Apple is often frustratingly averse to making its services available on the web, but starting today, Apple Maps is finally accessible via browsers. The public beta of Apple Maps on the web arrived on Wednesday, and users around the world can access it online right now. As Apple noted on its website, virtually anything you can do on the Apple Maps app is possible on the Apple Maps web app as well. That includes getting driving and walking directions to your destination, finding restaurants and hot spots in your area, ordering food directly from the Maps place card, and browsing curated Guides for cities around the world. Remember, this is just a beta, so more features will be added as Apple works to a final release. For instance, Apple says the Look Around feature will be available in the coming months, which lets users see 360-degree panoramic views of locations. Apple is giving all developers the ability to link out to Apple Maps on the web "so their users can get driving directions, see detailed place information, and more." This might not be Apple's most exciting product launch of the year, but personally, I'm thrilled to see an app I use frequently more readily available from my computer. There are several times a week when I want to quickly check and see how long it's going to take me to reach a destination. For years, I've turned to Google Maps, mostly because it was the only real option I had. As soon as Apple's alternative leaves beta, I'll probably make the switch. For now, Apple Maps on the web is available in English. The web app is compatible with Safari and Chrome on Mac and iPad, as well as Chrome and Edge on Windows PCs. Apple says that support for more languages, browsers, and devices is in the works. Don't Miss: iOS 17: Features, release date, beta, supported devices, and more The post Apple Maps is finally available on the web appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Tuesday’s top Prime Day deals: $169 AirPods Pro 2, free Robux, LG OLED TVs, laptops, Dyson, Bose, more Today’s deals: $169 Apple Watch SE, $800 off Razer Blade 16 laptop, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, more Today’s deals: $100 eufy smart lock, Nintendo Switch game sale, 20% off Dreo ChefMaker, $4 smart plugs, more Wednesday’s top Prime Day deals: Ninja blenders, laptops, Apple Watches, Crest Whitestrips, Oura Ring, more

Dentistry in the medieval period was a challenging and often painful experience, reflecting the limited medical knowledge and resources of the time. Unlike today, the absence of anesthetics and modern sterilization techniques made dental procedures quite distressing and even dangerous. Medieval people did care about their teeth, using primitive but effective methods to maintain dental hygiene. They used abrasive substances like mint, pepper, and salt to clean their teeth, similar to how toothpaste functions today, despite not fully understanding the concept of dental plaque. Dental problems were prevalent among the rich due to their higher sugar consumption, leading to more frequent tooth decay. However, the poor often faced tooth erosion from using their teeth as tools. Medieval treatments for toothaches included remedies based on the now-debunked theory of the tooth worm, which was thought to cause dental pain by burrowing into teeth. Henbane seeds were burned and the smoke inhaled to supposedly kill these tooth worms, though this method was toxic and dangerous. Read moreSection: NewsVideosHistoryAncient TraditionsRead Later 

Archaeologists and anthropologists continue to search for artifacts and skeletal remains that will reveal more details about the daily lives and lifestyles of the Neanderthals, the human species that disappeared from the face of the Earth approximately 40,000 years ago. One area of research that has attracted a lot of attention is the Neanderthal diet, which appears to have had quite a bit of overlap with the prehistoric modern human diet. While previous research revealed that Neanderthals hunted large animals for food, just like humans, recent studies have found that they also killed and roasted various types of small birds, showing just how complex and diverse their diets really were. Neanderthal Child with Down’s Syndrome Received Compassionate Group Care Geneticists Think Neanderthals and Sapiens Started Breeding 47,000 Years Ago Read moreSection: NewsEvolution & Human OriginsRead Later 

Long-time GOP operative Justin Evans said Michelle Obama would be the Democrat candidate most feared by Republicans as former President Donald Trump's opponent in the November presidential election, the Daily Mail reported.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday resulted in dozens of congressional staffers walking out of their offices in protest.

