Every Flock camera stolen in Minnesota town as bans erupt nationwide
The solar-powered license plate readers have raised concerns around privacy and police misuse., The solar-powered license plate readers have raised concerns around privacy and police misuse., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
Report: US considering ban on Chinese data center components
China says it will take measures to respond if the US goes ahead with a a ban., China says it will take measures to respond if the US goes ahead with a a ban., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
Skeptoid Podcast: Rethinking Science Education
I had the honor of guest hosting Skeptoid Podcast, and couldn’t resist talking about my favorite thing: science and critical thinking education. Skeptoid Podcast #990: Rethinking Science Education The post Skeptoid Podcast: Rethinking Science Education appeared first on Thinking Is Power.Continue Reading
Two pilots of firefighting helicopter that crashed in Utah are dead, officials say
Two helicopter pilots who crashed while fighting a wildfire in Utah are dead, officials confirmed Saturday.Continue Reading
Run a virtual conference using only open source tools
The Fedora Design Team discovered that using open source tools to run a virtual conference can be quite effective by hosting the first Creative Freedom Summit in January 2023. In this article, I’ll share some background on the conference, why using open source tools to run it was important toContinue Reading
5 open ways to help UX designers and developers collaborate better
Ideally, designers have a good relationship with their product team and users. However, the relationship between designers and developers is more difficult to build and maintain. The lack of a close relationship makes it difficult to solve problems or improve. In my experience, the open source Open Decision Framework can overcomeContinue Reading
US economy unexpectedly sheds 23,000 jobs in July
Lacklustre figure prompts traders to scale back bets on Fed rate rises…Continue Reading
Gay sauna ban could be lifted in New York after 40 years
Lawmakers are attempting to bring gay bathhouses back in New York by repealing legislation that effectively bans the venues, which played an important part in the city’s LGBTQ+ culture. New York Senator Erik Bottcher and Assembly member Tony Simone, who both represent Manhattan’s queer-friendly West Side, are spearheading the proposal.Continue Reading
Surfing the Seine on electric boards
On a sunny Paris afternoon locals and visitors headed to the River Seine to try e-foil surfing, a new water sport making waves in the French capital. #paris #seine #efoilsurfing #france #surfContinue Reading
FIFA defends Infantino after revelations of his alleged ‘lover’ paid off by UEFA
After staying silent during Infantino’s plan outcry, FIFA now defends its president over what it calls a ‘concerted and ongoing effort’ to undermine his leadership. This comes after revelations stating Infantino’s ‘lover’ was paid off by UEFA when he was general secretary., Read MoreContinue Reading
Women’s Day in South Africa turns 70 with equality still out of reach
The 1956 march transformed women’s rights and political power, but millions still cannot fully enjoy those gains., One of my favourite protest songs rings out every year on August 9, which is Women’s Day in South Africa. The song works as a call and response: one set of voices criesContinue Reading
Flight cancellations, evacuations as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin
Over 1,600 flights cancelled as Typhoon Dolphin approaches China’s eastern coast, with winds reaching 162km/h overnight., More than 1,600 flights cancelled as Typhoon Dolphin approaches China’s eastern coast, with winds reaching 162km/h overnight. More than 1,600 flights have been cancelled and about 500,000 people have been evacuated, as Typhoon DolphinContinue Reading
I went for a full body MOT and the results came as a shock
I went for a full body MOT and the results came as a shock Image source, BBC and Neko Health Image caption, More than 2,000 images were taken of Ruth’s skin By Ruth Clegg Health and wellbeing reporter I don’t mind having my photo taken – triple checked and filteredContinue Reading