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OMG science
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Atlantic Ocean circulation nearing devastating' tipping point, study finds

The circulation of the Atlantic Ocean is heading towards a tipping point that would have dire implications for the climate system and humanity.
The breakdown of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (Amoc) is being accelerated by the melting of Greenland's glaciers and Arctic ice sheets. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 year ago
OMG science

Why being declared dead when you're alive still occurs

An 82-year-old woman who was recently pronounced dead at a New York nursing home was later discovered to be alive by funeral home staff.This follows a similar incident in Iowa where a 66-year-old woman with early-onset dementia was declared dead by a nurse, only to be found gasping for air when funeral home staff unzipped the body bag.
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Design
designboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago
Design

brick residence's sloping roof shields recessed outdoor balcony in toronto

Humber Residence by Batay-Csorba Architects in Toronto's Baby Point neighborhood strategically integrates natural light and maximizes the site's potential.
The design features a unique three-story atrium that provides views of the Humber River and serves as a focal point for the interior. [ more ]
Dezeen
10 months ago
Design

Apple reveals Battersea Power Station shop as latest "evolution of the store"

Technology company Apple has unveiled its latest Foster + Partners-designed store in the recently revamped Battersea Power Station in London, which features updated fixtures and furniture.Set to open later today, Apple Battersea is the brand's 40th UK store and represents an evolution in its retail design thinking with more of an emphasis placed on accessibility and sustainability.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
10 months ago
Design

Top 10 futuristic tech designs for diehard tech lovers - Yanko Design

At Yanko Design, we believe in constantly innovating, creating, and evolving.It's a philosophy that serves as a lifeline for us, and one of the results of this lifeline is the YD x KeyShot Inspiration Hub!The Inspiration Hub is our 'ever-expanding encyclopedia' of design work for you to participate in, to inspire designers, and to get inspired by.
99% Invisible
11 months ago
Design

Train Set: Track Three - 99% Invisible

Happy National Train Day, everyone - for those of you who missed it: that was May 13th this year.A year ago, we started down this path with Train Set: Track One, which gave way to Track Two ...and now, here we are for the final part of our train-fecta.First Stop: Shining Time Station
In the cartoon world inhabited by Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends, anthropomorphized trains chug chug chug along the picturesque countryside of this hilly, bright and colorful island.
Dezeen
11 months ago
Design

"It's important to start reimagining how we reuse buildings" says Jeanne Gang

People working in the built environment should prioritise the reuse of existing buildings and aim to increase the sustainability of concrete, said American architect Jeanne Gang.Speaking on the occasion of the opening of the Gilder Center in New York, the founder of Chicago-based Studio Gang told Dezeen that reusing buildings is important if our built environment is to meet the goals of the Paris Climate Accords.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Upgrades to historic Toronto university building include scale-clad elevator

Canadian studios Kohn Shnier and ERA Architects have renovated a historic building at the University of Toronto to make it more accessible.Local firms Kohn Shnier and ERA Architects team up for the 2,230-square-metre project, which involved bringing cohesion to the different spaces through a set of contemporary interventions.
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Media industry
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Media industry

Journalists at New York Daily News Walk Off Job for a Day

Journalists at The New York Daily News went on strike for the first time in over 30 years to protest staffing cuts and new overtime policies.
The Daily News has faced ownership changes and staffing cuts, resulting in declining circulation and revenue. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Media industry

Vice and BuzzFeed were meant to be the future of news. What happened? | Jane Martinson

After Rupert Murdoch invested tens of millions of pounds in his digital publishing company in 2013, Shane Smith, boss of Vice Media, laughed at how much old media companies wanted his sexy young business.Acknowledging that they were being left behind, they would offer billions: And we keep saying no, no, no'.
Brooklyneagle
1 year ago
Media industry

New York State can help save community news

At first blush it might be hard to believe that New York - the news media capital of the United States - has a shortage of news.But it does - and its rapidly reaching crisis levels.The key is that we're talking about local news, not national news.While national news is economically thriving, community journalism is in a free fall - especially in New York.
Digiday
1 year ago
Media industry

Why digital clutter is driving brands to rethink the value of newspapers advertising

Last month, General Electric took over The New York Times' print advertising for a day throughout the news, business and arts sections of the paper amounting to 22 full-page color ads as well as five partial pages.The newspaper ads were meant to not only get readers' attention in print but also cultivate chatter on social media about the brand.
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Wellness
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Wellness

How to Exercise When It's Humid

Anyone who has gone for a jog on a hot, muggy day knows how miserable it can be not only because your shirt is glued to your back, experts say, but also because humidity makes exercise much more challenging.This is because the sweat on your skin doesn't easily evaporate, said JohnEric Smith, an associate professor of exercise physiology at Mississippi State University.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Wellness

Why Was This Patient Turning So Yellow?

