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OMG science

Researchers discover the genetic cause of the most common brain malformation

International consortium identifies genetic cause of myelomeningocele, the most severe spina bifida form. [ more ]

Futurism

12 hours ago

OMG science

Scientists Intrigued by Bacteria That Turns Any Blood Into Universal Donor Type

Common bacteria's enzymes can turn blood into universal donor type, solving shortage issues with potential global impact. [ more ]

News Center

OMG science

Drug Shows Promise for Starving Out Cancer Cells - News Center

Starving tumor cells of glutamine may be a viable strategy for treating lung adenocarcinoma, offering hope for patients with treatment-resistant forms of the disease. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 799

Russia accused of war crimes over civilian casualties and alleged executions in Ukraine. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

13 hours ago

Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 800

Russia has made significant military moves in Ukraine, causing casualties and damages. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Europe news

Russia adds Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to wanted list DW 05/05/2024

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy added to Kremlin wanted list, facing unspecified charges, amidst ongoing tensions with Russia. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

21 hours ago

Europe news

Ukraine war briefing: Russian drone strike injures three and sparks fire in Kharkiv

Russian drones hit civilians in Kharkiv, Ukraine, injuring 3 and causing fires. President Zelenskiy urges faster military aid delivery from the UK. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Google faces off with US government as search antitrust trial closes

Google is accused by the U.S. Department of Justice of maintaining dominance in the search and advertising market through exclusive deals, facing a potential forced breakup if found guilty. [ more ]

PBS NewsHour

U.S. Justice Department makes final arguments on Google being an illegal monopoly

Google's dominance as a search engine is being challenged by the Justice Department in an antitrust lawsuit.

The focus is on Google's spending of over $20 billion to secure default search engine status. [ more ]

Action News Jax

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google's perceived monopoly is being contested in a high-stakes antitrust lawsuit, with the company defending its position based on excellence and consumer preference. [ more ]

Quartz

Google's landmark antitrust trial is coming to a close

Google faces significant antitrust allegations, accused of using anticompetitive tactics to maintain a monopoly over search engine services. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Google Lays Off, Relocates Hundreds of 'Core' Employees | Entrepreneur

Google laid off over 200 'Core' division employees, relocating some to India and Mexico as part of restructuring. [ more ]

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privacy-concerns

WIRED

A Face Recognition Firm That Scans Faces for Bars Got Hacked-and That's Just the Start

Privacy concerns escalate with the breach of data tied to a facial recognition system in Australia, emphasizing risks of widespread AI-powered surveillance. [ more ]

Truthout

Documents Expose How DC Police Surveil Protest Activity, Social Media Profiles

Police departments use social media surveillance tools without transparency, risking First Amendment rights. [ more ]

The Drum

What apps do with your health data when you're not looking

Be cautious about trusting pregnancy apps with health data. [ more ]

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The Economic Times

9 hours ago

AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet completes successful test flight with Air Force Secretary onboard

The U.S. Air Force aims to deploy over 1,000 unmanned AI-controlled warplanes by 2028. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Wildly impressive new AI tool appears - then disappears

A new powerful AI model, potentially ChatGPT 5, briefly appeared on LMSYS Chatbot Arena, raising speculations about the next generation of AI models. [ more ]

Inverse

6 Reasons Why AI Gadgets Shouldn't 'Just Be an App'

AI gadgets may have been released prematurely, lacking promised features. Devices like Ai Pin and R1 could potentially be replaced by smartphone apps in the future. [ more ]

The Verge

Microsoft says it did a lot for responsible AI in inaugural transparency report

Microsoft highlights responsible AI accomplishments in 2023. [ more ]

Theregister

Scientists increasingly using AI to write research papers

Generative AI is potentially writing a significant portion of scientific literature based on linguistic and statistical analyses of research papers. [ more ]

Nieman Lab

Pulitzer's AI Spotlight Series will train 1,000 journalists on AI accountability reporting

The AI Spotlight Series by Pulitzer Center aims to train 1,000 journalists in AI accountability reporting in the next two years. [ more ]

Axios

Law enforcement use of facial recognition, social media looms over campus protests

It often takes time for the public to fully understand the extent of surveillance technologies used by law enforcement and universities. [ more ]

