Covid Misinformation Protests, Pediatric Cases, and More News

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

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Apple Backs Down on Its Controversial Photo-Scanning Plans

A sustained backlash against a new system to look for child sexual abuse materials on user devices has led the company to hit pause.

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‘Final Girls’ Make the Best Horror Movie Heroes

The female characters who survive until the end of the film are the antidote to the movie's cycle of violence.

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The Best Gear to Learn Music Like a Pro

Want to play guitar, piano, or your old clarinet? From mics to metronomes, here's a list of our favorite tools for learning a musical instrument.

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How to Prevent and Treat Face Mascne

Just in case you needed more to worry about, mask-related acne is also breaking out nationwide. Here's how to get it under control.

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Finally, a Fun Conspiracy Theory: Ted Lasso’s Roy Kent Is CGI

Truly, is any beard that perfect?

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Hurricanes, Solar Storms, and the Fight to Keep the Power On

This week, we look at what happened to New Orleans’ electrical grid in Ida’s wake, and we learn how a major solar eruption could knock out the internet.

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Lenovo's Laptop-Tablet ThinkPad Goes After the Surface

Want to live that hybrid life—without sacrificing a good keyboard or battery life? The X12 Detachable is the machine for you.

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Richard Lewontin's Legacy of Fighting Racism in Science

The late evolutionary biologist made a reputation—and enemies—by speaking out against the idea that genes are destiny. Science still needs people like him.

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Chicago Claims DoorDash and Grubhub Misled Customers on Fees

The city capped commissions on restaurant deliveries amid the pandemic, but it says the apps added new fees and marketed deceptive promotions.

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Why Ransomware Hackers Love a Holiday Weekend

Looking forward to Labor Day? So are ruthless gangs of cybercriminals.

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The 20 Best Hiking and Camping Deals for Labor Day

This is our favorite time to hit the trails. Here's what you need to make the outdoors feel like home.

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The NYC Subway Wasn’t Built for 21st Century Storms

Deadly flooding in and around New York City dramatizes the risks to infrastructure that was wasn’t built to handle warmer, wetter climate.

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Second Time's the Charm: NASA Perseverance Drills a Mars Rock

After a first attempt brought up an empty tube, the rover finally cored a sample.

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New Orleans Was Already a 'Heat Island.' Then Ida Cut Power

Urban areas soak up the sun’s energy, dramatically raising temperatures. In the hurricane’s aftermath, Louisiana is sweltering without AC.

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Twitch And Reddit Protests May Only Be the Beginning

#ADayOffTwitch and dozens of subreddit blackouts were organized separately, but together they show the potential power of collective action by users.

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They Watched a YouTuber With Tourette’s—Then Adopted His Tics

Hundreds of people are displaying similar behaviors to that of YouTube star Jan Zimmermann. Do they have a disorder or something more mysterious?

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The Case for Video Game Tutorials

They might not all be perfect, but they've become necessary.

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The Best Turntables for Your Vinyl Collection

Looking for fresh indoor hobbies? Why not start a record collection? These entry-level turntables will help you enjoy analog audio at home.

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12 Face Masks Your Kids May Actually Wear

This fall, your child still needs a face mask for school or play. These are the ones my little ones will tolerate.

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