You are so yellow, the physician assistant told the 39-year-old man.It was said as a simple statement of fact.In the bright lights of the CityMD Urgent Care center in Ronkonkoma, N.Y., the man could see that this was true; his normally light brown skin now had a distinctly saffron cast to it.You need more than this walk-in center can offer, the P.A. explained.
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Dezeen
10 months ago
Design

OMA envelopes Buffalo art museum extension in transparent "veil"

OMA's New York office led by architect Shohei Shigematsu has completed an expansion to Buffalo's AKG Art Museum that features a promenade encased in a glass facade.Architecture studio OMA added the Jeffrey E Gundlach Building to the complex of buildings that make up Buffalo's AKG Art Museum - an institution that lies on a park designed by American landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted in the northern part of the city.
Dezeen
11 months ago
Design

Norman Foster retrospective exhibition opens at Centre Pompidou in Paris

An exhibition dedicated to the work of British architect Norman Foster has opened at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, showcasing drawings and original models produced by the architect over the last six decades.The exhibition, which according to the Norman Foster Foundation is the largest-ever retrospective display of Foster's work, features around 130 of the architect's projects including the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Headquarters, Hong Kong International Airport and Apple Park.
Dezeen
11 months ago
Design

HW Studio divides a rural Mexican house with large stone walls

HW Studio Arquitectos has completed a cruciform house with open-air corridors and courtyards tucked between locally quarried stone walls in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.Based nearby in Morelia, HW Studio Arquitectos finished the 250-square metre (2,690-square foot) house, named Casa Enso II, in 2022, drawing on vernacular designs, cultural expression and local history of the Guanajuato region.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Traditional Hong Kong diners inform interior of Bao Express in Paris

Design studio Atelieramo has completed a retro interior for a Chinese restaurant in Paris, featuring celadon-green walls and curvaceous wooden booths modelled on those found in Hong Kong diners from the 1970s.Architect Tala Gharagozlou and designer Virginie de Graveron oversaw the interior concept for Bao Express, a restaurant near Bastille in the 11th arrondissement that serves dim sum and bao buns.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Sheppard Robson restores iconic Manchester music venue

Architecture studio Sheppard Robson has remodelled the New Century Hall music venue in Manchester, restoring, rationalising and "opening up" the Grade-II listed structure.Originally designed by architects George Tait and G S Hay, the building was constructed in 1963 as a conference centre for the Cooperative Wholesale Society.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Clouds AO wraps Japanese cultural hub in sweeping steel panels

A spiralling facade of stainless steel panels wraps this cultural centre in Fukuoka, Japan, which has been designed by Clouds AO in collaboration with NKS2 Architects and Takumi Nakahara Architects.Overlooking the Naka River next to the nightlife district of Nakasu, the cultural centre, called 010 Building, houses a theatre, bar and restaurant and was completed for developer Zero-Ten.
www.france24.com
10 months ago
France news

Evacuation of Kyiv icons takes fight for Ukraine's heritage to Louvre in Paris

CULTURE WAR The Louvre in Paris is hosting some of Ukraine's most treasured works of art that were secretly evacuated from Kyiv to shield them from the war.Their exhibition at the world's best-known museum highlights the role played by culture and heritage as Ukraine resists Russian attempts to deny both its past and present.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
France news

Michel Houellebecq sex film to be released despite attempt to stop it

A Dutch art collective can release an experimental erotic film showing the French novelist Michel Houellebecq having sex with young women in spite of the author's attempt to stop its circulation, an Amsterdam court has ruled.Amsterdam's district court on Tuesday afternoon dismissed a legal complaint by Houellebecq and his wife Qianyun Lysis that had aimed to curb the distribution of the film KIRAC 27 by Keeping It Real Art Critics, as well as a trailer that was uploaded on the art collective's website last month but has since been taken down.
Deep House London
10 months ago
London music

Track IDs: MOGA Caparica 2023 | Features | Deep House London

MOGA Caparica is a cultured gathering in Portugal, on a beach near Lisbon, from the 31st May to 4th of June.It takes place not far from Lisbon on a lush beach with beach parties, sunset parties, open air dancing but also lots of extra stuff to explore such as yoga, surfing and brunches and boat parties.
KQED
10 months ago
Healthcare

Martinez Refinery's Chemical Release Poses No Long-Term Hazard, Tests Find | KQED

The test results come less than two weeks after the FBI confirmed it has launched a joint investigation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency into the Martinez plant's spent catalyst release.FBI agents and EPA personnel have gone door to door asking residents about their experience during and after the incident.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

In Utah, Scriptures (and Satire) Enter Debates Over Book Bans

Public schools are closed for the summer in Utah, leaving their libraries quieter than usual.But the books on their shelves are now the subject of a skirmish one that is distinct from many other culture clashes over education in the United States.In this case, the titles in question are the Bible and the Book of Mormon.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Girls

Even After Debunking, Sybil' Hasn't Gone Away

Turning 50 is rarely easy for a woman, and Sybil is no exception.This tarnished classic the True and Extraordinary Story of a Woman Possessed by Sixteen Separate Personalities, to invoke the most carnival-barker of its various subtitles has since its 1973 publication been critically dismissed; wedged on the best-seller list between Lillian Hellman and Howard Cosell as if at some nightmare dinner party; made into two different television movies; workshopped as a musical; cited in psychiatric literature; debunked, dissected and defended.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Girls

