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Health

Scientists Link Cannabis to Stroke—and Casual Users Aren’t Off the Hook

It's the latest piece of research tying cannabis use to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Security

Germany says lawmakers’ iPhones may have been hacked with spyware | TechCrunch

The German government is warning politicians and public figures that they were targeted by government-backed spyware, days after...

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In Brief

New York Times and other outlets sue web browser Brave over alleged content scraping | TechCrunch

The New York Times sued Brave, the 11-year-old, privacy-focused browser company, on Monday, alleging it scraped the outlet’s...

Government & Policy

Data centers are now a midterm issue, even in Brooklyn | TechCrunch

On Thursday evening, I slipped on my neon yellow heels and a floral mini dress. It’s New York,...

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Climate

Here’s what ‘renoa’ — the first new fiber in 25 years — feels like | TechCrunch

Sometimes it seems like everyone — and every occasion — demands cashmere these days.Numerous brands sell cashmere sweaters,...

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In Brief

Snap settles lawsuit accusing platform of fueling teen depression and eating disorders | TechCrunch

Snap has reached a settlement in a lawsuit brought by two teenagers who accused the company of designing...

Space & Spaceflight

Voyager 1 Is Approaching a Full Light-Day From Earth—and It Just Scared the Crap Out of NASA

Voyager 1 is nearing one light-day away from Earth, when radio signals will take 24 hours to travel...

Health

Americans Are Lying to Their Doctors to Get Antibiotics—and That’s Great News for Superbugs

Inappropriate antibiotic use is helping create superbugs, which now kill 50,000 Americans a year.

Apps

Readwise takes on Amazon’s Kindle and Goodreads with its new app for book lovers | TechCrunch

Readwise, the maker of a read-it-later app and digital reading companion that keeps track of your highlights across...

Space & Spaceflight

NASA’s Swift Observatory Will Crash Back to Earth This Week. Here’s Where Pieces May Land

"It wouldn't be surprising if at least 100 kilograms [220 pounds] or so survive reentry."