“Da, duh. Da, duh. Da, duh…” 50 years ago, two simple musical notes - E and F - changed Hollywood forever. How the iconic "Jaws" theme tapped into primal fears and helped create the modern summer blockbuster: https://buff.ly/CgCreWs image
The Minnesota shooter who killed state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband wasn’t a lone wolf, insists a scholar of political violence and extremism. Violent extremists are almost always part of broader networks. The myth of the isolated madman obscures the networked reality of far-right violence and makes it harder to prevent the next attack. #USPolitics
Learn to use #AI safely and smartly. Join our webinar with tech editor Eric Smalley, researcher David Jurgens, and Jeopardy! champ Fritz Holznagel for tips and insights June 24 | 2pm ET/11pm PT Save your spot: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_odBheHplS1e534wFw2nemQ#/registration image
"The USA today is not the USA I fought and came close to dying for," says 100-year-old Frank Hartzell, who helped liberate the Nazi concentration camp Mauthausen. His experience offers a warning about the dangers of political extremism: @npub1uc0p...cpgf #Histodons #USPolitics
Colorado made possession of fentanyl a felony, but that hasn’t solved the opioid crisis. A professor of medicine explores perspectives on the law's impact and alternatives from a recent study: #health
AI-powered devices are everywhere, from electric razors to smartwatches. And these tools gather massive amounts of your personal data, often without you realizing it. A cybersecurity expert breaks down what's being collected and how: https://buff.ly/Y8BXRNw
The freedom that is celebrated on #Juneteenth is still denied to the thousands of Black Americans who are incarcerated despite not being convicted of any crime. #BlackMastodon @npub1e4zk...xz2t
USAID cuts threaten HIV treatment access globally. WHO warns 8 countries may run out of HIV drugs. Disruptions could unravel progress against HIV, TB and malaria.
Did you know that typing "thx" instead of "thank you" might actually be damaging your relationships? Even common abbreviations like "idk," "sry," or "plz" make people feel like they are being blown off. Those extra letters might be worth it after all, according to communications researchers.
Losing health insurance often means losing your doctor. This break in care can lead to missed warning signs, unmanaged chronic conditions and can cost more (people with regular care providers are 38% less likely to incur above-average health care costs). Spending bills under consideration in Congress could cause millions to lose their insurance or have to change it. #health #insurance #wellness #USPolitics