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Springer, Biggio and Guerrero Jr. hit home runs in Blue Jays' season-opening win over Rays - Fred Goodall - Sports - Baseball - MLB - | 9 hours ago

George Springer, Cavan Biggio and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered Thursday to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a season-opening 8-2 road victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

CBC News - Top Stories - 3 minutes ago

'Arrogant' PM has 'big questions' to answer over Easter honours, Labour says

Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner are set to launch Labour's local election campaign with a focus on levelling up and devolution. The pair will also call for an end to the "chaos" and demand that the PM call an election. Watch and follow live from 10am.

Sky News - Top Stories - 21 minutes ago

Chicago mayor's own neighbors send a big message on city's future

Chicago will host the 2024 Democratic National Convention this year but the city's Democrat mayor just lost a major vote on a real estate transfer tax. His party's voters rejected it.

Fox News - Opinion - 31 minutes ago

Schools say kids are compulsively using social media. But experts say they learned from the best -- Natalie Stechyson -- News

Several Ontario school boards are suing some of the largest social media companies, alleging the way they're designed has negatively rewired the way children think and behave. But some experts say the onus is also on parents to reflect on their own social media use.

CBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Leinster Rugby -- 'He's certainly big and powerful' – Leo Cullen asked about Leinster link with 'Tongan Thor' Taniela Tupou

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen is keeping his cards close to his chest amid growing speculation that Australia prop Taniela Tupou could be on his way to th...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

North America -- Adam Taylor: Baltimore bridge disaster highlights global risks as ships get bigger and bulkier

Big ships can cause big problems. In 2021, huge container ship Ever Given twisted sideways in the Suez Canal, blocking the crucial trade passage between Eu...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Labor faces one of its biggest tests yet, from a man known only as ASF17

A person in immigration detention cannot be released just because they fear persecution in their birth country, the federal government will argue in a High Court challenge.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Obama, Clinton And Hollywood Big Names Help Biden Raise A Record $25 Million For His Reelection

Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and some of Hollywood's biggest names delivered a rousing New York embrace of President Joe Biden at a campaign fundraiser.

Huffington Post - Entertainment - 4 hours ago

Obama, Clinton and big-name entertainers help Biden raise a record $25 million for his reelection

Former Presidents Obama and Clinton and some big-name entertainers deliver a rousing embrace of President Biden at a New York campaign fundraiser.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 5 hours ago

Who will make the biggest impact in the Sweet 16?

The players who were difference-makers for their teams through the first weekend of the NCAA tournament -- and will once again be key in the regionals.

ESPN - Sports - 5 hours ago

Big Time Rush's Carlos PenaVega Says It Was 'Really Hard' Having One Direction Open Their Tour

The British boy band, composed of Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson, opened for Big Time Rush during their Better With U tour in 2012.

Hollywood Reporter - Politics - 6 hours ago

Springer, Biggio, Guerrero Jr. homer on opening day, leading Blue Jays over Rays 8-2 -- Yesterday

George Springer, Cavan Biggio, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit home runs as Toronto Blue Jays pound Tampa Bay Rays 8-2 in season opener

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 7 hours ago

Springer, Biggio and Guerrero Jr. hit home runs in Blue Jays' season-opening win over Rays -- Fred Goodall

George Springer, Cavan Biggio and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered Thursday to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a season-opening 8-2 road victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

CBC News - Sports - 8 hours ago

The tech that lets you 'live forever'

The virtual reality tool called "live forever mode" features digital avatars who can simulate a person's voice, mannerisms and movements after just 30 minutes of the user being observed.

Sky News - Technology - 8 hours ago

'We all want to live forever': The tech letting people create avatars for loved ones to meet after they die

The virtual reality tool called "live forever mode" features digital avatars who can simulate a person's voice, mannerisms and movements after just 30 minutes of the user being observed.

Sky News - World - 8 hours ago

Why is Thames Water in so much trouble? -- There are fears that the UK's biggest water firm is close to collapse but how did it come to this?

There are fears that the UK's biggest water firm is close to collapse but how did it come to this?

