WHO sounds alarm over nicotine pouches targeting young people

In a new report, the UN health agency described the “deceptive tactics” manufacturers use to normalize nicotine use among young people. In addition to social media promotion and advertisements targeting young people, packaging of some products mimic sweets or popular candy brands, increasing risks to children. Nicotine pouches are small sachets placed between the gum … Read more

Yankees Vs. Mets: Flashback To 2000 ‘Subway Series’ World Series Matchup

In late October 2000, New York City was the epicenter of the baseball world, as the New York Yankees and New York Mets faced off in the 2000 World Series. With the two teams set to face-off in a three-game series at Citi Field beginning on Friday night (watch Game 2 of the series on … Read more

Greg Brockman Officially Takes Control of OpenAI’s Products in Latest Shake-Up

OpenAI told staff on Friday that it would reorganize the company as part of an ongoing effort to unify its product offerings, WIRED has learned. OpenAI cofounder and president Greg Brockman will now lead the company’s product strategy, in addition to his work on AI infrastructure, OpenAI confirms to WIRED. Brockman was previously assigned to … Read more

MLB Roundtable: Who’ll Win Subway Series? White Sox A Playoff Contender?

The MLB weekend slate gives us some geographic rivalries and some intriguing matches, including the season’s first Subway Series. While the Yankees are hopping onto the 7 to face the Mets, the Cubs are taking the Red Line to the South Side to face their Windy City counterparts.  Let’s take a look at some of … Read more