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I Regret to Inform You That Elon Musk Has Accepted Nicolas Maduro’s Fight Challenge

Musk says he'll give the Venezuelan president a free ride to Mars if he loses. #press

https://gizmodo.com/i-regret-to-inform-you-that-elon-musk-has-accepted-nicolas-maduros-fight-challenge-2000481804?utm_source=press.coop

Kamala Harris Gatecrashed San Diego Comic-Con In the Weirdest Way

The Vice President of the United States (and presumptive Democrat nominee for this year's Presidential Election) made a surprise appearance... during the Simpsons Comic-Con panel? #press

https://gizmodo.com/sdcc-2024-kamala-harris-simpsons-panel-2000480250?utm_source=press.coop

Libs of TikTok Is Getting People Fired for Joking About Trump’s Assassination Attempt

The right-wing account has been reporting people to their bosses after they joked about Trump's brush with death. #press

https://gizmodo.com/libs-of-tiktok-is-getting-people-fired-for-joking-about-trumps-assassination-attempt-2000476373?utm_source=press.coop

Get Your Trump Assassination Attempt Sneakers Now for Only $299

Just like his prison mugshot, the iconic picture of Donald Trump's blood-streaked face from Saturday's bloody ordeal is already being monetized. #press

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Trump Threatens Mark Zuckerberg With Prison In Unhinged Truth Social Rant

The former president has previously suggested Gen. Mark Milley should be executed for treason. #press

https://gizmodo.com/trump-threatens-mark-zuckerberg-with-prison-in-unhinged-truth-social-rant-2000378223?utm_source=press.coop

Thousands of American Climate Corps Workers Will Deploy This Month

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.Read more... #press

https://gizmodo.com/thousands-of-american-climate-corps-workers-will-deploy-1851548891?utm_source=press.coop

Alex Jones Might Lose His Social Media Accounts in Bankruptcy

The families of the victims killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012 want to seize the social media accounts of Alex Jones, including his 2.3 million follower X account, according to a report from Reuters Thursday. And their argument makes a lot of sense when you hear it.Read more... #press

https://gizmodo.com/alex-jones-twitter-x-social-media-bankruptcy-sandy-hook-1851538920?utm_source=press.coop

Update Your Google Pixel Phone, Right Now

If you own a Pixel, make sure it’s up to date right now. Google just quietly announced patches for as many as 50 different software vulnerabilities in its Pixel line, many of which are listed as being “critical” or “high” in severity. The company said that there are indications that at least one of the bugs “may be…Read more... #press

https://gizmodo.com/update-your-google-pixel-phone-right-now-1851538855?utm_source=press.coop

Likes on X Will Reportedly Be None of My Business as Soon as Today

Elon Musk’s social media platform X is reportedly rolling out private likes as soon as today, The Verge reported on Tuesday. The feature, which already allows Premium users to hide their likes, will reportedly become the default for everyone on X. Read more... #press

https://gizmodo.com/x-likes-twitter-elon-musk-social-media-1851533439?utm_source=press.coop

America's Notorious 'Cancer Alley' Is Even More Toxic Than We Thought

Since the 1980s, the 85-mile stretch of the Mississippi River that connects New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been known as “Cancer Alley.” The name stems from the fact that the area’s residents have a 95% greater chance of developing cancer than the average American. A big reason for this is... #press

https://gizmodo.com/americas-notorious-cancer-alley-is-even-more-toxic-than-1851532462?utm_source=press.coop

Scientists Uncover Potential Major Cause of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Researchers in the UK appear to have discovered a pivotal genetic cause of inflammatory bowel disease. In a new study Wednesday, the team found evidence of a specific genetic flaw that seems to play a key role in driving immune cells to attack the guts of those with IBD—a flaw found in nearly all the cases they…Read... #press

https://gizmodo.com/major-genetic-cause-inflammatory-bowel-disease-1851521849?utm_source=press.coop

