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As Trump puts Aurora, Colorado, in spotlight, mayor calls Venezuelan gang claims "grossly exaggerated"
2024-10-12 07:07:53
Trump campaign requested use of military aircraft for final stage of campaign
2024-10-12 07:07:53
Why some people in Hurricane Helene's path didn't get emergency alerts
2024-10-12 07:07:53
Can ChatGPT flag potential terrorists? Study uses automated tools and AI to profile violent extremists
2024-10-12 04:14:07
Renewables revolt in Sardinia, Italy's coal-fired island
2024-10-11 06:36:04
Going off grid is a financial win for some, but it's a threat for poorer families and the environment
2024-10-11 00:52:58
No, the government is not controlling the weather. "It's so stupid, it's got to stop," Biden says
2024-10-10 09:36:25
American Water cyberattack renews focus on protecting critical infrastructure
2024-10-10 05:54:55
The changing geography of 'energy poverty': Study shows homes in the South and Southwest could use more aid
2024-10-09 18:41:56
Canadian urban mobility is woefully lacking, but building a better future is still possible
2024-10-09 16:07:00
Brazil’s FCC gives the order to unblock X
2024-10-09 14:31:09
Biden to speak with Netanyahu as Israeli PM warns war with Iran proxies could spread Gaza's misery to Lebanon
2024-10-09 14:30:52
After newly elected mayor is beheaded in Mexico, others ask federal authorities for protection
2024-10-09 13:28:02
Richard Glossip, death row inmate who's had 3 last meals, returns to Supreme Court in bid for new trial
2024-10-09 13:28:02
How a UK treaty could spell the end of the .io domain
2024-10-09 04:27:42
Research highlights China's coal transition complexities
2024-10-09 02:50:18
CIA director warns "misjudgments" could further escalate conflict in Middle East
2024-10-08 06:18:42
Another major hurricane is approaching Florida, one of the most rapidly intensifying on record
2024-10-08 03:55:58
Still reeling from crisis, Sri Lanka holds pivotal election
2024-10-07 22:55:21
IAEA team samples seawater near Fukushima plant to ensure safe release of wastewater
2024-10-07 12:18:49
Supreme Court to weigh legality of Biden administration's ghost guns rule
2024-10-07 10:05:30
Illegal crossings at U.S. southern border reach lowest point of Biden presidency
2024-10-07 10:05:30

Technology

Nokia cuts 2,000 jobs in China for cost-saving: report · TechNode
2024-10-19 15:50:24
Nokia has laid off around 2,000 employees, about 20% of its workforce in China, and plans to cut another 350 jobs across Europe to reduce costs, Reuters
Tesla, Mobileye, and more deny involvement in illegal mapping services in China · TechNode
2024-10-19 15:50:24
The unidentified international firm illegally conducted geographic mapping activities in the name of implementing autonomous driving research projects, China’s state security ministry said.
Stretchable transistors used in wearable devices enable in-sensor edge computing
2024-10-19 15:49:08
Organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) are neuromorphic transistors made of carbon-based materials that combine both electronic and ionic charge carriers. These transistors could be particularly effective solutions for amplifying and switching electronic signals in devices designed to be placed on the human skin, such as smart watches, trackers that monitor physiological signals and other wearable technologies.
Google wins delay in opening Android app store to rivals
2024-10-19 13:02:16
A US judge on Friday let Google delay opening Android-powered smartphones to rival app shops, suspending a November 1 deadline ordered in an antitrust case brought by Fortnite-maker Epic Games.
Japan shifting back to nuclear to ditch coal, power AI
2024-10-19 13:02:15
Glinting in the sun by the world's biggest nuclear plant, the Sea of Japan is calm now. But as the huge facility gears up to restart, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa has a new tsunami wall, just in case.
New algorithm advances graph mining for complex networks
2024-10-19 13:02:15
University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science professor Nikolaos Sidiropoulos has introduced a breakthrough in graph mining with the development of a new computational algorithm.

