companies — authentication service Authy, password manager LastPass… Read More »The number of companies involved in the Twilio hack continues to grow
What is ‘the merger’?
Here’s what you need to know about a major software upgrade to Ethereum, the most popular crypto platform.
Inflation slows as consumer prices rise 6.3% in July
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation eased last month as energy prices fell, raising hopes that a surge in price increases may have peaked. According to the… Read More »Inflation slows as consumer prices rise 6.3% in July
The crypto world can’t wait for ‘the merger’
A highly anticipated upgrade to Ethereum, the most popular crypto platform, could potentially make the technology more environmentally sustainable. But it comes with risks.
Forget 5G wireless, SpaceX and T-Mobile want to offer Zero-G coverage
enlarge / T-Mobile’s Mike Sievert and SpaceX’s Elon Musk will appear on the Starbase stage on Thursday evening. BOCA CHICA, Texas—SpaceX and T-Mobile announced an… Read More »Forget 5G wireless, SpaceX and T-Mobile want to offer Zero-G coverage
