Fri.Apr 11, 2025

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Holy water brimming with cholera compels illness cluster in Europe

Ars Technica

European tourists who toted home bottles of water from a holy well in Ethiopia were likely hoping for blessings and spiritual cleansingbut instead carried an infectious curse and got an intestinal power cleanse. Three people in Germany and four in the UK fell ill with cholera after directly drinking or splashing their faces with the holy water. Two required intensive care.

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Elon Musk's Credibility Sinking as He's Caught in Web of Lies

Futurism

Little love has been lost between billionaire Elon Musk and OpenAI. Musk co-founded the company in 2015 alongside current CEO Sam Altman, only to rage quit roughly three years later, citing disagreements with the group's direction. Since then, in a flurry of personal attacks and disparaging comments, the mercurial Musk has taken it out on the firm, accusing it of failing to uphold its open-source roots.

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Costco is the new Target

Fast Company Tech

Branded is a weekly column devoted to the intersection of marketing, business, design, and culture. For years, Target wore the halo among big-box retail brands: It may not have been the cheapest, but Tar-zhay offered solid value, often through collaborations with top designers, while enjoying a forward-looking and enlightened reputation. But its become increasingly clear that for many shoppers, the halo has been passedto Costco.

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The U.S. is building a gas station in space

Mashable Tech

Some 22,500 miles above Earth , a spacecraft filled with thruster fuel will gas up two orbiting Space Force assets. The high-altitude endeavor, undertaken by the orbital servicing enterprise Astroscale U.S., is slated to occur in the summer of 2026, the company announced this week. This Department of Defense-funded mission will see Astroscale's 660-pound craft refuel a satellite with the propellant hydrazine, then maneuver to a fueling depot to fill up with more fuel, and then refuel another ass

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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AI advances mean we need to double down on this one skill

Fast Company Tech

AI is an extraordinary tool that amplifies our cognitive capacity. It can analyze, summarize, and generate content faster than any human. However, AI is only ever as good as the questions we ask it. It will never replace our capacity for thinking, and can, in fact, reinforce bias because it is learning what we teach it. For this reason, the top skills of the future include thinking skills.

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How an L.A. community of wildfire survivors is getting insurance to pay for contamination testing

Fast Company Tech

All sense of survivors’ guilt was fleeting for those residents whose homes remained standing after wildfires ripped through the Los Angeles area three months ago. Many worried that smoke from the Eaton wildfire that destroyed more than 9,000 structures and killed 18 people may have carried toxins , including lead, asbestos and heavy metals, into their homes.

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Google lays off hundreds of people from inside its Platform and Devices division

Engadget

As it said it would do earlier this year , Google has laid off hundreds of employees from its Platforms and Devices division, The Information reported. That part of the company, which employs over 25,000 people, houses its Pixel phones and smartwatches, Nest devices, the Android and ChromeOS platforms and Chrome browser. In January, Google offered buyouts to let them leave as part of a "voluntary exit plan.

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Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All in Donor Relationships

NonProfit PRO

Ditch the cookie-cutter thank-you. Todays donors expect moreand deserve it. Learn how to deliver powerful, personalized stewardship that speaks directly to each type of donor. Backed by psychology and real-world success, this session will show you how to use gratitude strategically to boost retention, increase giving, and create lasting impact. If you want donors to feel seen, valued, and inspiredthis is your must-attend session.

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ChatGPT can now remember all your past conversations

Engadget

The next time you conclude a conversation with ChatGPT, it will save what you said to memory, even if you don't ask it explicitly to do so. "We have greatly improved memory in chatgpt it can now reference all your past conversations!" OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wrote on Thursday in an X post spotted by The Verge. "This is a surprisingly great feature imo, and it points at something we are excited about: ai systems that get to know you over your life, and become extremely useful and p

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Quantum hardware may be a good match for AI

Ars Technica

Concerns about AI's energy use have a lot of people looking into ways to cut down on its power requirements. Many of these focus on hardware and software approaches that are pretty straightforward extensions of existing technologies. But a few technologies are much farther out there. One that's definitely in the latter category? Quantum computing. In some ways, quantum hardware is a better match for some of the math that underlies AI than more traditional hardware.

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Missouri voters backed stronger wage and sick leave laws—and then state Republicans repealed them

Fast Company Tech

Where legislatures have refused to boost pay and benefits for workers, advocates have often taken the fight straight to voters. In recent years, voters in Michigan, Missouri, and Nebraska overwhelmingly backed higher state minimum wages and guaranteed paid sick leave at the polls. But despite that strong showing of support, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are now trying to water down or even roll back the measures their constituents approved.

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At the site of the dinosaur-killing crater, scientists find a surprise

Mashable Tech

When colossal asteroids rock Earth , it's not all doom and gloom. The menacing asteroid that wiped out non-avian dinosaurs left a colossal marine crater in what's now the Yucatan Peninsula. But after analyzing deeply drilled rock core from the impact site created by the six-mile-wide asteroid, geologists have found compelling evidence that life soon thrived in the basin following the seismic episode.

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Did you just get a $40.67 payment from Facebook? Here’s an update on those lawsuit settlement checks

Fast Company Tech

Many people have been waking up over the last 24 hours to find that they have received a payment of around $40 from Facebook. The first question people have is whether the payment is legitimate. And the good news is: yes, it is. Heres what you need to know about the Facebook payment you may have received since yesterday. Why did I get a payment from Facebook?

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Watch OK Go team with Universal Robots for Love Music Video

Mashable Tech

OK Go is back with a new music video, and you know that means it's going to be mind-blowing. Sixteen years ago, they went viral with treadmills in the inventive "Here It Goes Again." In 2014, the quartet did quirky choreography while riding Honda UNI-CUBs for " I Won’t Let You Down , " then two years later, they shot a whole dance video on an actual plane in zero gravity for " Upside Down & Inside Out.

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This tiny screw is powering the humanoid robot revolution

Fast Company Tech

The humanoid robotics revolution is just around the corner. Test models are already working in factories alongside human beings across the world, while AI companies develop new foundation models designed to help robots navigate their environments as easily as humans do. But computer “brains” are useless without the skeletons that give humanoid robots their formand the many components that make up those skeletons need to come from somewhere.

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Tesla's $70,000 RWD Cybertruck arrives with some key features removed

Engadget

Tesla has started selling its much-awaited RWD Cybertruck but it'll cost a cool $10K more than originally promised and be missing some key figures from the AWD version. However, the $69,990 Long Range model will have 350 miles of range, 100 more than Tesla stated when it first unveiled the polarizing pickup EV. The new model arrives with Tesla reportedly facing anemic Cybertruck sales and a recent backlash against the automaker and its CEO Elon Musk.

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The next big AI shift in media? Turning news into a two-way conversation

Fast Company Tech

When people talk about how AI might reshape media, the term hyper-personalization comes up a lot. In broad terms, it means that AI can tailor the experience around your preferencesassuming it has enough data about you. To some extent, algorithms and ad tech have been doing this for years, recommending links and stories based on your clicks and browsing behavior.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Affordable Nonprofit Web Design Matters

NonProfit PRO

Not all nonprofit web design solutions are created equal. Our one-pager breaks down the must-have features every nonprofit should prioritize, including mobile-friendly accessibility, seamless donation integration, SEO, top-tier security, and affordable customization. Learn how to maximize your websites impact without breaking the budget. Download now to ensure your nonprofits site is built for success!

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Why I read 597 applications for one job—no AI involved

Fast Company Tech

Last month I posted a job description on our blog for a chief of staff role at my venture capital firm, Graham & Walker. Turns out, that job description really hit a nerve. Within an hour, more than a hundred candidates had put their hat in the ring and filled out the long Google form that served as our only form of application. Quickly overwhelmed by the interest, I asked everyone I knew for tips on how to review all those applications most efficiently.

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Microsoft is rolling out its controversial Recall feature to Windows Insiders

Engadget

Microsoft is gradually rolling out new preview features to Windows Insiders, including Recall, which has been the target of critics' security and privacy concerns since it was announced. It was originally supposed to be a preview experience that's broadly available to all Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs when the first batch of AI-assisted devices hit the market in June last year.

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Microsofts record-everything Recall feature is rolling out now

Mashable Tech

After several cybersecurity-related delays, Microsoft is finally releasing its controversial Recall feature for Copilot Plus PCs. Starting Thursday, April 10, Microsoft began gradually rolling out a preview of Recall , which records a user's activity by taking continuous screenshots of their computer screen (via The Verge ). Those screenshots then become searchable, letting users recall past activity.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!

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Baby boomers are boxing out millennials to become the top U.S. home buyers

Fast Company Tech

For years, baby boomers have been aging in place and keeping home turnover low. And now, not only are boomers holding onto their homes , theyre also the generation buying the most propertyboxing out millennial homebuyers for only the second year since 2013. Millennials, who range from 26 to 44 years old, have largely dominated the housing market for the past decade.

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The Uninvited review: Walton Goggins and Pedro Pascal slowly unravel in a tense real-time party

Mashable Tech

Set over the course of one eventful party, The Uninvited functions much like a play — kind of like what its characters, A-list actors coming together for a garden party, used to perform together back when they were coming up. It's a three-act ticking time bomb in which everything could unravel at any minute. Writer-director Nadia Conners' script is made for actors to sink their teeth into, and The Uninvited sees just that, with some of Hollywood's top talent playing some of Hollywood's top

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Google lays off hundreds, impacting Android and Pixel teams

Fast Company Tech

Alphabet’s Google laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices unit, The Information reported on Friday, citing a person with direct knowledge of the situation. The cuts in the division, which houses the Android platform , Pixel phones and the Chrome browser among other applications, follow Google’s January buyout offers to employees in the unit, the report said. “Since combining the platforms and devices teams last year, we’ve focused on becoming more nimb

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Harman Kardon’s Onyx Studio 8 is 74 percent off at Woot, and I honestly can’t believe this price

Mashable Tech

SAVE $369.96: As of April 11, Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 is available for $129.99 at Woot. That’s 74% off its original list price of $499.95. Opens in a new window Credit: Harman Kardon Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 $129.99 at Woot $499.95 Save $369.96 Get Deal I’ve been side-eyeing high-end Bluetooth speakers for a while now, waiting for one to dip low enough that I could justify it without guilt.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.