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PS5 SSD Discounts Aren't Nearly As Common This Year, But This Amazon Deal Is Worth Checking Out
Deals on SSDs aren't as plentiful--or as significant--as they were last year, but right now, you can score a nice discount on some lightning-fast storage for your PS5 or PC. At Amazon, the Lexar 1TB NM790 SSD is on sale for $80, a nice 27% ...GameSpot - Tech -
Don't believe the naysayers: Hybrid remote work is improving employees' mental health
States with high or median flexibility levels for remote work had 3 percent to 4 percent lower depression rates than those with low flexibility in 2023.The Hill - Politics -
This is the best U.S. city for remote workers—it has a population of 68,000
While the best cities for remote workers are spread across Europe and Asia, one U.S. city cracks the top 10.CNBC - Business -
Five including child die trying to cross Channel
The deaths come hours after the UK Parliament passes its Rwanda bill, which aims to deter small boat crossings.BBC News - Top stories -
Straws That Don’t Cause Wrinkles. Wait — Straws Cause Wrinkles?
Another solution to a problem we didn’t know we had.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Give Me Liberty or Give Me … What?
Alex Garland’s “Civil War” is not a vision of what might happen in America but a collage of what already has happened, some here and much elsewhere.The New York Times - Top stories -
Nursery death caused by unsafe sleeping, jury told
A pathologist tells a trial Genevieve Meehan's sleeping arrangements were "responsible for her death".BBC News - Top stories -
Nintendo Switch OLED Gets Big Discount At Amazon
If you're in the market for a Nintendo Switch, Amazon has cut the price of the Switch OLED model by $40. This particular model has a very sharp and vibrant OLED display, as well as several other neat upgrades. And for a limited time--Amazon deals ...GameSpot - Tech -
8BitDo's Versatile Ultimate Controller Is Steeply Discounted At Amazon
An extra controller is a necessity for Switch owners, and while the official Nintendo Pro controller is a great piece of tech, 8BitDo has a terrific and feature-packed alternative that's worth considering. The 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller ...GameSpot - Tech -
Columbia to Hold Classes Remotely Following Weekend Protests
The campus has been shaken by pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have left some Jewish students fearing for their safety.The New York Times - Top stories -
Student Protest Movement Could Cause a Tumultuous End to School Year
Columbia University offered students a virtual option for classes. Protesters were arrested at Yale and New York University. And new protest encampments popped up on several campuses.The New York Times - Top stories -
NFL Draft: Kurt Warner, John Randle highlight top-10 undrafted free agents in common-draft era
The 10 best undrafted free agents in the common-draft eraCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Australian PM rips Musk as ‘Bloke who’s chosen ego … over common sense’
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese slammed tech billionaire Elon Musk as a “bloke” who has chosen ego “over common sense” after Musk accused the country of censorship. “This is a bloke who’s chosen ego and showing violence over common ...The Hill - Politics - Elon Musk -
The Smartest Way to Use AI at Work
Generative AI tools can help you get ahead in the office—if you know how to use them.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
House Aid Package Is Latest Example of Bipartisanship Forged Out of Necessity
The far right finds itself marginalized in the House as Speaker Johnson pushes through aid to Ukraine and Israel by relying on Democrats.The New York Times - Top stories -
If You Give a College Student a Cookie...
The children’s book series helps explain the dangers of indulging unreasonable requests around the world.The Wall Street Journal - World -
"Toy Man" continues legacy of giving
David Begnaud visits Jeffrey Olsen, known as the "Toy Man" in Vista, California, who has dedicated over 30 years to donating toys, food, and clothes to those in need.CBS News - Top stories -
How does government borrowing work?
How does government borrowing work, and how and when is the money paid back?BBC News - Top stories -
The Smartest Way to Use AI at Work
Generative AI tools can help you get ahead in the office—if you know how to use them.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Next pandemic likely to be caused by flu virus, scientists warn
Influenza is still the biggest threat to global health as WHO raises fears about the spread of avian strain. Influenza is the pathogen most likely to trigger a new pandemic in the near future, according to leading scientists.. An international ...The Guardian - World -
Fallout: Can post-apocalypse show turn Amazon Prime viewers into gamers?
