July 2019 Impact Articles
- 200 reindeer reported dead by Norwegian Polar Institute likely an effect of climate change
- What is neurohacking and can it actually rewire your brain?
- Popular Chinese DouYu streamer revealed to be much older thanks to livestream glitch
- Human-animal embryo experiment will attempt development of human organs in mice
- The 2020 Democratic debate's best lines included a show-stopping quote from Elizabeth Warren
- A major Airbus software bug can be averted just by turning the plane off then on again
- "Piglet Squid" caught on rare video by research vessel in the Pacific Ocean
- How incarcerated people communicate with the outside world is heavily regulated by those who profit from it
- Contact lenses that zoom in and out with eye movements are being developed by UC San Diego scientists
- LGBTQ students' discrimination complaints are more likely to be unaddressed or dismissed under Betsy DeVos' leadership
- The Capital One data breach affects about 106 million people — here's what to do if you're one of them
- A portable personal air conditioner is in the works from Sony and debuting as early as next year
- How Puerto Rican music has added power to the historic protests
- 'Fortnite' World Cup rewards 15-year-old with millions in prize money
- Is your tip on delivery services actually going to the driver? Here's what we found out.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder in the summer is real, and here's what it looks like
- Streaming services like Netflix aren't a cheaper alternative to cable when you have to subscribe to so many
- Do drinks with adaptogens in them actually give you a buzz?
- European heat wave sends temperatures to record highs in Belgium, France, and Germany
- Oregon's mental health law sets an example for the rest of the country
- Twitter’s retweet button creator regrets building the feature
- Tinder’s new Traveler Alert takes steps to protect LGBTQ users in countries with hostile laws
- Facebook was fined $5 billion by the FTC — but critics call that a victory for the company, not the government
- Anonymized data isn't actually keeping your identity anonymous, researchers find
- New Uber subscription service bundles ride-sharing, food delivery, and bike rentals
- New iPhone rumors report 2019 models won’t ditch the Lightning port for USB-C
- Nintendo Switch Joy-Con drift issue being addressed in class-action lawsuit
- Ahead of ‘Fortnite’ world cup, Epic Games releases picture-in-picture streaming for players
- Kirsten Gillibrand's policy positions show how she stands out from the rest of the 2020 Democratic contenders
- Anxiety management tools come to Pinterest with new "Compassionate Search" feature
- 18 Kirsten Gillibrand quotes that prove she's a candidate to watch
- Facebook’s Messenger Kids app flaw allowed children to be added to unauthorized group chats with strangers
- Kirsten Gillibrand on demanding Al Franken's resignation: "I do not have any regrets"
- The 5 Best Wireless Headphones For TV Listening
- The ‘Dota 2’ International 2019 tournament now has the largest prize pool in gaming history
- Panama is the first Central American country to ban plastic bags
- This ASAP Rocky timeline explains everything that's happened since the rapper's June arrest
- FTC fines Equifax $700 million for its massive 2017 data breach
- Google Play store removes tracking apps that can be used to stalk people
- Tracing the roots of Trump's racist rhetoric
- Instagram starts hiding likes for users in six more countries after initial test in Canada
- What is EMDR? The therapy practice could help you heal from trauma
- DoNotPay app makes sure you don’t forget to unsubscribe after a free trial ends
- Google and Facebook trackers found on porn sites by tech researchers
- REM sleep can reset your brain after an upsetting event
- The Puerto Rico protests are only gaining steam, so here's everything you need to know
- AT&T faces class-action lawsuit for selling users’ location data
- How Jews are fighting ICE by teaming up with immigrant-led organizations in protest
- Apple Podcasts may add exclusive content to compete with Spotify
- FaceApp’s aging filter comes with a terms of service that grants it a lot of control over your content
- Julian Castro's speech on Eric Garner's death condemns the Justice Department's decision not to file charges
- Uber partners with Cargo to launch shopping app for riders
- Elon Musk and Neuralink announce work on brain implant to fix neurological disorders
- New emojis to be released by Apple and Google for 2019 include sloths, guide dogs, and waffles
- ‘Pokemon Go’ updates battles for swiping capability and new attacks
- Zara announces sustainability plan that tackles fabric, energy sources, and clothing recycling
- Microsoft Office 365 banned in public schools in the German state of Hesse over privacy concerns
- The Amazon Assistant browser plugin tracks more than just prices when you’re online
