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2 years ago+20 20 0Lufthansa "bans AirTags in luggage" after passengers publicly shame it with location of lost bags | Boing Boing
Apple’s AirTags are an excellent way to know where your luggage is—and a snitch on airlines who don’t know where your luggage is. Lufthansa is the first to ban them after.
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2 years ago+3 3 0How Earth’s Climate Changes Naturally (and Why Things Are Different Now)
Earth’s climate has fluctuated through deep time, pushed by these 10 different causes. Here’s how each compares with modern climate change.
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2 years ago+15 15 0Spanish court formally sends Shakira to trial for tax fraud
A Spanish court on Tuesday formally ordered Colombian superstar Shakira to stand trial on accusations that she failed to pay 14.5 million euros ($14.31 million) in income taxes, a court document released on Tuesday showed.
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2 years ago+18 18 0'It’s retraumatizing over and over again, and for what?': Family member of Jeffrey Dahmer victim slams new Netflix show
The Ryan Murphy Netflix series 'Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story' has already been met with tepid reviews and backlash from the family of one of Dahmer's victims.
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2 years ago+21 21 0All the iOS 16 Features You Won't Get Until Later This Year
There are usually multiple features that Apple is not able to finish before the first official release of a major new version of iOS, and this year looks to be no different, with a total of nine iOS 16 features now confirmed to not be present in the ...
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2 years ago+13 13 0It's raining diamonds across the universe, research suggests
It could be raining diamonds on planets throughout the universe, scientists suggested Friday, after using common plastic to recreate the strange precipitation believed to form deep inside Uranus and Neptune.
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2 years ago+17 17 0A man won an art competition in Colorado using AI-generated art, prompting a debate over what art is
After posting on online about his win at a state fair's art contest using AI-generated art, a man is facing backlash about the victory. Artist Jason Allen used an artificial intelligence program called Midjourney to make the winning art piece ca ...
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2 years ago+16 16 0Bob Odenkirk Is Still Training at the Gym to Kickstart Jackie Chan-Style Action Career
Bob Odenkirk better call his trainer because the “Better Call Saul” star is dead-set on becoming the action movie hero. The Emmy winner revealed during the 2022 Venice Film Festival while promoting Cecilia Miniucchi’s “Worlds Apart” that his turn as ...
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2 years ago+11 11 0When did vegan cheese get so good?
Nuts were a game-changer for vegan cheese because they provide a lot of fat: 100 grams of cashews have 44 grams of fat, versus 6.4 grams of fat in the same amount of soybeans. This allows for richer flavor and texture that gets closer to imitating an ...
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2 years ago+11 11 0In Japan's 'random travel' trend, Lady Luck chooses the destination
So-called random trips, in which destinations are determined randomly by lottery or other means, are gaining popularity in Japan. In addition to the thrill of leaving travel plans up to chance, railway operators and airlines making using such strateg ...
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2 years ago+16 16 0Study suggests threesomes tend to be positive experiences, especially when shared with a romantic partner
Threesomes appear to be gaining in popularity, and a study published in Archives of Sexual Behavior suggests that these arrangements are generally positive experiences for participants. The findings suggest that threesomes are particularly enjoyable ...
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2 years ago+21 21 0California regulator accuses Tesla of false advertising
A California regulator has accused Tesla of misleading consumers about its driver assistance systems, and has filed complaints that could potentially prevent the automaker from selling its cars in the state, US media reported Friday. In its filing, t ...
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2 years ago+10 10 0How did Earth avoid a Mars-like fate? Ancient rocks hold clues
Approximately 1,800 miles beneath our feet, swirling liquid iron in the Earth’s outer core generates our planet’s protective magnetic field. This magnetic field is invisible but is vital for life on Earth’s surface because it shields the planet from ...
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2 years ago+10 10 0Joe Manchin Agrees To Sweeping Legislation To Raise Taxes On Wealthy, Invest In Climate
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said Wednesday he’s reached a deal with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on a sweeping $740 billion package to increase taxes on the wealthy and invest in climate and health care while also reducing the deficit ...
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2 years ago+3 3 0Forget olive oil. This new cooking oil is made using fermentation and requires 99% less water to produce
The world runs on vegetable oil. It’s the third-most-consumed food globally after rice and wheat. It’s in your morning croissant and your oat milk, your salad dressing, your afternoon snack bar, and your midnight cookie. Our obsession with vegetable ...
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2 years ago+13 13 0Amazon is raising Prime prices in Europe by up to 43 percent a year
Amazon is raising the price of its Prime subscription across Europe in September by up to 43 percent a year. In an email to customers overnight, Amazon revealed its annual Prime cost will jump 20 percent in the UK from £79 to £95 from September 15th. ...
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2 years ago+16 16 0A Science-Based Guide to How to Act Wisely
Wisdom is often described as a virtue, a valuable resource, or a desirable goal—in short, a good thing. But what is wisdom? Common definitions of wisdom tend to describe it as: A deep understanding of existence, great insight into one’s own life, sou ...
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2 years ago+17 17 0China rejects NASA accusation it will take over the moon
China on Monday rejected as an irresponsible smear a warning from the chief of NASA that China might "take over" the moon as part of a military programme, saying it has always called for the building of a community of nations in outer space ...
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2 years ago+14 14 0Dutch central bank chief apologizes for links to slavery
The Dutch central bank chief apologized Friday for the institution’s involvement in the 19th-century slave trade, the latest expression of contrition in the Netherlands linked to the country’s historic role in the trade in enslaved people.
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2 years ago+14 14 0Mayor says Ukrainian troops have 'almost left' Sievierodonetsk
The mayor of Ukraine's Sievierodonetsk said Ukrainian troops had "almost left" the strategic frontline city after holding out for weeks against advancing Russian forces. Mayor Oleksandr Stryuk did not confirm whether a full withdrawal ...