Are video game adaptations "the modern version of seeing the film and then deciding to read the book?"BBC News - Top stories -
Rural Texas towns report cyberattacks that caused one water system to overflow
A hack that caused a small Texas town’s water system to overflow in January has been linked to a shadowy Russian hacktivist groupABC News - Tech -
North Koreans Secretly Animated Amazon and Max Shows, Researchers Say
Thousands of exposed files on a misconfigured North Korean server hint at one way the reclusive country may evade international sanctions.Wired - Tech - North Korea -
Razer PS5 And Xbox Vinyl Console Skins Are Over 50% Off At Amazon
After a couple of years, it's only natural that you'd want to change up the look of your consoles. Sure, the pristine white and the carbon black finish of the PS5 and the Xbox Series X loo great, but over at Amazon you can score several of Razer's ...GameSpot - Tech -
Super Mario RPG Is On Sale For Its Best Price Yet At Amazon
If you're in the mood for an old-school role-playing game starring a certain mustachioed Nintendo icon, you can't go wrong with Super Mario RPG. Released last November, this modernized take on the classic SNES game has just received a big ...GameSpot - Tech -
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Discounted At Amazon, But Probably Not For Long
The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is on sale for $63 at Amazon, and we wouldn't be surprised to see this sell out rather quickly. Though a 10% discount probably sounds small (retail price is $70), it's exceedingly rare to find the controller for ...GameSpot - Tech -
Amazon offering $9.99-a-month grocery delivery subscription for Prime members
Amazon.com Inc. said Tuesday it is introducing a $9.99-a-month grocery delivery subscription service for Prime members and a lower-cost $4.99-a-month service for customers using electronic benefits transfer, or EBT.MarketWatch - Business - Amazon -
Amazon Bedrock continues to lay down generative AI foundation for the cloud
Amazon Bedrock update brings new custom model and guardrails capabilities to help deploy and secure generative AI in the cloud.VentureBeat - Tech -
Chinese swimmers' doping scandal causes concern, controversy ahead of Paris Olympics
Chinese swimmers who tested positive for the banned drug trimetazidine were allowed to swim at the Tokyo Olympic Games. The case came to light after a New York Times investigation. The World Anti-Doping Agency says it followed "due process" in ...CBS News - Top stories - Olympics -
Amazon rolls out grocery delivery for Prime members, SNAP recipients
Customers who rely on government assistance programs can get same perks as Prime members, for less.CBS News - Top stories -
Chinese swimmers' doping scandal causes concern, controversy ahead of Paris Olympics
Chinese swimmers who tested positive for the banned drug trimetazidine were allowed to swim at the Tokyo Olympic Games. The case came to light after a New York Times investigation. The World Anti-Doping Agency says it followed "due process" in ...CBS News - World - Olympics -
Amazon’s New Drone Delivery Push Seeks to Soar Beyond Past Woes
The giant retailer's recurring aerial delivery failures are a sharp contrast to its wider dominance and success. Management hopes the new Arizona pilot project will propel the company to success.Inc. - Business - Amazon -
Westworld Blu-Ray Box Set Is Half Off Right Now At Amazon
Bad news: Westworld, the futuristic show about lifelike robots finding their humanity, is no longer available to stream on Max, despite that service encompassing HBO, where Westworld originally aired. There's good news too, though: You can ...GameSpot - Tech -
FTC Bans Worker Noncompete Clauses
The rule would prohibit companies from limiting their employees’ ability to work for rivals, a change that could increase competition and boost wages.The New York Times - Top stories -
Columbia switches to remote learning, as protests enter 6th day
Classes at Columbia University are fully remote Monday, as pro-Palestinian protests over the Israel-Hamas war stretched into their sixth day.CBS News - World -
Sunak gets Rwanda bill through parliament
House of Lords abandons efforts to amend legislation to underpin prime minister’s contentious removals planFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Don’t relax, Europe — the US hard right isn’t finished yet
Ultra-conservative Americans have views about the old continent that would dismay most EuropeansFinancial Times - Business -
Met police chief under pressure over handling of pro-Palestine protests in UK
Footage of officer calling antisemitism campaigner ‘openly Jewish’ sparks a furoreFinancial Times - Business -
Rishi Sunak admits Rwanda deportations delayed until summer
UK prime minister vows flights of undocumented migrants will leave ‘every month’ from JulyFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Rishi Sunak admits Rwanda deportations delayed until summer
UK prime minister vows flights of undocumented migrants will leave ‘every month’ from JulyFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom