From Starbucks to Smoothie King, restaurants seek to cash in on consumers’ protein frenzy
Chains like Starbucks are adding protein-packed options, while Chick-fil-A and Panda Express are highlighting existing menu items that fit the trend.
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How one real estate startup is taking on record heat this summer
Runwise combines future weather algorithms with a wireless temperature sensor network that speaks to a central control system.
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An Unusual Way to End Up With a Whole Lot of Gold
In the 21st century, the dream of alchemy is not just alive but atomic.
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Trump Is a Degrowther
What else do you call a strategy designed to raise prices and lower productivity?
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India says six Pakistani aircraft shot down during May conflict
Air force chief says S-400 air defence systems took down most of the Pakistani planes; Pakistan rejects statement.
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Thai soldiers injured by landmine near Cambodia amid fragile truce
It is the third incident in a few weeks in which Thai soldiers have been injured by mines around the border.
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How RFK Jr’s vaccine funding cuts fit with Trump’s vision
Latest move to cut funding for vaccines is not down to US health secretary. It is part of Trump’s wider war on science.
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Benjamin Sesko: Manchester United complete signing from Leipzig
The Slovenia striker was also a target for Newcastle United, having scored 39 times in two years for RB Leipzig.
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The UK’s Online Safety Act is a licence for censorship – and the rest of the world is following suit | Taylor Lorenz
From the US and Australia to France and Italy, those seeking to obliterate privacy and restrict content are on the move
Over the past two weeks, the UK has reportedly blocked internet users’ access to everything from SpongeBob SquarePants gifs to Spotify playlists. Information about Joe Biden’s police funding plan has been restricted, along with a post about an up-and-coming political party. Gamers say they have been unable to tweak colours in games such as Minecraft. And it’s all because of a new age verification law.
Since the child safety provisions contained within the Online Safety Act came into effect on 25 July, web service providers have been forced to institute “highly effective” age verification measures to prevent children from accessing “harmful” or “adult” content. The penalty for failing to adequately comply with the act includes hefty fines and potential criminal action.
Taylor Lorenz is a technology journalist who writes the newsletter User Mag and is the author of the bestselling book Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet.
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Elvis-inspired teacher fights Roma prejudice with music and heart
As a teacher and performer, Lakatos empowers Roma students, showing them they can aspire beyond societal limitations.