WASHINGTON, DC—The once-reviled act of undermining democratic institutions, has been given a stunning facelift. It appears that insurrection, historically frowned upon in the American political landscape, has now been officially declared as “in” – all thanks to Rashida Tlaib. It all began on a sunny afternoon when Rashida Tlaib, known for her fiery rhetoric and unwavering determination, decided that it was her turn to spearhead an insurrection. But there was a crucial difference this time; it was led by a Democrat. In this thrilling era of political transformation, insurrection has been given a fresh coat of paint and a fancy new name: “protest with gusto.” And when Tlaib is involved, it’s the most fashionable form of protest one can partake in. Fashion-Forward Revolutionary Wear: No longer do insurrectionists don combat boots and battle gear. The trendiest insurrectionists sport the latest in vegan leather and ethically-sourced hemp clothing, ensuring they stay comfortably chic during their rebellious acts. The Selfie Revolution: Forget about causing chaos; the new insurrectionists are all about capturing the perfect selfie during their endeavors. Hashtags such as #Insurrectionista and #RevolutionRunway are dominating social media. Because why change the system if you can’t look fabulous while doing it? Protest Cafés: Tlaib and her fellow insurrectionists prefer plotting their strategies in quaint, locally-sourced cafes with soy lattes in hand. They discuss the subversion of the political establishment over artisanal avocado toast and fair-trade coffee. Vegan Tear Gas: Traditional tear gas is a no-go. The contemporary insurrectionist prefers cruelty-free alternatives, ensuring their dissent is in line with their strong stance on animal rights. Inclusive Uprisings: Unlike the exclusive insurrections of old, this new wave is all about inclusion. Rashida Tlaib’s insurrection welcomes people from all walks of life, regardless of dietary preferences, pronouns, or political ideologies. It appears that insurrection has been transformed into a fashion statement, championed by a progressive leader. The message is clear: Insurrection isn’t just a tool of the masses anymore; it’s now a symbol of social and political chicness. The question remains, however, if this new trend of insurrection is here to stay or if it’s just a fleeting fad like bell-bottoms or pet rocks. Only time will reveal whether this stylish spin on insurrection will revolutionize political engagement or eventually fizzle out. Originally published October 18, 2023. The post BREAKING: Insurrection is okay again appeared first on Genesius Times.

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO — A local church faced a challenging task in filling an open position on the staff after its youth pastor announced his retirement from ministry to become a professional foosball player.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Biden carved a few minutes out of his completely wide-open schedule Wednesday to address the nation about his decision to step away from the presidential race, citing his desire to spend more time at home sniffing friends and family.

July 22 marked what would have been the 84th heavenly birthday of Jeopardy! icon Alex Trebek. In honor of the occasion and in tribute to his decades-long legacy in the world of television, Trebek has been honored with his very own postage stamp by USPS. Trebek hosted Jeopardy! for 37 seasons, from its 1984 revival and overhaul until his death in 2020. Trebek was 80 years old when he died after a strenuous battle with pancreatic cancer. For his work on the game show, Trebek has eight times over won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host. Here is how else his remarkable career is being honored. Alex Trebek is the inspiration behind a new postage stamp released on his 84th heavenly birthday Trebek’s decades-long history with television is in the spotlight once again / Steve Crise. ©ABC / Courtesy Everett Collection On July 22, the United States Postal Service released a new Forever postage stamp that celebrates all things Alex Trebek. The sheet of stamps features the signature blue Jeopardy! background framing the game show’s clues. In identical font as in the show, each stamp has clues worded in the same way. RELATED: ‘Jeopardy!’ Honors Alex Trebek In This Very Special And Nostalgic Way They are divided into categories: Entertainment, Game Show HOsts, Famous Alexes, and Forever Stamps. All of them bare the same question: “This naturalized U.S. citizen hosted the quiz show Jeopardy! for 37 seasons.” The answer can be found in font that looks similar to handwriting a contestant might use to submit their answer: Who is Alex Trebek? Forever stamped across history 84 years ago, a legend was born. We are thrilled to celebrate the dedication of the @USPS's Forever stamp honoring Alex Trebek today pic.twitter.com/mqTBWHAb6v — Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) July 22, 2024 “84 years ago, a legend was born,” the official Jeopardy! page captioned a social media post announcing the collaboration. “We are thrilled to celebrate the dedication of the @USPS‘s Forever stamp honoring Alex Trebek today.” The stamps are now available to buy 73 cents apiece or as a sheet of 20 in the gameboard format, the latter of which costs $14.60. His family knows he would have been honored by such a tribute / ©Parade Deck Films/courtesy Everett Collection His widow, Jean Trebek, feels that he would have deeply appreciated such a gesture. “His life had such a beautiful impact on so many people around the world,” she said. “And it’s just a real honor for my family and I to be here with all of you to acknowledge that. Alex would have felt overwhelmed with humility and joy to receive such a distinctive tribute.” For all his stardom in the U.S.., Trebek was, as his new postage stamps imply, not born here. He was born in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. He became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1998. Alex Trebek has been honored with a postage stamp released on his 84th heavenly birthday / ImageCollect RELATED: The Late Alex Trebek’s Children Are Highly Successful—Meet His 3 Kids Click for next Article The post ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Alex Trebek Honored With New Postage Stamp Released On His Birthday appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Dana Daly

