Image by Bryan Johnson/Facebook/FuturismStudiesAn alarming new investigationby the New York Times accuses youth-obsessed tech mogul Bryan Johnson of covering up some grim side effects experienced by participants testing his line of supplements.Johnson who was an early investor inFuturism, but hasn't had any involvement for years has gone to extreme lengths to slow down or even "reverse" his "biological age" through a series of sometimes extreme self-experiments, like using his teenage sonas a "blood boy" and measuring his nighttime erections.He's parlayed that hype into a line of supplements and meals called "The Blueprint Stack,"bolstered by what the company says were promising study results.But the NYT's reporting makes that study sound very dubious. Out of the roughly 1,700 participants, a whopping 60 percent experienced at least one side effect, according to documents viewed by the newspaper. Blood tests showed that some participants saw their testosterone levels drop or developed prediabetes.The food regimen also reportedly had undesirable side effects."Longevity mix: A lot of comments about hating this as it is making them sick, vomit, have heartburn, etc.," one Blueprint employee told a colleague in early 2024, as quoted by the newspaper."TONS of people saying its causing nausea, bloating," another employee wrote, referring to allulose, a sugar alternative that Johnson has previously sung the praises of.Thanks to a litany of confidentiality agreements employees reportedly had to sign, many felt afraid to speak up.Blueprint executive and Johnsons longtime longevity doctor Oliver Zolman, who worked on the study, appears to have had a falling out with Johnson.Zolman left Blueprint last summer after raising concerns over the study, according to the NYT. The details surrounding his departure are eyebrow-raising, to say the least, with Johnson telling the newspaper that he had resigned "to seek professional help for his serious mental health concerns," though the NYT's sources deny that's the reason Zolman left.Despite having promised to release the results of the study in mid-2024, Johnson has only released some data about a mere 300 participants less than a fifth of the total showing positive results in January. Whether the rest of the data could change that final assessment remains to be seen.In a lengthy tweet detailing the data, Johnson claimed that after 90 days, depression symptoms "improved" by 23 percent, and blood pressure "improved" by seven percent, among other health markers.The replies, however, quickly appeared to corroborate the NYT's reporting, with users complainingthat the regimen "gave me heartburn, gas and bound me up."TheNYT story also alleges that blood test results showed that Johnson's age had increased by as much as ten years, despite a Netflix documentary released earlier this year saying it had been reversed by more than five years(Johnson told theNYTthat the "decision to highlight the 5.1 year reduction was made entirely by the documentarys production team" and that "biological age measurements fluctuate."Johnson seemed concerned about the NYT story before it came out. Earlier this year, he accused the newspaper of sensationalism, describing its reporting as a "hit piece" designed to "construct a narrative about me."Share This Article

When Karim Sawadogo pulled over next to a Denver Police car late on Halloween night of 2023, he issued them a challenge: "take me to jail."A native of Burkina Faso, Sawadogo had been an Uber driver in the Denver area for nearly seven years, clocking over 20,000 rides. That gig came to a screeching halt when a rider reported him for allegedly driving under the influence. Without investigation, Uber immediately suspended his account, depriving him of his primary source of income in a process known as deactivation,as we reported earlier this week.Though he doesn't drink for religious reasons, Sawadogo says, he knew to immediately start a paper trail."I pulled up to these two officers," Sawadogo told us, "and said 'if I'm drunk, please tell me... you can take me to jail.'" He says the officers searched his car and administered him a roadside sobriety test. Instead of hauling him off for driving while intoxicated, they directed him to a 24-hour clinic to get a certified breathalyzer and drug test.That was the start of an ordeal Sawadogo said lasted nearly nine months, plunging him into financial chaos.Uber had provided steady work of more than 40 hours per week. After deactivation,Sawadogo says he had to rely on low-paying odd jobs and the generosity of friends to get by. "I just need a paycheck because I'm going to lose everything," he told us.Even though Sawadogo filed a dispute through Uber's AI-powered "Review Center," the company's decision remained firm. After calling to check on his dispute several times a day for months, Sawadogo says the company blocked his phone number altogether, and locked him out of the Review Center.Finally, his patience had run out. "I decided, I said hey, you know what, Im just gonna go to California to see what those guys are doing," he said. Calling in favors and emptying what little remained in his bank account, he flew from Denver to San Francisco in search of answers from Uber headquarters itself.There, too, he says a desk worker waved him off, even as he showed his documented test results. "Soon as he learned I'm from Colorado, he figured, 'this guy's not coming back'." Sawadogo says the worker told him tocome back in a few days, which he did.This time, there was someone else at the desk, who Sawadogo says took his info and unblocked his app so he could file another dispute. "I was so surprised, it only took him like 10 minutes to get me back," the driver said.Though Karim Sawadogo is now back on the road after months of turmoil, his ordeal reflects the glaring lack of due process built into gig work.Classified as an "independent contractor" using a third party app, Sawadogo's right to fair labor practice is close to nonexistent Uber is under no obligation toshow proof of Sawadogo's alleged DUI, or even to listen to his dispute. Legally speaking, it's no different than if Instagram suspended you for breaking its terms of use.Though rideshare giants like Uber and Lyft rely on their drivers to rake in billions in revenue, the rideshare duopoly actively fights back against regulation meant to give vulnerable gig workers the same rights as other employees. On a national scale, it's spawning what labor researchers are calling a "deactivation crisis.""When you rely on them as your main income, they don't care [about] your family," said Sawadogo, "they can just click you off."More on Uber: Uber Drivers Say They're Doomed in the Face of RobotaxisShare This Article

