Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Scrolling social media, reading websites, listening to podcasts, watching news. With so many options, it’s never been easier to follow American politics, but at what cost? According to research from University of Nebraska–Lincoln political scientist Kevin Smith, all the political jockeying is harmful to our health, has been for some time,…
National Six people were taken to the hospital, and at least one of them was in critical condition. Police said no suspect was in custody. By Associated Press January 15, 2022 | 8:08 AM EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Six people were shot during a concert at an event hall in Oregon on Friday night, and…
Given Apple’s current reputation as one of the world’s most sought after and admired tech brands, it’s hard for many to believe the company has had more than a handful of design controversies. While some of these mistakes were products simply too ahead of their time, there were some other objectively bad designs like the…
There are many reasons young people aren’t choosing a career in tech, but it also seems they are leaving the industry when they find its culture isn’t inclusive enough By Clare McDonald, Business Editor Published: 10 Jan 2022 12:59 More than half of young people in tech have either left the industry or thought about…
January 6, 2022 by Kristina Monllos Freelance marketplace We Are Rosie has grown dramatically since it was founded nearly four years ago — in 2019 roughly 800 freelancers were part of We Are Rosie; this year more than 10,000 freelancers are part of the network — as brands and agencies tap freelancers for projects. That…
Human sexual activity affects cognitive function, health, happiness and overall quality of life—and, yes, there is also the matter of reproduction. The huge range of benefits is one reason researchers have become alarmed at declines in sexual activity around the world, from Japan to Europe to Australia. A recent study evaluating what is happening in…
Celebrities like Merle Haggard left the planet on the month and day they joined it Phil Owen | January 2, 2022 @ 8:41 AM A number of well-known folks have died on their birthdays. Here are 18 of the most famous of them. Renowned Renaissance painter Raphael died April 6, 1520, his 37th birthday. William…
On Dec 31, 2021 firefighters walk near a home destroyed by a wildfire in Boulder County, Colorado. Three people are missing after a wildfire tore through several Colorado towns, quickly destroying nearly 1,000 homes as part of the latest in a string of US natural disasters. “We’re very fortunate that we don’t have a list…
Netflix often seems like the gift that keeps on giving. The company’s catalog of streaming content is packed full of great movies, TV shows, and specials. Just when you think you’ve seen it all and there’s nothing noteworthy left to watch, a fresh wave of new content gives you plenty of options. Just look at…
Basically every New York apartment on television would cost a billion dollars IRL. Listen, we know TV isn’t real and escapism is fun, but if you ever find yourself watching a show and thinking, “how in the heck does this character afford their apartment??” — then this poll is for you. 1. Do you think…