Even After Debunking, Sybil' Hasn't Gone Away

Turning 50 is rarely easy for a woman, and Sybil is no exception.This tarnished classic the True and Extraordinary Story of a Woman Possessed by Sixteen Separate Personalities, to invoke the most carnival-barker of its various subtitles has since its 1973 publication been critically dismissed; wedged on the best-seller list between Lillian Hellman and Howard Cosell as if at some nightmare dinner party; made into two different television movies; workshopped as a musical; cited in psychiatric literature; debunked, dissected and defended.
Fatherly
11 months ago
Fathers

Still Wearing The Same Socks For Different Activities? That Could Be Causing You Discomfort

You can never have enough socks, but do you ever find yourself wearing the same pair for lounging as jogging?You have different outfits for working out, going out to dinner, or walking the dog because the comfort and style needs are different, and the cult-favorite brand Bombas would like to convince you that adjusting your outfits for the activity should apply to your socks, too.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Cadbury Flake deemed too crumbly for 99 cones, say ice cream sellers

The well-known Cadbury Flake synonymous with the 99 cones sold in ice cream vans has been deemed too crumbly by vendors.The row comes as the UK is set to see the hottest day of the year so far this Bank Holiday weekend prompting queues at ice cream vans across the country.Vendors claim that the quality of the Cadbury Flake 99 has deteriorated since the production of the sweet treat was moved to Egypt.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

99 problems: Cadbury flake too flakey, warn ice cream sellers

The Cadbury 99 flake is too flakey, ice cream sellers have warned.Ice cream vendors have insisted the quality of the flake has deteriorated since production was moved to Egypt.Owner of C&M Creamery Ices John Taylor told the BBC the product breaks easily.You can't give someone a 99 with a broken flake.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Large-scale trials needed to test anti-ageing supplements, expert says

Anti-ageing supplements need to be clinically tested, but the answer to a longer healthy life may already be available, an expert has said.Professor Cynthia Kenyon, an expert in ageing and longevity, said that while many supplements are easily accessible and inexpensive, there is little evidence to show they are effective.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Man in debt after driving motorhome through London low emission zone for holiday

A 10-mile trip plunged a father-of-two into credit card debt by costing him 2,000 after he drove his motorhome to and from a campsite in London's low emission zone (LEZ) on Easter weekend without knowing he was being charged.Geoffrey Eaton, 53, from Colchester, travelled to the capital on Good Friday with his wife Linda, 53, and their two children Adam, 16, and Elizabeth, 13, to visit family for what promised to be a relatively cheap and fantastic day out, but it turned into a very nasty surprise.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Baby allegedly murdered by nurse Lucy Letby was injected with air, court told

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A baby allegedly murdered by nurse Lucy Letby was injected with air, a court heard.The infant was said to have been attacked by the defendant during her day shift at the Countess of Chester Hospital's neo-natal unit in June 2016.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Royal Mail reveals image of King Charles to feature on stamps

Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter The image of the King which will feature on first and second class stamps has been revealed with a Royal Mail executive describing it as a defining part of his reign.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Sports

Why Do They Euthanize Racehorses Who Break Their Legs?

There is a lot to enjoy for a new fan introduced to thoroughbred racing.There is the beauty of the animals, the thrill of watching them move and the joyful feeling of outsmarting the other horseplayers and cashing a bet.But there is a cold fact about the sport that can be hard for fans and impossible for critics to accept: Sometimes a horse gets hurt, and sometimes it is euthanized, often right on the track.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Two people test positive for bird flu after infection at farm in England

Bird flu has been detected in two people in in the UK, the UK Health Security Agency (UKSA) has said.The cases are believed to be linked to exposure to sick birds on a single poultry farm where the two people were known to have recently worked.Neither worker suffered symptoms of infection and both cases were found during screening.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Bird flu detected in two poultry workers in the UK

Bird flu has been detected in two poultry workers in England, though there are no signs of human-to-human transmission, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.The cases are believed to be linked to exposure to sick birds on a single poultry farm where the two people were known to have recently worked.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Two people test positive for bird flu after infection at farm in England

Bird flu has been detected in two people in in the UK, the UK Health Security Agency (UKSA) has said.The cases are believed to be linked to exposure to sick birds on a single poultry farm where the two people were known to have recently worked.Neither worker suffered symptoms of infection and both cases were found during screening.
Brooklyn Paper
11 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Arts Council to host annual Spring Gala on June 5 * Brooklyn Paper

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For over 50 years, the Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC) has helped support and uplift the borough's myriad of artists - and they'll be hosting their annual Spring Gala next month to raise funds, allowing them to continue supporting the art community.
therealdeal.com
1 year ago
LA real estate

Measure ULA Mansion Tax Puts LA Agents in Tough Position

From left: Stephen Shapiro and Jason Oppenheim (Oppenheim Group, WEA Homes, Getty) The clock is ticking for Measure ULA taxes on the sale of luxury homes to take effect in the city of Los Angeles and it puts agents in a tough spot.They have advised their clients that, if possible, they should sell before the transfer tax begins on April 1.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Education

