Switching from Chrome to Duck Duck Go — how it went for writer

http://www.pcworld.com/article/708188/switch-from-google-to-duckduckgo.html I switched from Google to DuckDuckGo: 5 surprising takeaways Promising utmost privacy, DuckDuckGo in the anti-Google search engine. But what's it really like to use? By Sam Singleton Contributor, PCWorld JUN 9, 2022 3:45 AM PDT Google is far and away the most popular search engine—but sometimes it can feel more like Big Brother and less like … Continue reading Switching from Chrome to Duck Duck Go — how it went for writer →

Wedding boom unlikely to produce economically needed baby boom

https://www.barrons.com/articles/the-wedding-craze-is-no-baby-boom-whats-at-stake-for-the-economy-51654271224 The Wedding Boom Is Hiding a Troubling Trend for the Economy By Sabrina Escobar and Teresa Rivas June 3, 2022, 11:47 am EDT First comes love, then comes marriage. The baby carriage is a bit of a question mark. This year will be a banner year for weddings, with some 25% more couples saying … Continue reading Wedding boom unlikely to produce economically needed baby boom →

Ecuador about to be kicked out of World Cup — Chile about to be in

https://www.sportbible.com/football/ecuador-set-to-be-kicked-out-the-world-cup-and-replaced-by-chile-20220609 Ecuador 'Set To Be Kicked Out Of The World Cup And Replaced By Chile' Rory O'Callaghan Published 11:46, 09 June 2022 BST| Last updated 20:47, 09 June 2022 BST Ecuador are reportedly set to be expelled from the World Cup over claims they fielded an ineligible player in qualifying for Qatar. Ecuador's FA is being investigated by FIFA over allegations … Continue reading Ecuador about to be kicked out of World Cup — Chile about to be in →

India has an exotic pet problem that’s not remotely funny

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/07/kangaroos-in-the-street-and-a-suitcase-of-iguanas-india-exotic-pet-problem-aoe Kangaroos in the street and a suitcase of iguanas: India’s exotic pet problem Abandoned marsupials and other trafficked species reveal the country’s growing illegal trade, driven by a desire for exclusive and costly status symbols Forest officials in West Bengal rescued three kangaroos, allegedly being smuggled to Nepal. One later died. Photograph: Courtesy Belakoba Forest … Continue reading India has an exotic pet problem that’s not remotely funny →

Why is eco-conscious California still spending millions to support natural gas?

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jun/07/california-air-pollution-natural-gas Why is eco-conscious California spending millions to support natural gas? Regulators are pouring millions into natural gas as they seek to tackle regional air pollution. Illustration: Define Urban A Los Angeles-area air board faces questions over grant spending amid some of the worst air pollution in the US Miranda Green for Floodlight in partnership with the … Continue reading Why is eco-conscious California still spending millions to support natural gas? →

Apple’s iOS 16 compatible with iPhone 8 and 8 Plus or newer

If you still have an iPhone 7 or earlier, it's well past time to move to a later model. https://macdailynews.com/2022/06/08/apples-ios-16-is-compatible-with-iphone-8-iphone-8-plus-or-newer/

EU pledges to curb oil purchases from Russia but with important exceptions

https://www.wsj.com/articles/eu-leaders-spar-over-russian-oil-ban-11653921289 European Union Pledges to Curb Oil Purchases From Russia Agreed-to embargo would exempt imports via pipeline and mark a sixth sanctions package By Laurence Norman, Daniel Michaels and Joe Wallace Updated May 30, 2022 7:39 pm ET BRUSSELS—European Union leaders said for the first time that they would impose an oil embargo on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, taking a … Continue reading EU pledges to curb oil purchases from Russia but with important exceptions →

Dying from grief is a real event

https://www.salon.com/2022/06/09/broken-heart-syndrome/ Yes, it is possible to die of a broken heart Intense grief seems to be connected to a condition that causes the heart to inexplicably shut down By NICOLE KARLIS PUBLISHED JUNE 9, 2022 7:08PM (EDT) Two days after Joe Garcia learned that his wife Irma Garcia died in a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in … Continue reading Dying from grief is a real event →

How are Americans dealing with inflation?

This article from April is far from dated as inflation continues to grow and consumers continue to make changes in their spending habits. https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/12/inflation-surged-8point5percent-in-march-where-americans-plan-to-make-cuts.html Inflation surged 8.5% in March. Here’s what Americans plan to cut as prices continue to rise PUBLISHED TUE, APR 12 202212:26 PM EDTUPDATED TUE, APR 12 20223:09 PM EDT by Carmen … Continue reading How are Americans dealing with inflation? →

NY’s assembly maps will have to be redrawn before 2024 elections but can be used for 2022

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/politics/2022/06/10/appellate-judge-tosses-new-york-state-assembly-maps Appellate judge tosses New York state Assembly maps By Kate Lisa New York State PUBLISHED 12:43 PM ET Jun. 10, 2022 The New York state Assembly maps adopted by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul in February are void, according to a state Appellate Court ruling on Friday. The now-tossed Assembly district … Continue reading NY’s assembly maps will have to be redrawn before 2024 elections but can be used for 2022 →

Single-use plastic to be banned in U.S. national parks

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/08/biden-ban-single-use-plastic-national-parks-public-lands US government to ban single-use plastic in national parks Biden officials make announcement on World Oceans Day in effort to stem huge tide of pollution from plastic bottles and packaging The Yosemite national park in California. The new plastics ban will eventually span 480m acres of federal land. Photograph: Apu Gomes/AFP/Getty Images Seascape: the state … Continue reading Single-use plastic to be banned in U.S. national parks →

A super advertising campaign acknowledging not all women have the same breasts

http://www.wsj.com/articles/adidas-frees-the-nipple-with-its-new-sports-bra-campaign-11644456197?c Adidas Frees the Nipple With Its New Sports-Bra Campaign for Women The German sportswear brand released an internet-breaking image of bare breasts to accompany a sports-bra collection of 43 diverse styles In an era of increased transparency, brands are rethinking how they market bras.PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES By Rory SatranFollow Updated Feb. 11, 2022 4:58 pm ETSAVEPRINTTEXT … Continue reading A super advertising campaign acknowledging not all women have the same breasts →