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From Wall Street Journal. When cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius froze user accounts amid a plunge in valuations, it sent ripples across the industry and raised questions about what happens to user assets if a crypto platform files for bankruptcy. WSJ’s Vicky Ge Huang explains. Photo illustration: Jordan Kranse More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit…
From Business Insider. One of Delhi’s largest landfills burned for two months. It was supposed to close more than 10 years ago, but today, thousands of people still make a living sorting and selling its waste. The fires threaten their lives and livelihoods. MORE WORLD WIDE WASTE VIDEOS: How Sand Made From Crushed Glass Rebuilds…
From Wall Street Journal. Apps that track menstrual cycles or fertility collect a trove of sensitive data about users. Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last Friday, striking down the constitutional right to an abortion, some of those app companies are moving to change how they handle that data. On today’s show, WSJ…
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From The Atlantic. The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade marks the culmination of a decades-long effort by the conservative legal movement to reverse a half century of federally protected abortion rights. Abortion has immediately become illegal in many states, and the reasoning outlined in the decision puts several other rights and precedents…
From Bloomberg. In the first few months of the pandemic, teenage pregnancy rates tripled in parts of Kenya. But an after-school program in Nairobi’s biggest informal settlement is creating a safe haven for some of these young mothers. Listen and subscribe to The Pay Check podcast at www.bloomberg.com/thepaycheck Read more about the Kenya’s Lost Girls…
From Wall Street Journal. On June 29, 2007, the first iPhone went on sale. On that same day, a boy named Noah Schmick was born. Over the next 15 years, the iPhone grew…and so did Noah. Through interviews with current and former Apple executives, WSJ’s Joanna Stern traces how Apple’s invention matured and changed all…
From Vox. The G forces were out of this world. Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don’t miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO If you’ve ever been on a modern looping roller coaster, you’ve probably experienced a thrilling, safe, and mostly comfortable ride. But this wasn’t always the case. Just over 100 years ago, loop-the-loops…
From Wall Street Journal. Algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD was supposed to maintain its value at $1 with the help of its sister-crypto, Luna. But TerraUSD’s price collapsed to pennies in May, while Luna plunged by more than 99%, wiping out around $40 billion in value. Their creator Do Kwon has been attempting a comeback by relaunching…
From Insider. 00:00 – Intro 00:27 – The Structure 03:26 – The Money 04:27 – The Gang Wars 06:31 – The Weapons 08:32 – The Recruitment 10:55 – The Gang Expansion 11:51 – The Influence 13:49 – The Policing 15:38 – The Solutions 18:00 – The Aftermath Omar Sharif was involved in gang activity in…
From Wired. Dr. Mathias Nordvig, a professor of Norse mythology, sits down with WIRED to compare and contrast Marvel’s interpretations of Norse gods. Dr. Nordvig goes into great detail about everything from Thor’s hammer to Odin’s eye and Loki’s shapeshifting. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to the Get WIRED podcast…
From VICE News. VICE News travels to Somaliland to investigate the frankincense supply chain, one of the world’s oldest traded commodities, used in the growing market for essential oils and finds everything may not be as ethical as one company wants you to believe. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making…
From Wall Street Journal. Control of Congress is up for grabs and candidates are eager to sway voters heading into November. WSJ’s Joshua Jamerson explains how Republicans and Democrats are framing the debate around key issues like the economy, abortion, gun violence, immigration and student loan forgiveness. Photo illustration: Laura Kammermann More from the Wall…
From Business Insider. Two college students founded one of Louisiana’s only glass recycling companies. They’re turning glass into sand and using it for coastal restoration. More Videos From World Wide Waste: How Busted Skateboards Become A $400 Bowl | World Wide Waste | Business Insider https://youtu.be/h3a9zUB9uWA How Food Waste Is Turned Into Plastic, Hair Extensions,…