Opinion | There Is a Reason Ron DeSantis Wants History Told a Certain Way

As you have probably seen by now, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida has signed another bill that limits classroom instruction on racism and racial inequality.This one applies to colleges and universities, banning so-called divisive concepts from general education courses.I mentioned all this in my Friday column, tying it to the broader Republican effort to give public institutions the freedom to censor.
news.bitcoin.com
11 months ago
Cryptocurrency

BRC20 Token Economy Thrives Amidst Crypto Downturn, Surging 53% in Five Days Bitcoin News

Despite the broader crypto-economy experiencing a downward trajectory, dropping 1.59% in the past 24 hours and hovering around $1.11 trillion, the BRC20 token economy has bucked this trend, expanding from $279 million to over $427 million within five days.Impervious to Market Slump, BRC20 Tokens Defy the Odds Built atop the Bitcoin blockchain, the recently established BRC20 token economy has seen significant growth in the past five days.
news.bitcoin.com
11 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin's BRC20 Token Economy Skyrockets 192% to $279 Million in Just Four Days Blockchain Bitcoin News

Blockchain by Jamie Redman Four days ago, the market capitalization of all the BRC20 tokens built on top of the Bitcoin network was a modest $95 million.However, over the past four days, the BRC20 market valuation has seen tremendous growth, increasing by 192% and reaching $279 million.More Than 13,000 BRC20 Tokens Built on Bitcoin Are Now Worth $279M The BRC20 token standard, which is built on top of the Bitcoin network, is gaining momentum and the BRC20 token economy is flourishing.
news.bitcoin.com
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

Binance Experiences Significant BTC, ETH, and Stablecoin Withdrawals Following CFTC Lawsuit Bitcoin News

After the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission sued Binance for alleged violations of trading and derivatives rules, a significant amount of cryptocurrency was withdrawn from the exchange.Data from analytics provider Nansen shows $400 million in Ethereum-based funds were withdrawn in 24 hours, and 3,655 bitcoin worth more than $99 million were withdrawn over the past day, according to Coinglass metrics.
news.bitcoin.com
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

Stablecoin Trading Dominates Monday's Crypto Market, Tether and BUSD Sell at Premiums Market Updates Bitcoin News

Market Updates by Jamie Redman On Monday, the crypto economy experienced significant market activity with $183.85 billion in global trade volume over 24 hours, with a large portion of those trades involving stablecoins.USDC traded near parity with the U.S. dollar, and several stablecoins, including tether and BUSD, sold at premiums.
news.bitcoin.com
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

Ethereum's Transition to Proof-of-Stake Yields Deflationary Results Altcoins Bitcoin News

After the transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS), Ethereum's annual issuance rate has been reduced to negative 0.057%, according to statistics 158 days after The Merge.The metrics indicate that more ethereum tokens have been removed than issued, and if the chain were still under PoW consensus, 1,823,678 ether would have been minted to date.
Coindesk
11 months ago
Cryptocurrency

First Mover Americas: Litecoin Might Be Trading at a Discount

This article originally appeared in First Mover, CoinDesk's daily newsletter putting the latest moves in crypto markets in context.Subscribe to get it in your inbox every day.An onchain metric suggests that litecoin (LTC), the 12th largest cryptocurrency by market value, is trading at discounted prices.
Coindesk
11 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin's Realized Price on Cusp of Flashing Major Bullish Signal

Bitcoin's ( BTC) year-to-date rally of 63% may be the first milestone in its upward journey.That's the message from bitcoin's realized price, which appears on track to exceed the realized price of long-term holders.Historically, this so-called bull cross has marked the end of bear markets and the onset of major price rallies.
news.bitcoin.com
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

BTC Proxy Is Live on BNB Chain and Interoperable With WBTC and BTCB Press release Bitcoin News

PRESS RELEASE.Leading DeFi protocol BTC PROXY today expanded support for the Binance BNB Chain as well as updating support on Ethereum and Polygon for their ($BTCpx) Bitcoin Proxy.Minting and bridging of BTCpx to the three networks goes live on or after March 10th, 2023.This fulfilled a vision of allowing the Proxy community to utilize their Bitcoin for use in DeFi on Polygon, Ethereum and BNB Chains.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
Los Angeles

Chevron scrambles to batten down oil fields amid threat of Kern River flooding

Preparing for the threat of massive flooding during California's "Big Melt," federal engineers have been releasing more Kern River water from Lake Isabella than is flowing into the reservoir from the snowbound peaks of the southern Sierra Nevada.The action is needed, officials say, to prevent water from spilling over the reservoir dam and sending floodwaters rolling into low-lying areas that include the city of Bakersfield, farm towns, Highway 99, and portions of Kern County's famed oil patch - an intrusion that would risk significant ecological harm.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

A wild weather day in California: The Fujiwhara effect, a bomb cyclone and a landspout warning

