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More fake applicants are trying to trick HR, thanks to the rise of deepfakes
In my decades of working in cybersecurity, I have never seen a threat quite like the one we face today. Anyone’s image, likeness, and voice can be replicated on...
Housing market shift explained—and where it’s happening the fastest
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. During the Pandemic Housing Boom, housing demand surged rapidly amid ultralow interest rates, stimulus, and the remote work...
In California, Gavin Newsom championed this innovative healthcare—now, under pressure from Trump, he wants to cut it
One of the great ironies of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s on-again, off-again push to make health care available to all Californians is that, to hear him tell it, it worked too...
The Wilderness Letter is a reminder that nature shaped America’s identity
As summer approaches, millions of Americans begin planning or taking trips to state and national parks, seeking to explore the wide range of outdoor recreational opportunities across the nation....
What the law says about buying property or protecting sites on the Moon
April 2025 was a busy month for space. Pop icon Katy Perry joined five other civilian women on a quick jaunt to the edge of space, making headlines. Meanwhile,...
The real reason Starbucks baristas are so angry about its new dress code
On Monday, Starbucks rolled out a new dress code as part of its larger corporate overhaul. But union workers say the change is both restrictive and unproductive—and now, baristas...
Treat yourself to a taste of the weird web of yesteryear
The web wasn’t always like it is now. It used to be weirder—in a good way. And it still can be. After all, we all occasionally need a tranquil...
5 ways to help your elderly parents prepare for hurricanes
When I lived in Florida, I had a neighbor named Ms. Carmen. She was in her late 70s, fiercely independent, and lived alone with her two dogs and one...
Traveling abroad? Skip Apple Maps and Google Maps. Try these apps instead
Americans often receive a lot of grief for being less internationally traveled than citizens of other countries. But in recent years, more Americans are traveling abroad than ever before....
When a disaster hits, AI can show where help is needed using social media
When disasters happen—such as hurricanes, wildfires, and earthquakes—every second counts. Emergency teams need to find people fast, send help and stay organized. In today’s world, one of the fastest...
Exclusive: Swiss startup picks Rotterdam for green aviation fuel plant
Swiss tech startup Metafuels has unveiled plans to open its first commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in the Port of Rotterdam.  Metafuels’ CEO Saurabh Kapoor told TNW that...
Gaming billionaire named UK’s richest person under 40 in tech-heavy list
A Russian-born gaming mogul has been named the UK’s richest person under 40 — in a ranking dominated by tech entrepreneurs. Dmitry Bukhman, 39, built his fortune after founding...