Mar 21, 2025Ravie LakshmananThreat Hunting / VulnerabilityThreat hunters have uncovered a new threat actor named UAT-5918 that has been attacking critical infrastructure entities in Taiwan since at least 2023."UAT-5918, a threat actor believed to be motivated by establishing long-term access for information theft, uses a combination of web shells and open-sourced tooling to conduct post-compromise activities to establish persistence in victim environments for information theft and credential harvesting," Cisco Talos researchers Jungsoo An, Asheer Malhotra, Brandon White, and Vitor Ventura said.Besides critical infrastructure, some of the other targeted verticals include information technology, telecommunications, academia, and healthcare.Assessed to be an advanced persistent threat (APT) group looking to establish long-term persistent access in victim environments, UAT-5918 is said to share tactical overlaps with several Chinese hacking crews tracked as Volt Typhoon, Flax Typhoon, Tropic Trooper, Earth Estries, and Dalbit.Attack chains orchestrated by the group involve obtaining initial access by exploiting N-day security flaws in unpatched web and application servers exposed to the internet. The foothold is then used to drop several open-source tools to conduct network reconnaissance, system information gathering, and lateral movement.UAT-5918's post-exploitation tradecraft involves the use of Fast Reverse Proxy (FRP) and Neo-reGeorge to set up reverse proxy tunnels for accessing compromised endpoints via attacker controlled remote hosts.The threat actor has also been leveraging tools like Mimikatz, LaZagne, and a browser-based extractor dubbed BrowserDataLite to harvest credentials to further burrow deep into the target environment via RDP, WMIC, or Impact. Also used are Chopper web shell, Crowdoor, and SparrowDoor, the latter two of which have been previously put to use by another threat group called Earth Estries.BrowserDataLite, in particular, is designed to pilfer login information, cookies, and browsing history from web browsers. The threat actor also engages in systematic data theft by enumerating local and shared drives to find data of interest."The activity that we monitored suggests that the post-compromise activity is done manually with the main goal being information theft," the researchers said. "Evidently, it also includes deployment of web shells across any discovered sub-domains and internet-accessible servers to open multiple points of entry to the victim organizations."Found this article interesting? Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn to read more exclusive content we post.SHARE

Location: London, UK (Remote, must be GMT+- 3hrs)Company Overview:Role Overview:Key Responsibilities:Engage directly with customers to gather feedback and conduct product demos, ensuring our solutions meet their needs (demos calls, customer support)Analyze usage data from PostHog, database queries, and session recordings to derive actionable insights that drive product improvements.Project management:Organize and prioritize Linear (Jira is ) ticketsHelp manage sprints to ensure project milestones are met on time.Suggest features based on customer insights and work closely with our UI/UX designer to review and refine designs, enhancing user experience.Drafting and designing features in FigmaContribute to the strategic planning of the product roadmap, analyzing pricing strategies and exploring potential business deals.Assist in content creation for our product documentation and help articles to support our users effectively.Establish product development processes (roadmapping, sprint cycles, design and engineering workflows)Track product metrics and improvementsImplement low/no-code product features and automations (e.g. email automation)Setup landing pages an other marketing material to promote product featuresSkills and Qualifications:Previous experience in Product for a startup.Advanced technical knowledgeExperience with FigmaExperience working with APIs, AI tools and relatedStrong analytical skills with, ideally experienced with tools like databases, Analytics tools (PostHog, MixPanel, Amplitude, )Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working closely with both customers and cross-functional teams.Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management software, preferably Linear or Jira.Ability to multi-task and manage various project elements simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.What We Offer:A chance to be part of a insanely fast growing team in a startup poised for significant growth.Significant autonomy in your role, with a direct impact on the product and the business.Competitive salary and equity optionsQuarterly fully paid trips for our remote team, with upcoming visits to Cape Town and San Francisco.Company-provided conferences, MacBook, and other tools needed for success.How to Apply:Apply NowLet's start your dream job Apply now