(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

Even on the heels of an unusual winter of intense rain, wind and snow, the storm that slammed California on Tuesday came with some surprising conditions.The storm was marked by powerful winds in the Bay Area and other parts of Central and Northern California that downed trees, created treacherous commuting conditions, broke windows in downtown San Francisco and caused power outages.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Wild winter storm could bring waterspouts, tornados along California's Central Coast

California's wild winter storm could generate waterspouts off the Central Coast, with the potential to move onshore and form small tornadoes in western Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties Friday, the National Weather Service warned.Two warnings were issued for Santa Barbara County around 10 a.m.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Books

Tiananmen Square books removed from Hong Kong libraries in run-up to anniversary

Books about the Tiananmen Square massacre, Hong Kong protest movements, and other subjects deemed politically sensitive by Beijing have been removed from the former British colony's public libraries in the lead-up to the 34th anniversary of the killings.Hong Kong media have reported a marked increase in the number of book and documentary removals, which have been growing since the authoritarian clampdown on Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement and the introduction of the national security law in 2020.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Books

The big idea: what if censoring books only makes them more popular?

The 17th century rector of St Alban's College in Valladolid, Spain, must have rolled his eyes at the size of the book he had to review for the library.The Jesuit seminary, known as the English College because it produced missionaries committed to the reconversion of England to Catholicism, had received a 900-page volume of Shakespeare's plays.
www.mediaite.com
1 year ago
Books

It's a Book Ban. No Doubt': Sen. Murphy Joins Critics Rebutting DeSantis's Media Book Ban Hoax' Claim

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) sparked a bevy of condemnation and fact-checks from the left after he claimed the media was creating a book ban hoax to try and smear his policies in Florida.They've tried to create in Florida a narrative.It's basically a book ban hoax.It's a hoax, DeSantis declared.
Ars Technica
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

As AI-generated fakes proliferate, Google plans to fight back

On Wednesday at Google I/O 2023, Google announced three new features designed to help people spot AI-generated fake images in search results, reports Bloomberg.The features will identify the known origins of an image, add metadata to Google-generated AI images, and label other AI-generated images in search results.
Social Media Explorer
11 months ago
Online marketing

Bra Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction

The world of bras is filled with myths and misconceptions that have been passed down through generations.These beliefs can lead to confusion and even prevent women from finding the right bra for their needs.In this blog, we'll debunk common bra myths and shed light on the facts behind them.Let's separate fiction from reality and empower you with accurate information about bras.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
World politics

Serbia Offers Amnesty for Illegal Firearms, and Thousands Are Turned In

Gun owners across Serbia have turned in thousands of weapons as part of an amnesty program aimed at reducing the number of firearms in the hands of civilians after two mass shootings stunned the country last week, according to the government.The shootings, one by a minor armed with his father's pistols and the other involving an illegal firearm, prompted the Serbian president, Aleksandar Vucic, to promise the almost complete disarmament of the country.
www.scientificamerican.com
11 months ago
Science

What Is Causing So Much Pink Eye?

A new variant of the virus that causes COVID is drawing international attention, not just for its rapid spread but for its tendency to cause one unexpected symptom: conjunctivitis, or pink eye.The strain, known officially as XBB.1.16and colloquially as Arcturus, is a subvariant of Omicron.It was first detected in India, where it has been spreading quickly, but it has been identified in dozens of countries and now makes up more than 12.5 percent of cases in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
BBC News
11 months ago
UK politics

Coronation: I took painkillers before carrying sword, says Penny Mordaunt

Penny Mordaunt has said she took a couple of painkillers to help her get through her role of carrying ceremonial swords during the King's Coronation.The Tory minister won praise for her stamina, carrying the 17th Century Sword of State and Jewelled Sword of Offering for more than an hour.Working on the coronation has been a "huge privilege," Ms Mordaunt said.
www.cbc.ca
11 months ago
Toronto

Pearson Airport turns to bolstered staffing, tech improvements to reduce travel chaos | CBC News

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority says it's well-prepared for the summer travel season at Toronto Pearson International Airport thanks to bolstered staffing and technological improvements following widespread delays and cancellations that travellers experienced last year.The airport authority says it has hired 130 new staff to help handle critical areas such as busing, baggage handling and terminal operations.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
California

New Postal Service stamp to celebrate Yosemite's famous waterfall

One of Yosemite National Park's most sought-after destinations will soon be commemorated by the United States Postal Service.Nevada Fall, the 594-foot-high waterfall towering over the Yosemite Valley, will be featured as part of the Postal Service's new waterfall stamp collection to be released next month.
www.dw.com
11 months ago
Education

Teenage boy kills nine people in Belgrade school shooting DW 05/03/2023

31 minutes ago31 minutes ago At least eight children are among the dead and several others wounded after teenager went on a shooting spree at an elementary school in Belgrade.Police said eight children and a security guard were killed when a teenage boy opened fire at a school in Serbia's capital of Belgrade on Wednesday.
www.dw.com
11 months ago
Education

Teenage boy kills nine people in Belgrade school shooting DW 05/03/2023

31 minutes ago31 minutes ago At least eight children are among the dead and several others wounded after teenager went on a shooting spree at an elementary school in Belgrade.Police said eight children and a security guard were killed when a teenage boy opened fire at a school in Serbia's capital of Belgrade on Wednesday.
www.dw.com
11 months ago
Education