TechRepublic

U.K. and U.S. Warn of Pro-Russia Hacktivist Attacks on Operational Technology Systems

Pro-Russia hacktivists are targeting providers of operational technology like smart water meters and dam monitoring systems in North America and Europe. [ more ]

TechCrunch

UnitedHealth data breach should be a wakeup call for the UK and NHS | TechCrunch

Ransomware attack on UnitedHealth Group highlights the risk of entrusting sensitive data to companies with irresponsible data protection practices. [ more ]

TechCrunch

EU plan to force messaging apps to scan for CSAM risks millions of false positives, experts warn | TechCrunch

Controversial EU proposal for scanning private messages for CSAM could lead to millions of false positives daily. [ more ]

Iapp

Notes from the IAPP Europe, 3 May 2024

The EU Data Act is a crucial and impactful regulation that is often underestimated compared to the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Biden Signed the TikTok Ban. What's Next for TikTok Users?

Legislation passed to potentially ban TikTok in the U.S., impacting millions of users' information and communication methods. [ more ]

CyberScoop

3 days ago

Information security

Pro-Russia hacktivists attacking vital tech in water and other sectors, agencies say

Pro-Russia hacktivists target critical infrastructure sectors in North America and Europe, exploiting cybersecurity weaknesses and causing physical threats. [ more ]

ITPro

Information security

Security agencies warn of heightened threat to critical national infrastructure

Hacktivists target ICS in North America and Europe with potential physical threats, utilizing unsophisticated techniques initially. [ more ]

Poynter

Media industry

Shut Out: Strategies for good journalism when sources dismiss the press - Poynter

Journalists face increasing challenges accessing sources due to tactics aimed at denying, delaying, and distracting them, impacting independent reporting and civic engagement. [ more ]

Nieman Lab

Media industry

Even if mistrust in news isn't entirely reporters' fault, it is their problem

Conservatives in the US often distrust news coverage, leading to reinforcement of pre-existing perceptions despite some positive stories. [ more ]

Poynter

Media industry

Pulitzer Prize Board praises students just ahead of journalism's biggest awards - Poynter

The Pulitzer Prize Board recognized the impactful work of student journalists covering protests and unrest, emphasizing their courage and dedication amidst challenging circumstances. [ more ]

BostonGlobe.com

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly - The Boston Globe

Google's antitrust trial focuses on contracts making it the default search engine and the competition it faces in different search markets. [ more ]

WFTV

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google argues its search engine dominance is due to excellence, not monopoly. [ more ]

Boston 25 News

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google argues its dominance is due to customer preference and competition is present in targeted search markets. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

EU data protection

David Cameron backed Israel arms sales two days after death of UK aid workers

David Cameron recommended UK continues arms sales to Israel despite aid workers' deaths. [ more ]

The Globe and Mail

Tech platforms make pitch for ad deals as TikTok is roiled by politics

Short-form videos are at the forefront of tech companies' strategies to attract advertising dollars amid TikTok's political uncertainties. [ more ]

Forbes

15 hours ago

3 High-Paying, Remote Social Media Jobs In 2024

Social media managers are crucial for connecting brands with their audience. The rise of social media platforms has created new opportunities for marketing and job roles. [ more ]

time.com

Russian State Media is Posting More on TikTok Ahead of the U.S. Presidential Election, Study Says

Russian state-linked accounts increasing TikTok presence for messaging and engagement, especially on divisive topics ahead of U.S. election. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

How will the TikTok ban affect the massively popular app's LGBTQ+ users?

The U.S. may ban TikTok, impacting LGBTQ+ users and content creators. [ more ]

ScienceDaily

Time-restricted eating and high-intensity exercise might work together to improve health

Combining time-restricted eating with high-intensity functional training can enhance body composition and cardiometabolic parameters more effectively than either approach alone. [ more ]

Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being

Microsleep: Causes, Impact, And How to Prevent Dangerous Sleep Micro-Lapses

Microsleep is a common yet concerning phenomenon that can lead to accidents and harm due to brief unconscious episodes. [ more ]

BKReader

10 Facts About GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications Your Doctor Might Not Mention

Needle phobia can impact GLP-1 therapy, while managing feeling of fullness is crucial for successful treatment. [ more ]

