2 h. ago NC county dissolves library board after vote to keep kids transgender

A North Carolina library board dissolved after voting to keep trans book "Call Me Max" on shelves. Commissioners removed all trustees following decision.

Politics

3 h. ago Drivers struggle to multitask when using dashboard touchscreens, study finds

Once the domain of buttons and knobs, car dashboards are increasingly home to large touchscreens. While that makes following a mapping app easier, it also means drivers can't feel their way to a control; they have to look. But how does that visual component affect driving?

Politics

3 h. ago Afrikaner refugees: Kenyans found illegally working at US asylum claim centre in South Africa

Afrikaner refugees: Kenyans found illegally working at US asylum claim centre in South Africa  BBC

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8 h. ago Internet shutdowns are increasing dramatically in Africa—a new book explains why

Between 2016 and 2024 there were 193 internet shutdowns imposed in 41 African countries. This form of social control is a growing trend in the continent, according to a new open-access source book. It has provided the first-ever comparative analysis of how and why African states use blackouts—written by African researchers.

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12 h. ago Rob & Michele Reiner's Bodies Butchered By 'Mad Man' & In State Of Rigor Mortis When Discovered By Daughter Romy

[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] New details emerging about the horrifying deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele paint an increasingly devastating picture According to law enforcement sources who spoke to TMZ on Tuesday, when authorities arrived at the Reiner home back on Sunday afternoon at around 3:40 p.m., it was immediately apparent that Rob [...] Read More... The post Rob & Michele Reiner's Bodies Butchered By 'Mad Man' & In State Of Rigor Mortis When Discovered By Daughter Romy appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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12 h. ago Rob & Michele Reiner's Bodies 'Butchered' By 'Mad Man' & In State Of Rigor Mortis When Discovered

[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] New details emerging about the horrifying deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele paint an increasingly devastating picture According to law enforcement sources who spoke to TMZ on Tuesday, when authorities arrived at the Reiner home back on Sunday afternoon at around 3:40 p.m., it was immediately apparent that Rob [...] Read More... The post Rob & Michele Reiner's Bodies 'Butchered' By 'Mad Man' & In State Of Rigor Mortis When Discovered appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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15 h. ago South Africa briefly held US government personnel on refugee assignment amid fraught relationship

South Africa briefly held US government personnel on refugee assignment amid fraught relationship  CNN

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16 h. ago At Many Top Law Schools, Black Student Enrollment Continues to Drop

The New York Times examined data from 18 of the nation’s top law schools and found that first-year Black enrollment had increased at only four, including at Harvard.

Society

16 h. ago More safety and comfort for protective clothing thanks to auxetic fabrics

When everyday materials are pulled, they stretch or elongate in the direction of the pull and become narrower in cross-section. We can also observe this property in two-dimensional textiles. Auxetic structures behave differently here. They have the striking property of not changing under tensile stress or even increasing their width or thickness. These properties are advantageous, for example, in protective textiles or textile filter media.

Politics

17 h. ago This John Green young adult novel is the most banned book in America

This John Green young adult novel is the most banned book in America  IndyStar

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17 h. ago Patricia Heaton explains why she left Los Angeles for Nashville, cites homelessness, crime

Patricia Heaton explains why she left Los Angeles for Nashville, cites homelessness, crime  Fox News

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17 h. ago Brown University student mourns slain friend Ella Cook after campus shooting, calls it a 'devastating loss'

Brown University senior Phoebe Peus recalls the "devastating" loss of friend Ella Cook and explains she first heard about the shooting from friends, not the school.

Society

18 h. ago Psychologists are increasingly using — and worrying about — AI tools, poll finds

A survey finds that 56% of psychologists are trying out artificial intelligence tools at work, mainly for administrative tasks. A majority also are concerned about harms of AI on patients and society.

Politics

18 h. ago Michigan Reveals Why Staffer Involved with Coach Sherrone Moore Wasn't Fired

The University of Michigan is finally explaining why the woman who was involved in an "inappropriate relationship" with coach Sherrone Moore was not fired. The post Michigan Reveals Why Staffer Involved with Coach Sherrone Moore Wasn’t Fired appeared first on Breitbart.

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18 h. ago Increased danger of falling trees amid High Wind Warning in western Washington

Increased danger of falling trees amid High Wind Warning in western Washington  KING5.com

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18 h. ago LAPD Posts Dramatic Photos of the Arrest of Nick Reiner After His Parents' Murder

The Los Angeles Police Gang and Narcotics Unit posted a series of photos of officers arresting Nick Reiner in the wake of the murders of Nick's mother and father, acclaimed film director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. The post LAPD Posts Dramatic Photos of the Arrest of Nick Reiner After His Parents’ Murder appeared first on Breitbart.

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18 h. ago Rob Reiner’s Son Nick Once Explained How Fame Influenced Him Into An 'Rebellious, Angry' Space

Nick Reiner was once so grateful to have parents who cared as much as Rob and Michele Reiner. Following his arrest for their horrific murders, an interview featuring Rob and Nick has resurfaced this week, in which the latter gushed about his parents. In 2016, the filmmaker appeared on the 2 Chairs and a Microphone [...] Read More... The post Rob Reiner’s Son Nick Once Explained How Fame Influenced Him Into An 'Rebellious, Angry' Space -- But Still Felt 'Lucky' To Have His Parents appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Technology

18 h. ago Patricia Heaton explains why she left Los Angeles for Nashville in podcast interview

Patricia Heaton explains why she left Los Angeles for Nashville in podcast interview  Fox News

Politics

19 h. ago Cade Cunningham explained why he ‘loves’ competing against the Celtics

"They’re a championship team; they’ve got a championship identity. Play a great brand of basketball, so it’s always a test for us coming in." The post Cade Cunningham explained why he ‘loves’ competing against the Celtics appeared first on Boston.com.

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21 h. ago Apple TV adds support for Google Cast even as Netflix ditches the feature

The tech giant's adoption of Google Cast signals its interest in making Apple TV a more competitive streaming service at a time when the market is seeing increased consolidation.

Technology