IPCC report: the coming years are crucial
The urgency of action on climate change is complicated. On the one hand, the harm of inaction is real and increases every year. On the… Read More »IPCC report: the coming years are crucial
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Bucha is not only a cemetery of Ukrainian dead, it is a cemetery of Russian weapons
Six charred bodies are found on April 5, 2022 in a residential area in Bucha, a suburb of Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. (Felipe Dana… Read More »Bucha is not only a cemetery of Ukrainian dead, it is a cemetery of Russian weapons
Elon Musk Joins Twitter Board
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, contacted Parag Agrawal, the CEO of Twitter, a few weeks ago with a friendly warning. He bought shares of… Read More »Elon Musk Joins Twitter Board
Biden ramps up federal efforts to tackle long-term COVID
enlarge † A tall COVID patient in German undergoes a lung function test at the Hufeland Clinic’s Pneumology Center. President Joe Biden issued a memorandum… Read More »Biden ramps up federal efforts to tackle long-term COVID
Camper in Grand Canyon plunges 20 feet to her death during river trip, rangers say
A camper fell 20 feet while on a river trip through the Grand Canyon, park rangers said. Margaret Osswald, a 34-year-old from Salt Lake City,… Read More »Camper in Grand Canyon plunges 20 feet to her death during river trip, rangers say
Are you financially better off than five or ten years ago? We want to hear about it.
The economic report is full of gloom, injustice and disaster. Gas prices have skyrocketed. Inflation is back after a 40-year nap. Becoming a homeowner is… Read More »Are you financially better off than five or ten years ago? We want to hear about it.
Affordable electric cars to come out of new GM/Honda project in 2027
enlarge † The first EV to use GM’s Ultium batteries is the Hummer EV, seen here. But from 2027, the cells will also power new,… Read More »Affordable electric cars to come out of new GM/Honda project in 2027
Russia’s Latest Atrocity Unleashes Nitric Acid Cloud That Could Blind Ukrainians
via Facebook Russian troops reportedly attacked a tank containing nitric acid in Ukraine’s Luhansk region on Tuesday, warning residents in a panic to protect their… Read More »Russia’s Latest Atrocity Unleashes Nitric Acid Cloud That Could Blind Ukrainians
Can AI-driven speech analysis help identify mental disorders?
This article is part of a limited series about the potential of artificial intelligence to solve everyday problems. Imagine a test as quick and simple… Read More »Can AI-driven speech analysis help identify mental disorders?
‘Russophobia in action:’ Russian socialites and influencers furious after being banned from buying Chanel goods
Many luxury brands, including Chanel, Hermes, Prada and LVMH, have temporarily closed their stores in Russia.AFP via Getty Images Several Russian influencers and socialites claim… Read More »‘Russophobia in action:’ Russian socialites and influencers furious after being banned from buying Chanel goods
Zyxel Patches Critical Vulnerability That Allows Firewall and VPN Hijacks
Hardware manufacturer Zyxel has released patches for a highly critical security flaw that gives malicious hackers the ability to take control of a wide variety… Read More »Zyxel Patches Critical Vulnerability That Allows Firewall and VPN Hijacks
Apple and the Streaming Mirage
An Apple movie, “CODA,” this week became the first movie from a streaming service to win the Oscar for best picture. The milestone means that… Read More »Apple and the Streaming Mirage
Jen Psaki Shuts Down Fox News Reporter Over Florida’s ‘Heartbreaking’ ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Monday knocked Fox News reporter Peter Doocy down—again—when she asked him if he could name a sex education… Read More »Jen Psaki Shuts Down Fox News Reporter Over Florida’s ‘Heartbreaking’ ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law
38,000 health workers sent to Shanghai as COVID outbreak worsens
enlarge † Train attendants with placards welcome a Tianjin medical team at the Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station on April 3, 2022 in Tianjin, China. A… Read More »38,000 health workers sent to Shanghai as COVID outbreak worsens