Science

Researchers 3D print new lightweight alloy for ultrahot gas turbines
2024-10-17 14:31:14
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the National Energy Technology Laboratory have developed and 3D printed the lightest crack-free alloy capable of operating without melting at temperatures above 2,400 degrees Fahrenheit.
New technique could help self-driving cars see their surroundings better
2024-10-16 23:07:35
Thanks to a technique developed by researchers at NC State University, autonomous vehicles might one day be able to navigate the roadways much better. The technique allows artificial intelligence programs to more accurately map three-dimensional spaces using two-dimensional images.
Engineers develop new method for ultra-clean biofuel combustion
2024-10-16 23:07:33
In new research published in the journal Fuel, Baylor University researchers with the Cornerstone Atomization and Combustion Lab (CAC) have unveiled a pioneering method for the efficient combustion of biofuels, using a revolutionary Swirl Burst (SB) injector to burn glycerol/methanol blends with near-zero emissions. This new technology enables ultra-clean combustion of fuels that are typically difficult to burn due to their high viscosity.
Researchers develop a new generative adversarial networks model that stabilizes training and performance
2024-10-16 23:06:49
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning models have advanced rapidly, becoming easily accessible. This has enabled people, even those without specialized expertise, to perform various tasks with AI. Among these models, generative adversarial networks (GANs) stand out for their outstanding performance in generating new data instances with the same characteristics as the training data, making them particularly effective for generating images, music, and text.
AI-driven video analyzer sets new standards in human action detection
2024-10-16 23:06:49
What if a security camera could not only capture video but understand what's happening—distinguishing between routine activities and potentially dangerous behavior in real time? That's the future being shaped by researchers at the University of Virginia's School of Engineering and Applied Science with their latest breakthrough: an AI-driven intelligent video analyzer capable of detecting human actions in video footage with unprecedented precision and intelligence.
Researchers develop and patent a high-capacity cathode material for lithium-ion batteries
2024-10-16 17:12:08
A research team from the Skoltech Energy Center, led by Distinguished Professor and director of the center Artem Abakumov, secured a patent for high-capacity cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries made from layered nickel-rich transition metal oxides, as well as a new hydrothermal microwave-assisted approach for their production.

Game

Health

Study maps pedestrian crosswalks across entire cities, helping improve road safety, increase walkability
2024-10-09 14:30:52
As pedestrian fatalities in the United States reach a 40-year high, a novel approach to measuring crosswalk lengths across entire cities could provide urban planners with crucial data to improve safety interventions.
Turkish Airlines pilot dies mid-flight, forcing emergency landing in New York
2024-10-09 13:28:01
A Turkish Airlines pilot died after collapsing mid-flight, forcing the crew to make an emergency landing in New York, the airline says.
Solar-powered desalination system requires no extra batteries, could provide drinking water at low cost
2024-10-09 02:50:17
MIT engineers have built a new desalination system that runs with the rhythms of the sun. The researchers report details of the new system in a paper appearing in Nature Water.
New apps aid blind people in navigating indoor spaces
2024-10-09 02:50:14
Two new apps are set to assist blind individuals in navigating indoor spaces by providing spoken directions through a smartphone. This offers a safe solution for wayfinding in areas where GPS is ineffective.
Can gun storage programs stop suicides? This researcher says safeguarding a firearm "until the crisis subsides" can make all the difference.
2024-10-08 06:20:00
Advocates for these initiatives say they can save lives through safely storing firearms for people at risk of suicide.
Texting while walking puts pedestrians in danger, finds study
2024-10-08 02:03:10
New UBC research analyzing actual pedestrian interactions with vehicles on busy streets concludes that distracted pedestrians face higher safety risks compared with undistracted road users.

