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Firings at US weather and oceans agency risk lives and economy, former agency heads warn
Read full article: Firings at US weather and oceans agency risk lives and economy, former agency heads warnThe people who once ran the federal weather and oceans agency say it touches people’s daily lives in unnoticed ways and that massive firings there could cause needless deaths and a big hit to America’s economy.
Chip Ganassi Racing partners with OpenAI in first motorsports venture for AI company
Read full article: Chip Ganassi Racing partners with OpenAI in first motorsports venture for AI companyChip Ganassi Racing on Friday said it has partnered on a strategic research collaboration with OpenAI — a deal that makes the two-time reigning IndyCar championship winning team the first to bring in a partner from the artificial intelligence field.
'Chicken Shop Date' creator Amelia Dimoldenberg brings flirty awkwardness to the Oscars red carpet
Read full article: 'Chicken Shop Date' creator Amelia Dimoldenberg brings flirty awkwardness to the Oscars red carpet“Chicken Shop Date” creator Amelia Dimoldenberg is returning to the Oscars red carpet for the second year.
Scientists scorn EPA push to say climate change isn't a danger, say just look around at the world
Read full article: Scientists scorn EPA push to say climate change isn't a danger, say just look around at the worldAs President Donald Trump's administration looks to reverse a cornerstone finding that climate change endangers human health and welfare, scientists say they need to look around because it’s obvious how bad global warming is and how its getting worse.
Gabbard decries Britain's reported demand for Apple to provide backdoor access to users' cloud data
Read full article: Gabbard decries Britain's reported demand for Apple to provide backdoor access to users' cloud dataDirector of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard says she has serious concerns about the British government’s reported demand that Apple provide backdoor access to any data stored in the cloud.
Katy Perry and Gayle King will join Jeff Bezos' fiancee Lauren Sanchez on Blue Origin spaceflight
Read full article: Katy Perry and Gayle King will join Jeff Bezos' fiancee Lauren Sanchez on Blue Origin spaceflightKaty Perry and Gayle King are headed to space with Jeff Bezos' fiancee Lauren Sanchez.
Vietnam plans energy shift toward building more solar, less reliance on gas and coal
Read full article: Vietnam plans energy shift toward building more solar, less reliance on gas and coalVietnam is revising its energy plans to focus more on large solar farms and less on reliance on coal and natural gas.
NFL NextGen Stats team unveils new tool to help fans better understand combine results
Read full article: NFL NextGen Stats team unveils new tool to help fans better understand combine resultsThe NFL scouting combine provides a blizzard of data with hundreds of prospects running through various drills ranging from the 40-yard dash to the vertical jump to a short shuttle.
Man who said he was upset with Musk and Trump charged with threatening to burn down xAI facility
Read full article: Man who said he was upset with Musk and Trump charged with threatening to burn down xAI facilityAuthorities say a Tennessee man has been charged with an act of terrorism after he threatened to burn down an xAI facility because he was upset with its founder, Elon Musk, and President Donald Trump.
Nvidia sales surge in the fourth quarter on demand for AI chips
Read full article: Nvidia sales surge in the fourth quarter on demand for AI chipsNvidia on Wednesday reported a surge in fourth-quarter profit and sales as demand for its specialized Blackwell chips that power artificial intelligence systems continued to grow.
EPA head urges Trump to reconsider scientific finding that underpins climate action, AP sources say
Read full article: EPA head urges Trump to reconsider scientific finding that underpins climate action, AP sources sayThe head of the Environmental Protection Agency has privately urged the Trump administration to reconsider a scientific finding that's long been the central basis for U.S. action against climate change.
Amazon's new AI-powered Alexa promises to be your 'best friend in a digital world' for a monthly fee
Read full article: Amazon's new AI-powered Alexa promises to be your 'best friend in a digital world' for a monthly feeAmazon on Wednesday unveiled a generative-AI infused Alexa that it says will allow the popular voice assistant to have more personality, check a user’s tone and even plan romantic dates.
Not known for political coverage, Wired takes a leading role in tracking Elon Musk's team
Read full article: Not known for political coverage, Wired takes a leading role in tracking Elon Musk's teamThe tech outlet Wired set up a new politics team in time for the presidential election — but its most impactful work is coming after the election is over.
