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Monday, June 27, 2022

The Water Cooler: Afternoon Headlines for June 27, 2022

Column: Banning abortion is the first step. Brace yourselves for the end of many hard-fought rights

Op-Ed: The end of Roe will lead to baseless attacks on gay rights

Q&A: Why is Brittney Griner detained in Russia and when might she be released?

Clela Rorex, who endured death threats after issuing nation’s first same-sex marriage licenses, dies

LAPD treatment of journalists denounced, again, after abortion rights protest downtown

Op-Ed: The rise of tech unions shows workers reckoning with reality

‘Now we have nothing.’ Soaring medical debt causes gut-wrenching sacrifices for patients

Explaining Hollywood: How to get a job as a production designer

Editorial: Roe has been overturned. Feel outraged, feel betrayed — then fight to get it back

News Analysis: Supreme Court is emboldened, conservative and ready to push further right

Abortion and the Supreme Court: A short legal history of Roe

What happens in California with Roe vs. Wade now dead?

Column: After a week of guns, abortion and insurrection, California’s resistance matters more than ever

Abortion rights protests resume across Los Angeles, channeling outrage and anguish

Editorial: We desperately need affordable housing in L.A. This bill will help us get it

How to be a real L.A. Cool Girl, no matter what TikTok says

Pregnant people of color more likely to get procedures they didn’t consent to, study finds

Wellness culture gone wrong has come for kids

Enter this queer-friendly salon needing a haircut, leave with a new sense of self

How Mat Johnson’s sci-fi space satire captured our COVID-19 crackup — four years ago

Behind the joyful, nonjudgmental, totally uninhibited sex scenes of ‘Good Luck to You, Leo Grande’

‘I have no desire to be on TV again’: Maury Povich, king of daytime, takes a bow

From I Love Lucy to Schitt's Creek, These Are the 21 Best Sitcoms of All Time 

How ‘Elvis’ star Austin Butler lost — and found — himself in the King of Rock ’n’ Roll

L.A. Pride’s hottest new club is a queer open-mic night

Friday, June 24, 2022

The Water Cooler: Afternoon Headlines for June 24, 2022

China bans over 30 live-streaming behaviours, demands qualifications to discuss law, finance, medicine

It’s TikTok’s world. Can TV live in it?
Facebook knows it has a TikTok problem. TV and streamers do, too.

The subtle stagecraft behind the Jan. 6 hearings
The panel probing the Capitol attack is trying to turn its investigative grind into must-see television

Why The Grocery Chain Albertsons In-Housed Its Retail Media Network And What It Plans To Do Next

Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a board game
Gangs of Night City can currently be backed on Kickstarter

Legendary designer Yu Suzuki returns with a wild arcade shooter
Air Twister is out now on Apple Arcade

Into the mystic
From Stonehenge to Silicon Valley: how technology nurtured New Age ideas in a world supposedly stripped of its magic

Searching for the dankest iPod knockoffs of the mid-2000s
DankPods has turned finding old MP3 players into a hit YouTube show

Microsoft will start banning players from all private Minecraft servers
New moderation tools will let players be permanently "banned from online play."

Where are all the crypto use cases?

How to negotiate your salary to help with inflation
With skyrocketing inflation rates, it’s probably time to ask for a raise.

Digital Advertising Companies Look to Reduce the Industry’s Carbon Footprint
Digital ads require a lot of computing power, but the exact amount of electricity they consume is hard to pin down

Yelp shuts some offices doubling down on remote; CEO calls hybrid “hell”
CEO Jeremy Stoppelman calls hybrid offices “the worst of both worlds" as he doubles down on remote work

Netflix Begins Second Round of Layoffs, 300 Positions Cut

How Facebook became working-class Mexico’s favorite food delivery app
The platform has emerged as a hack around Uber Eats and Rappi's high fees.

The New Age of Marianne Williamson (May 2014)
Can the best-selling self-help guru persuade Angelenos to send her to Washington?

