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RFK Jr. wants to change program that stopped vaccine makers from leaving US market
500+Ars Technica - All content / 19h
This story was originally published by ProPublica . Five months after taking over the federal agency responsible for the health of all Americans, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to overhaul an obscure but vital program that underpins the nation’s childhood immunization system. Depending on what he does, the results could be catastrophic. Read full article Comments
5 Surprising Linux Facts Every Beginner Should Know
30How-To Geek / 21h
You’ve probably used Linux today without even realizing it. From your phone to the cloud, it’s everywhere. Here are five surprising facts about Linux that most people don’t know.
The Paper: everything we know so far about Peacock's The Office spin-off
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 26min
The Paper season 4: key information - The first four episodes will be released on September 4 - Entirely new cast, except for Oscar Nuñez, who reprises his role - The plot follows a declining Midwestern newspaper - There's no official trailer yet The Paper is Peacock's follow-up to the hit NBC series The Office , a beloved sitcom that is one of my firm favorites. This is our first time diving int
800,000 users at risk after MAJOR hack at betting giants — IP addresses, email addresses, and online activity compromised
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Hackers didn’t need Paddy Power and Betfair users’ passwords to start building targeted scams using personal betting activity Even without card details, stolen emails and IPs can power highly convincing fraud attempts Gamblers are now prime targets for phishing messages tailored to their habits A major data breach affecting up to 800,000 users of two popular online betting platforms has raised co
Write your own books with the help of AI
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Youbooks is a unique AI tool that combines AI models to write your book how you want it, and it’s only $49 for life. If you’ve ever thought about writing a book but got stuck on where to start, Youbooks can help get you over that hurdle. This AI-powered platform helps transform your ideas into professional-quality non-fiction books, and right now, you can get a lifetime subscription for ju
The 11-inch Apple iPad is still available for under $300 at Amazon
Mashable / 3h
SAVE $50: As of July 20, the 11-inch Apple iPad is on sale for $299 at Amazon. This is $50 off its list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad (11-inch) $299 at Amazon $349 Save $50 Apple deals were so strong in this year's Prime Day . It's difficult to compete with all those record-low prices, but there's still some really good value out there. The 11-inch Apple iPad is still on s
How to unblock YouPorn for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Unblock porn sites like YouPorn with a VPN . The best service for unblocking free porn sites is ExpressVPN . There are many locations around the world that block access to porn sites like Pornhub , Redtube , and YouPorn. More than a third of U.S. states have introduced age verification laws. Visitors from those states are now banned from visiting sites owned by Aylo (Pornhub, Redtube, and
Hurdle hints and answers for July 20, 2025
Mashable / 3h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
NYT Strands hints, answers for July 20, 2025
Mashable / 5h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 20, 2025
Mashable / 5h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 20, 2025
Mashable / 5h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su
How Elon Musk Created a Nightmare for Donald Trump
30Gizmodo / 10h
By turning the Epstein conspiracy against Trump, the CEO of Tesla cracked the MAGA base, and now the movement that once worshipped the U.S. president is starting to rebel.
Popular Sugar Substitute Marketed to Diabetics Linked to Stroke, Heart Attack, Brain Cell Damage
83Futurism / 10h
A widely-used sugar substitute found in products marketed to people with diabetes may involve more risks than rewards. In a new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology , researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder found that erythritol — an organic compound used for so-called "stevia" products sold by the brands Wholesome, Truvia, and Splenda — can harm brain cells and increa
What to read this weekend: When the world spins out of control
Engadget / 11h
These are some recently released titles we think are worth adding to your reading list. This week, we're diving into Alex Foster's futuristic debut, Circular Motion, and the return of Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/what-to-read-this-weekend-when-the-world-spins-out-of-control-211422893.html?src=rss
Microsoft says it will no longer use engineers in China for Department of Defense work
22TechCrunch / 11h
Following a Pro Publica report that Microsoft was using engineers in China to help maintain cloud computing systems for the U.S. Department of Defense, the company said it’s made changes to ensure this will no longer happen.
United States Adding Bizarre $250 Visa Integrity Fee For Visitors?!?
96One Mile at a Time / 11h
The United States is adding a new $250 “visa integrity fee” for visitors who require visas, though as of now there are more questions than answers. Millions of US visitors face hefty “visa integrity fee” We recently saw President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill Act” signed into law, which has lots of implications for the country. There’s one that will impact travelers, which is particularly confusing
Hilton Took Away Your Free Elite Breakfast 4 Years Ago—And Inflation Just Made Your Replacement Daily Credit Worth Even Less
View from the Wing / 11h
Four years ago Hilton eliminated free breakfast as a benefit for Honors Gold and Diamond members at U.S properties. In its place they offer a small food and beverage credit that can be used at any time throughout the day. Continue reading ...
