US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has quietly rescinded several internal policies that were designed to protect some of the most vulnerable people in its custody—including pregnant women, infants, the elderly, and people with serious medical conditions. The decision, outlined in a memo dated May 5 and signed by acting commissioner Pete Flores, eliminates four…
Under the applicable sentencing guidelines, Mashinsky could have faced up to 30 years in prison. But federal judges are required to take into account various additional factors when arriving at a sentence, including the characteristics and personal history of a defendant, the likelihood they might reoffend, and so on. “It’s a complicated patchwork of facts…
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The government of Singapore released a blueprint today for global collaboration on artificial intelligence safety following a meeting of AI researchers from the US, China, and Europe. The document lays out a shared vision for working on AI safety through international cooperation rather than competition. “Singapore is one of the few countries on the planet…
Static sprays work by helping fibers retain a little bit of static-busting moisture. We tested six anti-static sprays, some of which double as wrinkle releasers, to see which worked best at eradicating static. We also evaluated their smell (some were truly horrific), the evenness of the spray function, and the ease of holding the bottle.
CR’s tests focus on ease of use, construction quality (including design, noise and feel, and durability), ergonomics (how well the machine accommodates different users), exercise range, and user safety. For exercise range, we assess whether a machine is suitable for a variety of fitness levels. Our tests factor in the range of treadmill speeds, the…
The communication app TeleMessage Signal, used by at least one top Trump administration official to archive messages, has already reportedly suffered breaches that illustrate concerning security flaws and resulted in its parent company imposing a service pause this week pending investigation. Now, according to detailed new findings from the journalist and security researcher Micah Lee,…
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, used the same easily cracked password for different online accounts over a period of years, according to leaked records reviewed by WIRED. Following her participation in a Signal group chat in which sensitive details of a military operation were unwittingly shared with a journalist, the revelation raises further…
To watch the majority of Yankees games, Lisa needs the YES Network, which is showing 138 of the 162 games this year. We get access to YES through a $160-a-month DirecTV satellite plan. It’s also available via several cable-TV services, including Charter/Spectrum, Comcast/Xfinity, and Verizon Fios. I’ve been wanting to ditch that service for a…
Just like bars sold to adults, kids’ bars come adorned with multiple, healthy-sounding claims like “made with whole grains” and “only organic ingredients.” While these claims may be technically true, they often don’t tell the whole story. “For that, you really need to turn the box around and read the ingredients and the Nutrition Facts…