A Perfect Ham Sandwich at Thirty Thousand Feet
One of the best things you can eat in L.A. is on the flight home.

This weird-looking motorcycle can ride on roads AND rail tracks
Maintenance workers don't have to walk long distances to inspect railway tracks

The Crystal Set : Followers of the New Age Movement Find Room to Grow in Orange County (January 1989)

The new age of astrology (January 2018)
In a stressful, data-driven era, many young people find comfort and insight in the zodiac—even if they don’t exactly believe in it.

Pig heart transplant failure: Doctors detail everything that went wrong
We're currently unsure why the cells of the heart ended up dead.

The Queen of the New Age (May 2008)

Thursday, June 23, 2022

The Water Cooler: Afternoon Headlines for June 23, 2022

The Guardian view on digital exclusion: online must not be the only option
The interests of a significant minority are being neglected as everyday tasks are conducted via smartphones and tablets

Can media companies weather a recession? Executives say they’re in stronger shape this time

Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee: Screw Web3 — my decentralized internet doesn’t need blockchain
The cyberspace pioneer is skeptical about a blockchain-based internet

Computer chips powered by human brain cells already exist — but is it ethical?
How do we feel about using organic computers for cognitive labor?

Russia Increased Cyber Espionage Against Countries Supporting Ukraine, Microsoft Says
The U.S. has been targeted by Russian intelligence agencies more than any other Ukrainian ally

Businesses risk ‘catastrophic financial loss’ from cyberattacks, US watchdog warns
Private insurance companies increasingly limit coverage against major cyber threats, per a report from the GAO

How instant messaging platforms became a venue for phishing attacks

DALL·E mini has a mysterious obsession with women in saris
The images represent a glitch in the system that even its creator can't explain.

Labor strikes have doubled in the past year. Is high inflation part of the reason?
Inflation is causing workers to see their purchasing power erode, and unionized workers tend to earn more than their nonunionized counterparts.

How brands like Chobani are creating new jobs for refugees
In an initiative called Unstuck, brands including Chobani are making products sourced from suppliers who have also agreed to hire refugees.

The ultimate guide to succeeding in the new workplace
The pandemic has changed the workplace forever. Here’s how you can thrive in the next normal.

What the future of hybrid work will (and won’t) look like, according to 27 business leaders
While the balance between remote and in-office work has become a huge factor in employee retention, companies are still looking for ways to get face-to-face time.

7 successful product development strategies team leads can steal from big tech companies
It's all about finding the right strategy for your team

These deaf and disabled creators are saying no to ‘inspiration porn’
C Talent is elevating overlooked entertainers to new heights, and educating brands and companies on working with deaf and disabled talent.

Top 4 data challenges among agency clients
Be mindful of these potential pitfalls in a marketing landscape where data reigns king.

Create campaign impact by reaching the Workday Consumer
Learn how to attract, convert and retain this new consumer.

Mark Zuckerberg envisions a billion people in the metaverse spending hundreds of dollars each

Facebook Parent Meta Pulls Out of Sponsorship Deal for U.S. 250th Anniversary Project
Tech company cancels remainder of $10 million agreement with organizers of the 2026 national commemoration

August Health digitizes senior living communities for better care

Why the OnlyFans leaders are moving into Web3 avatars with NFT startup Zoop

Rec Room hits 75M lifetime users and $1M in creator payouts for Q1

Is remote work here to stay? An inside look at how this shift could dramatically change cities
Researchers created a model to forecast pandemic-driven changes in Los Angeles. The results were expansive.

This city is the world’s most livable in 2022
Cities in Europe and Canada dominated the Economist Intelligence Unit’s top 10 list this year.

How psychology can help you change someone’s mind
Changing your mind (or someone else’s) is a complex process. But understanding how your brain works can help.

How to design homes for life well beyond 100
The senior housing industry is starting to plan—and build—for a much older future.

