How the NHS became the battleground in the trans debate facing workplaces
Alison Holt Social affairs editor BBC “A moment of truth.” That was the verdict of a group of nurses in Darlington after a legal judgement that said NHS bosses had violated their dignity by allowing a trans woman colleague to use the female changing room. Yet in the highly contentiousContinue Reading
The problem with pretending quantum mechanics makes sense | Sean Carroll
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‘Miracle Children’ explores admissions scandal that exposed inequalities in education
A few years ago, a small, private school in an underprivileged Black community in Louisiana made national headlines for propelling student after student into elite universities like Harvard and Yale. But according to the new book “Miracle Children,” the school’s success was built on lies and threats. Amna Nawaz spokeContinue Reading
‘No King’: Protests in Davos as The Traitor arrives for World Economic Forum
US President Traitor 47 faced a tense encounter with world leaders in Davos, as they united against his bid for Greenland and mocked his leadership.Continue Reading
Greenland invasion could spark US constitutional crisis, experts say
A US military action against Denmark’s arctic territory would be a violation of US law, with potentially massive political consequences.Continue Reading
Pro-AI Super PACs Are Already All In on the Midterms
Silicon Valley’s battle against AI regulation is already shaping the next US election cycle.Continue Reading
‘I’m Witnessing a Lot of Emptiness’: How ICE Uprooted Normal Life in Minneapolis
WIRED talks to a postal worker, a teacher, two US citizens detained by federal agents, and six more Minnesota residents about life in an occupied American city.Continue Reading
Arrests made in Berlin and Brandenburg as police target pro-Russian networks
German authorities have repeatedly warned about agents supposedly recruited online to carry out tasks such as taking photos of key industrial and military sites., Read MoreContinue Reading
Netflix delivers solid 4th quarter, but stock sinks amid worries about slowing subscriber growth
Netflix capped last year with another solid financial performance despite slowing subscriber growth that underscored the importance of its contested $72 billion bid to take over Warner Bros.’ movie studio and slot HBO Max into its video streaming line-up. The fourth-quarter results announced Tuesday eclipsed the projections of stock marketContinue Reading
EU plans phase out of high risk telecom suppliers, in proposals seen as targeting China
LONDON (AP) — The European Union said Tuesday it plans to phase out gear supplied by companies based in “high risk” countries from critical infrastructure such as high-speed telecom networks, in a move seen as targeting Chinese companies including Huawei and ZTE. Brussels’ proposed measures to tighten up cybersecurity comeContinue Reading
EU parliament refers Mercosur free trade deal to bloc’s top court
The Court of Justice of the EU will determine if the accord with South America is compatible with the bloc’s policy., The Court of Justice of the EU will determine if the accord with South America is compatible with the bloc’s policy. The European Parliament has voted to refer theContinue Reading
Syrian army takes control of camp holding thousands linked to ISIL
SDF chief Abdi urged US-led coalition to ‘bear responsibilities’ for securing facilities coming under gov’t control., SDF chief Mazloum Abdi urged US-led coalition to ‘bear responsibilities’ for securing facilities coming under gov’t control. Syrian government forces have entered the vast Al-Hol camp housing thousands linked to ISIL (ISIS) after KurdishContinue Reading