Serbia: Teenage boy arrested after deadly school shooting DW 05/03/2023

23 minutes ago23 minutes ago One person was killed and several wounded when a teenager opened fire at an elementary school in Belgrade.A school security guard died and at least five students were wounded when a teenage boy opened fire at a school in Serbia's capital of Belgrade on Wednesday.The Interior Ministry said the seventh-grade student used his father's gun in the shooting.
www.times-series.co.uk
1 year ago
Education

'It's phenomenal': Record pupil nominations help teacher win Teacher of the Week

Gemma Blaker was nominated in a national magazine as Teacher of the Week following pupil nominations (Image: Beit Shvidler Primary School) A record number of nominations from pupils won their teacher national recognition for her work.Gemma Blaker, of Beit Shvidler Primary School in Edgware, was named by The Week Junior as its Teacher of the Week this week.
time.com
11 months ago
Wellness

What Feeling Stuck Does to Your Body

Have you ever felt frozen, as if you can't seem to move forward in life?Perhaps it's as if you can't seem to move on from a trauma or a heartbreakor you can't tap into the passion or enthusiasm that once came so easily.Maybe you're so unmotivated at work that you spend time fantasizing about getting away somewhere you can't quite name.
Eater
1 year ago
Food & drink

How Cookie Jars Capture American Kitsch

Recipes, money, written affirmations, and receipts.That's what Hazy Mae keeps in her ceramic cookie jars.Cookies?None.Since she was gifted her first cookie jar, a midcentury ceramic bear, several years ago, the New York City-based artist has become a collector of a few dozen quirky, mostly vintage cookie jars.
What's New in Publishing | Digital Publishing News
1 year ago
Media industry

"The financial transition to digital has stalled": WAN-IFRA World Press Trends Outlook | What's New in Publishing | Digital Publishing News

The recently released World Press Trends Outlook released by WAN-IFRA (World Association of Newspapers), shows that print still remains a key element of news publishers operations.Moreover, print advertising remains the most important income source.Significantly, the transition to digital has stalled.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

DeSantis Wants to Defund Florida Colleges That Have Programs on Diversity

The Florida governor described lessons on equity and inclusion as "political window dressing" in a statement on Tuesday.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gestures during a press conference to announce the Moving Florida Forward initiative at the SunTrax Test Facility in Auburndale, Florida, on January 30, 2023.Paul Hennessy / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday that he plans to ask the state legislature to revoke funds from public colleges in the state if they offer lessons on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Creative Bloq
11 months ago
Graphic design

Huion Inspiroy Giano review: big tablet with plenty of smart features

The Huion Inspiroy Giano is the latest addition to Huion's Inspiroy range of drawing tablets, and offers a roomy drawing area that other, smaller tablets could only dream of.It's full of good smart features that help to update this model, compared to some older Huion tablets still in circulation, such as the latest Bluetooth 5.0 standard and a USB-C port.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

Is AI art about to have its 'iPhone moment'?

Back in 2016 Nvidia kickstarted the generative AI revolution as we've come to know it when OpenAI took delivery of its first AI supercomputer, which powers the breakthrough AI ChatGPT.Now with over 100 million users and rising, Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang used his GTC keynote to call 2023 the "iPhone moment of AI".
Las Vegas Sun
11 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Rays end Lynn's no-hit bid in 7th, beat White Sox 12-3

CHICAGO (AP) - Wander Franco homered leading off the seventh inning to end Lance Lynn's no-hit bid, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for 10 runs in the inning and beat the Chicago White Sox 12-3 on Saturday night.Randy Arozarena added two homers, one in the seventh and another in the ninth, for the Rays, who improved to a major league-best 23-5.
New Haven Register
11 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Rays end Lynn's no-hit bid in 7th, beat White Sox 12-3

CHICAGO (AP) - Wander Franco homered leading off the seventh inning to end Lance Lynn's no-hit bid, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for 10 runs in the inning and beat the Chicago White Sox 12-3 on Saturday night.Randy Arozarena added two homers, one in the seventh and another in the ninth, for the Rays, who improved to a major league-best 23-5.
Alton Telegraph
11 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Rays end Lynn's no-hit bid in 7th, beat White Sox 12-3

CHICAGO (AP) - Wander Franco homered leading off the seventh inning to end Lance Lynn's no-hit bid, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for 10 runs in the inning and beat the Chicago White Sox 12-3 on Saturday night.Randy Arozarena added two homers, one in the seventh and another in the ninth, for the Rays, who improved to a major league-best 23-5.
Yahoo Sports
11 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Rays end Lynn's no-hit bid in 7th, beat White Sox 12-3

CHICAGO (AP) - Wander Franco homered leading off the seventh inning to end Lance Lynn's no-hit bid, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for 10 runs in the inning and beat the Chicago White Sox 12-3 on Saturday night.Randy Arozarena added two homers, one in the seventh and another in the ninth, for the Rays, who improved to a major league-best 23-5.
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www.fastcompany.com
1 year ago
Parenting