Iran accelerates production of near weapons-grade uranium, IAEA says, as tensions with US ratchet up
Read full article: Iran accelerates production of near weapons-grade uranium, IAEA says, as tensions with US ratchet upA report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog says Iran has accelerated its production of near weapons-grade uranium as tensions between Tehran and Washington rise after the election of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Bitcoin slides under $90,000, erasing some of the gains made under Trump
Read full article: Bitcoin slides under $90,000, erasing some of the gains made under TrumpThe price of bitcoin fell below $90,000 and other cryptocurrencies saw large drops Tuesday morning, erasing some of the gains digital assets have made since President Donald Trump took office on a pro-crypto agenda.
Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company's diversity programs
Read full article: Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company's diversity programsApple shareholders rebuffed an attempt to pressure the technology trendsetter into joining President Donald Trump’s push to scrub corporate programs designed to diversify its workforce.
Top Apple exec concedes he had doubts about app store fees imposed on alternative payment options
Read full article: Top Apple exec concedes he had doubts about app store fees imposed on alternative payment optionsLongtime Apple executive Phil Schiller on Monday conceded he initially opposed fees that the iPhone maker charges for in app-transactions processed outside its own payment system because he feared violating a court-ordered mandate designed to create more competition.
Santorini's earthquake swarm is declining gradually as thousands return to the Greek island
Read full article: Santorini's earthquake swarm is declining gradually as thousands return to the Greek islandScientists from the University of Athens monitoring an earthquake swarm near the island of Santorini say the phenomenon is in “gradual decline” nearly a month after the multiple tremors started.
Apple announces $500 billion investment in US amid tariff threats that could affect the iPhone
Read full article: Apple announces $500 billion investment in US amid tariff threats that could affect the iPhoneApple announced Monday that it plans to invest more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, including plans to hire 20,000 people and build a new server factory in Texas.
A swarm of small drones may help artificial reefs attract sea life
Read full article: A swarm of small drones may help artificial reefs attract sea lifeA swarm of small submersibles will be used to monitor and provide data on offshore artificial reefs that are intended to attract marine life in otherwise barren sections of sea.
Rich in cash, Japan automaker Toyota builds a city to test futuristic mobility
Read full article: Rich in cash, Japan automaker Toyota builds a city to test futuristic mobilityWoven City near Mount Fuji is where Japanese automaker Toyota plans to test everyday living with robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous zero-emissions transportation.
Brazil Supreme Court justice orders Rumble suspension nationwide for alleged non-compliance
Read full article: Brazil Supreme Court justice orders Rumble suspension nationwide for alleged non-complianceA Brazilian Supreme Court justice has ordered the suspension of video-sharing platform Rumble in the South American nation for allegedly refusing to comply with court orders.
Apple drops encryption feature for UK users after government reportedly demanded backdoor access
Read full article: Apple drops encryption feature for UK users after government reportedly demanded backdoor accessApple says it will stop offering an advanced data security option for British users after the government reportedly demanded that the company provide backdoor access for any data those users have stored in the cloud.
Sweden is investigating a damaged cable in the Baltic Sea
Read full article: Sweden is investigating a damaged cable in the Baltic SeaSwedish authorities say they are investigating a damaged cable that was discovered in the Baltic Sea, the latest in a string of recent incidents of ruptured undersea cables that have heightened fears of Russian sabotage and spying in the region.
Climate change is shrinking glaciers faster than ever, with 7 trillion tons lost since 2000
Read full article: Climate change is shrinking glaciers faster than ever, with 7 trillion tons lost since 2000A new and massive study finds that climate change is melting the world’s mountain glaciers faster than ever.
Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone
Read full article: Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhoneApple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone in an attempt to widen the audience for a bundle of artificial intelligence technology that the company has been hoping will revive demand for its most profitable product lineup.
Google agrees to pay Italy $340 million to settle a tax evasion investigation
Read full article: Google agrees to pay Italy $340 million to settle a tax evasion investigationItalian prosecutors say they are seeking to drop a tax evasion investigation against Google after the tech giant agreed to pay a 326 million euro ($340 million) settlement.