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www.nytimes.com

4 hours ago

Writing

Frank Stella, Towering Artist and Master of Reinvention, Dies at 87

Frank Stella was a dominant figure in postwar American art known for his innovative black paintings that steered art towards minimalism. [ more ]

time.com

Writing

Brittney Griner: What I Endured in a Russian Prison

Griner's experience in a Russian prison highlights the challenges and mindset shift required to survive incarceration. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

7 hours ago

Writing

Rebecca F Kuang: I like to write to my friends in the style of Joan Didion'

Rebecca F Kuang's latest novel, Yellowface, offers a satirical take on identity politics in the publishing industry. [ more ]

Lifehacker

11 hours ago

Data science

Six Ways to Give Away Less of Your Personal Data

Data mining is prevalent in today's digital world, impacting privacy by collecting and analyzing vast amounts of personal data for targeted advertising and other influences. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

France politics

Parisian drag queen to carry Olympic torch during opening ceremony

A drag queen faces backlash and support for carrying the Olympic torch in Paris 2024. [ more ]

Soccer News

Chelsea

Prediction: Chelsea vs West Ham - Soccer News

Chelsea is on a recovery run aiming for the Conference League spot. [ more ]

The Verge

10 hours ago

Digital life

The teens making friends with AI chatbots

AI chatbots like Psychologist from Character.AI provide support and comfort to users, especially teenagers facing loneliness and isolation. [ more ]

Fast Company

15 hours ago

Why leaders should never act like Elon Musk during a transition

Employees leaving post-merger, high-talent disengagement, lack of workforce planning impact value. [ more ]

Tech.co

13 hours ago

45 Best Fully Remote Jobs You Can Apply for in May 2024

Remote work flexibility remains available in select roles at top tech companies despite return-to-office mandates. [ more ]

https://scoop.upworthy.com

Employee responds to boomer complaining about 'lazy' younger generations working from home

Generational conflicts can arise in the workplace over differing views on remote work. [ more ]

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www.dw.com

World news

Taiwan detects Chinese aircraft around island DW 05/03/2024

Increased Chinese military incursions near Taiwan highlighted tensions in the region. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Social media marketing

Instagram now lets you post a secret Story that viewers can uncover with a DM | TechCrunch

Instagram introduces new Stories features: 'Reveal' hidden stories, 'Add Yours Music' sticker, and 'Frames' for throwback posts. [ more ]

PCMAG

Social media marketing

Instagram Goes After Accounts That Only Repost Other People's Content

Instagram is changing its algorithm to boost smaller creators and reduce aggregator content. [ more ]

www.bbc.com

English Premier League

'I don't care about that man' - Haaland responds to Keane criticism

Erling Haaland's impressive comeback in form led Manchester City's resurgence in the league. [ more ]

Soccer News

14 hours ago

English Premier League

Emery demands Villa adapt after European defeat before Seagulls visit - Soccer News

Villa must adapt to varying challenges of European and domestic football to succeed. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Dave Roberts: MLB Trying To Get Baseballs 'As Consistent As Possible'

Major League Baseball has been struggling to develop a prototype for consistent baseballs after enforcing rules against foreign substances due to offensive production drops. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Kike Hernandez Has Hilarious Reaction to Dodgers' Incredible Feat

Dodgers achieved a rare feat of not striking out in a game, first time by any MLB team this season. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Former Dodgers Fan Favorite Matt Kemp Makes Big Announcement on Instagram

Matt Kemp, former MLB player, officially announces retirement on Instagram after nearly 4 years away from the game. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Former Dodgers Pitcher Julio Urias Entering Domestic Violence Treatment Program

Former Dodger Julio UrÃas placed on probation for three years and domestic violence program after pleading no contest to misdemeanor charge. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Dave Roberts: Walker Buehler 'In A Good Spot' To Start For Dodgers

Injuries and a couple rough outings from the starting staff raised concerns about the Los Angeles Dodgers' rotation, but they seem to have settled in and have reinforcements on the way in the form of Walker Buehler.

