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Most of our measures of a key cognitive process don’t agree

Ars Technica Nov 2, 2026, 10:13 PM (2 hours ago)

A big study with very little beyond negative results still gets published.

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Squarespace lays off 19% of staff, about 300 people

Squarespace is laying off 19% of its workforce, about 300 people, The Verge reported on Monday. The website builder has about 1,800 employees worldwide. Most of the cuts hit product and engineering teams, according to a companywide memo from chief executive Anthony Casalena seen by Business Insider.

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Scientists Link Cannabis to Stroke—and Casual Users Aren’t Off the Hook

It’s the latest piece of research tying cannabis use to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.

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New Zealand’s central bank registers Revolut as the country’s 27th bank

Revolut has been registered as a bank in New Zealand, clearing the way for the fintech to expand its financial services in the country. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand announced the approval on Tuesday, local time, making Revolut Bank New Zealand the country’s 27th registered bank.

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BMW is taking on Tesla’s FSD with urban driver assist starting in 2027

BMW says that it will expand its navigation-guided, partially automated driving capabilities into urban environments starting in 2027, launching first in Germany with other markets to follow.

The Verge 1 hour ago