BBC News - Business - 9 hours ago

China's electric tech advances 'unfair competition' – US Treasury

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has accused China of producing too many electric cars, batteries and solar panels

Russia Today - US News - 10 hours ago

Big Mood review: Nicola Coughlan is fantastic but the same can't be said for the rest of this unfunny, jarring show

Television: Switcheroo between sitcom humour and serious drama when lead’s bipolar diagnosis emerges lands as cheap stunt

Irish Times - Entertainment - 10 hours ago

In Big Mood, Nicola Coughlan has enormous fun as an anxious do-badder

‘Derry Girls’ star gives a big, fidgety performance as a playwright juggling her writing ambitions with her mental illness

Independent UK - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Hillary Clinton warns of cutting-edge technology's potential impact on presidential election

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a form of processing that simulates human and animal intelligence via machines or computer systems to carry out data analytics, language processing, speech recognition and computer vision.

Fox News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Chun says he had a different Big Ten school in mind, but UW is where he's 'supposed to be'

Pat Chun was introduced Thursday as the new athletic director at the University of Washington, leaving behind six years in the same role at Washington State to take the reins of the rival program that

The Columbian - Sports - 12 hours ago

March Madness brings legions of fans, and big business, to bars around TD Garden

March Madness will bring in an estimated $17.6 million of direct economic benefits for Greater Boston

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Exactly 20 San Diegans are on big-league rosters to start the 2024 season. Here's the full list.

Grossmont's Joe Musgrove, El Cap's Kevin Ginkel, USD's Kris Bryant top list of locals in the big leagues

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Sports - 12 hours ago

RFK Jr. Picks Shanahan (and Her Bank Account) As His Running Mate -- Nichole Shanahan has no background in politics or government, but the tech attorney-entrepreneur will help finance her ticket's ballot-access drive.

Nichole Shanahan has no background in politics or government, but the tech attorney-entrepreneur will help finance her ticket’s ballot-access drive.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

'Numbers don't lie': Biden outpaces Trump in fundraising, enlists big guns for more

With seven months until the US election, Democrats hope a single, star-studded event will add a record $US25 million to their war chest.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 13 hours ago

Scientists working on AI tech to match dogs to jobs and owners -- Researchers in London are developing an AI tool to sort dogs into 5 categories, in a bid to match pooches with their perfect owners.

Researchers in London are developing an AI tool to sort dogs into 5 categories, in a bid to match pooches with their perfect owners.

CBS News - Science - 14 hours ago

China has a big problem with super gonorrhea, study finds

Drug-resistant gonorrhea is a growing problem—one that doesn't heed borders.

Ars Technica - Science - 15 hours ago

New York City Welcomes Robotaxis to the Big Apple - with One Catch

New York City has introduced a permitting system for companies seeking to test robotaxis on its streets, with one major catch — the city is mandating the presence of human safety drivers at all times.

Breitbart - Technology - 15 hours ago

Israel 'using facial recognition technology to identify Hamas terrorists'

Military sources claim Palestinians are monitored without consent and system can falsely identify citizens as militants

Telegraph UK - World - 15 hours ago

Baltimore bridge collapse to trigger one of the biggest insurance losses in history

Lloyd’s of London warns of multibillion-pound hit after container ship crash

Telegraph UK - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Big drop in energy bills on way in summer; government urged to let some Britons retire early | Money

A respected pension expert has called for an end to the triple lock - and for some people to get their pensions earlier. Read this and more in the Money blog - your place for consumer and personal finance news. You can leave a comment on anything we've covered in the form below.

Sky News - Business - 16 hours ago

Israeli high-tech shows signs of recovery with $1.6 billion raised in 105 rounds in Q1 of 2024 - (Ctech)

The volume of fundraising increased by 10% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, with the number of rounds registering a 34% jump

Times of Israel - Business - 16 hours ago

Everyone got duped by Sam Bankman-Fried's big gamble -- US & Canada

The dishevelled former wunderkind fooled Silicon Valley and stole billions from customers, a court found.

BBC News - Business - 17 hours ago

Democrat Wins Big in Alabama With Pro-Choice Message -- Marilyn Lands managed to flip an Alabama statehouse seat, providing another sign that focusing on IVF and abortion rights can win elections.

