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Germany's new COVID-19 spot is very clever and funny, stay-at-home couch potatoes are national heroes
"Our couch was the front line and our patience was our weapon." Absolutely amazing coronavirus 'stay at home' spot from the German government, above. You might not think of humor as an effective way to drive home the message that staying at home helps slow the spread of COVID-19. But that's what's most amazing about… READ THE REST
Masque of the Red and Blue Death: parties to host fancy Congress dinners (UPDATE: dinner's off)
Congressional Republicans and Democrats are to welcome their incoming legislators in two fabulous dinners on Capitol Hill. Tables will be socially distanced, enhanced ventilation will whirr, and death shall hold sway over all within 14 to 30 days of onset of symptoms. With coronavirus cases exploding in the U.S. and virtually no chance of government… READ THE REST
Liz and Richard Uihlein, billionaire Trump megadonors of Uline packaging, got COVID-19 after scoffing at risks
Liz Uihlein, 75, said in a message to employees: "After these long months, I thought we'd never get it. Well, Trump got it." Liz and Richard Uihlein, billionaire conservative megadonors and Trump backers who own the Uline packaging company, announced today they have contracted COVID-19. The Uihleins previously made statements minimizing the risks posed by… READ THE REST
Become a machine learning aficionado with this training bundle
In the past few days, the U.S. Air Force rolled out new tools fueled by machine learning to help stem the spread of misinformation about COVID. Additionally, the Library of Congress has launched a project on how to use machine learning to better cross-reference all 170 million items in its overflowing archives. Every day, we… READ THE REST
This portable USB charger can get an Apple Watch back to full power on the go
The Apple Watch is a great addition to any tech arsenal–until it runs out of juice, that is. Then, you have to go about the process of recharging. Of course, the Apple Watch only recharges via wireless charging, meaning it can sometimes end up being pretty inconvenient to power up, especially if you're out and… READ THE REST
28 essential items you'll need to survive this winter
We've probably all been holding our breath about this for a while. And now that it's here, we can start getting used to the idea that this winter will be unlike any before it. With COVID's impact on the holidays, we're all expecting some big changes this time around. However, Mother Nature isn't really all… READ THE REST