Matt Mullenweg is the CEO of Automattic, the company that owns WordPress.com , which he co-founded, and Tumblr , the irrepressible social network it acquired from the wreckage of AOL, Yahoo, and Verizon. Matt’s point of view is that the world is better off when the web is open and fun, and Automattic builds and…

AI-generated artwork is quietly beginning to reshape culture.Over the last few years, the ability of machine learning systems to generate imagery from text prompts has increased dramatically in quality, accuracy, and expression.Now, these tools are moving out of research labs and into the hands of everyday users, where they’re creating new visual languages of expression…

Can electrical stimulation improve your gym workout? Published 1 day ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Image source, Lebby Eyres Image caption, Lebby Eyres says whole-body electrical muscle stimulation suits, such as the one she is wearing here, work for her By Stav Dimitropoulos Business reporter The first time that long-distance rower…

Can electrical stimulation improve your gym workout? Published 1 day ago Image source, Lebby Eyres Image caption, Lebby Eyres says whole-body electrical muscle stimulation suits, such as the one she is wearing here, work for her By Stav Dimitropoulos Business reporter The first time that long-distance rower Lebby Eyres tried exercising in the gym while…

Washington — The National Records and Archives Administration told House Democrats on Friday that it has not yet retrieved all the records from officials in the Trump administration that it should have under federal law and would consult with the Justice Department on further action. In a letter to House Oversight Committee chair Carolyn Maloney,…

Liz Truss is to delay the vote on cutting the 45p rate of tax for higher earners, a cabinet minister has told Sky News. The policy was announced in last Friday’s mini-budget , but would have to go to a vote of MPs before it could be approved. On Sunday, the party said any Tory…

This story discusses suicide.If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).A London coroner has ruled a 14-year-old girl’s 2017 death a suicide resulting from harmful social media posts .The ruling came Friday at the conclusion of an inquest — or…

[editorial policy.] What Is a Gig Economy? A gig economy is a labor market that relies heavily on temporary and part-time positions filled by independent contractors and freelancers rather than full-time permanent employees. Gig workers gain flexibility and independence but little or no job security.Many employers save money by avoiding paying benefits such as health…

Autumn resurfaces the annual argument: Are you Team Candy Corn or not? For some, just the name of the candy makes them salivate.Others recoil at the re-emergence of the Halloween treat. For many, candy corn represents the reason for the season.Most of the 9 billion kernels, more than 35 million pounds, produced annually – according…