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Nextgov.com
2 hours ago
OMG science
Spending time in space can harm the human body
NASA is planning manned missions to Mars in the 2030s, which poses health hazards for astronauts.
Space radiation and gravitational changes are two major risks for human space travel.
NASA is developing technology and supplements to mitigate the effects of radiation exposure in space.
www.dw.com
5 hours ago
OMG science
OSIRIS-REx and Bennu: Sample return missions explained DW 09/21/2023
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is returning to Earth after collecting samples from the asteroid Bennu.
The samples will be released in a capsule that will land in Utah, US, and then be transferred to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
OSIRIS-REx will continue its journey to the asteroid Apophis after releasing the capsule.
www.nytimes.com
1 hour ago
US news
The Summer of 2023 Was California's Coolest in More Than a Decade
Despite the global heatwave, California experienced its coolest summer since 2011.
California's cooler summer does not negate the overall trend of climate change and increasing temperatures in the state.
www.nytimes.com
3 hours ago
US news
9 Deputies Indicted in Death of Man Beaten in Memphis Jail
www.nytimes.com
5 hours ago
US news
In Three Southern States, a Legal Battle Over Political Maps
Republican-led legislatures in Georgia, Louisiana, and Alabama are defending congressional maps that federal judges have said appear to discriminate against Black voters.
The same judges said that the maps were so likely illegal last year that replacements should be used for the 2022 elections, but due to a Supreme Court rule, the disputed maps were used anyway.
The cases against the states have strong evidence, but Republicans are hoping to delay and appeal to maintain the status quo in 2024.
TechRadar
2 hours ago
Privacy professionals
Government vs Meta: End-to-end encryption without the encryption?
The UK government is warning against implementing end-to-end encryption in Meta's social media platforms.
The debate revolves around how to combat harmful content while protecting user privacy.
www.nytimes.com
3 hours ago
Privacy professionals
Some Fortnite Players Are Owed Refunds. Here's How to Claim Yours.
The FTC has begun notifying over 37 million people who can apply for a portion of a $245 million settlement with Epic Games.
Epic Games agreed to pay $275 million for violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act and $245 million for using manipulative online practices.
The settlement signals a more assertive stance from federal officials in regulating the tech industry.
SecurityWeek
2 hours ago
Privacy professionals
UK's New Online Safety Law Adds to Crackdown on Big Tech Companies
British lawmakers have approved a new internet safety law with wide-ranging powers to crack down on digital and social media companies.
The law requires platforms to take down illegal content and give users more controls, while also holding platforms legally responsible for online safety.
www.nytimes.com
1 hour ago
Tech industry
Rupert Murdoch to Retire From Fox and News Corporation Boards
Rupert Murdoch is retiring from the Fox and News Corporation boards.
His son Lachlan will become the sole executive in charge of the global media empire.
www.nytimes.com
5 hours ago
Tech industry
The Lawyers Sam Bankman-Fried Once Trusted Are Drawing Criticism
FTX's outside lawyer from Sullivan & Cromwell insisted the exchange's finances were stable before its collapse.
FTX's founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, has accused Sullivan & Cromwell of setting him up as the fall guy for FTX's failure.
Wordsoftype
5 hours ago
UX design
Words of Type
Forbes
1 hour ago
Artificial intelligence
Council Post: Five Ways To Use AI In Email Marketing Today
AI is a big deal in 2023 and is having its moment in the spotlight.
AI can be successfully leveraged in email marketing campaigns.
AI tools can help identify distinct audience segments for personalized messaging in email marketing.
WIRED
2 hours ago
Artificial intelligence
I Failed Two Captcha Tests This Week. Am I Still Human?
Captcha tests are becoming more difficult to pass as bots become more advanced.
Proving one's humanity in the age of advanced AI is becoming more challenging.
The Verge
1 hour ago
Artificial intelligence
Surface and AI live blog: all the news from Microsoft's "special event"
Microsoft is hosting a special event in New York City to discuss its AI plans.
The event is expected to feature the announcement of three new Surface devices.
Former Surface and Windows chief Panos Panay will not be presenting, and Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft's head of consumer marketing, will be taking his place.
www.dw.com
1 hour ago
Health
Alzheimer: Mystery of dying brain cells solved DW 09/21/2023
55 million people live with dementia worldwide.
