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I’m a straight-passing woman. I’m tired of having to come out all the time.
31 Jul

I’m a straight-passing woman. I’m tired of having to come out all the time.

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"You don't look gay" is something I hear often. In queer terms, I present as "femme" since I choose to wear my hair long and clothes that society associates with being feminine.These antiquated gender standards result in folks wrongfully presuming my sexuality simply based on their preconceived notions about my appearance.I'm mistakenly labeled as straight daily, which makes me feel invisible. The emotional labor of clarifying I'm pansexual and am attracted to people — not gender — takes a toll on my mental health and makes me feel like my sexuality is invalid.The effects of constantly coming outStraight-passing women being…
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‘Date Like Goblins’ Thinks Playing Games Can Fix Dating Apps
31 Jul

‘Date Like Goblins’ Thinks Playing Games Can Fix Dating Apps

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Meanwhile, Match Group, which owns Tinder, Hinge, and other dating apps, has seen mixed results on its apps. Together with Bumble, which offended many with a disastrous ad campaign earlier this year (the company apologized), the big apps have lost $40 billion in market value since 2021. Bumble reported 10 percent growth in revenue year over year, and also refreshed its app, while Tinder grew 1 percent in revenue and Hinge by nearly 50 percent year over year, according to Match. But if Hinge, Bumble, and Tinder are the packed, noisy singles bars of online dating, these smaller apps are…
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I’ve worked at Costco for 18 years. These 8 perks make a membership worth it.
31 Jul

I’ve worked at Costco for 18 years. These 8 perks make a membership worth it.

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As a Costco employee, I still think there are plenty of perks to having a membership (even if it's going to be a little more expensive). From saving money by bulk-buying groceries to taking advantage of executive membership rewards, there are tons of reasons it's beneficial to shop at the warehouse.Whether you're on the fence about renewing your account or just curious about maximizing your membership perks, here are eight reasons a Costco card is worth it.The warehouse has a very flexible return policy on most merchandise Costco has a flexible return policy with guaranteed customer satisfaction. Veronica Thatcher It…
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Donald Trump’s Plan to Hoard Billions in Bitcoin Has Economists Stumped
31 Jul

Donald Trump’s Plan to Hoard Billions in Bitcoin Has Economists Stumped

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Even if Trump were to restrict the reserve to bitcoin seized through law enforcement activity, his administration must also weigh up the opportunity cost associated with holding onto bitcoin. Whereas some assets—like bonds—generate a consistent income stream for holders, bitcoin does not, making it expensive to hold.“The question comes down to what the government would get out of the hoards of bitcoin it would be holding,” says George Selgin, director emeritus for the Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives at the Cato Institute, a US think tank that promotes libertarian principles. Previously, the US government has periodically auctioned off the…
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A school used facial recognition tech for cafeteria payments. An internet law expert says it’s rarely worth the risk.
31 Jul

A school used facial recognition tech for cafeteria payments. An internet law expert says it’s rarely worth the risk.

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The UK's data protection regulator issued a formal reprimand to a 1,200-pupil high school in Essex, a county in southeast England, for not conducting a data protection impact assessment before installing the FRT.The assessment looks at the risks associated with processing sensitive data and establishes how to manage them.The Information Commissioner's Office said the school for kids aged 11 to 18 did not have explicit permission to process their data."Handling people's information correctly in a school canteen environment is as important as the handling of the food itself," Lynne Currie, the head of privacy innovation at the ICO, said."We've taken…
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A timeline of the twists since ‘Baby Reindeer’ was released, as Richard Gadd releases ‘explicit’ emails he claims Fiona Harvey sent him
31 Jul

A timeline of the twists since ‘Baby Reindeer’ was released, as Richard Gadd releases ‘explicit’ emails he claims Fiona Harvey sent him

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Since its release in April, Netflix's true crime drama "Baby Reindeer" has become a pop-culture phenomenon.The series was created by its lead actor, Richard Gadd, who plays a fictional version of himself called Donny Dunn. It's based on his experiences with being stalked by a woman earlier in his career, when he was trying to make it as a comedian.Buzz around the show quickly snowballed, as audiences tried to track down Dunn's stalker, Martha Scott, and his abuser, Darrien.Forensic psychologist, Dr. Ruth Tully, told Business Insider that true-crime shows like "Baby Reindeer" turn audiences into armchair detectives because the genre…
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