Spiders that get eaten after sex are picky about mates. You don’t say

Feedback is New Scientist’s popular sideways look at the latest science and technology news. You can submit items you believe may amuse readers to Feedback by emailing feedback@newscientist.com Problematic coupling In a long-ago time (May), Feedback asked for examples of “no shit, Sherlock” – scientific studies spending an inordinate amount of time and effort to…

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LeBron James contract options explained: With deadline looming, Lakers star can stay for $52.6M, but will he?

LeBron James has earned more money playing professional basketball than any other human in history. ESPN reported last month that James is expected to pick up his $52.6 million player option for next season. If he does so, according to Spotrac, his career earnings will top $581 million. Throw in his off-court earnings and business ventures, and…

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FBI, cybersecurity firms say a prolific hacking crew is now targeting airlines and the transportation sector

The FBI and cybersecurity firms are warning that the prolific hacking group known as Scattered Spider is now targeting airlines and the transportation sector. In a brief statement on Friday shared with TechCrunch, the FBI said it had “recently observed” cyberattacks resembling Scattered Spider to include the airline sector. Executives from Google’s cybersecurity unit Mandiant…

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bitchy | Lauren Sanchez wore a cinched-waist Schiaparelli to her pre-wedding party

More photos from the Ugly Americans Abroad in Venice, Italy. Instead of “an idiot abroad,” we have “famewhores abroad.” Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez and a treasury of A-list, B-list and C-list guests have now gathered in Venice for the Sanchez-Bezos wedding festivities which are currently taking place over the course of several days. Last night,…

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