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Protected bike lanes make the roads safer—even if you're in a car

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Health Cyclist-friendly streets have fewer injuries and deaths overall. Even though cycling is dangerous for cyclists, cities that have a larger proportion of cyclists tend to have safer roads overall—for pedestrians and drivers, too… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/30S4uxc"

Roomba's new flagship robot is an expensive way to clean your home's corners

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Technology It only costs $1,300. With well-established tech products, adding a new sensor can allow for iterative improvements and new features. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2wqsJVd"

Learn Microsoft Excel from a to z with 45 hours of certification training

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You can get the bundle now for just $49. You can get this bundle now for just $49 and learn Microsoft Excel from a to z with 45 hours of certification training. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/30U9voX"

Schools have more unvaccinated kids than they realize

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Health Thousands of kindergarteners aren’t vaccinated, but also don’t have exemptions. Lots of unvaccinated kids don't have exemptions from the government. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2WdsgVL"

The increase in Everest deaths may have nothing to do with crowds or waiting

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Health More people are climbing the mythical peak than ever before. So far, 11 people have died climbing Mount Everest in Nepal in the 2019 hiking season, amidst overcrowding. But what exactly about this three-ring circus in the clouds… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2Mr9UMO"

Amazon's $90 Echo Show 5 has a sliding camera cover as part of Alexa's privacy makeover

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Gadgets No one is sure whether or not smart screens should have cameras. Amazon's new Echo has a sliding cover for its camera. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/30VE9i7"

Daily Deal - Moonlighter, 50% Off

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Today's Deal: Save 50% on Moonlighter !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Friday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "http://bit.ly/2EGzKGf"

Daily Deal - Rusty Lake Bundle, 32% Off

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Today's Deal: Save 32% on the Rusty Lake Bundle !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Monday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "http://bit.ly/2QvOJHL"

Now Available on Steam - Assetto Corsa Competizione, 10% off!

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Assetto Corsa Competizione is Now Available on Steam and is 10% off!* Assetto Corsa Competizione is the new official Blancpain GT Series videogame. Thanks to the extraordinary quality of simulation, the game will allow you to experience the real atmosphere of the FIA ​​GT3 homologated championship, competing against official drivers, teams, cars and circuits. *Offer ends June 5 at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "http://bit.ly/2W09bBF"

Now Available on Steam - Conan Unconquered

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Conan Unconquered is Now Available on Steam! Build your stronghold and assemble an unconquerable army to survive the savage hordes in this real-time survival strategy game set in the world of Conan the Barbarian. Developed by the Command & Conquer veterans at Petroglyph. via Steam RSS News Feed "http://bit.ly/30StMeH"

Humans fueled last summer's deadly heat

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Nexus Media News Why summer 2018 saw wildfires, power outages, and buckling roads and railways. Last summer, heat waves across the Northern Hemisphere sparked wildfires, desiccated crops, and left hundreds dead. Scientists say humans are to blame. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2VY3PXt"

Network of Fake Social Accounts Serves Iranian Interests

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FireEye security researchers have uncovered a network of fake social media accounts that engage in inauthentic behavior and misrepresentation, likely in support of Iranian political interests. Comprised of fake American personas and accounts impersonating real American individuals, including candidates that ran for House of Representatives seats last year, the network might be related to accounts exposed last year. Most of the accounts were created between April 2018 and March 2019 and used profile pictures taken from various online sources, including photos of real individuals on social media. Most of the accounts in this network appear to have been suspended on or around the evening of May 9, 2019, FireEye says. Some of the personas posed as activists, correspondents, or free journalists, and some of these so called journalists claimed to belong to specific news orga

11 gross animals you can eat in a survival situation

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DIY These meats might not be appetizing, but they sure beat the heck out of starving. Just thinking about biting into a crispy cricket activates my gag reflex. But all that can change when you find yourself starving in a survival situation. No matter if… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2HKpwXm"

Network of Fake Social Accounts Serves Iranian Interests

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FireEye security researchers have uncovered a network of fake social media accounts that engage in inauthentic behavior and misrepresentation, likely in support of Iranian political interests. Comprised of fake American personas and accounts impersonating real American individuals, including candidates that ran for House of Representatives seats last year, the network might be related to accounts exposed last year. Most of the accounts were created between April 2018 and March 2019 and used profile pictures taken from various online sources, including photos of real individuals on social media. Most of the accounts in this network appear to have been suspended on or around the evening of May 9, 2019, FireEye says. Some of the personas posed as activists, correspondents, or free journalists, and some of these so called journalists claimed to belong to specific news organizations, yet the researchers couldn’t identify individuals belonging to those news organizations with those nam

Bill Nye talks killer clowns, mermaids, pigeon poo, and deadly bicycles

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Science Welcome to The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week. This week, our hit podcast welcomes a very weird and special guest: Bill Nye the Science Guy. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2WD4Okt"