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These bookshops let Chinese readers question their country - now the doors are closing

BBC News

When Chen Zhu heads to Hong Kong from mainland China every month, there's one place she always goes: Hunter Bookstore. Founded four years ago by a former councillor, the independent bookshop has earned a reputation for stocking what authorities would consider sensitive books - accounts of Hong Kong's pro-democracy campaigners to famous allegories on authoritarianism, such as George Orwell's Animal Farm or Hajime Isayama's Manga series Attack on Titan. It's a short journey from Zhu's home in Guangzhou on China's southern coast to the crowded street in Hong Kong's Sham Shui Po district, where Hunter is sandwiched between fabric sellers, garages and trendy cafes. But, for the 23-year-old, it is also a passage into a different, freer world - where she can find answers to forbidden questions. When she learned the bookshop had been raided by police in late June, Zhu broke into tears: I was devastated.


GTA 6 makers subpoena Microsoft, Discord, and Github over stolen content

Mashable

Say More Look Up Mashable Selects Mashable Voices Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Safety Net Creator Hub Versus Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Switch Off Trending Now In My Bag All Series GTA 6 makers subpoena Microsoft, Discord, and Github over'stolen content' The filings also confirm what most people have assumed: At least some of the GTA 6 leaks are legitimate. Timothy Beck Werth is the Tech Editor at Mashable, where he leads coverage and assignments for the Tech and Shopping verticals. Tim has over 15 years of experience as a journalist and editor, and he has particular experience covering and testing consumer technology, smart home gadgets, and men's grooming and style products. Previously, he was the Managing Editor and then Site Director of SPY.com, a men's product review and lifestyle website. As a writer for GQ, he covered everything from bull-riding competitions to the best Legos for adults, and he's also contributed to publications such as The Daily Beast, Gear Patrol, and The Awl. Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., the parent company of Rockstar Games, filed two subpoenas on Aug. 20 in the Southern District Court of New York, as first reported by Kotaku .


Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian mall, officials say

BBC News

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. At least 15 people have been killed in a Russian double-tap drone strike on a shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, local officials have said. Another 130 people - including 23 children - were injured in the city's biggest mall. More people are also reported to be trapped in the rubble. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the absolutely cynical and despicable daytime attack in his home town was carried out in two waves, with the second strike targeting emergency workers at the scene.


Oddly etched Neolithic arrowheads baffle archaeologists in Turkey

Popular Science

No two obsidian weapon tips are alike. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The scratch markings required flint, which was rare in the region. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .


Neck fans might look goofy, but tests show they work surprisingly well

Popular Science

The wearable might just do the trick in stuffy offices. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The head and neck are particularly susceptible to temperature, despite making up only 5.5 percent of the body's surface. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .


'They Weaponized You Like Nobody's Ever Been Weaponized': Trump and Michael Cohen Make Peace

TIME - Tech

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NCAA wins Tenth Circuit 'stay', but faces more eligibility lawsuits from 2022 class athletes in chaotic time

