transparency and explainability for algorithmic decisions at work
What if your boss was an algorithm? What would you do if your employer suddenly fired you or reduced your pay without telling you why? And without so much as…
Tor in Russia: A call for more WebTunnel bridges
Recent reports from Tor users in Russia indicate an escalation in online censorship with the goal of blocking access to Tor and other circumvention tools. This new wave includes attempts…
Smallest USB Device… So Far
For better or worse it seems to be human nature to compete with one another, as individuals or teams, rather than experience contentedness while moving to the woods and admiring…
Name That Toon: Incentives
What motivates you? What will change how you do security? Send us a cybersecurity-related caption to describe the above scene and our favorite entry will win its wordsmith a $25…
Patch Tuesday, December 2024 Edition – Krebs on Security
Microsoft today released updates to plug at least 70 security holes in Windows and Windows software, including one vulnerability that is already being exploited in active attacks. The zero-day seeing…
iPhone Users Urged to Update to Patch 2 Zero-Days
Separate fixes to macOS and iOS patch respective flaws in the kernel and WebKit that can allow threat actors to take over devices and are under attack. More/Source: https://threatpost.com/iphone-users-urged-to-update-to-patch-2-zero-days-under-attack/180448/
Trump Makes Frightening Far Right Promises in Inauguration Speech
Donald Trump has officially been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. The quadrennial ceremony was moved inside due to cold weather, held in the rotunda of…
Israeli Lobby and Government Collaborate in Free Speech Crackdown
Israeli lobbyists, organizations, and former intelligence operatives are actively working behind the scenes to suppress free speech, stifle debate at academic institutions, ban advocacy groups, and curtail the right to…
The Imperial Presidency Marches On – Consortium News
As he was sworn in for a second time, Donald Trump openly declared America to be a territorial empire that would expand, even to Mars, reports Joe Lauria. Donald Trump…
During Trump Inauguration, Elon Musk’s DOGE Sued Three Times
In less than 30 minutes on Monday, Elon Musk and his so-called Department of Government Efficiency were hit with three different lawsuits over the legal status of the effort to…
Chelsea v Wolves: Premier League – live | Premier League
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 43 min: Cunha, having stolen the ball off Madueke, has the opportunity to send Sarabia clean…
Motivation, barriers and preferences of lifestyle changes among older adults with frailty and mild cognitive impairments: A scoping review of qualitative analysis
Abstract Lifestyle intervention has proven effective in managing older adults’ frailty and mild cognitive impairment issues. What remains unclear is how best to encourage lifestyle changes among older adults with…
As Cease-Fire Takes Hold, Gazans Return to Destroyed Homes: Israel-Hamas War Live Updates
Hours after the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas took effect, a senior Hamas official said that the militant group was ready to start a dialogue with the United States, making…
What executive orders is Trump expected to sign?
Getty Images Donald Trump has promised to unleash a blitz of executive orders now that he has been sworn in as the 47th US president, after calling for a “revolution…
In chimpanzees, peeing is contagious
A new study reported in the Cell Press journal Current Biology on January 20 is the first to describe a phenomenon researchers refer to as “contagious urinations.” The study in…
theoretical chemist who first simulated proteins using molecular dynamics
Credit: Cyril Frésillon/CNRS Photothèque Martin Karplus was a theoretical chemist who set out to explore the fundamentals of his subject, but always with an eye to the broadest possible applications…
A Happy Day, but Evil Never Gives Up
A Happy Day, but Evil Never Gives Up Paul Craig Roberts Today is a happy day for the majority of Americans. Patriotic Americans hope that today is the beginning of…
Let’s talk about…Trump’s Inauguration Day – OffGuardian
Today is the day – Trump 2.0 officially kicks off, and the drama began ahead of schedule. Over the weekend there was what we’ll chose to call “The Tiktok Gambit”,…
“I’ve Been to the Mountaintop”: In His Final Speech, MLK Spoke of Reaching “Promised Land” of Equality
This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now! We end today’s show with the words of Dr. Martin Luther…
Invest in Courageous, Progressive Journalism
The struggle for democracy persists as we come into the second half of 2023. As the year progresses, we face lies, corruption, and violence. And so the fight for America…
Did America’s First Climate President Have an Impact?
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. When Joe Biden first became president, some found it hard to believe that he cared very…
Alex Jones 2025-Jan-19 Sunday
Sunday – Alex Jones More/Source: http://rss.infowars.com/20250119_Sun_Alex.mp3
Best Running Underwear to Beat Burn on Your Bits (2025)
Why should you trust me on chafing? Well, I once ran the equivalent of 67 marathons in 67 days with a 25-pound backpack on. This is my toolkit for anyone…
RedNote Recruited US Influencers to Promote App Amid TikTok Ban Uncertainty
As TikTok’s future hangs in the balance, Xiaohonghshu, better known as RedNote in English, is trying to capitalize on its newfound popularity by partnering with US influencers who can help…