Image by Yvonne Betz via YouTube/Futurism Some short men are so insecure about their height that they’re quite literally allowing doctors to break their bones during surgical leg-lengthening procedures. As GQ reports, the excruciating surgery can involve a year of “relentless, ambient” pain during healing — though the orthopedic surgeons who do the leg-lengthening often give… Continue reading Inside the Minds of the Short Men Who Get Their Legs Broken to Add 3-6 Inches of Height
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Best LG Sound Bars of 2022
Home theater sound systems with sound bars have succeeded in creating immersive audio that transformed our living rooms into personal cinemas. Suddenly, the nightly news and the big game had the same booming, dramatic sound reproduction as blockbuster action movies. But sound bars aren’t simply a way to recreate a cinema sound experience in the… Continue reading Best LG Sound Bars of 2022
A US Rail Strike Was Averted—but the Crisis Is Far From Over
In the early hours of Thursday morning, major US freight railroad companies reached a tentative agreement with unions, narrowly averting a nationwide rail shutdown less than 24 hours before a strike deadline. A work stoppage would have heaped devastating consequences on the nation’s economy and supply chain, nearly 30 percent of which relies on rail.… Continue reading A US Rail Strike Was Averted—but the Crisis Is Far From Over
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Digs Up Organic Molecules on Mars
After trundling around the Jezero crater for 550 Martian days, NASA’s Perseverance rover has amassed nearly half its planned rock collection—including some containing organic molecules, a possible sign that life could have thrived there more than 3 billion years ago. These are compounds that contain carbon, and often hydrogen or oxygen, which are likely crucial… Continue reading NASA’s Perseverance Rover Digs Up Organic Molecules on Mars
Satellite Data Shows How Russia Has Destroyed Ukrainian Grain
Almost 10 million metric tons of Ukrainian grain has been affected by the Russian invasion, according to a new analysis of satellite imagery. One in six of Ukraine’s grain storage facilities— which have a total capacity of 58 million metric tons—have been impacted by the conflict, either through damage, destruction, or falling under Russia’s control.… Continue reading Satellite Data Shows How Russia Has Destroyed Ukrainian Grain
A new California law will require social media platforms to add more ‘protections’ for children
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a new bill that could upend how social media platforms deal with underage users. The bill, known as AB 2273, “requires online platforms to consider the best interest of child users and to default to privacy and safety settings that protect children’s mental and physical health and… Continue reading A new California law will require social media platforms to add more ‘protections’ for children
FTC wants to protect gig workers from ‘unfair or deceptive’ algorithms
The Federal Trade Commission is making its own bid to protect gig workers against exploitation. The regulator has adopted a policy statement detailing how it will tackle gig workers’ problems. The FTC plans to step in when there are misrepresentations about pay, costs, benefits and work terms. Officials also expect to intervene with “unfair or… Continue reading FTC wants to protect gig workers from ‘unfair or deceptive’ algorithms
Amazon greenlights ‘Blade Runner 2099’ sequel series
The long-teased Blade Runner sequel series is real. Variety has confirmed Amazon has ordered production of Blade Runner 2099 for Prime Video. Original movie director Ridley Scott will serve as an executive producer alongside Silka Luisa (Halo and Shining Girls), who will also be the showrunner. The premise of 2099 isn’t yet clear beyond its… Continue reading Amazon greenlights ‘Blade Runner 2099’ sequel series
Alexa to provide branded answers to your pressing questions
See, the problem is that people simply aren’t buying enough. To rectify this issue, Amazon announced on Thursday that it is introducing a new Alexa feature, dubbed “Customers Ask Alexa,” wherein “expert brands” provide answers to customer questions like “How can I remove pet hair from my carpet?” that also just so happen to prominently… Continue reading Alexa to provide branded answers to your pressing questions
Opinion: new MG 4 is a masterstroke of timing and execution
Certain cars come to define their category when it comes to public perception. For decades, it’s been a case of think sports car, think Porsche 911. Land Rover’s towering Range Rover fulfils the same role in the plush SUV class and the Mini, both before and after BMW’s 1996 acquisition, is the city car that… Continue reading Opinion: new MG 4 is a masterstroke of timing and execution