There’s a carbon-capture gold rush. Some warn better solutions exist.
To stem climate change, billionaires, politicians and philanthropists say sucking carbon out of the air and storing it underground could work. Critics fiercely disagree.

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

The Water Cooler: Afternoon Headlines for June 22, 2022

Why celebrated designer Bruce Mau is betting on a new kind of Renaissance
Science, art, and technology converged in the first Renaissance. A new book argues that today’s complex problems can be solved by ‘Renaissance teams.’

Canada to Compel YouTube, TikTok and Streamers to Boost Domestic Content
Government says measures needed to foster growth in domestic cultural sector and make Canadian content more accessible

A brief history of (unintentionally) unbeatable games
KOTOR II on Switch isn't the first game that players literally couldn't finish.

World of Warcraft: Dragonflight is launching this year

Report: 66% of orgs have 5 or more departments using automation

How Russia’s vaunted cyber capabilities were frustrated in Ukraine

That agent who sounds like they’re from Paris, Texas? Try Paris, France
A startup called Sanas has built voice AI to change accents, now it's raised $32M from Google and others

What Gartner’s top cybersecurity predictions for 2022-23 reveal

Ex-Tesla worker who suffered racist abuse rejects $15M award, seeks new trial
Owen Diaz rejects lowered damages, says it's not enough to punish and deter Tesla.

Activision Blizzard shareholders reject board seat for employees

Millennials and Gen Z want more financial advice from employers. Boomers? Not so much
A new study outlines the different financial habits of each generation

Forget the remote vs in-office debate, we need a personalized approach
We're tired of this already

Activision Blizzard shareholders approve proposal for report on abuse and harassment

How forced arbitration in the workplace became the norm
Mandatory arbitration has grown increasingly popular in employment agreements over the last three decades, as a tool to help shield companies from litigation.

CEO and COO of Pornhub parent company MindGeek abruptly resign

Pornhub owner’s CEO and COO resign
MindGeek CEO Feras Antoon and COO David Tassillo have stepped down

Shopify makes B2B push in attempt to regain momentum
Canadian ecommerce company tries to jump-start growth as pandemic bump fades and threat from Amazon rises

Don’t miss these panels at Vidcon 2022
After a hiatus in 2020 and 2021, Vidcon is back—here are the must-see sessions and panels at the biggest digital creator and fan event of the year.

Geoff Keighley isn’t worried about E3 making a comeback
The unrelenting video game hypeman isn’t sure what E3 is anymore

California lawmakers want to make brands use less single-use plastic
Instead of focusing solely on ramping up recycling, the Plastic Pollution Producer Responsibility Act would require companies to cut the amount of plastic in their packaging—and nudge them toward reusable alternatives.

Streamers worry the end is coming for lax password-sharing rules
A crackdown on passwords hits a nerve for long-time streamers, and muddles the future of fragmented TV

Obi-Wan Jenobi is entirely predictable—but that doesn't make it any less fun
You may know where the story is headed, but the journey is still worth it

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

The Water Cooler: Afternoon Headlines for June 21, 2022

These Women Say One Man Terrorized Them Online for Years. Then, They Decided to Band Together.
Harassed across the internet for more than a decade, a group of women found each other—and their alleged tormentor.

‘The worst person you know’: the man who unwittingly became a meme
Josep Maria García got the shock of his life when he found his image associated with the phrase online

Rise of the sides: how Grindr finally recognized gay men who aren’t tops or bottoms
The dating app’s new category offers visibility to those who have long felt isolated when it comes to sex

USA Today to Remove 23 Articles After Investigation Into Fabricated Sources
The articles were removed after an investigation identified fabricated sources in stories by a breaking news reporter.

Apple's boss-hating ad was one of the most popular on all of YouTube
Apple's popular ad has found a place in a new top ten chart.

The Unabomber is the subject of Apple's next big podcast release
Ted Kaczynski killed eight and injured 23 people, with police taking 18 years to capture him.

