The European honey bee is now Virginia’s official state pollinator from NPR Hosts
With the colonists in Jamestown, Va., the honeybees began a long history of supporting agriculture — something that’s now recognized in a dozen states. Read More
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Amazon’s CEO defends return-to-office policy from the Verge Emma Roth
Illustration by Laura Normand / The Verge Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is pushing back on claims that his return-to-office mandate was a “backdoor layoff.” In a transcript of an all-hands staff meeting seen by Reuters and CNBC, Jassy said the move “is very much about our culture and strengthening our culture.” In September, Amazon announced…
Raspberry Pi announces a $7 Pico 2 with built-in Wi-Fi from the Verge Wes Davis
The Raspberry Pi Pico 2 now comes with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. | Image: Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi has announced an updated version of the Pico 2 microcontroller board with an onboard Wi-Fi chip. Called the Pico 2 W, it’s powered by RP2350 microcontroller, which you can find in all manner of nerdy DIY gadgets and…
How to watch the 2024 Tour of Flanders online for free from Mashable
TL;DR: Stream the 2024 Tour of Flanders for free on SBS On Demand. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. Cycling fans are a lucky bunch, because the schedule is absolutely brutal. There seems be another professional race every week, which is demanding for the cyclists but entertaining for everyone…
NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for February 28 from Mashable
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who…
A wild election is coming to a close — and no one is sure how it will end from NPR Domenico Montanaro
From candidate swaps to assassination attempts, the final months of the campaign has been a whirlwind. Here’s why the outcome is so consequential. (Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin/AP; Evan Vucci/AP) Read More
Are there options for Republicans who refuse to be on board with a Trump-led GOP? from NPR Sarah McCammon
J.D. Vance, who once was opposed to Donald Trump, accepted the GOP’s VP nomination Wednesday night. But the Republicans who oppose Trump from within the party have become increasingly marginalized. Read More
In a moment of stage fright, the most unlikely person helped her to shine from NPR Autumn Barnes
In 2020, when Angela Zhao was just 10, she played in her first piano competition. As she waited to go onstage, a competitor did something small that gave her courage. Read More
This near-mint Lenovo desktop refurb is $119.99 from Mashable
TL;DR: As of March 11, get this near-mint condition Lenovo refurb with 16GB RAM, a 256GB SSD, and a keyboard and mouse for only $119.99. Searching for refurbished tech isn’t quite the same as finding something brand-new for more reasons than one. Of course, refurbished machines have slightly older hardware and quality varies, but supply…
Trump town hall ends with extended ‘musical-fest’ while he stands onstage from NPR Danielle Kurtzleben
At a town hall in Oaks, Pa., on Monday, Trump ended the Q&A portion to ask the audience to remain and listen to music with him. (Image credit: Spencer Platt) Read More