FOX News

Jacob Misiorowski's MLB-leading ERA and WHIP make Milwaukee Brewers the pick against Atlanta Braves Texas AG Ken Paxton sends message to WNBA amid'concerns' over treatment of Sophie Cunningham supporters NFL to NCAA? Courtroom chaos Is giving pro athletes a bizarre path back to college, and it's only just begun Another sex toy was thrown during a WNBA game, and Dream's Angel Reese absolutely lost it AEW star Willow Nightingale shares how she's able to keep her joyful personality going Peyton Manning's freshman son makes his debut, but freak running back steals the show How Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza are building'great' relationship through Raiders work, faith and more IndyCar star Alex Palou reflects on White House, Oval Office visit with Trump: 'incredible experience' I was a sports columnist at the Seattle Times for 11 years. Paige Bueckers grabs Caitlin Clark's arm, draws foul in tense moment before halftime of Wings win over Fever Mom of ex-SJSU volleyball star Brooke Slusser leads 8th'Sophie Night' rally in Dallas before Fever vs Wings Are American workers really using AI? Gen. Jack Keane details US military strategy as Trump warns of Iran's nuclear threat ISIS indoctrinating Americans with'ease,' ex-NYPD detective warns Clancy defense expected to wrap its case amid'voice' testimony RNC gets record cash but Mike Lee warns a'BLOODBATH' could still be coming OutKick Sports NCAA wins Tenth Circuit'stay', but faces more eligibility lawsuits from 2022 class athletes in chaotic time The chaotic off-season in college football has continued to play out in court rooms across the country, as athletes are suing the NCAA on a daily basis pertaining to their eligibility as part of the 2022 class. When the NCAA released a statement last week harping on its decision to not grant a blanket-waiver to members of the 2022 class that were left out of conversation regarding the new'five-for-five' eligibility guidelines, the floodgates were opened for athletes who felt as though they were being kicked to the curb. Courtroom Chaos Is Giving Pro Athletes A Bizarre Path Back To College, And It's Only Just Begun On Friday morning, the Tenth Circuit court granted the NCAA its motion for a'stay', which puts a pause on athletes using the blanket waiver granted by Judge Sweeney to athletes from the 2022 class that had a year of eligibility left. Although this puts a little bit of the chaos on hold, there will now be a further influx of lawsuits filed in state court, who have been presenting different arguments in their filings.


The Download: threats from space mirrors and credit for AI drugs

MIT Technology Review

Plus: The data center backlash is scrambling the midterm elections. This company's plans to deploy space mirrors could jeopardize the night sky for many A company that plans to beam sunlight from space to Earth on demand might unintentionally brighten the night sky for many more people than intended, according to a new study. Later this year, Reflect Orbital plans to launch a test satellite that will extend an 18-by-18-meter mirror in orbit. The goal is to eventually launch up to 50,000 larger satellites that can reflect sunlight to Earth on demand. Reflect Orbital says the technology could extend sunlight for solar panel charging, emergency response, and military activities. But new research suggests the giant beams could shine as bright as 10,000 full moons and scatter light over tens of kilometers, raising concerns about dark skies, aviation, and wildlife.


What 72,000 Bodies at a Fence Revealed about Africa and Europe

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Get a Tech Job, Babies!

The New Yorker

Get a Tech Job, Babies! If your idea of a perfect board book for people under the age of three is Sandra Boynton's 1982 classic " Moo, Baa, La La La!," you might be surprised to discover what's passing for toddler literature these days. Forget the silly animal high jinks, the humble slapstick of peekaboo and patty-cake, and the earnest overviews of shapes, colors, and numbers; some of today's baby books have far loftier ambitions. A sampling of titles from the past decade: " Bath Time Physics," " General Relativity for Babies," " Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering! Open the sturdy turquoise cover of Ruth Spiro's " Baby Loves Coding!," illustrated by Irene Chan, and you might be lulled into thinking that this is, indeed, a book for very young children. It's small (about seven inches square), short (only ten spreads), made of chunky cardboard, and full of bright colors. It starts off promisingly, with a smiling toy train rolling toward a bobbleheaded, pink-cheeked baby. This pattern of steps is called an algorithm. The train follows an algorithm, too. A tiny computer tells the train what to do. A programmer writes an algorithm in a language the computer can understand. The language is called code. The computer reads the code and follows the steps in the algorithm. Lately, these tech-oriented books for infants and toddlers seem to be everywhere. The twenty-six books in Spiro's "Baby Loves Science" series are rivalled by Chris Ferrie's extensive "Baby University" collection, with such winning titles as " Electromagnetism for Babies," " Quantum Computing for Babies " (co-authored by William Hurley), and " Robotics for Babies " (co-authored by Sarah Kaiser). And let's not forget the "Big Science for Tiny Tots" series, from MIT Kids Press, featuring " High Chair Chemistry " and " Playtime Engineering ." In a manic burst of science geekery, there are even special holiday versions of Spiro's "Baby Loves Science" books, though you might have trouble getting past the word-salad titles: " Baby Loves Angular Momentum on Hanukkah!