Dodger Blue

Braves Vs. Dodgers Game Preveiw: National League Leaders Meet For 1st Time

Los Angeles Dodgers face tough opponent Atlanta Braves after hosting Blue Diamond Gala, both holding top NL spots, key players excel against tough pitcher. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

9 hours ago

Food & drink

Santa Clara County's new food systems manager is looking to raise awareness about how everything is connected to food

The pandemic exposed flaws in Silicon Valley's food system. Santa Clara County aims to strengthen food economy, address food insecurity, and support local farmers. [ more ]

Inc.com

15 hours ago

AI: Your Social Media Supercharger

Having a solid tech stack is crucial for brands in the AI era to streamline internal processes and improve social media practices. [ more ]

euronews

3 days ago

Biden calls Japan and India 'xenophobic' countries in latest gaffe

President Biden labeled Japan and India as xenophobic countries compared to the US on immigration during a fundraising event. [ more ]

The Atlantic

What's Left to Restrain Donald Trump?

Trump's legal team argues for immunity for acts including assassination of political opponents. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Joe Biden says campus protests won't make him reconsider Middle East policies US politics live

Trump falsely insists he won Wisconsin in 2020 and refuses to commit to accepting election results, indicating a potentially rocky aftermath.

Americans should be prepared for a contentious election aftermath, as Trump may not accept election results if he loses in November. [ more ]

New York Post

Voter gender gap is bigger issue for Biden than Trump

Donald Trump leads Joe Biden among voters in a recent national poll, showcasing potential shifts in demographics and voter preferences over time. [ more ]

Conde Nast Traveler

Wine

How to Do Napa Without Breaking the Bank

Downtown Napa has affordable wine tasting experiences amidst a producer renaissance. [ more ]

Wine Enthusiast

Wine

New York City's Urban Winemaking Renaissance Is Here

New York City has a rich history in wine-making and played a significant role in distributing grape varieties across America. [ more ]

Natural Health News

9 hours ago

Parenting

Dietitian breaks down how struggling parents can get picky kids to eat healthy

Feeding young children can be challenging, and customization of meals based on child's preference may hinder healthy eating habits in the long run. [ more ]

Greenmedinfo

Health

Whole Foods Betrays Its Non-GMO Roots: The Impossible Foods Controversy

Whole Foods Market's partnership with Impossible Foods raises concerns about GMOs and health risks in plant-based products. [ more ]

LogRocket Blog

UX design

Creating a global design system: How a universal design system can revolutionize design - LogRocket Blog

Recently, Brad Frost wrote an article on his blog to talk about a new revolutionary idea: to create one neutral, super design system shared by every company.

Indeed Design

UX design

Why UX Maturity and Culture Matter to Your Research Career

Understanding the impact of company and country culture on UX maturity is crucial when considering a career in UX research. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

7 hours ago

London politics

London Mayoral Election 2024: Results in full

Labour's Sadiq Khan re-elected as London Mayor for a historic third term. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US Elections

Hope Hicks Takes the Stand: 5 Takeaways From Trump's Criminal Trial

Hope Hicks testified on Mr. Trump's Access Hollywood tape impact and emotional state during trial, marking dramatic trial events. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US Elections

Tapes Take Trump Jurors Into the Heart of Hush-Money Deals: 5 Takeaways

Keith Davidson faced rigorous cross-examination in Donald J. Trump's trial, with prosecutors focusing on recordings involving Michael D. Cohen regarding hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US Elections

Trump and His One-Time Confidante Meet Again, This Time in a Courtroom

Hope Hicks testifies against former president Donald J. Trump at his criminal trial, displaying unease and emotional discomfort. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Mission District

China launches uncrewed probe to far side of the moon DW 05/03/2024

China launches a lunar mission to collect samples from the far side of the moon, with the goal of sending a crew by 2030. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Dodgers Injury Update: Walker Buehler Making 2024 Debut On Monday Vs. Marlins

The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting a big part of their starting rotation back as Walker Buehler is scheduled to make his first big league start in nearly two years on Monday after completing a lengthy rehab assignment.

TechCrunch

Cryptocurrency

Watch: Binance founder CZ is the latest crypto character to go to jail

Crypto industry leader CZ faces jail time and a significant penalty, impacting the web3 landscape positively or negatively. [ more ]

New York Post

10 hours ago