All jobs Senior PHP Developer Posted A few minutes agoAbout Learning TapestryHi! We're Learning Tapestry. We're a 25+ person all-remote, global organization dedicated to making digital learning "just work" for educators and learners alike. We solve hard problems in complex education technology environments. Were a triple bottom line company: we make a profit like any good business; our work makes the world better (social impact); and we create a healthy internal work environment for everyone who works here. For our staff we believe in flexible work locations and working arrangements. We empower all of our team members to manage their schedules and adjust as necessary. We're focused on results and impact, not locations and hours. We hire people with great technical ability, but we also expect everyone at Learning Tapestry to have strong character and solid communication skills. Apply now About Learning TapestryHi! We're Learning Tapestry. We're a 35+ person all-remote, global organization dedicated to making digital learning "just work" for educators and learners alike. We solve hard problems in complex education technology environments. Were a triple bottom line company: we make a profit like any good business; our work makes the world better (social impact); and we create a healthy internal work environment for everyone who works here. For our staff we believe in flexible work locations and working arrangements. We empower all of our team members to manage their schedules and adjust as necessary. We hire people with great technical ability, but we also expect everyone at Learning Tapestry to have strong character and solid communication skills.What were looking forYoure an exceptional professional software engineer with at least 5 years of software engineering experience. Youre comfortable in PHP and embrace new approaches to solve problems. We are looking for someone to start from 20-30 hours per week for the first few months, and then stay at 16-24 hours / week for maintenance purposes going forward. There should be at least three hours of availability between 8AM - 5PM ET on your working days. You will be helping maintain a Laravel/Vue.js project for a few clients, making sure the system is running smoothly and also adding additional capabilities requested.Required Skills and ExperienceYou have either:Computer Science or Engineering degree or other STEM degree, orExceptional professional software engineer experience and expertiseYou have very good written communication skills, fluent written English, and comfortable, clear spoken English.At least five years of Software Engineering Experience.Senior level knowledge of PHP (deep knowledge of Laravel preferred)Senior level knowledge of Javascript/Typescript (deep knowledge of Vue.js preferred)Write clean, self-explanatory code using S.O.L.I.D. and design patternsTDDExperience with SQL DBs.Experience working in collaborative environments using git (e.g. GitHub).Comfortable using ticket-based technical project management (e.g., GitHub tickets and boards)Bonus skillsExperience with other programming languages (Ruby, Python, Node.js)Some DevOps/Linux experience with AWS/Azure/Rackspace/Heroku/DigitalOceanContinuous Integration and Deployment experience (e.g., CodeShip, Cloud66)Experience in EdTech Field (Education projects)To ApplyApply with your resume and a cover letter. Please include your availability for this position, as well as your hourly rate. Applications without this information included will not be considered.Please do not apply by reaching out to other company emails or individuals: please note that applying using other communication channels will result in your application not being considered.About YouYoure comfortable in a remote work environment, with team members from different time zones. You can manage your own time and are a self-starter. You have a distraction-free place you can use for work that offers reliable Internet access, either in your home or a local co-working facility. You are experienced and fluent in the productivity tools we use, like Google Apps & Hangouts, Slack, and Harvest for time tracking.Please do not hesitate to apply if you do not match these requirements exactly but think you could be a good fit.Equal OpportunityLearning Tapestry is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities to apply. We are also particularly interested in individuals who have lived in or worked with underserved communities such as low-income, gender nonconforming, disabled, or indigenous peoples.Apply NowLet's start your dream job Apply now Learning Tapestry View company Jobs posted: 30 Related Jobs Remote Full-Stack Programming jobs

html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"Indian architecture practice Sanjay Puri Architects has used fluid surfaces and S-shaped form to create this house in Gandhinagar, India.Named Nine X Nine House, the 1,672-square-metre house is situated on the southern side of a 3,311-square-metre site, while fluid volumes flowing between nine existing trees, with two of the trees separating the open deck sections.Sanjay Puri Architects is a Professional Member of the World Architecture Community, and Sanjay Puri is a Honorary Member of the WAC platform. Sanjay Puri Architects won the WA Awards 10+5+X in the 49th Cycle with the Earth Home in India.The home is slowly revealed from the gate as one enters the site, which is situated between a sizable group of trees on the northwest corner.All of the rooms on the northern side are directed toward the huge garden created by the developed spaces on the southern side. With temperatures above 35C for the majority of the year and the sun in the southern hemisphere, the orientation is designed to respond to the hot environment that is common in this area.The house simultaneously creates a "T" shape in both plan and section. With a central spiral staircase at its center, a central spine splits off to the east and west as it is entered from the northern side. The home is divided into two halves, one on the ground floor and one on the upper level.An open stairway along an undulating wall