February 2025
How to Get PFAS Out of Drinking Water—and Keep It Out
Stoiber and her colleagues at EWG keep an eye on the consumer-grade water filtration systems available in the US. The organization’s tests have found that common pitcher filters from brands such as Brita and Berkey do not all remove PFAS equally well. But some do an excellent job, based on EWG’s tests, including the pitcher […]
ONE Championship: “We have similar styles”
Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom was able to size up her likely next challenger Kana Morimoto last weekend. After falling short in her ONE debut against Anissa Meksen, the Japanese sensation bounced back with a dominant unanimous decision over Moa Carlsson at ONE Friday Fights 95 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand last Jan. 31. In her in-ring […]
PBS shutters its DEI office to comply with Trump order as GOP senator renews calls to defund public broadcasting
The move comes as public television and radio girds for a fight over federal funding likely to be more serious than it has faced in many years. Read More
LinkedIn scam alert! Bengaluru professional offered money to rent account, this is how fraudulent scheme unfolded
In a surprising revelation, Nikhita Anil, a Senior Brand Marketing Manager based in Bengaluru, has claimed that she was approached with an unusual offer to rent out her LinkedIn account for monetary compensation. Her LinkedIn post detailing this bizarre encounter has since gone viral, sparking widespread discussion on social media. In her post, Nikhita described […]
Tabby doubles valuation to $3.3B in $160M funding as it looks beyond BNPL and plans IPO
Consumer demand for credit options varies across regions, and for fintechs, understanding these differences is key to survival. In developed markets, where credit cards are common, consumers often view buy now, pay later (BNPL) offerings positively because of their flexible installment options. But in emerging markets like the Middle East, where credit card penetration is […]
Cavs, already with an eye on playoffs, clash with Raptors
Feb 10, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrates in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday with the luxury of being able to experiment with moves they hope will lead to a […]
The great climate disconnect
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Climate change myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. What a world to live in. Never before has the danger of climate change been so evident and the response so cavalier. If you doubt this, consider the events of last week. As the Trump administration […]
AI Is Here to Save Dating Apps — or Make Them Worse
If you’ve had any experience with dating apps, you probably have strong feelings about them. You might get burnout from spending too much time swiping, or you might meet the love of your life. And thanks to new developments in AI, you might love or hate dating apps even more. Dating apps are no strangers […]
“Kohli ki bat de de mere bhai”
A fan hilariously told India batter Rinku Singh to return Virat Kohli’s bat in the wake of the southpaw’s poor returns with the bat. The incident took place in the fourth T20I between India and England at the MCA Cricket Stadium in Pune on Friday, January 31. It is worth noting that Kohli gifted Rinku […]
Goldman Sachs abandons IPO diversity pledge with U.S. DEI goals under fire
Wall Street’s leading investment bank had a policy that it would only take a company public in the U.S. or Western Europe if it included two diverse board members, one of whom must be a woman. Read More