Airbnb sues New Orleans after it adopts sweeping regulations governing short-term rentals
Read full article: Airbnb sues New Orleans after it adopts sweeping regulations governing short-term rentalsAirbnb is suing the City of New Orleans for requiring the company and other short-term rental platforms ensure properties they market are in compliance with city regulations.
Experts give up hope for 157 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia's Tasmania state
Read full article: Experts give up hope for 157 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia's Tasmania stateMarine experts have given up hope of rescuing more than 150 false killer whales that stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania.
Sea turtles return to the Atlantic Ocean off Florida after being stunned by the cold
Read full article: Sea turtles return to the Atlantic Ocean off Florida after being stunned by the coldEight green sea turtles stunned by the cold during a rare snowfall in Florida have been released back into the Atlantic Ocean.
Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit
Read full article: Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuitMexico says it’s awaiting a new response from Google to its request that the tech company fully restore the name Gulf of Mexico to its Google Maps service before filing a lawsuit.
Santorini earthquakes are decreasing but outlook is uncertain, top Greek scientist says
Read full article: Santorini earthquakes are decreasing but outlook is uncertain, top Greek scientist saysGreece’s chief seismologist says that while earthquake frequency around Santorini has slightly decreased, the situation remains unpredictable for the coming weeks.
A top Chinese official tours Thai-Myanmar border to highlight crackdown on scam centers
Read full article: A top Chinese official tours Thai-Myanmar border to highlight crackdown on scam centersEfforts to shut down online scam centers in Myanmar appear to gain momentum with a visit by a top Chinese official to the border zone ahead of expected large-scale repatriations of workers in the illicit industry.
Downloads of DeepSeek's AI apps paused in South Korea over privacy concerns
Read full article: Downloads of DeepSeek's AI apps paused in South Korea over privacy concernsDeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has temporarily paused downloads of its chatbot apps in South Korea while it works with local authorities to address privacy concerns, according to South Korean officials on Monday.
Your immigration questions answered: What has changed under Trump, what hasn't and what's next
Read full article: Your immigration questions answered: What has changed under Trump, what hasn't and what's nextThe Associated Press' U.S. immigration news editor, Elliot Spagat, was joined by Rebecca Santana, who covers the Department of Homeland Security, and Christopher Sherman, who is the news director for Mexico and Central America, to talk about their coverage during an Ask-Me-Anything conversation on Reddit.
The NBA's tech summit turns 25 this year, and its return to the Bay Area is a full-circle moment
Read full article: The NBA's tech summit turns 25 this year, and its return to the Bay Area is a full-circle momentNBA Commissioner Adam Silver had no idea 25 years ago that the Tech Summit would turn into much of anything, much less one of the hottest tickets at All-Star weekend.
Bristling at 'Gulf of Mexico' name change on maps, Mexico says it might sue Google
Read full article: Bristling at 'Gulf of Mexico' name change on maps, Mexico says it might sue GoogleMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her government is not ruling out filing a civil lawsuit against Google if it maintains its stance of calling the stretch of sea between northeastern Mexico and the southeastern United States the “Gulf of America.”.
Scout Motors' effort to directly sell its electric SUVs where they'll make them stalls
Read full article: Scout Motors' effort to directly sell its electric SUVs where they'll make them stallsLegislation to let Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors sell its electric SUVs directly to people in South Carolina, where the vehicles will be built, has stalled after fierce opposition from traditional automobile dealers.
Why asteroid 2024 YR4 is unlikely to hit Earth in 2032 and how scientists keep track
Read full article: Why asteroid 2024 YR4 is unlikely to hit Earth in 2032 and how scientists keep trackScientists say the threat of a newly discovered asteroid has risen slightly in the past few weeks, as the world's telescopes rush to track its course.
What's an atmospheric river? A pineapple express? AP explains the weather phenomenon
Read full article: What's an atmospheric river? A pineapple express? AP explains the weather phenomenonAtmospheric rivers are long and relatively narrow bands of water vapor that form over an ocean and flow through the sky, transporting much of the moisture from the tropics to northern latitudes.