Travel

Opinion

Trump to attend Al Smith dinner while Harris appears in pre-recorded video
2024-10-17 23:15:31
Donald and Melania Trump are attending the Al Smith charity dinner, while Harris skips dinner in favor of campaign trail.
Trust is not the answer: Rethinking human-machine interaction for ethical engineering
2024-10-17 15:52:56
In his article, "Trust is Not a Virtue: Why We Should Not Trust," Matthew L. Bolton, an associate professor of systems and information engineering at the University of Virginia, critically challenges the emphasis on fostering trust in human-machine interactions. He focuses particularly on systems using AI, machine learning and automation.
Celebrities React to Liam Payne's Sudden Death
2024-10-17 08:47:35
Liam Payne's sudden death is sending shockwaves around the world ... with tons of celebs reacting to his loss.
Salimor Khola – success versus failure in Nepal
2024-10-16 17:13:01
Our six-week journey into a remote corner of Nepal had brought us to this: a beautiful but heavily corniced ridgeline leading up the last few hundred metres to an unclimbed summit.
Trump won't say if he's spoken to Putin, but "if I did, it's a smart thing"
2024-10-16 08:35:05
Asked at the Economic Club of Chicago whether a report that he's spoken to Putin since he left office is true, Trump avoided a direct answer.
There are major risks, but also solutions for AI in the Global South
2024-10-16 01:18:06
While artificial intelligence (AI) promises immense benefits, it also imposes tremendous risks. Some of them—accelerating misinformation, sophisticated cyber attacks and soaring energy consumption—have already arrived. Others, including super intelligent machines that take decisions independently of human oversight, are likely still a few years away. Although awareness about these risks is growing, there are many others that have yet to be defined. And for all the incalculable opportunities afforded by AI, especially in developing countries, it is risky business.

Design

Style

Devil Wears Prada sequel to explore the desiccated husk of modern journalism
2024-09-22 04:17:07
Devil Wears Prada sequel to explore the desiccated husk of modern journalism
Bianca Censori Wears Skintight Look for Tokyo Shopping Spree With Kanye West
2024-09-21 06:41:10
Bianca Censori's latest look is surprisingly tame -- at least by her usual standards -- as she managed to keep her curves barely under wraps in a skintight getup that still gives serious "I left half my wardrobe at home" vibes.
Cardi B Already Hitting Gym 1 Week After Giving Birth, Doctors Weigh in
2024-09-18 01:56:12
Cardi B isn't listening to critics as she faces backlash for hitting the gym a mere week after giving birth to her third child ... though, doctors tell us she might want to heed the warnings.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Reunite Over Lunch in Beverly Hills
2024-09-14 22:52:30
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are clearly trying to keep their relationship civil as their divorce plays out ... grabbing lunch with their kids -- and, not looking super excited about it.
IG Model Gracie Bon Says Airplanes Need Bigger Seats, Her Butt Doesn't Fit
2024-09-14 22:52:30
IG model Gracie Bon wants to make them bigger, but she's not talking about her butt cheeks, she's talking about airplane seats.
Stream It Or Skip It: 'The Heiress and the Handyman' on Hallmark Channel, a warm, fuzzy romance about a woman who loses her fortune but finds love
2024-09-14 22:52:07
The latest Hallmark Channel film is an autumn-themed opposites attract romance that will put you in pumpkin spice mode.

Law

Judge in Trump 2020 election interference case rules records, evidence to be unsealed Friday
2024-10-18 09:08:35
Judge Tanya Chutkan denied Donald Trump's latest request to delay the release of court records and exhibits in his 2020 election interference case until after the election.
Indian government employee charged in foiled murder-for-hire plot in New York City
2024-10-17 23:15:30
The Justice Department announced criminal charges against an Indian government employee in connection with a foiled plot to kill Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun​.
Widow of Jan. 6 officer testifies at rioter's sentencing: "My husband died protecting democracy"
2024-10-17 23:15:29
Erin Smith's husband, Jeff Smit​h, died by suicide days after the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Why Nevada casinos won't use a new gun-detection system being used in other states
2024-10-17 16:05:11
A tribal casino in Oklahoma is using an app tied to its surveillance camera system that uses artificial intelligence to detect patrons carrying firearms.
Artem Chigvintsev Scores Legal Wins in Nikki Garcia (Bella) Divorce Case
2024-10-17 08:47:35
Artem Chigvintsev has walked away with his best-case scenario following a 2-hour hearing in his Nikki Garcia (AKA Bella) divorce case ... TMZ has learned.
Big Meech Released From Prison, Finishing Sentence in Halfway House
2024-10-17 08:47:35
The infamous co-founder of the Black Mafia Family crime enterprise is out from behind bars ... and now he's finishing his sentence in comfier surroundings in Florida.