Lecanemab shows promise in slowing the development of Alzheimer's in its early stages.
Researchers have discovered a direct connection between abnormal proteins and cell death in Alzheimer's patients.
www.nytimes.com
3 hours ago
Europe news
Ukraine Targets Russian-Occupied Crimea With Missiles and Drones
SecurityWeek
3 hours ago
Privacy professionals
Critical Infrastructure Organizations Warned of Snatch Ransomware Attacks
The FBI and CISA have issued an advisory warning critical infrastructure organizations about ongoing Snatch ransomware attacks.
Snatch ransomware has been active since 2018 and targets organizations in the United States.
The ransomware group spends up to three months on victims' networks before deploying the malware.
www.nytimes.com
1 hour ago
World politics
As Armenia and Azerbaijan Clash, Russia Is a Distracted Spectator
Russia's peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh failed to keep the peace as promised by Putin three years ago.
Russia's weakened position in the region has caused it to bet more on Azerbaijan than Armenia for the future.
www.npr.org
1 hour ago
Health
Free covid tests by mail are back, starting Monday
The Biden administration will send up to four free COVID-19 rapid tests per household to anyone who requests them.
The Department of Health and Human Services is making a $600 million investment in manufacturing COVID tests to bolster the U.S. supply chain.
The government suggests not throwing out unused tests as their expiration dates may have been extended.
SecurityWeek
2 hours ago
Information security
Car Cybersecurity Study Shows Drop in Critical Vulnerabilities Over Past Decade
www.nytimes.com
3 hours ago
World politics
Bank of England Keeps Rates Steady for First Time in Nearly Two Years
Bank of England keeps interest rates unchanged for first time in nearly two years.
Inflation in Britain unexpectedly slowed in August.
Officials left the door open for further rate increases if there were evidence of more persistent inflationary pressures.
www.nytimes.com
3 hours ago
World politics
After Surrender in Nagorno-Karabakh, Leaders Discuss Armenians' Fate
Azerbaijan met with representatives of the pro-Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh to discuss the future of the region under new rule.
The military recapture of Nagorno-Karabakh by Azerbaijan could alter power dynamics in the region where Russia, Turkey, and Western states have interests.
Thousands of displaced people in Nagorno-Karabakh are facing a humanitarian crisis and are unsure of what to do next.
Soccer News
4 hours ago
English Premier League
Manchester City want to sign Reece James from Chelsea - Soccer News
Manchester City is interested in signing Reece James from Chelsea.
Chelsea may consider selling James if they receive a significant offer.
time.com
7 hours ago
World news
Syria's Bashar Al-Assad to Meet With Xi Jinping on First China Visit in Nearly 20 Years
Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad on the sidelines of the Asian Games.
China is increasing its diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, including brokering a detente between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Assad's visit to China marks his first trip to the country in nearly 20 years.
KQED
3 hours ago
Healthcare
What to Do if You're One of the Thousands of Californians Losing Medi-Cal Coverage Every Month | KQED
Those who earn up to 250% of the federal poverty level qualify for low-premium plans through Covered California.
Keep an eye out for mail sent by your county Medi-Cal office to ensure you don't get disenrolled in the future.
The state's Department of Health Care Services has resources to help with Medi-Cal re-enrollment.
www.dw.com
5 hours ago
World news
Syria's Assad visits China for first time since civil war DW 09/21/2023
www.fourfourtwo.com
6 hours ago
English Premier League
Arsenal will make crucial tactical change in Champions League this season
Arsenal will employ a different mentality in the Champions League than in the Premier League.
There are major differences in the pace, quality of opposition, and rules between the two competitions.
www.nytimes.com
7 hours ago
World politics
Syria's Leader Visits China in Search of Friends and Funds
BBC Sport
22 hours ago
London
Levy admits 'mistakes' appointing 'trophy managers'
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy admits mistakes in appointing Mourinho and Conte as trophy managers.
Spurs are currently performing well under new manager Ange Postecoglou, sitting second in the Premier League.
Levy stands by decision to join the European Super League.
www.mercurynews.com
2 hours ago
US politics
Barabak: Why Trump shouldn't be kicked off California's 2024 ballot
Kicking Trump off the 2024 ballot would undermine faith in democracy.
Efforts to bar Trump from office rely on the 14th Amendment.
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