Big Tech Says Spy Bill Turns Its Workers Into Informants

A trade organization representing some of the world’s largest information technology companies—Google, Amazon, IBM, and Microsoft among them—say its members are voicing strong opposition to ongoing efforts by the Biden administration to dramatically expand a key US government surveillance authority. The US Senate is poised to vote Thursday on legislation that would extend a global…

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28 Best Memorial Day Mattress Deals (2024)

Mattresses and cars are two things you should never pay sticker price for, because sticker prices are inflated and therefore “deals” are usually the actual retail price. We can’t help you with cars, but we can help with getting a new comfortable bed. We track the prices of all our favorite mattresses so we can…

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Is Corn Good for You?

The biggest nutritional boon for corn is that it’s an excellent source of lutein and zeaxanthin, which give the kernels their yellow color. (White corn has very little lutein and zeaxanthin.) These two antioxidants are often grouped together, but many foods that are considered good sources, such as leafy greens, are actually rich in only…

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6 Fruits and Vegetables Loaded With Pesticides

Why they’re a problem: Domestic, conventional versions of these greens sometimes contained a mix of pesticides: pyraclostrobin, a fungicide; cyfluthrin, a pyrethroid pesticide (these have been linked to cardiovascular disease-related deaths); and chlorpyrifos, a highly toxic OP, in a relatively small number of samples, especially mustard greens. Key takeaway: The EPA has banned chlorpyrifos for…

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First Drive: 2025 Subaru Forester Ratchets Up the Refinement

More than anything, the Forester remains true to its roots as a sturdy, functional, and practical small SUV. As such, it looks well-poised against rivals like the Ford Escape and Bronco Sport, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5 and CX-50, Nissan Rogue, and Toyota RAV4. Keep in mind, the outgoing 2024 Forester was already…

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Does the 5-Second Rule Work?

I personally cannot fathom eating anything off the floor of a public space. For instance, would I ever eat a slice of pizza I had dropped on the streets of New York City, streets that, at one time or another, have been graced by the presence of dog feces, pigeon droppings, and trash cascading out…

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