Meet the Transformer of lawnbots: the Mowrator is also a snow plough, leaf vacuum and trailer hitch that takes the effort out of yard work
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
The Mowrator S1 is an all-wheel drive lawnbot for tricky yards Can also function as a snow plough, trailer hitch and more Operates using videogame-style remote control Lawnbots are great for neat, mostly flat, grass-covered lawns. But what if you have something more challenging? What if your lawn is lumpy, bumpy, overgrown, filled with roots, or super-steep? What if you have a paddock or a field
I'm a Lifelong PC Gamer, Here's Why the Switch 2 Will Be My First Console
How-To Geek / 11h
It might sound strange coming from a lifelong gamer, but I’ve never actually owned a console. I've always managed to get my kicks on a PC, with a mouse and keyboard in hand poised in front of a monitor at a desk.
Criminals and scammers are using hacked websites and expired domain names to 'poison' ChatGPT with spammy recommendations - here's how to stay safe
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
ChatGPT can’t tell if a site was hacked, expired, or repurposed for casino spam AI-generated answers may seem reliable, even when they cite completely hijacked and fake sources Expired charity domains are reborn as gambling sites and still pass as trustworthy AI sources ChatGPT is quickly becoming a go-to source for people seeking recommendations, from online services to local businesses, but new
7 Cool Things I Do With My Monitor's USB Ports
How-To Geek / 11h
When it’s time for monitor shopping, one of the features I always look for is USB passthrough—built-in USB ports that relay data and power back to the PC through a single connection. It’s a small but incredibly convenient feature that essentially turns the monitor into a mini USB hub. Since my PC's back and front USB ports are essentially permanently occupied, having these extra USB ports in such
Weekly Review: July 19, 2025
One Mile at a Time / 11h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! It has been a summer without travel for me, but that will be changing soon, as I’m just finalizing a fun review trip. On the points & travel front, this week Gulf Air announced it would more than double its 787 fleet and fly to New York, Delta revealed an exciting new route to Hong Kong, Avelo pulled out of the West Coast while Breeze expanded, Aeg
Astronomer CEO resigns following Coldplay concert scandal
100+TechCrunch / 12h
Andy Byron, the startup executive at the center of an extraordinary social media furor, has resigned as CEO of data operations startup Astronomer.
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Isn’t Done With the Gorn Yet
59Gizmodo / 12h
The reptilian race still has some part to play in 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' before all is said and done.
I Moved My Wireless Keyboard onto My Lap (And It Changed My Life)
How-To Geek / 12h
Two of my four mechanical keyboards support wireless. I usually keep them plugged in and at my desk, but I eventually realized I hadn’t really explored their wireless potential. So, I decided to move one onto my lap—and it felt just right.
10 Epic Historical Fiction Series to Binge This Summer
How-To Geek / 12h
Historical fiction shows will always be a popular genre for both history buffs and entertainment enthusiasts. Whether they're 100% accurate, 50% accurate, or they merely create an adaptation, we can’t get enough of them.
Ring to let police request user videos again
Mashable / 12h
Ring , the Amazon-owned home surveillance company, is partnering with taser-maker Axon to once again help law enforcement request footage from users’ doorbell cameras. The move reverses Ring’s 2024 decision to kill its "Request for Assistance" feature , which let police ask users for video via the Neighbors app. At the time, Ring framed the change as a shift toward becoming a more community-focus
Waymo Responds to Elon Musk's "Schlong Map" by Showing That Theirs Is Bigger
Futurism / 12h
Measuring Contest Tesla CEO Elon Musk's infatuation with low-brow humor and dad jokes — including horrendously inappropriate gags about the Holocaust — is a pretty well-known thing. Earlier this week, for instance, the billionaire's EV firm posted a picture of the expanded service area of its robotaxi service, which firmly resembled the shape of male genitalia . "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger,
I Fixed the Reddit Feed With This Tiny Script
How-To Geek / 12h
Small annoyances on your favorite websites can add up over time and cause great frustration. For me, it’s Reddit defaulting to “Best” that does it. Fortunately, with a small amount of determination and a powerful extension, you can fix most such problems.