News Leak: Human Pee Blamed For Escalator Breakdowns On Mexico City Subway

Somehow, urine is penetrating and corroding the drive wheels and mechanisms of the escalators at underground stations.

Texas Senator Disagrees With Gov. Greg Abbott Over Refugees

But John Cornyn said it’s ultimately the governor’s call whether to allow the resettlement of refugees in Texas.

Fitbit Really Wants to Be Able to Diagnose Your Sleep Apnea

If you wake up during the night feeling like you can’t breathe, or if you roll out of bed each morning wondering why you slept like shit, you might have sleep apnea. An estimated 22 million American adults have the disorder, and many of them don’t know it. A diagnosis usually requires undergoing a supervised sleep…

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Jennifer Garner Freaking Out On A Rollercoaster Will Make Your Week

The actor was forced to endure Six Flags’ Twisted Colossus ride for her upcoming movie.

Mystery China coronavirus may have just hit an ominous milestone

An update on the new coronavirus causing an outbreak of pneumonia in China indicates that the condition may be transmittable from one person to another, according to a new report. Officials say that until now, almost all of the outbreak cases have been linked to a fish market in Wuhan, China. A new case, however, has appeared in a woman … Continue reading

Study shows avoiding convenient foods leads to better health, longer life

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Virginia showed two key elements that, over time, “result in obesity and health-related problems.” According to their study, those keys are any-time snacking and constant availability of a high-fat diet. The team, led by Professor of Biology Ali Güler of the University of Virginia, found that the modern convenience of 24/7 … Continue reading

New Microsoft Edge Chromium browser graduates for Windows and Mac

The new Microsoft Edge, the Chromium-based browser that saw the software giant rebuild its app from the ground up in the name of easier updates and less fragmentation, has finally been released. Users of both Windows and macOS will be able to try out the new Edge, though for many it won’t be their first taste of the updated browser. … Continue reading

Apple just bought a low-power AI startup

Apple has acquired another Seattle-based AI startup, Xnor.ai. The startup specializes in low-power edge-based tools that allow AI to operate on devices, rather than in the cloud. The tech could allow Apple to bring edge-based AI software to future iP…

Google reveals its timeline for killing off Chrome apps

Chrome apps have been on death row since Google announced in 2016 it would wind down support. Almost four years later, the company has finalized its timeline for phasing them out across Windows, Mac Linux and Chrome OS.

U.S. Virgin Islands Sues Jeffrey Epstein Estate Over Alleged Sex Trafficking

Before his death, the wealthy financier was accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls.