A Virginia couple has filed a motion in Washington federal court, asking a judge to block President Donald Trump from demolishing part of the White House’s East Wing without proper approvals or reviews. Charles and Judith Voorhees claim that the demolition violates several laws, including the National Capital Planning Act and the National Historic Preservation … Read more
Going off the deep end into niche pursuits can be overwhelming, but mind maps have become my go-to tool to keep track of information. When I started astrophotography, I had a hundred browser tabs and no clear plan. NotebookLM’s interactive mind maps changed that. Breaking it down: Astrophotography combines geometry, astronomy, and photography, making it … Read more
Reports of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) have more than tripled in the last decade among 16-24 year olds in England. The condition is now the second most widespread mental health disorder for young adults, according to a major NHS survey. Despite efforts by the government to improve services, many young people with OCD are struggling … Read more
Oracle’s stock price has dropped to $275, down from a high of over $350, despite the company’s recent efforts to communicate its vision for growth. The chip-renting business was under pressure before an analyst meeting, but management surprised investors by increasing revenue guidance. However, our team believes this stock is headed for at least 50% … Read more
I’ve found a solution to my productivity struggles by switching from bloated all-in-one apps to smaller, more focused ones. These specialized tools have reduced my overwhelm and made it easier to manage tasks and information. For example, I use Notion to track medication and cats’ health info, while Obsidian helps me keep track of game … Read more
Reddit has filed a lawsuit against an AI search engine called Perplexity, claiming it conspired with several companies to scrape Reddit content from Google search results. The complaint alleges that Perplexity used this illegally obtained content to create answers for users’ queries. Perplexity denied any wrongdoing, stating its “answer engine” simply summarized Reddit discussions and … Read more
Myanmar’s military raided a major online scam operation near the border with Thailand, detaining over 2,000 people and seizing Starlink satellite internet terminals. The raid was part of operations aimed at suppressing online fraud, illegal gambling, and cross-border cybercrime. The army targeted KK Park, a notorious cybercrime centre, which has been linked to recruiting workers … Read more
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has identified the root cause of this week’s hours-long outage, which affected thousands of websites and applications. The issue was caused by a bug in automation software that managed DNS records for DynamoDB, a database system used by AWS customers to store data. The problem arose from an empty DNS record … Read more
A mysterious glow at the center of our galaxy has puzzled astronomers for over a decade. Recent research offers an explanation that could reshape what we know about dark matter, a substance making up most of the universe’s mass. According to new simulations, dark matter near the galactic center is “flattened,” not round as previously … Read more
SpaceX has disabled over 2,500 Starlink devices being used by cyber scam syndicates in a lawless corner of Myanmar, according to the company. Despite efforts by regional authorities to crack down on the scams, the networks have continued to proliferate. The move comes after a raid on one such compound this week uncovered 30 sets … Read more