A Majority of European Lawmakers Voted Against Letting Big Tech Read Our Messages. They’re Going to Anyway

The European Parliament has voted to extend legislation allowing tech companies to voluntarily scan users’ private messages for child sexual abuse material, despite a majority of lawmakers voting against the proposal. The ruling reinstates permissions for firms including Meta, Google, and Microsoft to scan private text, email, and social media messages through a bill nicknamed…

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Pro by Déesse Pro Review: Mostly a Gimmick

Wearing the Pro by Déesse Pro is like cosplaying the Phantom of the Opera—if the Phantom had better LED coverage and $1,700 to spare. With 770 lights, six treatment modes, and four wavelengths, it looks like the most advanced LED mask on the market. But after six weeks of consistent use, I wouldn’t recommend it….

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Hurricane Melissa Has Meteorologists Terrified

Meteorologists who have spent the past few days monitoring the rapid development of Hurricane Melissa in the Atlantic Ocean are sounding the alarm about the storm, which is set to make landfall in Jamaica today as a Category 5 hurricane. The sustained—and growing—intensity of the storm is remarkable, experts say, and has the makings of…

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Quietest Window Air Conditioners

One is the U-shaped design, which allows you to open and close your window with the unit installed and puts a pane of glass between you and the compressor. Inverted U-shaped models drape over the sill like a towel, creating a similar effect. A wall is simply better at blocking noise than the lightweight panels…

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How Tariffs Will Affect Baby Gear Prices—and What Parents Can Do Now

There’s been significant pushback on tariffs from companies, industry associations, and lawmakers. In a press conference on July 23, Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and other members of the Congressional Dads Caucus introduced a package of six bills, called the “Babies Over Billionaires” agenda, that would exempt essential baby products from tariffs. “As a dad, I…

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