A new NY law lets sexual assault survivors file new lawsuits, even if the statute of limitations has expired

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the act into law in May. REUTERS/Cindy Schultz A new New York law lets survivors of sexual assault file new lawsuits regardless of how far in the past the abuse occurred.  The Adult Survivors Act went into effect on Thursday, giving survivors a one-year window to file civil suits. …

The world’s 5 best special-operations forces besides those of the US

Members of France’s Commando Hubert train on the frigate Jean de Vienne off of Toulon in southern France in July 2017. FRANCK PENNANT/AFP via Getty Images Special-operations forces are some of the most prominent and active military units in the world. US units, like the Navy SEALs, are well-known, but many countries field top-tier special…

Zelenskyy calls for ‘strong reaction’ from the UN after Russian bombs left millions of Ukrainians without heat and water in below-freezing temperatures: ‘We expect the reaction of friends — not just observers’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks as he and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson give a press conference on August 24, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Alexey Furman/Getty Images Zelenskyy condemned recent Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The president called for a strong global response to the assault, which has left millions without power. Moscow…

Photos and videos show why only 360 people have become NASA astronauts

Two NASA astronauts training in an indoor pool, in July. NASA Would-be astronauts must make it through a competitive selection process and extensive training. Since 1959, more than 350 people have become NASA astronauts. It takes two years of training, including dives into a giant swimming pool, to become a fully qualified astronaut. Many children…

These $12 Sengled Smart Bulbs are one of the best Black Friday deals you’ll find this year

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Sengled/Insider Every year, color-changing smart lightbulbs from Sengled prove to be one of to be a popular products with our readers.  The average price for a single bulb from Sengled is $14.99, which is already significantly cheaper than popular color-changing bulbs…

For some Indigenous Americans, today is not about giving thanks. It’s their National Day of Mourning.

Indigenous activists outside of the White House in 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein For many Americans, Thanksgiving is about food, family, and saying what you’re grateful for. However, for Indigenous Peoples, it’s a day to gather to reflect on their heritage and past treatment of ancestors. Recognized as The National Day of Mourning, the event has been…

Google says Google and other Android manufacturers haven’t patched security flaws

Google has disclosed several security flaws for phones that have Mali GPUs, such as those with Exynos chipsets. The company’s Project Zero team says it flagged the problems to ARM (which produces the GPUs) back in the summer. ARM resolved the issues on its end in July and August. However, smartphone manufacturers including Samsung, Xiaomi,…