It's time to kick our $200 billion addiction to disposable kid's clothing

Lily, who is one, stains every single outfit she wears with spit-up.And Ella, who is seven, appears to spend much of her time rolling around in mudat least from what I can gather from the clothes in her laundry hamper.Given how quickly they destroy or outgrow their clothes, it just doesn't seem worth investing in durable, high-quality clothing for them.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Environment

Rapidly melting Antarctic ice could affect oceans for centuries'

Scientists warn deep ocean water flows from the Antarctic could decline by 40 percent by 2050, threatening the collapse of circulation crucial for planetary systems.Rapidly melting Antarctic ice is dramatically slowing down the flow of water through the world's oceans and could have a disastrous effect on global climate, the marine food chain, and even the stability of ice shelves, new research says.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Environment

Melting Antarctic ice predicted to cause rapid slowdown of deep ocean current by 2050

Melting ice around Antarctica will cause a rapid slowdown of a major global deep ocean current by 2050 that could alter the world's climate for centuries and accelerate sea level rise, according to scientists behind new research.The research suggests if greenhouse gas emissions continue at today's levels, the current in the deepest parts of the ocean could slow down by 40% in only three decades.
Theregister
1 year ago
Apple

Apple patches all the iThings, including flaw under attack

Happy belated Patch Tuesday from Cupertino: Apple has issued security updates for almost every piece of code it slings - including a fix for a vulnerability in older iOS devices the iGiant believes is under attack right now.The actively exploited flaw, which is now patched on iOS and iPadOS 15, is in the WebKit engine: CVE-2023-23529 is a type confusion issue that could allow malicious web content to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable devices.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Rare Coin, Minted by Brutus to Mark Caesar's Death, Is Returned to Greece

A rare and ancient gold coin that morbidly celebrates the stabbing death of Julius Caesar was returned this week to Greek officials by investigators in New York who had determined it was looted and fraudulently put for sale at auction in 2020.The coin, known as the Eid Mar and valued at $4.2 million, features the face of Marcus Junius Brutus, the onetime friend and ally of Caesar who, along with other Roman senators, murdered him on the Ides of March in 44 B.C.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Public health

Burundi officials detect polio outbreak linked to vaccine

FILE - A child cries after she was administered with a polio vaccine during a house to house vaccination exercise in Maiduguri, Nigeria, on Aug. 28, 2016.Health officials in Burundi on Friday March 17, 2023 have declared an outbreak of polio linked to the vaccine, the first time the paralytic disease has been detected in the east African country for more than three decades.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Public health

WHO says avian flu cases in humans worrying' after girl's death in Cambodia

The discovery of two cases of bird flu within the same family in Cambodia has highlighted the concern over potential human-to-human spread of the virus, although experts have stressed the risk remains low.On Thursday, Cambodian authorities reported an 11-year-old girl from Prey Veng province had died from H5N1, with subsequent testing of 12 of her contacts revealing that her father also had the virus.
english.elpais.com
1 year ago
Public health

US proposes once-a-year Covid shots for most Americans

A nurse prepares a syringe of a COVID-19 vaccine at an inoculation station in Jackson, Miss., July 19, 2022.Rogelio V. Solis (AP) US health officials want to make Covid-19 vaccinations more like the annual flu shot.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday proposed a simplified approach for future vaccination efforts, allowing most adults and children to get a once-a-year shot to protect against the mutating virus.
fscritics.com
1 year ago
SF music

How to Age Gracefully with Modern Beauty Treatments

Laser skin resurfacing stimulates collagen production to reduce wrinkles and even out skin tone.Botox injections block nerve signals to reduce wrinkles and give a more youthful appearance Chemical peels exfoliate dead skin cells while reducing sun damage and dark spots.PRP therapy uses platelets from own blood to reduce wrinkles and restore volume.
Defector
1 year ago
Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls Organization Experiences Performance-Limiting Brain Condition While Participating In Lonzo Ball Injury Updates | Defector

Lonzo Ball's knee is messed up and it hurts.As you may recall, the Chicago Bulls guard left a game against the Golden State Warriors on Jan. 14, 2022 because his left knee hurt, due to what doctors later diagnosed as a bruise and a meniscus tear.He had arthroscopic surgery later that month, but recurring pain kept him out for the rest of the season.
San Francisco Bay Times
1 year ago
SF LGBT

A Urologist's Guide to Safely Increasing the Length and Girth of Your Manhood - San Francisco Bay Times

By Judson Brandeis, M.D.-
As a board-certified urologist, I've seen a growing demand for penis enlargement procedures.Men of all ages and backgrounds have come to me seeking solutions for what they perceive as inadequate penis size.While the desire for a larger penis is understandable, the available medical options have significant drawbacks.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Ex-MP Natalie McGarry's lawyers contest conviction over prejudicial tweets'

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Lawyers defending a former SNP MP jailed for embezzling thousands of pounds from two Scottish independence groups have appealed against her conviction, claiming a tsunami of tweets were prejudicial and prevented her from receiving a fair trial.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

