Reddit Founder Says Building Social Media Apps Is ‘Not Cool Anymore’
Alexis Ohanian is trying to figure out what’s next for user-generated content now that so much of the internet is “compromised.”Go to story
Earwax’s surprisingly slippery but sticky properties deters insects
A comprehensive study of earwax reveals a combination of slippery and sticky properties that may protect against insect invasions of the ear.Go to story
Your voice can now say things you never said
Synthetic voices can restore speech, enable scams and outlive their owners. These uses raise questions about trust, consent and control.Go to story
A drug-free diabetes treatment? An implant lowers blood sugar in mice
The wireless implant rids mice’s bodies of excess sugar on demand, and helps them shed weight. It could one day help treat diabetes and obesity.Go to story
‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ actress Kimmarie Johnson dies at 50
The actress and model also appeared in “Dude, Where’s My Car?” and “V.I.P.” Go to story
Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and US senator who was part of a dynasty, dies at 89
Rockefeller died Thursday night at his home in Washington. Go to story
Meghan Markle’s father Thomas Markle Sr. arrested by FBI in Florida
Thomas Markle Sr. moved to Florida after many years in the Philippines. Go to story
Dozens of Democrats eyeing 2028 presidential run, says former Obama aide
Jim Messina tells the BBC that after Democrats’ midterm victories he’s talked to “over two dozen campaigns”, with some already hiring staff.Go to story
Fox completes its $22B acquisition of Roku
A few months after DOJ investigators were probing the deal, Fox just completed its $22B acquisition of the streaming giant Roku.Go to story
Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and U.S. senator, dies at 89
Rockefeller came from one of the nation’s richest families to spend a half century in public service in one of the poorest states. Go to story