NYT and Vaping: How to Lie by Saying Only True Things

Analysis of a 2022 NYT article on teen vaping shows how carefully worded truths can mislead readers about the causes of lung injuries.

The main thing about P2P meth is that there’s so much of it (2021)

In 2021, P2P methamphetamine production dominates the US drug market, with significant implications for potency and user effects. Details are still emerging.

Snap and YouTube have reportedly settled another major social media addiction lawsuit

Snap and YouTube have settled a major lawsuit with a Kentucky school district over social media addiction, avoiding trial and marking a significant legal development.

‘No way to prevent this,’ says only package manager where this regularly happens

Developers acknowledge the inevitability of supply chain breaches in npm, citing lack of safeguards and reliance on unvetted packages as key issues.

Trump-Xi summit: How the US president’s China visit unfolded

U.S. President Trump visited China, meeting Xi Jinping to discuss trade, Taiwan, Iran, and AI. No major breakthroughs reported; aims for stability noted.

New crash data highlights the slow progress of Tesla’s robotaxis

Unredacted NHTSA data shows Tesla robotaxis involved in crashes with remote operators since July 2025, highlighting slow progress in autonomous ride-hailing.

How to Write to SSDs [pdf]

Learn the confirmed methods and best practices for writing data to SSDs, including technical insights and potential pitfalls, based on recent discussions.

Xbox is now XBOX

Microsoft has officially rebranded Xbox to XBOX, returning to the original all-caps branding, following a poll and recent organizational changes.

Honda taps ace engineer to lead transformation after EV strategy pause

Honda names Mahito Shikama as corporate transformation officer amid strategic pause on EV development, signaling a shift in leadership focus.

Meta to receive $3.3B in tax breaks for its $10B Louisiana data center

Meta’s $10B Louisiana data center, Hyperion, will get $3.3 billion in tax breaks, raising questions about public subsidies for tech infrastructure.