The social network has updated its privacy policy. "Based on your consent, we may collect and use your biometric information for safety, security, and identification purposes,” the privacy policy reads. It doesn’t include any details on what kind of biometric information this includes — or how X plans to collect it — but...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, signed a bill into law in June that prohibited cities from passing certain local ordinances. It was widely seen as an effort to curb the power of Democrat-led cities....
WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human Services is formally recommending that the Drug Enforcement Administration ease government restrictions on marijuana, which remains illegal at the federal level despite more than 40 states allowing its use in some form....
The US Department of the Treasury just released a comprehensive new report about labor relations and the middle class that affirms what the workers have been screaming out for at least 150 years no…
The ruling, which is yet to be finalized, would dramatically reduce potential damages facing Alphabet Inc. over claims that Google Play abuses its control over Android mobile applications
Researchers from the University of Arizona have found a youthful exoplanet that may shed light on this phenomenon and offer insights into how planets form. Illustrations of the Milky Way exhibit a spiraling design of "arms" loaded with stars that radiate from the center. Comparable formations are s
An international research team including the University of Göttingen has described seven previously unknown species of leaf insects, also known as walking leaves. The insects belong to the stick and leaf insect order, which are known for their unusual appearance: they look confusingly similar to parts of plants such as twigs,...
Covid fraudster used pandemic rescue funds to buy alpaca farm (www.bbc.com)
The pizzeria owner used a $660,000 Covid-era loan to buy a farm, cars, and radio airtime.
Judge blocks law requiring parental consent for kids to use social media (www.politico.com)
The law would have required social media companies use third-party companies to verify ages of users.
Former Twitter company 'X' wants permission to start collecting your biometric data and employment history (www.theverge.com)
The social network has updated its privacy policy. "Based on your consent, we may collect and use your biometric information for safety, security, and identification purposes,” the privacy policy reads. It doesn’t include any details on what kind of biometric information this includes — or how X plans to collect it — but...
[News] A Texas judge has declared unconstitutional a law championed by Gov. Greg Abbott that limits the power of Democrat-led cities (www.businessinsider.com)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, signed a bill into law in June that prohibited cities from passing certain local ordinances. It was widely seen as an effort to curb the power of Democrat-led cities....
[News] U.S. health agency recommends easing federal restrictions on marijuana (www.nbcnews.com)
WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human Services is formally recommending that the Drug Enforcement Administration ease government restrictions on marijuana, which remains illegal at the federal level despite more than 40 states allowing its use in some form....
New US Treasury report confirms that unions are good for everybody (boingboing.net)
The US Department of the Treasury just released a comprehensive new report about labor relations and the middle class that affirms what the workers have been screaming out for at least 150 years no…
US Judge cancels class-action lawsuit won by users against Google (mybs.in) Japanese
The ruling, which is yet to be finalized, would dramatically reduce potential damages facing Alphabet Inc. over claims that Google Play abuses its control over Android mobile applications
Sleep can be most restful for older adults when nighttime temperature range is between 68 to 77°F, study finds (medicalxpress.com)
New research finds that sleep can be most efficient and restful for older adults when nighttime bedroom ambient temperature ranges between 68 to 77°F.
Watch a see-through squid with demon-like eyes swim in Alaska's deep waters (www.livescience.com)
The see-through cephalopod was spotted by researchers exploring the deep sea surrounding Alaska's Aleutian Islands.
Lead sling bullets, Classical-era Cyprus, exact date unknown? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
Celtic gold coin, 2nd century BCE (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
Woman’s mystery illness turns out to be 3-inch snake parasite in her brain (arstechnica.com)
It's the first time the snake parasite has been seen in a human, let alone a brain.
Solving a Stellar Mystery – Astronomers Discover Elusive Planet Responsible for Spiral Arms Around Its Star (scitechdaily.com)
Researchers from the University of Arizona have found a youthful exoplanet that may shed light on this phenomenon and offer insights into how planets form. Illustrations of the Milky Way exhibit a spiraling design of "arms" loaded with stars that radiate from the center. Comparable formations are s
Curious and cryptic: New leaf insects discovered (phys.org)
An international research team including the University of Göttingen has described seven previously unknown species of leaf insects, also known as walking leaves. The insects belong to the stick and leaf insect order, which are known for their unusual appearance: they look confusingly similar to parts of plants such as twigs,...
Golden Mughal coin issued by Emperor Akbar, 1556 AD (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
Electrum signet ring, Northern France, 7th century AD (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
Silver denarius of the Roman Republic, 96 BCE (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
Elysium 2 Plans Ideated By Director 10 Years After The Original Matt Damon Sci-Fi (www.msn.com)
"Elysium" director Neill Blomkamp wants to make a sequel to the 2013 film because it is becoming more relevant over time....
Rockstar loses another one of its key writers (www.vg247.com)
Michael Unsworth, vice president of writing at Rockstar Games, has seemingly left the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Red…
Starfield leaker arrested for felony theft after attempting to sell early copies (arstechnica.com)
Mercari listings for Xbox Starfield discs sold for $200 and up.
Elon Musk appearance at Valorant Champions tournament met with boos, crowd chanting 'bring back Twitter' (www.pcgamer.com)
Well well well, if it isn't the consequences of my own actions.
Sadistic California Cops Bragged About ‘Violating Civil Rights’ (www.rollingstone.com)
Feds allege officers collected photos of K-9 attacks and crafted an American flag with spent munitions
Zoom CEO says Zoom meetings hinder innovation and debate, wants employees back in the office (www.zdnet.com)
The irony is not lost on us.