Squishy gel inside fidget toys could give skin chemical burns, experts warn

If you or your kids love those soft, squishy fidget toys, the ones you squeeze for stress relief, you might want to take a ...
Phys.org

Wood-burning stoves face new restrictions in the U.K.—but a loophole from Britain's smog years is fueling the problem

Wood-burning stoves are booming in the UK, a cozy response to high energy prices and cost of living pressures. But this comes with a hidden cost. So-called domestic burning is now a leading source of ...
New York Post

Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz at center of five burning questions Mets face ahead of Winter Meetings

David Stearns has to make improvements this offseason after missing the playoffs in 2025. Robert Sabo for NY Post Last year around this time, the mission was a bit simpler: Use Steve Cohen’s wallet, ...
Prevention

Protein Powder Vs. Real Food Protein: Which Builds Muscle Faster, According to Dietitians

Everyone seems to be talking about protein right now—and for good reason. “Protein is the building block of every tissue in our body, from muscles and bones to organs, skin, and hair,” says Rachel ...
Futurism

Scientists Say Their AI System Can Scan Your Face to Detect Whether a Company Should Hire You

If you thought your credit score was invasive, just wait until companies are judging you based on your mug alone. It’s hard to imagine why anyone would ask such a question, but here we are anyway. The ...
CCJ

Court: Yellow Corp $1.5B lawsuit against Teamsters can proceed

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit on Wednesday reinstated Yellow’s $1.5 billion lawsuit against the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) more than two years after the company's ...
Women's Health

This face powder mistake can make you look older – especially if you're over 50

Face powder can offer all sorts of benefits to your makeup routine, from setting makeup to fixing shine and blurring pores. But, if you’re not careful, it can stop working for you and look incredibly ...
BroadwayWorld

YELLOW FACE Regional Premiere and More Set for Ground Floor Theatre 2026 Season

Ground Floor Theatre has unveiled the titles for the 2026 season including two Austin premieres, a regional premiere and a world premiere. Premiering Off-Broadway in 2007 with a Broadway revival by ...
Wired

When Face Recognition Doesn’t Know Your Face Is a Face

Autumn Gardiner thought updating her driving license would be straightforward. After getting married last year, she headed to the local Department of Motor Vehicles office in Connecticut to get her ...
PC Gamer

Preview users have noticed OneDrive's AI-driven face recognition setting is opt-out, and can only be turned off 'three times a year'

Microsoft told Slashdot "privacy is built into all Microsoft OneDrive experiences," but those protective of their biometrics may disagree. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...
Columbus Dispatch

Ohio's outdoor burning restrictions begin Oct. 1. See burn times, fire safety tips

Ohio's fall burning restrictions go into effect on October 1 to reduce wildfire risk. Open burning is banned from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during October, November, March, April, and May. Ohio experiences an ...