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Early puberty may be linked to a common chemical used in personal care products
  • Thanks for mentioning the actual ingredient. Here are a few quotes from the article I think were important:

    Musk ambrette is widely used in inexpensive or counterfeit fragrances and other scented personal care products, Shaw said. But it has also turned up in surveys of wastewater and in the bodies of freshwater fish, the researchers noted.

    Shaw suggests that until more is known, parents hoping to prevent early puberty should check ingredient lists for musk ambrette on any cosmetics, fragrances and household products their children might use.

    ... families might cut back on products with strong scents.

    “If you need a lotion, it can be scent-free,” McDonald said. “In the shower, you can avoid scented body washes and shampoos.”

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    Elon Musk Threatens ISS Crash Over X Ban
  • I'm fairly sure there is no one actively rooting for my death or waiting to celebrate when it happens

    Quite the opposite actually. I'm hoping you lead a long life filled with happiness and prosperity.

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    Badger culling to end in England by 2029, government says
  • I wonder if this will cause an issue with the supply of badger hair for traditional wetshaving brushes. Lots of them are badger hair and I'd guess they get at least some of the hair from sanctioned culls like this.

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  • Hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother died after being struck by a car while cycling.

    www.nhl.com Columbus Blue Jackets statement on the passing of Johnny Gaudreau | Columbus Blue Jackets

    The Columbus Blue Jackets issued the following statement today on the passing of All-Star forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew. “The Columbus Blue Jackets are shocked and devastated by this unimaginable tragedy. Johnny was not only a great hockey player, but more significantly a loving h...

    cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/27977409

    > Johnny Gaudreau (and his brother Matt) have died. > > No other details have been released yet, just that it was an "accident".

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    Cannot back out of the Post screen
  • Just checked the Play Store and found an update for Connect, can confirm it resolves my issue of needing to double tap the back button.

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    Cannot back out of the Post screen
  • Same for me, takes 2 presses. I tried to find a setting to change, but no luck. Definitely not a fan of needing to double tap.

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    Pre-Order Three New Xbox Series X|S Console Options Starting August 21
  • All-Digital Xbox Series S 1TB SSD Robot White - $350

    All-Digital Xbox Series X 1TB SSD Robot White - $450

    Special Edition Xbox Series X 2TB SSD Galaxy Black - $600

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  • thereader.mitpress.mit.edu The Rich History of Ham Radio Culture

    Drawing on a wealth of personal accounts found in magazines, newsletters, and trade journals, historian Kristen Haring provides an inside look at ham radio culture and its impact on hobbyists' lives.

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    electrek.co Lectric XP Lite 2.0 unveiled as new $799 best-bang-for-your-buck folding electric bike

    In what should come as a surprise to absolutely nobody, Lectric Ebikes has done it again. North America’s leading value...

    Includes some nice upgrades from the original XP Lite, including an optional belt drive.

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    www.bleepingcomputer.com American Radio Relay League cyberattack takes Logbook of the World offline

    The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) warns it suffered a cyberattack, which disrupted its IT systems and online operations, including email and the Logbook of the World.

    cross-posted from: https://infosec.pub/post/12513834

    > American Radio Relay League cyberattack takes Logbook of the World offline > > The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) warns it suffered a cyberattack, which disrupted its IT systems and online operations, including email and the Logbook of the World. [...]

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