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The App Sean Parker Created as Penance for His Obscene Cosplay Wedding Is Finally Live
Photo: Getty Sean Parker threw a fantasy wedding in the woods of Big Sur five years ago, but it turned out this predictably expensive and over-the-top gathering wasn’t permitted by the California Coastal Commission. The billionaire and former president of Facebook later reached a settlement with the state agency, agreeing to fork over a total…
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Meet ‘Optician Sans,’ the Weird and Wonderful Font Inspired by Your Eye Exams
Screenshot: ANTI Hamar Before last month, you’d be hard-pressed to find the curiously shaped letters you’re asked to name from charts at your optometrist’s office in font lists in Word or Docs. But if you’re a typeface nerd who also appreciates mathematical precision, the newly minted “Optician Sans” is the font for you. Fast Company…
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Report: Johnson & Johnson Knew About Asbestos in Its Baby Powder Products for Decades
Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images) An explosive new report by Reuters released Friday may upturn the narrative surrounding the potential cancer risks of talcum powder. According to the report, Johnson & Johnson—the makers of the most popular consumer talc product, Baby Powder—knew for decades that its products at times contained carcinogenic asbestos, but did everything…
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A Passing Comet Will Be Visible to the Naked Eye This Weekend
An image of the cometImage: ESA / ESAC Astronomy Club / W. Van Reeven The year’s brightest comet will make its closest approach with Earth over the weekend—and, if you’re in the right spot, you should be able to see it without a telescope. 46P/Wirtanen is a fuzzy green blob that orbits Earth every 5.5…
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Report: T-Mobile’s Merger With Sprint Is the Latest Battleground Over Huawei
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Cloudflare Under Fire for Allegedly Providing DDoS Protection for Terrorist Websites
Photo: Getty At a moment when free speech online and moderation policies are more controversial than ever, Cloudflare is facing accusations that it’s providing cybersecurity protection for at least seven terrorist organizations—a situation that some legal experts say could put it in legal jeopardy. Cloudflare offers a wide-range of services that are fundamental to operating…
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Yandex.Map opened a foreign secret military objects
Matt Korda (Korda Matt) from the Federation of American scientists has published a report on the military bases of Turkey and Israel. The report says about the disclosure of foreign military facilities on Yandex.Maps.
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Figure of the day: How many auto mechanics are not ready to work with electric cars?
The study showed British Institute of the motor industry, only 3% of car mechanics in the UK are qualified to work with electric vehicles.
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Declassified price and specifications Samsung P Smart (2019)
In the network appeared detailed information about the specifications and price of upcoming smartphone Huawei P Smart (2019), not yet officially presented by the manufacturer. Details shared French retailer Boulanger in the online store.
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Instagram is testing premium accounts
The team of photo service Instagram began testing new profiles for users-content creators with a large audience. About it told the publication the Hollywood Reporter.