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06.15.24

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SECURITY ROUNDUP | 3-MINUTE READ

Ransomware Attacks Are Getting Worse

BY DELL CAMERON

Plus: US lawmakers have nothing to say about an Israeli influence campaign aimed at US voters, a former LA Dodgers owner wants to fix the internet, and more.

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FATHER FIGURE | 3-MINUTE READ

Our 24 Favorite Gifts for Your Dad

BY MARTIN CIZMAR

The best gift idea for your dad is a nicer version of something he already owns. The second best is one of these things. (And it's not too late to get some of them.)

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MURKY WATERS | 5-MINUTE READ

Ukrainian Sailors Are Using Telegram to Avoid Being Tricked Into Smuggling Oil for Russia

BY NATHANIEL PEUTHERER

Contract seafarers in Ukraine are turning to online whisper networks to keep themselves from being hired into Russia's sanctions-busting shadow fleet.

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INFECTION CONTROL | 3-MINUTE READ

How to Avoid Getting Sick This Summer

BY BILL SULLIVAN

A microbiologist explains how to not catch summertime germs at the barbecue, in the pool, or on the trail.

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NOT SO SMART | 5-MINUTE READ

I'm a New Homeowner, and Here's How to BYO Smart Home

BY NENA FARRELL

Some houses may come with preinstalled smart devices. These are the products I loved—and the ones I'm replacing.

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QUICK STUDY | 4-MINUTE READ

Reduce AI Hallucinations With This Neat Software Trick

BY REECE ROGERS

A buzzy process called retrieval augmented generation, or RAG, is taking hold in Silicon Valley and improving the outputs from large language models. How does it work?