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iOS 18 — iOS 18s new home screen features are a long-awaited win for flexibility Wiggle mode gets an update that opens up almost Android-like customization. Samuel Axon – Sep 17, 2024 9:00 am UTC Enlarge / iOS 18’s home screen color tinting and grid-based app icons in action.Samuel Axon reader comments 47 Apart from

TikTok faced sharp questions from a US appeals court on Monday as the company scrambles to block a law that will force China-based ByteDance to sell the video-sharing app by Jan. 19 or face a total ban. A TikTok lawyer argued in front of a three-judge panel that the law, signed by President Joe Biden

standing tall — macOS 15 Sequoia: The Ars Technica review Apple Intelligence isn’t ready yet. There’s still a lot here to like. Andrew Cunningham – Sep 16, 2024 5:00 pm UTC EnlargeApple reader comments 137 The macOS 15 Sequoia update will inevitably be known as “the AI one” in retrospect, introducing, as it does, the

US retail sales unexpectedly rose last month — a surprisingly strong result that likely lowers the odds for a large rate cut this week from the Federal Reserve. Data released on Tuesday by the Commerce Department showed that the value of retail purchases rose 0.1% in August — surpassing economists’ forecasts for a 0.2% drop

Amazon is mandating that corporate workers return to the office five days a week, CEO Andy Jassy said in a note on Monday. The return-to-office mandate is a sharp change from its current hybrid policy, which requires employees to work from the office at least three days a week.  Amazon employees will have until Jan.

By Dr. Sushama R. Chaphalkar, PhD. Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLM Sep 16 2024 Laughter as medicine? New trial finds laughter exercise as effective as artificial tears in relieving dry eye symptoms, offering a fun alternative for patients. Study:  Effect of laughter exercise versus 0.1% sodium hyaluronic acid on ocular surface discomfort in dry eye

The trial in Dominion v. Fox News, which has already resulted in bombshell revelations about the right-wing media giant and the 2020 election, is scheduled to begin Tuesday. Unless a settlement is reached, a jury will determine whether Fox is financially liable for broadcasting and promoting false claims about Dominion Voting Systems voting machines rigging

By Tarun Sai Lomte Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLM Sep 16 2024 Tropical oils: balancing health benefits with risks—a comprehensive review sheds light on coconut and palm oil's impact on nutrition, disease prevention, and long-term health concerns. Study:  Tropical oils consumption and health: a scoping review to inform the development of guidelines in tropical regions

By Pooja Toshniwal Paharia Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. Sep 16 2024 Study reveals how mutual gazing and petting synchronize human and dog brains, while autism-related gene mutations in dogs reduce this connection.  Study: Disrupted Human–Dog Interbrain Neural Coupling in Autism-Associated Shank3 Mutant Dogs. Image Credit: sergey kolesnikov/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in Advanced

Riding the Dragon — So what are we to make of the highly ambitious, private Polaris spaceflight? They flew high, they walked in space, and finally early on Sunday, they landed. Eric Berger – Sep 15, 2024 8:22 am UTC Enlarge / Crew Dragon enters Earth’s atmosphere on Sunday morning as recovery boats await.Polaris Program/John

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. Sep 16 2024 New study links higher antioxidant intake to reduced erectile dysfunction risk, highlighting the potential role of diet in ED prevention. Study:  Association between composite dietary antioxidant index and erectile dysfunction among American adults: a cross sectional study . Image Credit: R Photography

When Vice President Kamala Harris walked across the debate stage Tuesday night to shake the hand of former President Donald Trump, it was the first time the two had met in person. But that was the rare collegial moment in a face-off otherwise marked by false and sometimes bizarre statements by the former president. This

Missoula is one of Montanas largest cities but is surrounded by rural mountain communities where cattle ranching is king. Despite the latitude and altitude, in recent years this region has experienced punishing summer heat waves. This article is from a partnership that includes MTPR, NPR, and KFF Health News. It can be republished for free.

close video What is the real estate outlook in 2024? Jenny and Dolly Lenz discuss home buying on today’s market on The Claman Countdown. Mortgage rates fell this week to the lowest levels in over a year and a half, but elevated rates and high home prices are still keeping would-be buyers and sellers out

SIKESTON, Mo. I wasnt sure if visiting a cotton field was a good idea. Almost everyone in my family was antsy when we pulled up to the sea of white. This story also ran on The Emancipator. It can be republished for free. About this project Silence in Sikestonexplores what it means to live with

New York City is becoming a boomtown for the robot business as companies are developing and using them to provide massages, install roof shingles, automate medical testing and much more. New York benefits from being a global city we have access to global capital customers in other cities, said Jacob Hennessy, who runs the New

close video FOX Business Flash top headlines for September 11 Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. The number of restaurant chains that have filed for bankruptcy this year grew on Wednesday after BurgerFi International filed for Chapter 11 protection. The company said it filed for Chapter 11 reorganization to "preserve the value" of its BurgerFi