9to5mac.com/2022/01/18/chinese-olympics-app-security-holes/ Mandatory Chinese Olympics app collects personal data, has two security holes Ben Lovejoy - Jan. 18th 2022 7:03 am PT @benlovejoy Use of the Chinese Olympics app, MY2022, is mandatory for everyone attending this year’s Olympic Games in Beijing, whether as an athlete or simply watching from the stadium. The app collects sensitive personal data – like passport … Continue reading Mandatory app at Chinese Olympics collects data but doesn’t keep it securely
Month: January 2022
Local objections stop methanol refinery in Kalama, WA
https://earthjustice.org/blog/2022-january/methanol-refinery-kalama-washington? A Community Says ‘No’ to a Massive Climate-Polluting Refinery Under legal and public pressure, a developer abandoned plans to build a methanol refinery in Kalama, Washington, that was set to become one of the top climate polluters in the state.By Rebecca Bowe | January 10, 2022 Local activists participate in the People's Climate March Columbia River … Continue reading Local objections stop methanol refinery in Kalama, WA
50 shows to stream you may have missed (in an annoying slideshow)
https://apple.news/AUUbzNB6BPNyPyTAz4wYOGQ 50 best shows on streaming to watch right now by Sandy C.2 days ago Follow @sandytypes NEXT1 of 25PREV POSTUse your ← → (arrows) to browse Hidden Remoters are always searching for a new favorite series to binge-watch. In the following slides, we list the top 50 shows on streaming you can watch right now. The … Continue reading 50 shows to stream you may have missed (in an annoying slideshow)
U.S. climate worsening even during pandemic
https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/22876360/climate-emissions-2021-coal-transportation The latest data on US climate pollution is very bad Freight and coal drove emissions up in 2021.By Rebecca Leber@rebleberrebecca.leber@vox.com Jan 12, 2022, 7:30am EST Share this story Share this on Facebook (opens in new window)Share this on Twitter (opens in new window)SHAREAll sharing options Cars and trucks move along the Cross Bronx Expressway, a notorious stretch of … Continue reading U.S. climate worsening even during pandemic
Which Ben Affleck appearances does Will Damon like best?
https://ew.com/movies/ben-affleck-matt-damon-favorite-performances/ Which Ben Affleck performances does Matt Damon like most? He told us, and we told Ben By Derek LawrenceJanuary 12, 2022 at 09:00 AM ESThttps://ew.assistpub.com/display.html?_otarOg=https%3A%2F%2Few.com&_cpub=AAXV53D7Q&_csvr=011209_315&_cgdpr=0&_cgdprconsent=1&_cusp_status=0&_ccoppa=0https://ew.assistpub.com/display.html?_otarOg=https%3A%2F%2Few.com&_cpub=AAXV53D7Q&_csvr=011209_315&_cgdpr=0&_cgdprconsent=1&_cusp_status=0&_ccoppa=0ADVERTISEMENTSaveFBTweetMore Hey, Matt Damon, how do you like them Ben Affleck performances? As part of EW's new Affleck cover story, which features Damon interviewing his longtime BFF, the Jason Bourne star picked his five favorite performances from … Continue reading Which Ben Affleck appearances does Will Damon like best?
Urban areas make climate crisis effects worse
https://apple.news/ApJFtCa1pSTu53FoAaezRlw 0.13.22 | CO.DESIGN What devastating floods look like once you remove cities from the equation In July 2021, Western Europe experienced one of the deadliest floods in its history, killing at least 242 people. Climate change was cited as the main culprit, but according to a recent study, it wasn’t the only thing to … Continue reading Urban areas make climate crisis effects worse
IRS wants to hear about your crypto transactions; how to report
https://apple.news/AO-RXK0CTTtaR_l2EefQVPQ The IRS Will Ask Every Taxpayer About Crypto Transactions This Tax Season. Here’s How to Report Them. T his article originally appeared on MarketWatch. Cryptocurrencies, also known as virtual currencies, have gone mainstream. That’s for sure. For example, you can use Bitcoin to buy a Tesla (ticker: TSLA) and to buy or pay for lots of … Continue reading IRS wants to hear about your crypto transactions; how to report
Fantasy books to keep you cozy
https://www.inquirer.com/arts/books/best-cozy-fantasy-books-20220110.html The best books to read by the fire: Let’s talk about our favorites in science fiction and fantasy Feeling nostalgic? Try “The Chronicles of Prydain.” For something more modern, there's “The Midnight Bargain.” And so many more. Stardust/The Bear and the NightingaleWilliam Morrow Paperbacks/Del Rey - handoutby Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Lavie Tidhar, Washington PostPublished Jan. 10, 2022 … Continue reading Fantasy books to keep you cozy
Maersk may cause entire shipping industry to accelerate changes to meet the climate crisis
https://qz.com/2112395/maersk-accelerated-its-net-zero-climate-goals-by-a-decade/ FULL STEAM AHEAD Maersk could push the entire shipping industry to move up its climate goals By Nicolás Rivero Tech ReporterPublished January 13, 2022 Maersk, the world’s second-largest shipping line, pledged on Jan. 12 to make its business carbon neutral by 2040 instead of its previously stated goal of 2050. The company also expanded its net-zero emissions pledge to … Continue reading Maersk may cause entire shipping industry to accelerate changes to meet the climate crisis
iOS 15.2.1 protects against HomeKits denial of service vulnerability
9to5mac.com/2022/01/12/apple-confirms-ios-15-2-1-patches-homekit-denial-of-service-vulnerability/ https://9to5mac.com/2022/01/12/apple-confirms-ios-15-2-1-patches-homekit-denial-of-service-vulnerability/ Apple confirms iOS 15.2.1 patches HomeKit denial of service vulnerability Chance Miller - Jan. 12th 2022 10:21 am PT @ChanceHMiller Apple has officially released iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1, bringing bug fixes for CarPlay and Messages. In addition to those bug fixes, the update also includes a notable security update to patch a HomeKit … Continue reading iOS 15.2.1 protects against HomeKits denial of service vulnerability
Enjoying a more sustainable cup of coffee (goodbye single-cup Keurig)
http://www.popsci.com/environment/sustainable-coffee-tips/ How to enjoy a more sustainable cup of coffee Bid single-use Keurig cups adieu. BY SARA KILEY WATSON | PUBLISHED JAN 13, 2022 11:00 AM A delicious cup of coffee doesn't have to leave plastic in its wake. Elle Hughes/PexelsSHARE Making coffee is an essential part of many people’s morning routine—Americans gulp down around 400 million cups of … Continue reading Enjoying a more sustainable cup of coffee (goodbye single-cup Keurig)
Bradley Cooper turns out to be well-prepared to play Bernstein
classicfm.com/discover-music/periods-genres/film-tv/bradley-cooper-classical-conducting-maestro/ Bradley Cooper reveals he is classically trained and ‘has spent hundreds of hours conducting’ 12 January 2022, 17:20 | Updated: 14 January 2022, 16:04 Bradley Cooper, who is directing and starring in the upcoming biopic about great composer Leonard Bernstein, reveals his ‘obsession with conducting classical music’. In Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut, A Star is Born, … Continue reading Bradley Cooper turns out to be well-prepared to play Bernstein
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