Lawmakers in the House of Representatives are questioning why California’s state health insurance exchange, Covered California, shared sensitive health data with LinkedIn. A letter sent to the exchange’s executive director, Jessica Altman, expresses “deep concern” over the sharing of personal information such as health conditions and demographics. An investigation by The Markup and CalMatters found … Read more
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Scientists have successfully replicated a 140-mile journey across the open sea using a primitive canoe, recreating a prehistoric voyage that spanned some 30,000 years ago. The team of four paddled a 25-foot-long dugout canoe from eastern Taiwan to Japan’s Yonaguni Island, braving strong ocean currents and extreme fatigue. The expedition was part of a research … Read more
The 2025 MLB All-Star Game is set for July 15 at Truist Park. Alex Bregman, an injured Red Sox third baseman, has made it to phase two of voting but may not return before the game. Garrett Crochet and Aroldis Chapman are the only other Red Sox players in contention for selection. Shohei Ohtani, leading … Read more
The National Hockey League (NHL) is set to hold a press conference with commissioner Gary Bettman and players’ association executive director Marty Walsh ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft, where they will discuss key developments in Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations. Source: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/watch-live-nhl-nhlpa-meet-ahead-of-nhl-draft
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico has announced he will maintain his veto on a new package of sanctions against Russia, dealing a significant setback to EU leaders. Fico expressed concerns over the European Commission’s proposed phase-out of Russian fossil fuels, fearing it could lead to costly lawsuits if Slovakia breaks up its long-term gas contract … Read more
A man has been executed in Japan for the first time in eight years, bringing an end to a moratorium on capital punishment. Takahiro Shiraishi, also known as the “Twitter killer”, was convicted of murdering nine people, including young women who had considered suicide. He lured them to his home using social media before killing … Read more
Google has introduced several new security features for Android devices, all of which are available for free. These updates aim to protect users from scammers, malware, and other threats to their security and privacy. The first new feature is protection against scam phone calls. This includes blocking attempts to disable Google Play Protect, sideload apps … Read more
The US stock market has set multiple records in the past week, with the S&P 500 reaching an all-time high of 6,187.68 and the Nasdaq Composite hitting a new record of 20,311.51. This surge is attributed to several key themes driving the market. Firstly, the generative artificial intelligence (AI) trade has seen a significant rebound. … Read more
Rays shortstop Wander Franco was found guilty on a charge of sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic. He was sentenced to two years of suspended prison time, which is similar to probation if he meets certain conditions. The relationship between Franco and the 14-year-old girl began in December 2022 when Franco was … Read more