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WorkThe Surprising Reality of Political Violence in AmericaInstances of extremist violence have actually declined in recent years by some key measures. Although some Americans continue to say they approve of political violence, support for the most serious types of violence has not increased amid election-related tensions this year. Work
WorkWorkIs it really cheaper to cultivate your own fruit and vegetables? - New Scientist (No paywall)It is an article that seems to come around every year: the promise that the average family can save money by growing their own fruit and vegetables. Whether they echo “dig for victory” wartime nostalgia or romantic pioneer spirit, the writers never really reference how they arrived at the stats they use. So can your average home gardener really compete on price against the economies of scale of industrial agriculture? Let’s crunch the numbers.
WorkThe History of the Kaffiyeh Once used for sun protection from the blistering sun in Southwest Asia and North Africa, the kaffiyeh's function, and symbolism, has undeniably transformed over time. It’s been spotted on high-fashion Palestinian supermodel Bella Hadid, on the necks of students at college encampments, and covering the faces of activists at pro-Palestinian marches. It’s been sold on the shelves of Urban Outfitters and Louis Vuitton, and subject to bans by the Australian state of Victoria, which barred legislators from wearing the scarf in parliament because of its “political” nature. WorkA new era of warfare is here. And it's terrifying.For years, Hezbollah leaders urged their rank-and-file to reduce reliance on smartphones, arguing that Israel was able to bug those devices to infiltrate their communication network. The alternative was to go back to the 1990s-era technology of pagers and walkie-talkies, seen as a safer option.
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WorkWorkFable at 20: a uniquely British video game with a complex legacyIn 1985, brothers Dene and Simon Carter vowed to each other that they would one day start their own development studio together. The game they imagined was ambitious, as Simon outlined in a developer diary: a fantasy role-playing game, “populated with compelling and convincing characters with real personality, people who actually reacted to what you did … We wanted each and every person who played our game to have a unique experience, to have their own stories to tell.” The idea of a living, reactive game world was an obsession for many game creators (and players) at the time, largely because it had never yet been done. In the 1980s, a virtual fantasy world like this was far beyond the realms of technological possibility.
WorkThe FCC wants all phones unlocked in sixty days, AT&T and T-Mobile aren't so keen on the planBack in June, the FCC proposed a significant rule change that would require carriers to unlock all phones within 60 days of activation. At the time, the FCC was seeking public comment on the proposal, with plans to vote on whether to pursue the issue in early July. Since then, the proposal has been unanimously approved by the five-member commission, and the plan marches forward. To be clear, this doesn’t mean a new unlock policy is happening anytime soon; it just means that the FCC will continue to actively pursue these regulatory changes. Unsurprisingly, AT&T and T-Mobile have both spoken up against the change. WorkOmega-3 fatty acid intake counteracts symptoms of stress-induced anxiety and depression in miceA study on mice found that adding omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids to their diets effectively counteracts depressive and anxiety-like behaviors induced by stress. Not only did the supplementation reduce these stress-induced symptoms, but it also lowered anxiety levels in mice that were not exposed to stress. These findings, published in Neurobiology of Stress, suggest that omega-3 fatty acids may have protective mental health benefits.
WorkNHS scientists find new blood group solving 50-year mysteryMs Tilley, who has worked on the project for 20 years, told the BBC it is "quite difficult to a put a number" on how many people will benefit from the test. However, the NHSBT is the last resort for about 400 patients across the world each year. Work
WorkWorkDeep space radio signal reaches Earth after 8 billion yearsRecently, astronomers made an astonishing discovery — a mysterious and powerful burst of radio waves reached Earth after traveling through space for 8 billion years. Dubbed FRB 20220610A, it is one of the most distant and energetic radio signals ever observed. WorkWorkWorkWorkThe Collapse of Self-Worth in the Digital Age | The WalrusWhen I was twelve, I used to roller-skate in circles for hours. I was at another new school, the odd man out, bullied by my desk mate. My problems were too complex and modern to explain. So I skated across parking lots, breezeways, and sidewalks, I listened to the vibration of my wheels on brick, I learned the names of flowers, I put deserted paths to use. I decided for myself each curve I took, and by the time I rolled home, I felt lighter. One Saturday, a friend invited me to roller-skate in the park. I can still picture her in green protective knee pads, flying past. I couldn’t catch up, I had no technique. There existed another scale to evaluate roller skating, beyond joy, and as Rollerbladers and cyclists overtook me, it eclipsed my own. Soon after, I stopped skating. