The Impossible Fight to Stop Canada’s Wildfires
Canada’s worst wildfire season ever has put unprecedented strain on the country’s firefighters. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced, with millions more choking on toxic wildfire smoke. Next summer could be far worse......»»
Educators and parents reveal culture of fear, censorship, and loss of learning opportunities in wake of FL policies
How can a teacher discuss Jim Crow laws without breaking state law? Should a librarian stop ordering books with LGBTQ+ characters? A new white paper by UC San Diego and NYU researchers reveals the experiences of K-12 educators and parents in Florida.....»»
Several Oak Lawn HS cheerleaders attacked during halftime fight at football game: superintendent
Several Oak Lawn HS cheerleaders attacked during halftime fight at football game: superintendent.....»»
Anker warns people to stop using some of its iPhone power banks, issues recall
"Manufacturing defect": Anker is recalling all units “out of an abundance of caution.” Enlarge / An Anker 334 MagGo Battery (PowerCore 10K) on an iPhone. (credit: Anker) Anker is recalling three models of MagSafe iP.....»»
Cards Against Humanity sues SpaceX, alleges “invasion” of land on US/Mexico border
Lawsuit: SpaceX took over "pristine" land CAH bought to stop Trump border wall. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Cards Against Humanity) Cards Against Humanity sued SpaceX yesterday, alleging that Elon Musk's firm illega.....»»
Personal histories shape how immigrant families transmit their home language to children
According to Statistics Canada, in 2021, 1 in 4 Canadians had at least one mother tongue other than English or French. Many people grow up with their family's heritage languages—like Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish or Arabic—as part of their family's.....»»
Algorithm used on Mars rover helps scientists on Earth see data in a new way
A new algorithm tested on NASA's Perseverance Rover on Mars may lead to better forecasting of hurricanes, wildfires, and other extreme weather events that impact millions globally......»»
Location, location, location: Snowpack storage and runoff timing in burn scars depend on site and terrain
Increasingly severe wildfires at high elevations are impacting snowpack—an important reservoir for the U.S. West. The altered landscape makes it more challenging to predict when snow will melt and how much water will be available for use......»»
Scientists track plastic waste in pristine Canada marine park
Old tires, discarded cups, and cigarette butts litter the magnificent Saguenay Fjord, a marine protected area in eastern Canada that attracts belugas and other whales seeking respite......»»
How plastic pollution poses challenge for Canada marine conservation
One of the largest producers of plastic waste per capita, Canada is struggling to protect its designated marine protected areas from this pollution, experts warn......»»
Help, I Can"t Stop Laughing At These 22 Extremely Dumb Things People Actually Posted On The Internet Last Week
Help, I Can"t Stop Laughing At These 22 Extremely Dumb Things People Actually Posted On The Internet Last Week.....»»
It"s been a decade since 43 students disappeared in Mexico. Their parents still fight for answers
It"s been a decade since 43 students disappeared in Mexico. Their parents still fight for answers.....»»
Taliban using Iranian jammers to stop people watching critical news channels, says TV boss
Taliban using Iranian jammers to stop people watching critical news channels, says TV boss.....»»
How to detect and stop bot activity
Bad bot traffic continues to rise year-over-year, accounting for nearly a third of all internet traffic in 2023. Bad bots access sensitive data, perpetrate fraud, steal proprietary information, and degrade site performance. New technologies are enabl.....»»
Anker recall: Stop using these three power banks right now
If you have a phone or a tablet, there’s a good chance that you own or have considered buying one of Anker’s popular chargers or … The post Anker recall: Stop using these three power banks right now appeared first on BGR......»»
How to stop LinkedIn from training AI on your data
LinkedIn limits opt-outs to future training, warns AI models may spout personal data. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) LinkedIn admitted Wednesday that it has been training its own AI on many users' da.....»»
Homeopathic company refuses to recall life-threatening nasal spray, FDA says
Consumers should stop using SnoreStop, FDA says. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Florian Gaertner) The maker of a homeopathic nasal spray with a history of contamination is refusing to recall its product after the Food and Drug.....»»
I"m Sorry, But It"s Physically Impossible To Not Laugh At These 18 Suuuuper Inappropriate Boomer Internet Fails
I"m Sorry, But It"s Physically Impossible To Not Laugh At These 18 Suuuuper Inappropriate Boomer Internet Fails.....»»
Retired Hawaii lawmaker fights order to pay maintenance fees for condo that burned down in Lahaina wildfires
Retired Hawaii lawmaker fights order to pay maintenance fees for condo that burned down in Lahaina wildfires.....»»
VW stops sale of ID4 over faulty door handles, halts output and furloughs employees
As a result of a stop-sale, VW is pausing ID4 production in Chattanooga with some employees set to be furloughed......»»
Measuring moon dust to fight air pollution
Moon dust, or regolith, isn't like the particles on Earth that collect on bookshelves or tabletops—it's abrasive and it clings to everything. Throughout NASA's Apollo missions to the moon, regolith posed a challenge to astronauts and valuable space.....»»