If you want to know who rules over you, all you have to see is a congressional hearing. The now former U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is the perfect face for the unaccountable swarm government—smug, stern, contemptuous, vacant, and incompetent. If anything, it showed how impotent the Congress is. This woman should have been fired, and worse, in custody by now for dereliction of duty or negligence, or even worse, conspiracy.  Instead she resigned, after stonewalling the Congress for over a day and refusing to provide any information or accountability, and after threats from Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) over perjury. That is a kay-fabe. The rot remains, just as the swarm will now select another head from the Hydra to be its face. The system will be perpetuated as designed, under the panoptic and mythical umbrella of democracy.  A lot of commentators commented on the lack of honor in Cheatle, or in any other bureaucrat, including Anthony Fauci or Alejandro Mayorkas. True. Japanese officials during the Second World War committed seppuku for far less than the security lapse that allowed a would-be assassin to take a shot at the former President Donald Trump. We don’t live in those days where honor meant something in a public servant. But this is not about honor. This is much more than that.  Michael Anton once said in a lecture about the “national security state” that the most difficult question in front of the political scientists today is to answer what type of government we live under, and where the accountability lies. The design of a massive bureaucracy is to ensure there is no hierarchy and no single point of responsibility and accountability. Swarm government is unaccountable by design.  Early parts of the 20th century showed how messy public opinion is and how destructive democratic passions might be. A consistent effort since the Second World War has been to erode the power of the demos and bypass the volatility of it all. But on the other hand, we don’t live in the age of empires, either. The result is this syncretic form of government, where democracy is tweaking the corners, when the real power remains out of sight. The phrase “deep state” doesn’t encompass it, as that would mean that there is a cabal of people who sit in dark rooms deciding the destiny of the masses.  The Russians and the Turks have a genuine “deep state.” This is worse than that. Expansion of the midwit bureaucracy has led to essentially a directionless autopilot. A swarm. Vibe politics at its peak. There are people who get credentialed in colleges, come join the Borg, and continue to exist, grow and maintain sinecures. That is it. One random failure of a director resigning does not change any of this dynamic. They cannot speak in normal languages; just watch the hearing again. All replies are in managerial bureaucratese. Again, that is by design—to obfuscate and evade.  The most important sentence of the entire show was from Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), who said, “This whole thing is a waste of time.” It is. That doesn’t mean the damage is irreversible. But under the current set-up, such a hearing is another circus attraction, without any real power. To reverse this rot, the entire security architecture of this country needs to be reformed, and new institutions need to be created with a linear hierarchy and business-like pyramid model. DEI, quotas, and other affirmative action agendas need to be torched. Agencies must be streamlined towards pure meritocracy and nothing else.  But one isn’t sure the people in Congress, despite their sudden fear of security lapses, actually wants to take back that much power of governing away from the hands of those to whom they themselves have delegated power for over half a century.  The post Director Cheatle’s Resignation Does Not Change the Rot appeared first on The American Conservative.