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The good, the bad, and the 'screamers': A Brit who fought for Ukraine reveals how international fighters make their mark
Macer Gifford talked about the best and worst of international volunteers in Ukraine.Courtesy of Harry Rowe <ul><li>Macer Gifford is a former trader who fought in Ukraine's army as an international … [+5339 chars]
MaNaDr Implements New Safeguards Following License Revocation for Teleconsultation Practices
The company, which had its clinic licence revoked in 2024 for providing extremely short teleconsultations, said that it is rolling out more safeguards such as mandatory audio recordings during these sessions to regain trust.
Are Blue Zones a Mirage?
Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Overcast | Pocket CastsDo you want to live forever? How about to at least 105? You’ve probably heard of blue zones—amazing places where people liv… [+43687 chars]
What U.S. tariffs look like from a Chinese trade city
Almost any American store or home has goods in it made in China, but I never thought I could visit a single place where much of it is sold. Yiwu International Trade City, a giant wholesale market in… [+4635 chars]
ChatGPT’s improved image generation is now available for free
Now everyone can make ChatGPT Ghibli art. Now everyone can make ChatGPT Ghibli art. ChatGPTs latest image generator which has gone viral for its ability to generate uncanny recreations of Studio Gh… [+1122 chars]
Israel to expand military operation and seize 'large areas' of Gaza
Defence Minister Israel Katz said this would require a large-scale evacuation of Palestinians.
A Ukrainian unit is hunting down dozens of Russian drones with a flying double-barrel shotgun
A first-person view from the drone shows two barrels firing on what appear to be Chinese-made Mavics.2nd Motorized Battalion of Ukraine's 30th Separate Mechanized Brigade <ul><li>A Ukrainian battali… [+3797 chars]
Do Renters Get Tax Deductions or Credits This Tax Season?
Homeowners can take advantage of some nice perks this tax season. By itemizing deductions for real estate taxes and mortgage interest, property owners are usually eligible for IRS tax breaks that oth… [+4432 chars]
OpenAI just raised another $40 billion round led by SoftBank
The startup that produced ChatGPT is now valued at $300 billion. The startup that produced ChatGPT is now valued at $300 billion. OpenAI has raised $40 billion in a new investment round led by Soft… [+1990 chars]
A Music Box Commanded By NFC Tags
[Luca Dentella] recently encountered a toy, which was programmed to read different stories aloud based on the figurine placed on top. It inspired him to build an audio device using the same concept, … [+853 chars]
Massive Job Cuts at U.S. Health Agencies Threaten Public Health Infrastructure
Thousands of people at the nation’s top health agencies were laid off Tuesday. The moves will shrink the Department of Health and Human Services to 62,000 positions, lopping off nearly a quarter of its staff.
US Senator Cory Booker’s marathon anti-Trump speech closes in on record
The lawmaker has been on his feet for over 20 hours, without even being able to go to the bathroom.
SwitchBot’s smart button pusher is 30 percent off for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
The handy gadget can add hands-free controls to garage door openers, laundry machines, and other electronics. The handy gadget can add hands-free controls to garage door openers, laundry machines, a… [+1520 chars]
Tesla sent a video to sales staff before protests that featured smiling workers, a dog, and a reminder to 'stay vigilant'
Tesla showrooms have been hit with vandalism and protests nationwide over Musk's work with the White House DOGE office.Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images <ul><li>Tesla sent sales staff a video on … [+5737 chars]
Millions Share a Deadly Genetic Heart Risk. This Experimental Drug Could Be a Game Changer
An experimental drug could be game-changing for millions of Americans with a higher genetic risk of cardiovascular disease. In clinical trial data published over the weekend, Eli Lilly’s lepodisiran … [+3640 chars]
Amazon Takes Up to $50 Off Apple's New iPad, Now Starting at $327
Amazon has a few new discounts on Apple's 11th generation iPad this week, including $50 off the 512GB Wi-Fi model of the tablet. Prices start at $327.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $349.00. … [+1216 chars]
Why Trans People Must Prove a History of Discrimination Before the Supreme Court
During oral arguments in the Supreme Court case United States v. Skrmetti last December, Justice Amy Coney Barrett asked then-Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar whether there has been a history of … [+6883 chars]
Beijing moves drills closer to Taiwan, scientist’s AI plea to China: SCMP daily highlights
From the latest PLA drills around Taiwan to China and New Zealand’s historic ocean dives, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.