From Wall Street Journal. To tackle social isolation among seniors, some caregivers have turned to virtual reality. One company developing that technology is Rendever. At The Wall Street Journal’s recent Future of Everything Festival, personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen spoke with Rendever’s co-founder and CEO about where this tech stands today and how it can…
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From Wall Street Journal. Companies are developing technologies to mine resources from the lunar surface, but some analysts say there are still big limitations to what the industry can achieve. WSJ visited Astrobotic, a start-up working with NASA, to find out more. Photo illustration: Ryan Trefes More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com…
From The Atlantic. In the post-social-distancing era, some of us can’t remember how to make a new friend. But for many, making friends has always been a challenge—left as an unfulfilled desire without any clear course of action. In this episode of How to Start Over, we explore the barriers to friendship formation in adulthood,…
From Wired. Turntablism is the art of using the turntable as a musical instrument. DJ Shortkut explains turntablism in 15 levels of difficulty, from easy to complex. Shortkut starts with the very basics of scratching all the way to complicated techniques like beat juggling. Director: Tim Cruz Director of Photography: Grant Bell Editor: Cory Stevens…
From VICE News. Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper tells VICE News that former President Donald Trump is not "fit for office," and shares his fears that Trump might have tried to use the military to interfere in the 2020 elections. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a one time or…
From Wall Street Journal. On Friday, the Supreme Court did more than overrule Roe v. Wade and allow states to ban abortion. The Court showed how they view rights that are not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution. WSJ’s Jess Bravin explains. Illustration: Ryan Trefes More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the…
From Science Insider. Dermatologists Dr. Michelle Henry and Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali debunk eight myths about body odor. They explain that sweat doesn’t actually stink, the relationship between smell and hygiene, and how food can affect your BO. They also talk about how not everybody sweats — plus how to know if you’re one of those…
From VICE News. From heroin and cocaine to weed and alcohol, most of the drugs we know are ultimately made from plants. But this is changing. A new wave of synthetic drugs entirely made in labs are displacing our familiar narcotics – and transforming the entire future of the drugs world. These are often new…
From Insider. WD Detailing’s Brent Dicesare and RJ Wagner walk us through how they deep clean this abandoned car, which previously belonged to a hoarder. The car was covered in grease and garbage and infested with both dead and live bugs and maggots. After removing the garbage and scraping off the caked-on grease, they approached…
From Business Insider. Michelangelo’s famous "David" sculpture was carved out of marble. The iconic material has been used for centuries by artists and designers alike. And calacatta is one of the world’s most expensive types of marble. It’s more than double the price of Carrara marble, yet mined in the same mountains. But the key…
From Wall Street Journal. Andy Jassy took over as Amazon CEO nearly a year ago. Since then the company’s stock price has fallen, online shopping demand has shrunk and the e-commerce giant has been left with excess warehouse space. As a result, Jassy has been forced to reverse course on some initiatives started by founder…
From Wall Street Journal. Now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, the legal fate of abortion is left up to individual states. WSJ’s Jennifer Calfas explains where abortion access in the U.S. stands now. Photo illustration: Laura Kammermann More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ Video Center:…
From Wired. Biologist Thor Hanson is back again to answer even more of the internet’s burning questions about biology. What happens if a whale eats you? Why do ticks and fleas and mosquitoes exist? What is the most recent species to go extinct? Thor answers all these questions and much more! Read THOR HANSON’s book…
From Wall Street Journal. Watch live coverage of remarks from President Biden on the Supreme Court withdrawing abortion-rights protections.