with a waterfall connects the underground level to the ground level garden, while a spacious sunken courtyard area on the western side lets in natural light and air.The areas are passively cooled by this waterfall on the west side and a shallow reflecting pool on the northeast side. Three more trees were kept on the southeast side, and six of the original trees were kept in the sunken courtyard.The living room, dining room, kitchen, and guest bedroom are all located on the first floor of the house. Three family bedrooms are located on the upper level, each of which has a window overlooking the garden and trees on two sides.Entertainment areas and a small gallery showcasing the owners' art collection are planned for the underground level.Large cantilevered decks that are partially open and half covered open from every room of the home, creating transitional areas that may be used in various ways depending on the weather. During the sweltering summer months, when temperatures can reach 50C, these deep recesses help to keep the internal volumes cool.White marble flooring, wood furnishings, and muted accents abound in the interior's minimalistic design.Because of its energy-efficient construction, the house doesn't need air conditioning for the most of the year. Each section receives plenty of natural light, and the inside is furnished with natural materials, water recycling, and rainwater collection.The Nine X All of the existing structures and trees between the nine homes are preserved in their contextual design. Because of its orientation and layout, it reduces heat gain and creates spaces that blend in with the natural environment, making it climate-responsive.Sanjay Puri Architects designed a museum wrapped by grey fluid concrete in the city of Nathdwara, India. In addition, the firm sculpted a house with steep and punctuated arches to respond to the hot desert climate of Rajasthan in India.Project factsProject name: Nine X Nine HouseArchitects: Sanjay Puri ArchitectsLocation: Gandhinagar, Gujrat, IndiaClient Name: Mr. Dharam ChudasmaStart Date: May 2021Completion Date: January 2025Gross Floor Area: 1672 M.SQ.Plot Area: 3311 sqmLead Architect: Ar.Sanjay Puri, Ar.Nina Puri Design Team: Ar.Ayesha Puri, Nilesh PatelConsultants:Interior design Consultant: Sanjay Puri ArchitectsStructure Consultant: Sarjan ConsultantsLandscape Design: Studio 2+2 (Mr. Shivans Singh)MEP consultants: Maheshwari ConsultantsAll images Vinay Panjwani.> via Sanjay Puri Architects

Announcement comes as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch signals a retreat from her predecessors support for the cross-party commitment to reach net zero by 2050Source: ShutterstockAround 400 school and NHS sites will get solar panels through the 200m initiativeThe government has announced its first major project for Great British Energy, aimed at reducing energy bills for public services through the installation of solar panels on schools and NHS sites across England.The 200m initiative is part of the governments attempts to alleviate the financial strain caused by rising energy costs on public services. Around 200 schools and 200 NHS sites across the UK will see rooftop solar panels installed, with the government promising millions of pounds of savings over the next 30 years.The solar panels will be installed by the end of summer 2025. The programme is allocating 80m for installations at schools, with a further 100m directed towards NHS sites.The aspiration is that schools and hospitals will also be able to sell surplus energy back to the grid. The government claims the initiative could deliver up to 400m in lifetime savings.Source: ShutterstockEd Miliband,energy secretaryEnergy secretary Ed Miliband said: This is our clean energy superpower mission in action, with lower bills and energy security for our country.Juergen Maier, chair of Great British Energy, said the scheme marked the first step in Great British Energys work with local communities to help them generate their own energy.He added that partnering with the public sector would help crowd in investment and create job opportunities across the country as the company works to scale up future projects.In addition to the core solar scheme, nearly 12m will support local authority and community-led clean energy projects, including onshore wind, hydropower and rooftop solar. A further 9.3m will fund similar initiatives in devolved nations.Education secretary Bridget Phillipson said: This investment will not only cut energy bills for schools but also help young people develop the green skills they need for the jobs of the future.Design Council chief executive Minnie Moll welcomed the announcement, saying: This announcement is a significant opportunity to combine the power of clean energy innovation with inclusive and sustainable design that supports the long-term resilience of our schools, hospitals and communities.But shadow energy secretary Andrew Bowie criticised the governments net zero strategy, claiming it would leave the UK poorer.The announcement came in the same week that Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch signalled an end to the UKs commitment to achieving net zero by 2050. Badenoch claimed in a policy review that the target was impossible to achieve and said that current policies were failing to deliver on climate goals while driving up energy costs.Her decision to abandon the net zero commitment represents a break from the cross-party consensus that had guided UK climate policy since 2019, when the net zero target was enshrined in law under Theresa Mays government.Badenoch reinforced the shift by describing the UKs existing climate strategy as fantasy politics, built on nothing, promising the Earth. Her comments were seen by some as aligning with the Trump administrations policies in the US, where the federal government is engaged in a wide-ranging effort to roll back environental standards and regulation.

