WS via MSN: “Cindy Picos was dropped by her home insurer last month. The reason: aerial photos of her roof, which her insurer refused to let her see. “I thought they had the wrong house,” said Picos, who lives in northern California. “Our roof is in fine shape.” Her insurer said its images showed her… Continue Reading
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How to Force Quit Unruly Apps and Check on Which Are Slowing Down Your Mac
Gizmodo: “We’ve all been there. Sometimes something gets jammed in the works, the proverbial tubes get clogged, and the app you were using on your Mac or MacBook is no longer responding. First and foremost, you should simply quit out and restart the app, but if you’re having trouble there are a few simple things… Continue Reading
We were very wrong about birds
PopSci – A sticky piece of DNA is rewriting the story of avian evolution–and shaking up the family tree: “An enormous asteroid crashed into the Earth about 65 million years ago. While terrestrial dinosaurs like the famed Tyrannosaurus rex were wiped out, many avian animals really began to flourish. Considering that there are more than… Continue Reading
How to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile Using AI
MakeUseOf: “Crafting an enticing summary or heading on your LinkedIn profile can be the key to grabbing the attention of potential employers. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) can help. Let’s walk through the features within the LinkedIn app, along with other programs you can use to improve your LinkedIn profile.” Continue Reading
6 Ways to Identify Who an Unknown Caller Is
MakeUseOf: “Do you repeatedly receive unwanted calls from an unknown phone number? From vishing (voice phishing) attacks to random marketing calls, unexpected and unwanted calls are absolutely frustrating and a downright waste of time. However, if you receive multiple calls from the same unknown number, you may want to identify the caller so that you… Continue Reading
NIST Blames ‘Growing Backlog of Vulnerabilities’ Requiring Analysis on Lack of Support
Slashdot: “It’s the world’s most widely used vulnerability database, reports SC Magazine, offering standards-based data on CVSS severity scores, impacted software and platforms, contributing weaknesses, and links to patches and additional resources. But “there is a growing backlog of vulnerabilities” submitted to America’s National Vulnerability Database and “requiring analysis”, according to a new announcement from… Continue Reading
US News – 2024 Best Law Schools
“A career in law starts with finding the school that fits you best. With the U.S. News rankings of the top law schools, narrow your search by location, tuition, school size and test scores. Read the methodology“ Continue Reading
SCOTUS Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Immunity from Prosecution
Via Amee Vanderpool – “Nineteen retired generals and officials have filed a 38-page amicus brief with the Supreme Court opposing Trump’s immunity from criminal prosecution claim, saying Trump’s immunity argument is “an assault on…foundational commitments.” Continue Reading
Close is an interactive travel time map
“Close Proximity governs how we live, work, and socialize. Close is an interactive travel time map for people who want to be near the amenities that matter most to them. Close builds on two core principles: Different people will prioritize being near different amenities A neighborhood is only as accessible as its most distant important… Continue Reading
The AI deepfake apocalypse is here
Washington Post [unpaywalled]: “AI-generated images are everywhere. They’re being used to make nonconsensual pornography, muddy the truth during elections and promote products on social media using celebrity impersonations. When Princess Catherine released a video last month disclosing that she had cancer, social media went abuzz with the latest baseless claim that artificial intelligence was used… Continue Reading
Home Insurance Rates to Rise 6% in 2024 After 20% Increase in Last 2 Years
Insurify: “Home insurance rates are rising, influenced by climate catastrophes and inflation, leaving homeowners uncertain about future expenses. The average annual rate increased by 19.8% between 2021 and 2023, from $1,984 to $2,377. Insurify projects a 6% increase in 2024, placing rates at $2,522 by the end of the year. Early weather forecasts predict a… Continue Reading
A US bill takes aim at protecting Americans’ data privacy
The Verge: “Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) and House Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Oregon) announced a new, national data privacy bill called The American Privacy Rights Act (PDF) today. According to their release, the bill would, among other things, “require affirmative express consent sensitive data can be transferred to a third party.” The two were behind… Continue Reading