From VICE News. On May 14, a white supremacist drove more than three hours to Buffalo determined to wreak havoc on the Black community he’d been stalking. He targeted Tops Friendly Market, effectively the only grocery store in the City’s predominantly Black east side. He methodically shot and killed 10 people. We spent the day…
From Bloomberg. Emma Barnett meets former world number one tennis player and three-time grand slam champion Andy Murray to discuss bouncing back after injury setbacks, dealing with the media spotlight from a young age and why he still thinks he can win the Wimbledon Championships. Interview recorded on May 24, 2022. #wimbledon #tennis #bloombergquicktake ——–…
From Insider. “Queer Eye” and “Next in Fashion” host Tan France is Insider’s June 2022 cover star. In his wide-ranging profile, penned by Insider’s JP Mangalindan, the TV personality talks about “Queer Eye” possibly ending soon, brown representation in Hollywood, planning for baby No. 2, and why he’ll be homeschooling his son due to the…
From Wall Street Journal. The federal government has set aside billions of dollars aimed at improving internet speeds for rural Americans. But, despite multiple government programs designed to fix the problem, many in those communities are still waiting for faster speeds. WSJ reporter Ryan Tracy joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how communities are being…
From VICE News. Multiple women say they tried to report being sexually assaulted in or around their schools in Charlotte, North Carolina—only to face indifference, or even aggression, from officials. Now, current and former students are fighting for change. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a one time or ongoing…
From Insider. To make a movie feel as realistic as possible you have to have the right props. And there are numerous super specialized props that require a broad range of expertise behind the scenes, from paper bags that don’t make a sound on set and broken glass that won’t harm an actor to fake…
From Insider. Presented by Skittles Photography by Martin Schoeller Story by JP Mangalindan Creative Direction by Liane Radel Production by Very Rare Productions, NYC Styling by Joseph Turla Grooming by Andrew Karrick Prop Styling by Anna Holmes Hurely Prop Styling Assistance by Brent Wingen Photographic Assistance by Jan Erting and Sarah Keum Video by Emily…
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From Business Insider. We got an inside look at how US Navy recruits are exposed to tear gas during basic training. Insider spent five days at Navy Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, where we observed recruits at various stages of their 10-week boot camp. During the fourth week of training, recruits learn how to properly…
From Wall Street Journal. Snake Island, in the Black Sea, is a key battleground in the Ukraine war. Satellite images show how Russian forces are using the island to strengthen their military capabilities and block ships carrying grain, as Moscow continues its push in eastern Ukraine. Photo composite: Eve Hartley More from the Wall Street…
From The Economist. The cosmetics business has exploited natural resources for centuries. With consumers now demanding more sustainable products, gene-editing technology could give the industry a makeover—and make cosmetics cheaper. 00:00 – Could gene editing make cosmetics more sustainable? 01:01 – Hunting sharks for skincare 02:58 – How does synthetic biology work? 05:39 – What…
From Bloomberg. Archana Sahay runs a 24-hour helpline based in the central Indian city of Bhopal. When the pandemic hit, the helpline was inundated with calls. Some of them were what she expected from already-vulnerable kids. Others caught her by surprise. Listen and subscribe to The Pay Check podcast at www.bloomberg.com/thepaycheck #india #thepaycheck #bloombergquicktake ——– Like…
From Wall Street Journal. Crypto has been on a wild ride lately, experiencing huge dips and volatility impacting investors and companies, and catching the eye of regulators. WSJ crypto reporter Paul Vigna joins host Zoe Thomas to answer your questions about how the market is supposed to work, how the government is responding and what…
From Wall Street Journal. A Covid-19 outbreak in Shanghai brought one of China’s largest manufacturing and export hubs to a near standstill. The crew aboard a U.S. container ship were stranded at a shipyard, struggling to live and work while under lockdown. Photo composite: Adam Adada More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com…
From Wired. Biologist Thor Hanson is back to answer even more of the internet’s burning questions about biology. What even are murder hornets? Do female mammals get monthly periods? Is it possible to bring back extinct species? Is coral really an animal? Thor answers all these questions and much more! Read THOR HANSON’s book Hurricane…
