https://www.myfederalretirement.com/social-security-trustees-report/ and https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/08/politics/social-security-solutions/index.html#:~:text=The%20main%20way%20to%20bring,out%20more%20in%20payroll%20taxes. Social Security Trustees Predict Reduced Benefits in 2033 Without Legislative Action April 4, 2023 Social Security will be unable to pay full benefits in 2033 unless action is taken by Congress, according to its Board of Trustees annual report released Friday. The report projects the combined asset reserves of the Old-Age and … Continue reading Details from the report from the Social Security Trustees — and proposals for wiping out shortfall
Apple’s new version of HomePod compared to earlier one and Mini
9to5mac.com/2023/02/03/homepod-comparison-new-original-and-mini/ Here’s how HomePod 2 compares to the original and HomePod mini Michael Potuck - Feb. 3rd 2023 7:21 am PT @michaelpotuck In a surprise launch, Apple revived its full-size HomePod with a second-generation model. While the overall design and many of the features remain the same as the discontinued original, there are new capabilities and changes. … Continue reading Apple’s new version of HomePod compared to earlier one and Mini
The best air purifier according to Wirecutter
http://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-purifier/ The Best Air Purifier By Tim Heffernan Updated March 7, 2023 Photo: Connie Park FYI We have tested and reviewed the Molekule Air Pro and Air Mini+, and will be reviewing several other purifiers soon. March 2023 [Sign up for Wirecutter's newsletter to get independent reviews, expert advice, and the very best deals sent straight to your inbox.] … Continue reading The best air purifier according to Wirecutter
Joni Mitchell: first headline show in 23 years produces total joy
First, read http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/06/20/arts/music/joni-mitchell-blue.html? with a comprehensive look at Joni Mitchell's career. Then, read this rave about her recent, remarkable concert. Am sure all of her fans hope desperately that the show was recorded. http://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jun/11/joni-mitchell-review-gorge-amphitheatre-quincy-washington Joni Mitchell review – first headline show in two decades is three hours of total joy Gorge Amphitheatre, QuincyMany thought she … Continue reading Joni Mitchell: first headline show in 23 years produces total joy
USWNT’s Captain pens open letter or praise to New Zealand
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/apr/10/uswnt-becky-sauerbrunn-open-letter-new-zealand USA’s Sauerbrunn pens open letter to New Zealand ahead of World Cup USWNT’s Sauerbrunn writes open letter ahead of World Cup Captain praises nation for commitment to gender equality Mon 10 Apr 2023 22.05 EDT The captain of the US women’s national team, Becky Sauerbrunn, has written an open letter to Kiwis in which … Continue reading USWNT’s Captain pens open letter or praise to New Zealand
Top new features in Apple’s WatchOS 10
http://www.wired.com/story/apple-watchos-10-new-features/ by ADRIENNE SO, published JUN 9, 2023 7:00 AM The Top New Features in Apple’s WatchOS 10 The company’s quest to unseat Garmin continues with a new fullscreen cycling mode and other navigation features. LAST YEAR, APPLE introduced the Apple Watch Ultra, a fitness wearable meant to compete with Garmin in the premium outdoor watch category. The Ultra … Continue reading Top new features in Apple’s WatchOS 10
Healthy daily step goals likely to go down as you age
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/04/10/ideal-step-counts-vary/ As you age, your healthy daily step goals may change That goal of 10,000 daily steps may not be ideal for everyone. Find the right number for you. By Michele Stanten April 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. EDT Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Perhaps you’ve heard that you should … Continue reading Healthy daily step goals likely to go down as you age
The problem with weather apps
http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/04/weather-apps-forecast-predictions-information-overload/673648/ The Problem With Weather Apps How are we still getting caught in the rain?By Charlie Warzel Illustration by Daniel Zender. Source: Getty. APRIL 10, 2023, 11:23 AM ET Technologically speaking, we live in a time of plenty. Today, I can ask a chatbot to render The Canterbury Tales as if written by Taylor Swift or to help me … Continue reading The problem with weather apps
DeSantis ignoring campaign finance laws by transferring state race funds to his Presidential campaign — who will sue?
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/12/opinion/editorials/desantis-superpac.html OPINION DAVID FIRESTONE DeSantis Finds a New Set of Laws to Ignore June 12, 2023 Credit...Damon Winter/The New York Times By David Firestone Mr. Firestone is a member of the editorial board. There once was a Florida fund-raising committee called Friends of Ron DeSantis, which was overflowing with the $142 million it had raised. Mr. DeSantis used … Continue reading DeSantis ignoring campaign finance laws by transferring state race funds to his Presidential campaign — who will sue?
Domestic violence everywhere
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/04/17/why-were-two-female-olympians-killed-in-kenya Why Were Two Female Running Champions Killed in Kenya? Iten, a small town in the Great Rift Valley, became the long-distance-running capital of the world. Then, within a span of six months, two élite athletes were found dead. By Alexis Okeowo, published April 10, 2023 When Agnes Tirop was eleven, she was already as fast … Continue reading Domestic violence everywhere
The problem with cute animals in the wild — they siphon off all the cash
/www.vox.com/the-highlight/23540896/pandas-extinction-conservation-zoos-wwf-climate We pulled pandas back from the brink of extinction. Meanwhile, the rest of nature collapsed. The trouble with conservation’s cutest mascot. By Benji Jones@BenjiSJones Updated Jan 25, 2023, 6:55am EST Illustrations by Praveeni Chamathka for Vox This story is part of a group of stories called Vox’s home for ambitious stories that explain our world. On a … Continue reading The problem with cute animals in the wild — they siphon off all the cash
Rave reviews for 15″ MacBook Air review: Apple’s best consumer laptop, just bigger
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/jun/12/15in-macbook-air-review-apples-best-consumer-laptop-just-bigger below. Other rave reviews can be found at: arstechnica.com/?p=1946272; appleinsider.com/articles/23/06/12/15-inch-macbook-air-review-roundup-big-screen-big-value?; appleinsider.com/articles/22/07/16/macbook-air-with-m2-processor-review-the-sweet-spot-for-mac-portables-in-2022?; macdailynews.com/2023/06/20/forbes-reviews-the-15-inch-macbook-air-apple-gets-it-just-right/; 9to5mac.com/2023/06/14/15-inch-macbook-air-hands-on/; http://www.macrumors.com/guide/macbook-air-vs-macbook-pro-buyers-guide/; arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/07/2022-macbook-air-review-apples-clean-slate/ 15in MacBook Air review: Apple’s best consumer laptop, just bigger Thin and light M2 Mac has fast performance, a very long battery life and one of the best screens on the market Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor, published Mon 12 … Continue reading Rave reviews for 15″ MacBook Air review: Apple’s best consumer laptop, just bigger
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