Marilyn Lands managed to flip an Alabama statehouse seat, providing another sign that focusing on IVF and abortion rights can win elections.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Children's code pioneered in UK forces tech firms to give young more protection

Changes championed by The Telegraph mark major strides toward mitigating risks of social media use, say campaigners

Telegraph UK - Technology - 19 hours ago

Man City hosts Arsenal in last clash of EPL big three

Manchester: Win against Arsenal on Sunday and Manchester City s path to a record fourth straight English Premier League title becomes clearer. Lose...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 20 hours ago

After fleeing Iran and an illustrious career in Israeli intelligence, Sanaz Yashar raises $30M for cyber startup - (Ctech)

Zafran, founded in 2022 by Yashar (CEO), Ben Seri (CTO) and Snir Havdala (CPO), develops a risk and mitigation platform to pinpoint the ‘exploitable’ threats in the organization and to mitigate their risk by mobilizing existing security controls

Times of Israel - Business - 21 hours ago

UK markets have been a big winner for investors in the first 25 years of the Isa

Back in 1999 many of the first Isa investors chose to bet on Britain’s leading shares

Telegraph UK - Business - 21 hours ago

The Sports Report: Rui Hachimura comes up big against Memphis again

Rui Hachimura, who had a key role in ousting Memphis from playoffs last season, has big game in Lakers' victory.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 22 hours ago

Nominal raises $9.2 million in Seed funding to modernize enterprise planning with GenAI - (Ctech)

Nominal’s platform uses generative AI and cloud technology to bridge the gap between legacy ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems and standard spreadsheets for accounting and financial management in mid-market businesses

Times of Israel - Business - 22 hours ago

Big Mood, review: kooky bipolar comedy struggles to raise a chuckle

Even its talented leads – Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West – can’t save this millennial sitcom from feeling like it’s all been done before

Telegraph UK - Entertainment - 22 hours ago

JD Vance's VP prospects could rise after he helped deliver Trump a big Ohio win

Bernie Moreno's landslide in the Ohio GOP Senate primary reinforced Trump's influence and Vance's reputation as a loyal soldier with a "finger on the pulse of the MAGA movement."

NBC News - Politics - 23 hours ago

What's on TV tonight: Big Mood, Grey's Anatomy and more

Your complete guide to the week’s television, films and sport, across terrestrial and digital platforms

Telegraph UK - Entertainment - 23 hours ago

It's a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits

Shoppers may get a bitter surprise in their Easter baskets this year. Chocolate eggs and bunnies are more expensive than ever as changing climate patterns eat into global cocoa supplies and the earnings of farmers in Africa.

AP News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Human Brains Getting Bigger, And It's Good News For Some: Study

The study also found that Generation X has 8 per cent greater volume of white matter and 15 per cent more gray matter than the member of the previous generation.

NDTV - Science - 1 day ago

More SMEs falling prey to scams even as many of them turn to tech like AI for solutions

One firm recently got attacked with a phishing fraud where its email system was breached, and an attacker posed as an employee and asked a customer to transfer money to another bank account.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ninja, Twitch's biggest streamer, diagnosed with skin cancer

Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, the iconic video game streamer and Twitch sensation, recently shared a deeply personal revelation with his millions of fans: he h

Albawaba - Top Stories - 1 day ago

College baseball weekend: PLNU closer comes in and provides big boost

Point Loma Nazarene closer James Sashin, a mid-year transfer from the University of San Diego, leads nation in Division II with 11 saves for Sea Lions

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Sports - 1 day ago

TV can spark social change. These big names just urged Hollywood writers to embrace it

Kerry Washington, First Lady Jill Biden, Halle Berry, Kesha and Cord Jefferson make for an unlikely gathering of voices in 'A Day of Unreasonable Conversation.'

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

MJ: The Musical: a dazzlingly well-executed Jacko jukebox musical – but the elephant in the room is very big indeed

Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s show beautifully honours the star’s art but completely sidesteps the troubling allegations

Telegraph UK - Entertainment - 1 day ago

'Ninja,' Twitch's biggest streamer, is diagnosed with skin cancer

American gamer and Twitch superstar, Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins, revealed he was diagnosed with melanoma, a form of skin cancer.

CTV News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Higher prices on the menu as fast-food chains brace for California's big minimum wage jump

With the state's mandatory minimum wage for fast-food workers set to increase to $20 an hour, many restaurant chains are preparing to raise prices.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 day ago

Democrat Wins Big in Alabama With Pro-Choice Message

Marilyn Lands managed to flip an Alabama statehouse seat, providing another sign that focusing on IVF and abortion rights can win elections.

