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doctorLURK

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Oathsworn foe of the powerful and shadowy Sweet Pickle Relish cartel. Number one dilly-dallying aficionado. Anonymous coward. View the legendary (and spoiler-free!) HALLOWEEN MOVIE GUIDE here: https://bit.ly/3tjZfpz

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20% of grocery store milk has traces of bird flu, suggesting wider outbreak

The milk is still considered safe, but disease experts are alarmed by the prevalence.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/20-of-grocery-store-milk-has-traces-of-bird-flu-suggesting-wider-outbreak/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

doctorLURK ,
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@arstechnica guess I've got to pour out another one for my main homie in health, Louis Pasteur. Thanks for keeping my milk safe, LP!

arstechnica , to Random
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Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, US court rules

Ruling: Thumbprint scan is like a "blood draw or fingerprint taken at booking."

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/cops-can-force-suspect-to-unlock-phone-with-thumbprint-us-court-rules/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

doctorLURK ,
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@arstechnica man, that's a terrible ruling. So a key to a lock is only a key if it's not biometric, is what I'm reading. Biometric keys are actually just "sparkling personal IDs" now.

Glad I've never trusted biometrics, I guess.

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Job flexibility and security linked to better mental health among workers

Job flexibility and security were linked to significantly less psychological distress and anxiety.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/03/job-flexibility-and-security-linked-to-better-mental-health-among-workers/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

doctorLURK ,
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@arstechnica I sense an Ig Nobel Prize in some researchers' futures.

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Wendy’s plans AI-powered menu to change food prices based on demand, weather

Surge pricing test next year means your cheeseburger may get more expensive at 6 pm.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/02/wendys-plans-ai-powered-menu-to-change-food-prices-based-on-demand-weather/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

doctorLURK ,
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@arstechnica my cheeseburger just won't come from Wendy's anymore, if they go through with this.

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