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TECH

Writer Ian Bogost says ‘The Small Stuff’ can help us reclaim our lives from dematerialization

Has Silicon Valley been building the wrong things? Despite its self help-y title, writer/designer/academic Ian Bogost’s forthcoming book “The Small

MARKET

I had gallbladder surgery. After I got home, the hospital asked me for a financial donation. Is this ethical?

“The letter asked whether I had a favorite caregiver and if I would like to make a contribution in their

GADGET

Australia Doubles The Maximum Penalty For Its Social Media Ban

The fine can now potentially hit 99 million AUD, or $68 million. Matt Cardy/Getty Images After becoming the

EDUCATION

When AI Feels Human: Ways To Teach Students About Anthropomorphism

When AI Feels Human: 5 Ways To Teach Students About Anthropomorphism Contributed by Dr. Athena Stanley, Educator Artificial intelligence (AI)

HEALTH

Why Raising Potassium Matters More Than Just Cutting Salt for Blood Pressure

Nearly half of all adults in the United States (around 119 million people) have high blood pressure.1 Standard treatment

SHOPPING

Stock Up for Summer: How to Score the Best CVS Deals with Ale Ayala

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ECONOMY

Cricket and the railways – Marginal REVOLUTION

Railways are a golden thread in the history of cricket, making national competition possible in every current Test-playing nation (with

FINANCE

GTA 6 release date is finally here—but the $80 price tag and missing disc have gamers furious

TL;DR: When Rockstar Games revealed yesterday that the most anticipated game of the decade would cost at least $79.99, people were shocked.

SCIENCE

Parenting may permanently improve brain health for mums and dads

The challenges of parenting may build cognitive reserve Craig Boylan When you are pregnant, everything changes. Hormones surge, your belly

ARTS & THEATER

Is a Seated Audience Still a Moved Audience? — OnStage Blog

by Chris Peterson I got an email from a community theatre director the other day.  They’re currently directing a show