New type of CPR could save more patients in cardiac arrest'

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email More heart patients could be saved thanks to a new type of advanced CPR which involves hooking up patients to an artificial lung machine.People who suffer cardiac arrest when the heart stops pumping blood around the body could be offered the advanced form of resuscitation if they do not respond to traditional CPR thanks to a new service in the Thames Valley region.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Baby boy collapsed because of slow injection of air', Lucy Letby's trial hears

A slow injection of air caused the sudden collapse of a baby boy allegedly harmed by nurse Lucy Letby, her trial has been told.Expert witness Dr Dewi Evans said he believes air trickled into the infant's circulation via a connecting port on his intravenous drip.He told Manchester Crown Court it could have taken several minutes for it to take effect before the youngster, Child M, rapidly deteriorated and almost died as staff battled for nearly 30 minutes to revive him.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Baby boy collapsed because of slow injection of air', Lucy Letby trial hears

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A slow injection of air caused the sudden collapse of a baby boy allegedly harmed by nurse Lucy Letby, her trial has been told.Expert witness Dr Dewi Evans said he believes air trickled into the infant's circulation via a connecting port on his intravenous drip.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Covid hospital admissions rise for fourth week in a row

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The rate of Covid-19 hospital admissions in England has climbed to its highest level since the start of the year, in fresh evidence the virus is once again becoming more prevalent.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Downstate judge strikes down Illinois ban on high-powered guns

A downstate judge on Friday struck down the ban on high-power firearms and high-capacity ammunition magazines that Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law earlier this year, a ruling theIllinois attorney general's office immediately appealed to the state Supreme Court.The scope of the ruling was a subject of dispute, with the attorney for the state lawmaker who was the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit arguing that it applies statewide and Pritzker's office contending it does not.
news.bitcoin.com
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

Avalanche Sees Surge in BTC Bridged to Its Network With Over $44 Million in Bitcoin Ported on Thursday Bitcoin News

According to statistics, the number of bitcoin bridged to the Avalanche blockchain saw a significant inflow on March 2, as more than 2,000 bitcoin were bridged on that day.Data further shows that as of Friday, March 3, a total of 8,504 bitcoin worth $190.9 million was bridged over to the Avalanche network.
news.bitcoin.com
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

Bridged Bitcoin on Avalanche Surpasses Value Locked on the Lightning Network Bitcoin News

Members of the crypto community have been discussing the number of bitcoins that have been bridged over to the Avalanche network, which is now larger than the total value locked on the Lightning Network.At the time of writing, there are 5,493 bitcoins circulating on the Avalanche blockchain, while the Lightning Network holds 5,248 bitcoins.
New York Daily News
1 year ago
Health

Makena, drug designed to prevent premature births, to be yanked from market after studies indicate it doesn't work

After years of wrangling with the U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA), the maker of a drug that's supposed to prevent premature birth - but apparently doesn't - is voluntarily pulling it off the market.Manufacturer Covis Pharma opted to yank the drug, Makena, from shelves after the FDA indicated it was taking steps to force it off the market anyway.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

FDA authorizes first at-home test that can detect both flu and Covid-19

If you've got a fever and a cough, you don't necessarily have to go to the doctor anymore to find out if it's the flu or Covid-19.On Friday, the US Food and Drug Administration authorized what it says is the first at-home test that can tell users if they have the flu and/or Covid-19.The test, made by California biotech company Lucira Health, uses a single self-collected nasal swab and can provide results in about half an hour.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US politics

House Judiciary chairman subpoenas big tech executives for company communications with executive branch

House Judiciary Republicans have subpoenaed the chief executive officers of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta and Microsoft for information about their companies' communications with the executive branch over how their content is moderated.The move by committee Chairman Jim Jordan is a notable escalation as part of the House GOP's effort to prove that big tech companies have colluded with the federal government to suppress conservative voices.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Slimming pill' drug to be classified as poison after at least 33 deaths

A toxic chemical marketed as a slimming pill' is to be added to a list of poisons by the government after it was connected to at least 33 deaths.DNP - or 2.4 Dinitrophenol - is banned for human consumption but has been advertised online as something that aids weight loss and a fat burner'.It is also classified as an explosive and contains chemicals used in First World War bombs.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Analysis | The Dollar Will Vanquish Pretenders to Its Throne

A couple of recent geopolitical events have prompted the hoary old question of whether the dollar's hegemony as the world's reserve currency is at risk.It isn't.Not in the slightest.If anything, the developments just serve to underline why King Dollar sits atop the throne.The most recent challenger is a putative South American common currency, with the working title of the sur (south).
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Tiny Glasgow apartment transformed into playful pied-a-terre

Architect Lee Ivett, designer Simon Harlow and developer Duncan Blackmore have turned a 25-square-metre apartment in Glasgow into a brightly coloured space that doesn't contain any freestanding furniture.Blackmore worked closely with Ivett and Harlow to plan the interior of the ground-floor tenement flat, which he uses as a base while visiting his other projects in the city's Govanhill area.
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