Male Birth Control Gel Kicks in Sooner Than Anticipated, Study Suggests

An emerging option for male birth control might be even more appealing to potential users than expected. Preliminary research released Sunday suggests that NES/T—a once-daily gel applied to the shoulders—can effectively suppress men’s fertility within a matter of weeks.Read more... #press

https://gizmodo.com/male-birth-control-gel-kicks-in-sooner-than-anticipated-1851512211?utm_source=press.coop

Japan Unveils New Robot for Cleaning Radioactive Fuel at Fukushima

The operators of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan demonstrated a new robot to help clean up melted fuel debris on Tuesday, according to a report from the Associated Press. The robot won’t actually start working until October, but it underscores just how much there is to do 13 years after a... #press

https://gizmodo.com/robot-japan-clean-radioactive-fuel-fukushima-nuclear-1851503948?utm_source=press.coop

Donald Trump Says He'll Stop All Electric Car Sales

Former United States President Donald J. Trump, currently facing 34 felony counts in criminal court, is campaigning for re-election this fall by taking shots at the increasingly popular electric car industry. Trump has already called for oil and gas industry executives to donate significant campaign funds in exchange…Read more... #press

https://gizmodo.com/donald-trump-says-stop-electric-car-sales-1851503550?utm_source=press.coop

Binance Founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison

Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao was sentenced to four months in federal prison on Tuesday, first reported by the Associated Press. Zhao pleaded guilty to money laundering violations as part of Binance’s agreement with the United States Department of Justice, allowing the company to settle... #press

https://gizmodo.com/binance-founder-changpeng-cz-zhao-sentenced-to-prison-1851446683?utm_source=press.coop

How Netflix and Other Streaming Services Charge You Forever

Millions of Americans pay for Netflix, doling out anywhere from $6.99 to $22.99 a month. It’s a common belief that you can get out of recurring charges like this by canceling your credit card. Netflix won’t be able to find you, and your account will just go away, right? You wouldn’t be crazy for believing it, but... #press

https://gizmodo.com/how-netflix-other-streaming-services-charge-you-forever-1851439725?utm_source=press.coop

Here's Exactly How Cocaine Makes You Ignore Your Basic Needs

Scientists may have figured out how addictive drugs like cocaine hijack the brain’s reward system to make us ignore basic needs like food or water. In mice, the researchers were able to extensively detail a neural pathway that allows the brain to respond to natural positive stimuli, while also showing how drugs can…Read... #press

https://gizmodo.com/how-cocaine-makes-you-ignore-hunger-addiction-brain-1851420693?utm_source=press.coop

Viral Video Claiming Disney Bought Jeffrey Epstein's Island Is Completely Fake

Social media accounts claimed in recent weeks that Disney purchased Jeffrey Epstein’s island. But it’s simply not true, even though the claims have gotten quite a bit of attention on sites like TikTok and X.Read more... #press

https://gizmodo.com/jeffrey-epstein-walt-disney-world-mouse-island-cruise-1851410857?utm_source=press.coop

New Boeing Whistleblower Claims Certain Planes Could 'Break Apart' Midair

The news for Boeing has been bad lately. Real bad. Ever since the press caught wind of reported safety issues involving the global plane manufacturer’s production process, the company can’t seem to catch a break. After a flight to California lost a part of its hull in January, a seemingly endless string... #press

https://gizmodo.com/new-boeing-whistleblower-claims-certain-planes-could-br-1851401224?utm_source=press.coop

The Feds Can Film Your Front Porch for 68 Days Without a Warrant, Says Court

Law enforcement in Kansas recorded the front of a man’s home for 68 days straight, 15 hours a day, and obtained evidence to prove him guilty on 16 charges. The officers did not have a search warrant, using a camera on a pole positioned across the street to capture Bruce Hay’s home. A federal court ruled on... #press

https://gizmodo.com/feds-can-film-your-front-porch-without-warrant-1851352414?utm_source=press.coop