From The Atlantic. Romantic relationships often show us the deep divide between expectations and reality. For any relationship struggling to overcome conflict, the first step to starting over may be identifying how your vision of marriage is out of step with your partner’s. This episode was produced by Rebecca Rashid and is hosted by Olga…
From VICE News. In this Juneteenth special, we celebrate the holiday and discuss Black authenticity, entrepreneurship and mental health. Mara Schiavocampo moderates with guests Michelle Williams, Cory Booker, Tye Tribbett, B Simone, Pinky Cole and many others. Juneteenth, aka Jubilee Day or Emancipation Day, celebrates the official end of slavery via the emancipation of the…
From Wall Street Journal. Short-form videos have become the latest big battleground for social-media platforms. TikTok is the most popular, but hot on its heels is Google’s rival service YouTube Shorts. WSJ reporter Salvador Rodriguez joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how YouTube Shorts grew in popularity so quickly and the surprising audiences it is…
From Bloomberg. Tech giants and startups are racing into the Metaverse. Be it VR, AR, or old-fashioned desktops, we’ll all be meeting in virtual offices soon. We dove deep to see what life after zoom might look like. #metaverse #futureofwork #bloombergquicktake ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive perks: http://www.youtube.com/bloomberg/join…
From Wired. Elizabeth Montoya and Chrissy Fernandez from Guinness World Records take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the Internet’s most searched questions about the Guinness World Records. How does Guinness World Records make money? How is the tallest person in the world? Who has the longest fingernails? Elizabeth and Chrissy answer all these questions…
From VICE News. After a white supremacist attacked an East Buffalo supermarket, residents found that it was up to them to pick up the pieces. With the neighborhood’s only grocery store closed for the foreseeable future and the loss of 10 of its community members, activists and volunteers spent weeks filling the void by identifying…
From Wall Street Journal. As markets react to inflation and high interest rates, technology stocks are having their worst start to a year on record. WSJ’s Hardika Singh explains why the sector — from tech giants to small startups — is getting hit so hard. Illustration: Jacob Reynolds More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit…
From Wired. In 15 years, Google Street View has circled the planet 400 times. WIRED walks through all those years of gadgets and gear to understand the tools Google Street View uses to map the world. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to the Get WIRED podcast ►► https://link.chtbl.com/wired-ytc-desc Want more…
From VICE News. Before the massacre at Robb Elementary, Uvalde was at the center of Mexican Americans’ struggle for civil rights, leading one of Texas’ longest school walkouts. Now, this tight-knit community is grappling with how guns played a role in this tragedy. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a…
From VICE News. VICE News’ Isobel Yeung goes undercover in Guyana to investigate corruption in large-scale development projects, as the small South American country becomes an attractive target for investment from China. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a one time or ongoing contribution here. – https://vice.com/contribute Subscribe to VICE…
From VICE News. ICE News’ Alzo Slade meets with Moors in America to learn more about their origin story, differences, and ultimately, why the current social and political landscape is making Moorish Nationalism more appealing. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a one time or ongoing contribution here. – https://vice.com/contribute…
From Insider. Kura Home is a home maintenance and air-duct cleaning business in Plymouth, Minnesota. Depending on who and what lives in a home, skin cells, pet dander, and smoke debris build up in air vents that have been left untouched for decades. Daniel Felt, founder of Kura Home, walks us through how he dislodges…
From VICE News. Multiple women say they tried to report being sexually assaulted in or around their schools in Charlotte, North Carolina—only to face indifference, or even aggression, from officials. Now, current and former students are fighting for change. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a one time or ongoing…
From Business Insider. Benitoite is a small blue gemstone with unique properties, like sparkling brighter than diamonds. Those properties make it expensive: a single carat can cost over $12,000. But you can only really find this gem in one place. It’s California’s state gem because facet-grade benitoite can be found in only one location: San…
From VICE News. After a white supremacist attacked an East Buffalo supermarket, residents found that it was up to them to pick up the pieces. With the neighborhood’s only grocery store closed for the foreseeable future and the loss of 10 of its community members, activists and volunteers spent weeks filling the void by identifying…