For the first time in over 50 years, there are no pandas in Japan For the first time in over 50 years, there are no pandas in Japan Audio will be available later today. For the first time in more than half a century, Japan finds itself in a state of absolute panda-lessness, after the last pair of twin pandas returned to China last...

Mastodon, a decentralized alternative to X, plans to target creators with new features Mastodon, a decentralized, open source social media platform and alternative to larger apps like X and Threads, announced on Wednesday its plans to make its app more approachable for newcomers while also targeting creators with the launch of new features. The changes follow the expansion of Mastodon’s core...

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Discord to roll out age verification next month for full access to its platform Discord is rolling out age verification globally starting next month, the company announced on Monday. All users will be put into a “teen-appropriate experience” by default unless they prove they’re adults. Age verification will be required to change certain settings and access age-restricted content. Discord users...

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Feb. 20Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today's Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.Today's Mini Crossword expects you to know a little bit about everything -- from old political...