The Privacy Flaw Threatening US Democracy

Without robust federal protections, the country's widespread mass surveillance systems could be used against citizens like never before.

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Polio Is Back in the US and UK. Here’s How That Happened

For every person paralyzed, hundreds or thousands could be infected. It’s a setback for the long-overdue plan to eradicate the virus from the world.

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At Some Colleges, the Fall of Roe Will Weaken Student Health Care

As students return to school, many will find restricted campus access to abortion services and information—and perhaps reproductive care in general.

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Babylon Disrupted the UK’s Health System. Then It Left

The AI-powered online doctor app is ditching its controversial NHS contracts as it focuses on the US market.

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Raising Startup Funding Used to Be Easy—Not Anymore

In recent years investors greeted founders with generous checks and warm smiles, but now CEOs seeking cash encounter cold shoulders.

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What If You Tried to Swallow a Whole Cloud?

Ask an absurd question, and xkcd’s Randall Munroe will give you a (somewhat) serious answer. An exclusive excerpt from his upcoming What If? 2.

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The Best Espresso Machines for the Home Barista

Turning your kitchen into a café is a great way to learn (or hone) the art of making the perfect shot.

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How to Spot Fake Reviews on Amazon

With fierce competition between third-party sellers, it can be tough to find genuinely good products. These tips can help.

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These Trees Are Spreading North in Alaska. That’s Not Good

White spruce trees are expanding into the Arctic tundra with stunning speed, with potentially serious consequences both for the region and the world.

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Inside That Gory House of the Dragon Premiere Episode

Never let it be said that a Game of Thrones property isn’t going to deliver big, brutal events.

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Inside the World’s Biggest Hacker Rickroll

As a graduation prank, four high school students hijacked 500 screens across six school buildings to troll their classmates and teachers.

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The Sandman Is Almost Too Faithful to Its Source Material

Netflix’s series treats Neil Gaiman’s comic like gospel. It needed to treat it like inspiration.

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At Long Last, Mathematical Proof That Black Holes Are Stable

The solutions to Einstein’s equations that describe a spinning black hole won’t blow up, even when poked or prodded.

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How to Cowork Remotely With Friends—or Strangers

Working from home alone can get lonely and distracting. Social accountability (and better productivity) are just a few clicks away.

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How to Use Snapchat’s Family Center With Your Kids

The social media platform just made it easier to find out who your children are interacting with online.

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The Low Threshold for Face Recognition in New Delhi

Police in India's capital say they only require an 80 percent accuracy rate for matches, raising new alarm bells for civil liberty advocates.

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What Adults Don't Get About Teens and Digital Life

Well-meaning messages meant to keep teens safe can backfire. The key is to focus on judgment and agency, not rigid rules for screen time.

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How the Inflation Reduction Act Affects Food and Agriculture

The new US law contains wins for land conservation and Black farmers but misses opportunities for school lunch programs and soil erosion prevention.

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The Wyze Video Doorbell Pro Is Both Cheap and Smart

Even if it’s chunky and a little laggy, this is still the smartest and most reliable video doorbell for under $100.

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The 7 Best Sunrise Alarms to Help You Rise and Shine

Here comes the sun! With these artificial light simulators, you’ll never have a hard day’s night.

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