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Paul Sawers / TechCrunch: The UK CMA launches a formal Phase 2 of its review of the Vodafone and Three UK's $19B merger, after finding competition and pricing concerns in Phase 1 — The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed that it's launching a formal “phase 2” investigation into the planned merger between Vodafone and Three UK. Paul Sawers / TechCrunch: The UK CMA launches a formal Phase 2 of its review of the Vodafone and Three UK's $19B merger, after finding…

Tesla hackers have won $200,000 and a brand-new Model 3 for finding a new vulnerability in the automaker’s system. For years now, Tesla has been investing a lot in cybersecurity and working closely with whitehat hackers. The automaker has been participating in the Pwn2Own hacking competition by offering large prizes and its electric cars for hacking challengers. The idea is to encourage and reward “good guy” hackers to find vulnerabilities and help Tesla fixed them before the “bad guys” get to them.…

Lately, I've found myself completely captivated by color season analysis, also known as color season theory. Although it's not a new concept, it’s recently surged in popularity on TikTok, filling my For You page with videos on the perfect wardrobe choices for a Cool Autumn or the ideal eyeshadows for a Soft Summer. But what exactly does this mean?Color season theory has been around for decades, suggesting that certain shades better complement your natural eye color, hair color, and skin tone. These shades are categorized…

Editor’s note: The second column in this two-part series will run next month on April 21. Every three years, the Federal Reserve publishes a report about the finances of U.S. families. Based on data and interviews, the triennial “Survey of Consumer Finances,” “…collects information about family income, net worth, balance sheet components, credit use, and other financial outcomes.” In short, it reports how Americans are faring financially. But their recent report was a little different. Published in November 2023, it…

Robert E. Howard’s Conan the Barbarian is so deeply rooted in the golden age of cartoonishly hypermasculine pulp fantasy that it’s hard to imagine a bold, feminist take on the character. But Altered Innocence’s new film She Is Conann, from French writer / director Bertrand Mandico, takes the classic Conan myth to new heights with its mind-bending visuals and story of how humanity’s capacity for violence transcends gender.Set in a shapeshifting world where time and space morph in a chaotic, dream-like way, She Is Conann…

College can be very expensive. For many people, relying on loans that require years of repayment becomes the only option. While others are fortunate to have their parents cover the cost, this can sometimes come with its own set of conditions. A Redditor recently shared how he agreed to sponsor his daughter’s tuition only on the condition that she studies computer science. When she chose to pursue a different course, he was quite displeased.More info: RedditShare iconParental support for college can be a double-edged…

Being overweight is linked to many health issues, including cancer. Studies have shown that obesity is associated with at least 13 types of cancer.And in some regions, such as North America, Europe and the Middle East, obesity contributes to up to 9% of all cancer cases. It might even become the top cause of cancer in UK women in the next 25 years. So losing weight is clearly an important health goal.However, a recent study produced an unexpected result. It found that weight loss was associated with a significantly…

Mychal Threets has always been proud to be a library kid. The Fairfield, California native was homeschooled by his mother and spent so much time in the Solano County Library that he genuinely can’t remember the first time he walked through its doors. But he does say that most of his core memories happen between those walls, like the time he brought his cat in for a pet parade.  “I was an unusually arrogant little library child,” Threets, 33, tells Rolling Stone, laughing. “I was so happy to bring my cat and show…

In the heart of Santa Monica, a white dog named Buckley found himself tied to a pole, waiting for someone to save him amidst bustling streets. The dog’s story sparked a chain of events that led him from loneliness to hope. Through the dedication of Love Leo Rescue, Buckley’s journey turned out to be a positive experience, however, that is not always the case for most abandoned animals on the streets.Amidst the challenges of finding him a forever home and tackling broader issues of animal welfare, Buckley’s tale serves…

"Are we alone?" It's the age-old question about life in the universe, one that astrobiologists and astronomers around the world are trying to answer.While Earth is the only planet in our solar system that has an abundance of life, astronomers and space agencies are looking in our own backyard for signs that we are not alone. And many believe that the best places to search are the icy moons around two of the biggest planets, Jupiter and Saturn.Currently, there are seven bodies in the outer solar system that are believed to…