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Steven Levy Business Sep 8, 2023 9:00 AM Trump Squeezed America's Geek Squad. Biden Built It Back Stronger The US Digital Service has seen its staff and budget expand under president Biden. Administrator Mina Hsiang says online government services should be made as compelling as apps from Silicon Valley. Mina …

Gregory Barber Business Sep 8, 2023 7:00 AM Big Batteries Are Booming. So Are Fears They'll Catch Fire The world needs thousands of new grid battery installations to fight climate change. They rarely catch fire—but many people are skeptical of having one next door. A retired natural gas plant in …

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the carbon capture potential of the world's oceans and what effect beavers are having in the Arctic (spoiler: it's not good). Also: Humidity can make apartments unsafe in a heat wave Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. …

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the carbon capture potential of the world's oceans and what effect beavers are having in the Arctic (spoiler: it's not good). Also: Humidity can make apartments unsafe in a heat wave Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. …

NASA said Thursday that the study of UFOs will require new scientific techniques, including advanced satellites as well as a shift in how unexplained sightings are perceived. Independent panel says no evidence found that unidentified anomalous phenomena had extraterrestrial origin NASA said Thursday that the study of UFOs will require …

Amanda Hoover Business Sep 7, 2023 1:26 PM This Is the True Scale of New York’s Airbnb Apocalypse A law meant to crack down on short-term rentals in New York City took effect Tuesday. Thousands have dropped off the map, but there are still hosts offering bookings that may break …

Paresh Dave Business Sep 7, 2023 9:00 AM Pinterest’s New Algorithms Want You to See Every Body Type Social media algorithms usually promote biases toward white, thin bodies. Pinterest is using machine learning to surface images of all shapes and sizes. Play/Pause Button Pause Video: James Marshall; Getty Images Save …

Joel Khalili Business Sep 7, 2023 6:00 AM Love, Loss, and Pig Butchering Scams Bruce had kind eyes and dressed well. Evelyn fell for him on Hinge, and then he stole $300,000. Now, she’s following the money trail. PHOTO-ILLUSTRATION: ANJALI NAIR; GETTY IMAGES Save this story Save Save this story …

Certain strains of E. coli are capable of causing severe disease, by rapidly spreading through the human digestive system, wreaking havoc throughout the bloodstream, and eventually damaging the delicate kidneys. That's the situation right now during a large outbreak in Alberta, with hundreds of children now affected. Some strains cause …

Fisheries and Oceans Canada whale researchers recently spotted one of the largest pods of orca whales ever reported off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. DFO researchers observe one of the largest pods recorded since data collection began in 1700s Whale researchers with the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans …