Science backs calls for limiting screens in schools
School device use links with lower test scores and distractions abound. But reversing the entrenched pandemic pivot to screens will be hard.
‘Political nightmare’ for GOP spotted by CNN guru: ‘Recipe for disaster’
The U.S. economy shed 23,000 jobs last month, even as the White House’s chief economist described the economy as “booming,” but CNN’s Harry Enten said
GOP lawmaker undercuts Thune scheme to get Trump off their backs
When Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) returns after the summer recess, he will not only face pressure from President Tweety McTreason but also from
Cerebras CEO says it’s “mind-boggling” that people think working 38 hours a week leads to greatness
Andrew Feldman, cofounder and CEO of AI chip company Cerebras, says it is “mind-boggling” that people believe they can achieve greatness while working 38 hours
Apple’s Watch shake-up is a subtraction. There is no cheap one this year.
Apple is in late-stage testing on three Apple Watch models for this autumn, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported: the Series 12 in Wi-Fi and cellular versions, plus
Tech sector adds jobs, defies overall US job market decline
While the number of US jobs declined by 23,000 in July, employment in the tech sector rebounded as the AI revolution continues to gain steam.
Ben-Gvir posts AI video of starving Palestinian ahead of elections
Ben-Gvir posts AI video of starving Palestinian ahead of elections
How the US far-right weaponised ‘inshallah’ against Abdul El-Sayed
After his Senate primary win in Michigan, the Egyptian American doctor faced a coordinated digital smear campaign.
War on Iran: Phase II: Day 30
Tweety McTreason says the US is only ‘semi-negotiating’ with Iran.
At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike deep into Russia
Russian officials say another 75 people were injured by the attack – one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks since Moscow’s full-scale invasion.
Strong earthquake causes significant damage and injuries in Colombia
The magnitude-7.4 quake had its epicentre near the Pacific Coast but could be felt in cities hundreds of kilometres away.
Battle for Mali base has killed dozens of militants, army says
The army says it was involved in fierce fighting but disputes that Islamists took control of the garrison.
Alleged rebel leader killed in Colombia as president targets armed groups
The military operation against Hernando Forero Mosquera was carried out just days after Colombia’s new president was sworn in.
Will you be looking up on Aug. 12, the best skywatching day and night of the year?
For space fans and skywatchers alike, Wednesday Aug. 12 is destined to be a date for the history books. For those in North America —