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkThe Russian Bot Army That Conquered Online Poker - (No paywall)?Feruell? is near the top of poker?s food chain. A professional from Russia, he makes a living gambling anonymously on GGPoker, Americas Cardroom and other sites, sometimes using Darth Vader as his avatar. Fellow sharks and smaller fish with money to lose are his prey. Feruell keeps his emotions in check during games, but he?s outspoken in poker forums when he sees something he doesn?t like WorkFinnish Startup Wants to Build 100x Faster CPUsIn an era of fast-evolving AI accelerators, general purpose CPUs don't get a lot of love. "If you look at the CPU generation by generation, you see incremental improvements," says Timo Valtonen, CEO and co-founder of Finland-based Flow Computing. WorkMoral Judgments May Shift with the Seasons - Scientific American (No paywall)As leaves fall, snow sweeps in or flowers blossom, humans change in measurable ways, too. Research suggests a range of psychological phenomena—such as our emotional state, diet and exercise habits, sexual activity and even color preferences—fluctuate throughout the year. And now a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA demonstrates how moral values can also shift. WorkAmerican Satanists are leading the fight to keep abortion legal - The Economist (No paywall)One night in April someone threw a pipe bomb into the headquarters of American Satanism in Salem, Massachusetts. It failed to explode fully and was not found for another 12 hours. According to the police, the plastic pipe was studded with nails and full of gunpowder. Had the bomb been better constructed, it could have caused a lot of damage. A message found in a flowerpot nearby said that “Elohim” (a Hebrew word for God) had sent the perpetrator “to smite Satan”. WorkWeWork Founder Adam Neumann Brings 'Conscious Community' Real Estate Startup To Saudi Arabia - Forbes (No paywall)Adam Neumann’s real estate startup Flow has quietly opened its first properties in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. It’s the latest extension of the billionaire’s bid to crack co-living and apartment rentals after WeLive, his previous attempt at real estate, was canned after he stepped down as WeWork CEO. After buying over $1 billion of apartment blocks over America’s sun belt, and raising $350 million from Andreessen Horowitz in 2022, Neumann has outfitted Flow properties with coworking spaces, yoga classes, and hotel-style housekeeping services in an attempt to bring “community” to housing complexes. WorkWorkWorkThe Politics of Motherhood Become a Campaign-Trail CudgelConservatives are trying to appeal to voters who may see an existential value in motherhood. Prominent Republicans, including Senator JD Vance of Ohio, Mr. Trump’s running mate, have tied their concerns about reproduction to the declining birthrate in the United States, disparaging childless women like Ms. Harris in the process. WorkA Changed Montana May Decide Control of the U.S. SenateMr. Tester has defied the odds before, thanks to his broad appeal as a moderate, old-school Democrat and third-generation farmer who still cultivates wheat and peas when away from Washington. He continues to cast himself as a Democrat willing to reject his party’s leadership, declaring in one ad this year that he has “worked with Republicans” and “fought to stop President Biden from letting migrants stay in America.” WorkIn Michigan, Democrats Hope to Benefit From a Post-Biden Surge of Youth EnergyCongressional campaigns rarely put much effort into courting college students, known for being unreliable, poorly informed voters. But at Michigan State this year, the campus’s student body of 50,000 is at the epicenter of three exceedingly tight races — presidential, Senate and House — that could be decided by just a few thousand votes. WorkHow Trump Could Upend Taxation in AmericaHis ideas — if they all became law, far from a sure thing in Washington — would in effect move the United States closer to a taxation system used in many other countries. Most advanced economies, including Canada, Germany and Japan, collect value-added taxes, essentially a national sales taxes on goods and services. The United States is unique for not having such a tax. Many economists generally support so-called consumption taxes, which they view as an efficient and hard-to-evade way of collecting money for the government. WorkOpinion | Why Trump Can't Shake Project 2025“The great challenge confronting a conservative President is the existential need for aggressive use of the vast powers of the executive branch to return power — including power currently held by the executive branch — to the American people,” writes Russ Vought, Trump’s former director of the Office of Management and Budget, in one of its chapters. Victory will require the “boldness to bend or break the bureaucracy to the presidential will.” WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkTetris Game Shows Promise in Reducing PTSD Symptoms -A recent study led by researchers at Uppsala University has uncovered promising results for a simple yet effective intervention in alleviating symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The research, published in BMC Medicine, focuses on the use of video games, particularly the well-known Tetris game that has been around for decades, to help reduce intrusive memories, a core and sometimes debilitating symptom of the condition. WorkWhere Are America's Most Expensive Towns?When people leave big cities to live in smaller towns, the decision often comes down to affordability — the assumption being that towns cost less to live in. But that’s not always the case. Prices in some U.S. towns are comparable to those in expensive metropolitan areas like San Francisco and Los Angeles, according to a recent study from LendingTree. WorkWorkWork3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for a DecadeNeha Chamaria has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Enbridge. The Motley Fool recommends Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and Enterprise Products Partners. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. WorkWorkAmazon and UK government at odds over working from home - who is right?BBC InDepth is the new home on the website and app for the best analysis and expertise from our top journalists. Under a distinctive new brand, we’ll bring you fresh perspectives that challenge assumptions, and deep reporting on the biggest issues to help you make sense of a complex world. And we’ll be showcasing thought-provoking content from across BBC Sounds and iPlayer too. 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