The revamped tower seen from Tottenham Court RoadHow the revamped tower would lookHow the proposed revamp will look1/4show caption3XN has been given planning for its 600m scheme for British Land to revamp the Euston Tower.Camden council gave the green light to plans for the work last night which will see the building stripped back to its core and increased in size from 320,000 sq ft to 500,000 sq ft. It will also retain the foundations and basement.The existing 31-storey block was built in 1970 but has been empty for more than three years. The tower was mostrecently occupied by HMRC while previous tenants have included Atkins. Designed by Sidney Kaye, it was also once home to Capital Radio, now based in Leicester Square.The plans also feature 4,000 sq ft of restaurant and caf space, with terraces overlooking a revitalised public realm, as well as 8,000 sq ft of enterprise space for local entrepreneurs and start-ups.British Lands head of development David Lockyer said: The tower is ideally located at our Regents Place campus, where the Knowledge Quarter meets the West End, and where businesses can benefit from the great concentration of academic and research institutions between Harley Street and Kings Cross.The scheme was built in 1970 and has been empty for the past few yearsMembers of the project team include QS and project manager Gardiner & Theobald, executive architect Adamson, planning consultant Gerald Eve, M&E consultant Arup and sustainability consultants Buro Happold and GXN.The latter is a sister firm of Danish practice 3XN, which is also behind British Lands 2 Finsbury Avenue tower going up at Broadgate in the City and which is being built by Sir Robert McAlpine.British Land has previously described Euston Tower as the gateway to its Regents Place campus.Regents Place is one of three campuses British Land operates in the capital and covers 1.7m sq ft. The others are Paddington Central, which runs across 1m sq ft, and the 4.1m sq ft Broadgate development.

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A fond farewell to Katharine CastleEurogamer's managing editor is off to help make games.Image credit: Eurogamer Blog by Tom Phillips Editor-in-Chief Published on March 21, 2025 Hey everyone, I'm very sorry to say that this week is Katharine Castle's last at Eurogamer - and in games journalism as a whole! - as she's heading off into the world of game development. A veteran journalist and critic, Katharine joined us last year after a long stint at our sister publication Rock Paper Shotgun, including nearly three years as its editor-in-chief. In her time at Eurogamer, Katharine has thrown herself into everything - from exhaustive game guides to reviews of some of last year's biggest games - and made a huge mark. From day one, it was clear how well Katharine understands games, and how best to communicate that passion to others, including those lucky enough to be her colleagues. She also makes up a great Google spreadsheet - and Eurogamer's ancient site schedule document has now never looked better.Katharine has an undying love of indies, and has taken charge of Eurogamer's now-regular Wishlisted series that highlights the best recommendations from each Steam Fest. Her exhaustive knowledge of Nintendo, meanwhile, was clear in her report from Kyoto on the Nintendo Museum, which she travelled to before the attraction publicly opened its doors.In short, Katharine will be greatly missed and leaves some big shoes to fill. For now, here's some farewell words from her - please join me in thanking her and wishing her the very best for what's next."Farewell dear readers! My time at Eurogamer - and in games journalism more broadly - has sadly come to an end. I'm really going to miss this incredible team, and it will be very strange indeed not to be writing about cool new video games every day anymore. I know I've only been here a very short while in the site's esteemed 25-year history, but it's been a real privilege to be even the tiniest part of this place, and to get to know you through some of our chats in the comments. You're a smart bunch, and it's been a pleasure writing for you all these past 12 months. Now, I'll be joining your ranks as a fellow reader, and I can't wait to see what the Eurogamer team get up to in the months and years ahead. Thanks again for reading, and see you in the comments!" - Katharine