FDA issues over-the-counter drug warning after new TikTok challenge

The US Food and Drug Administration has cautioned against misuse of over-the-counter drugs, after fears that the so-called “Benadryl Challenge” popular among some TikTok users could lead to injuries or even death. It’s the latest warning from the FDA in a year with more than its share of drug concerns, as unofficial uses for medications – both prescription and otherwise … Continue reading

Facebook critics have formed their own oversight board

Several prominent Facebook critics have formed a rival oversight board that will scrutinize the company’s content moderation practices and other policies. The group is called the Real Facebook Oversight Board.UK-based advocacy group The Citizens anno…

Apple won’t collect fees on paid Facebook events until 2021

Last month, Facebook and Apple clashed over App Store fees. Now, Apple seems to be easing up slightly. Businesses that host paid online events through Facebook on iOS will be able to keep all of their earnings (minus taxes), Facebook announced today….

OSIRIS-REx will attempt its first asteroid sample collection next month

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is almost ready to touch down on the asteroid Bennu, NASA announced today. On October 20th, OSIRIS-REx will make its first attempt at collecting a sample of the asteroid’s rocks and dust. This will be the first time NASA…

What Activision’s YouTube deal says about Call of Duty esports

This January, Activision signed a multi-year deal with YouTube, making it the exclusive home of both the Call of Duty and Overwatch leagues, ditching Twitch entirely. The Call of Duty League has 1.1 million YouTube subscribers, and its 2020 champions…

Readers compare and contrast the Galaxy S20 lineup

Samsung updated its flagship lineup with three models earlier this year: the S20, the S20+ and the S20 Ultra. When Engadget put them through their paces as part of our official reviews, editor Cherlynn Low liked the screen, refresh rates and camera o…

Where To Get The Vote Merch You See Celebs Wearing On Instagram

Spread the word sartorially like Kerry Washington, Gwyneth Paltrow and other famous names have.

Breonna Taylor’s Family Reacts To Decision Not To Indict Officers On Murder Charges

Family attorneys Ben Crump and Lonita Baker demanded that officials release a transcript of the grand jury hearing.

Tenet Is a Frustrating, Convoluted Mess of a Motion Picture

Have you ever had a great idea but not been able to clearly express it? Like, it’s right there on the tip of your tongue, but you just can’t find the words? Well, that’s Tenet in a nutshell. A movie obviously built on interesting, complex ideas, but with no clue how to put them into practice.

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California’s Joshua Trees Become the First Plants to Receive Protections Due to Climate Change

Western Joshua trees, those strange-looking, tall beauties of Southern California, are the first-ever plant species to be protected under the California Endangered Species Act because of the threat of climate change.

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