Diablo Immortal streamer destroys $16K gem in protest, deletes game live
Diablo Immortal's predatory monetization continues to make waves...

Review: Sonic Origins is a tragic example of good classics ruined by greed
Polish can't make up for egregious DLC sales pitch, lacking content.

The real key to a strong password? Math
Math and language can combine to map the globe and create strong passwords, using the power of three random words.

Amazon drones are coming to town. Some locals want to shoot them.
Amazon says its delivery drones will bring the future to Lockeford, Calif., but not everyone in the rural ranch town is ready for takeoff

Roe v. Wade leak heightens data privacy concerns

Hackers stole Social Security numbers in Flagstar data breach affecting 1.5 million customers

An anthropologist explains why we need a universal language when talking about the metaverse
Norms set in the next few years are likely to structure the metaverse for decades. But first we all need common conceptual ground.

Researchers discover lack of confidence in state of open-source security

How companies can avoid ethical pitfalls when building AI products

How AI-powered pricing improves margins and protects consumers

This is the ultimate guide to writing a standout resume
Pro Tip: Put yourself in their shoes. If you’re reading hundreds of résumés, the ones that concisely convey the right information and are easily readable will grab attention.

The science of what makes work meaningful
Meaningful work isn’t just some lofty goal. In a tight labor market, it’s essential to keeping your employees. On this episode of The New Way We Work, we explore how to find meaning and fulfillment in any job.

Why sharing your troubles with coworkers can increase your productivity
It can be hard to be vulnerable at work, but research suggests it can have many benefits.

What's on your desk, Alice Newcome-Beill?
Gaming tech, fan collections, and cats and dogs

Post-Roe, the morning after pill will be crucial. Startups are racing to increase access
Stix will start selling emergency contraception today, and it’s also launching billboards near crisis pregnancy centers to help combat misinformation.

This new platform matches Ukrainian refugees with American sponsors
Americans can sponsor Ukrainians resettlement in the U.S., but typically, they have to know who to help. A new tool connects potential sponsors with Ukrainians they’ve never met.

Snap is tired of being misunderstood—and it just hired one of the world’s best storytellers
Why former Wieden+Kennedy exec Colleen DeCourcy is coming out of a brief retirement to help Snap move beyond being “the best known, least understood” social platform.

UK flight schools hire instructors for electric aircraft as fuel prices bite
Pilot schools are recruiting instructors to meet demand for more sustainable and cheaper training

Kellogg is splitting into 3 companies: Here’s what each one will focus on
The cereal giant will become three distinct companies in a deal that is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.

My Avastars: WowWee and Gamefam are making physical metaverse dolls

Ex-Amazon employee convicted over data breach of 100 million CapitalOne customers

Afropolitan raises millions from Balaji Srinivasan and others to build a digital nation
What would a digital country for Africans and the diaspora look like? Afropolitan has some answers

Unexpected polar bear population may offer some hope for the species
The remote place these bears call home could offer refuge as sea ice dwindles.

NASA finally fuels moon rocket, but first launch remains a question
The ‘wet dress rehearsal’ test was largely successful, NASA said. But a hydrogen leak cut the test slightly short.

Eso Won Books In South LA Will Close Its Doors

Before He Was a Musician, John Lennon Was a Philatelist (September 2018)
Marking the arrival of a new postage stamp, the musician’s boyhood collection is on view at the National Postal Museum

Freddie Mercury, Musical Genius and Stamp Collector (September 2017)
The singer-songwriter’s childhood stamp album offers an insight to his character

My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult Get Funky on Lost ‘Sexplosion!’ Outtake
The long-running industrial-disco group has reworked “Any Way You Wanna” for a new vinyl reissue

Paramount+ announces plan for 150 international originals ahead of U.K. and Ireland launch

Everyone’s ready to die on that hill in Stranger Things 4 Volume 2’s first trailer
The fighting’s going to the Upside Down