- Union of Concerned Scientists report warns of extreme heat coming for U.S. cities in less than 20 years
- Cardi B supports Bernie Sanders in a tweet, but it's not the first time she's endorsed the politician
- Instacart shoppers report questionable practices of the grocery shopping and delivery service company
- Eric Garner's death won't lead to federal charges for the NYPD officer who held him in a chokehold
- Best Prime Day gaming deals from PlayStation, Nintendo, and more
- A human-sized jellyfish swam alongside a wildlife biologist off the UK coast
- Social media use and depression symptoms linked in new study of over 3,000 teens
- Best Prime Day Echo device deals, including over half off the Dot
- Amazon Prime Day's best tech deals: 4K TVs, laptops, Alexa devices, & more
- AI is getting really good at poker and video games
- What to do if ICE shows up at your door or in your community
- Tech companies have given millions of dollars to anti-LGBTQ politicians
- Labor secretary Alex Acosta resigns amid backlash over his handling of a Jeffrey Epstein plea deal
- A starfish that looks positively delicious was spotted off the U.S. east coast
- Google Assistant leak confirms that recordings are listened to by employees
- Amazon to spend $700 million training employees to make them more competitive among automation
- California extends healthcare coverage to undocumented young adults, becoming the first state to do so
- Google's Translate app upgrades camera and adds support for 60 more languages
- T-Mobile says class-action lawsuit brought against them breaks terms of service
- Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez is being sued for blocking people on her personal Twitter
- Android malware “Agent Smith” that infiltrates apps’ code has infected millions of phones
- The Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure plan from the U.S. Department of Defense could be derailed by legal challenges
- A new ‘Lord of the Rings’ video game is in development from Amazon Game Studios
- Nintendo's Switch Lite console is a cheaper, more colorful version of the popular gaming device
- Megan Rapinoe's message to Trump implores the president to "do better" by every American
- Twitter's new policy on religious hate speech is a necessary addition to the platform
- Netflix announces ‘The Cuphead Show!’ animated series based on the Xbox game
- Flash-flooding in Washington, D.C. may provide a look at what’s to come with climate change
- President Trump can’t block people on Twitter any more, appeals court confirms
- Amazon’s third-party vendor policies face a court challenge that may hold them accountable for defective items
- Firefox’s new subscription service will cost $5 a month to read ad-free news
- 'Pokémon Sword and Shield's new trailer reveals way more about what to expect from the game
- Updates on the Women's Soccer Team's fight for equal pay show that they've only scratched the surface
- How to help undocumented immigrants in ways that'll actually have an impact
- Nike's Betsy Ross sneaker debacle highlights the controversial history of the American flag
- June 2019 is hottest June ever recorded, according to European satellite agency
- The Google Doodle for July 3 is a ballpark food baseball game, so prepare to not get any more work done
- Email app Superhuman uses location-tracking read receipts — here’s how to keep your inbox activity private
- China monitors tourists by putting surveillance apps on their phones, according to new report
- Apple's iOS 13 FaceTime update solves one of the most awkward parts about video calls
- Post-Pride depression is so real for LGBTQ+ people who have to go back to real life on July 1
- Amazon’s Ring doorbell sting operations didn’t catch package thieves, but they did help police
- TikTok’s handling of young users’ data is facing scrutiny in the U.K.
- Instagram Stories adds “Chat” sticker to let you start group DMs with your followers
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's tweets about touring the detention centers describe a horrific situation
- Netflix announces ‘Sandman’ series, adapting Neil Gaiman’s comic for the screen
- An open letter to Black men about going to the doctor
- Snapchat’s new ‘Bitmoji Tennis’ game doesn’t live up to the standards set by its other offerings
- 2019’s total solar eclipse will cross over parts of South America — but you can stream it anywhere
- Was the Mexico hailstorm due to climate change? Scientists say it's not that simple
- Ivanka Trump's G20 Summit "conversation" with world leaders has prompted backlash — and many memes
- Electric cars in the EU will start adding artificial engine noises to decrease pedestrian accidents
- Following Equifax’s massive data breach, an executive is going to jail — but not for what you think
- How to be an ally in a queer space without intruding on the LGBTQ+ community
- Microsoft will shut down ebook servers, including removing books that people bought
