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Chesnot | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesClimate change is such an overwhelming and systemic problem, it's easy to feel there's nothing one individual can do to fight it.But Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates gave some concrete suggestions in an online question and answer session on Reddit on Thursday.Buy climate-friendly products to help drive costs downAs a consumer, if you opt to buy more expensive products that contribute less carbon emissions, it may feel like a drop in the bucket. But if enough…

Twitter is stepping up its fight against misinformation with a new policy cracking down on posts that spread potentially dangerous false stories. The change is part of a broader effort to promote accurate information during times of conflict or crisis.Starting Thursday, the platform will no longer automatically recommend or emphasise posts that make misleading claims about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, including material that mischaracterises conditions in conflict zones or makes false allegations of war crimes or…

Article content SEOUL — North Korea said on Friday it was achieving “good results” in the fight against the country’s first confirmed COVID-19 outbreak, as the number of people with fever symptoms surpassed 2 million. Article content The isolated nation reported 263,370 more people with fever symptoms, and two more deaths, taking the total fever caseload to 2.24 million as of Thursday evening, including 65 deaths, according to state media KCNA. It did not report how many of those cases had tested positive for the…

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WASHINGTON -- The White House is working to put advanced anti-ship missiles in the hands of Ukrainian fighters to help defeat Russia's naval blockade, officials said, amid concerns more powerful weapons that could sink Russian warships would intensify the conflict. Read More WASHINGTON -- The White House is working to put advanced anti-ship missiles in the hands of Ukrainian fighters to help defeat Russia's naval blockade, officials said, amid concerns more powerful weapons that could sink Russian warships would…

At a time when cyberattacks happen with increasing frequency, Google announced a new security tool with the aim of increasing the safety of open-source software. Assured Open Source Software (OSS) will enable users to incorporate Google’s own security packages into their own workflows. piranka/Getty Images Open-source software continues to be a popular target for security attacks, and as Google notes in its announcement, there has been a massive 650% year-over-year increase in the number of cyberattacks aimed at…

Legislation pending in New Jersey's statehouse would end the exemption Atlantic City casinos have long enjoyed from a statewide ban on indoor smoking in public places. About 2,500 casino workers have united to push for the ban. And the state's governor supports it, as well."If a bill came to my desk, I would sign it," Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, said in December.The casino industry is fighting the effort, saying it's worried about a ban's potential impact on jobs and profits.The move could cost about 2,500 jobs, said a…

Article content LONDON — The world is no better prepared for a new pandemic than it was when coronavirus emerged in 2019 and may actually be in a worse place given the economic toll, according to a panel set up by the World Health Organization (WHO) to evaluate the global response. Article content A lack of progress on reforms such as international health regulations means the world is as vulnerable as ever, the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response said in its report. The authors, led by former…

Like many coastal communities around the world, people living by the sea in the United Kingdom have harvested and consumed seaweed for centuries.In Wales, Welsh laverbread — made from cooking a type of seaweed called laver — is a culinary delicacy so revered that it enjoys Protected Designation of Origin status.Seaweed's uses do not end at the dinner table, either: Today, it's found in everything from cosmetics and animal feed to gardening products and packaging.With concerns about the environment, food security and…

Encrypted messenger services have been quick to condemn the Commission’s proposal. Julia Weiss, a spokesperson for the Swiss messenger app Threema, says the company was not willing to undermine its users’ privacy in any way. “Building a surveillance system to proactively scan all private content was a terrible idea when Apple proposed it, and it's a terrible idea now,” added Will Cathcart, head of WhatsApp, in a Twitter post. In August 2021, Apple announced a proposal to scan its users’ photos for child sexual abuse…