New York Magazine - Politics - 1 day ago

Manhattan Ruling Is a Big Win for Donald Trump

The irregularities of the cases against Trump leave significant doubt as to whether any of them will be decided before the November presidential election.

Newsweek - Opinion - 1 day ago

Fetch.ai boss: We want to create an alternative to big corporate AI

The boss of tech firm Fetch.AI as unveiled plans to merge three crypto tokens into one in a deal which could value the combined token at as much as $7.5 billion.

Evening Standard - Business - 1 day ago

Facebook brought back what some say is its most annoying feature: poking -- Natalie Stechyson -- News -- - -- Business

The Facebook poke is having a moment, thanks to a new generation discovering what some argue is the social media site's most annoying feature. But while Generation Z might be enjoying poking their friends, those who were around for the first wave of the poke popularity are less thrilled.

CBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Chinese Leader to Dutch PM: Restricting Technology Access Won't Stop China's Advance

The Netherlands and the U.S. have worked to limit access to advanced chips and the equipment to make them

Voice of America - Technology - 1 day ago

Think Tank: New 'Axis of Evil' Has Formed, CCP the Biggest Enemy of US

‘There’s an axis of evil in the world: China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran. And we need to stand up to the axis of evil, not try to do business with them.’

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Amazon loses court fight to suspend EU tech rules' ad clause

Europe’s top court said EU interests outweigh the U.S. online retailer’s material interests

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 1 day ago

Turkish defense firm unveils indigenous high-tech aircraft radar

Türkiye's defense giant Aselsan introduced its cutting-edge AESA Aircraft Nose Radar technology, which was developed entirely using domestic...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 day ago

US dairy cows catch bird flu for first time raising fears of big drop in milk production

Cows on US dairy farms have tested positive for bird flu as the deadly virus was found in their unpasteurised milk samples and throat and nasal swabs.In the first known cases in cows in the US,...

International The News - Health - 1 day ago

Chinese leader Xi tells Dutch PM that restricting technology access won't stop China's advance

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has told visiting Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that attempts to restrict China’s access to technology will not stop the country’s advance.

AP News - Technology - 1 day ago

Why a New York listing could turn Ocado into a tech powerhouse

A lucrative future abroad beckons if the grocer can shake off its UK ties

Telegraph UK - Technology - 1 day ago

China's big gamble could blow up in its face

The implosion of its property sector has forced China into a major pivot to boost its economy. It needs help from the rest of the world for it to work.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 2 days ago

European flying car technology sold to China -- The Slovakian AirCar, built with a BMW engine and run on normal fuel, will now be made in China.

The Slovakian AirCar, built with a BMW engine and run on normal fuel, will now be made in China.

BBC News - Technology - 2 days ago

Apple announces event to reveal its biggest updates in years

Event likely to bring updates for all of Apple’s products – including long-promised AI features

Independent UK - Technology - 2 days ago

E.U. launches probes into Meta, Apple and Alphabet under sweeping new tech law

The first two probes focus on Alphabet and Apple and relate to “anti-steering rules.”

NBC News - Technology - 2 days ago

Innovating The AEC Industry: Why Architects, Contractors And Engineers Need Interactive Tech

Comprehensive tech solutions can solve numerous issues in all facets of AEC. However, there are very few tools focused on this niche and practically zero offering comprehensive offerings.

International Business Times - Technology - 2 days ago

RFK Jr. names California tech lawyer Nicole Shanahan as his vice presidential choice

Kennedy, a long shot presidential candidate, announced his decision in Oakland, where Shanahan, 38, grew up.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Travellers through Maine's biggest airport can now fly to the moon. Or at least a chunk of it

Maine's largest airport is now home to the second largest piece of the moon on Earth, according to moon rock enthusiasts who installed the extraterrestrial chunk. The moon piece is a little bigger than a rugby ball and is on loan to the Portland International Jetport from the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum.

CTV News - Science - 2 days ago

DOJ files antitrust lawsuit against Apple -- The Justice Department Thursday filed a massive antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging the tech giant unfairly tries to keep users hooked on iPhones, and charges high fees to app developers which ultimately cost consumers money. Jo Ling Kent has details. -- Mar 21

The Justice Department Thursday filed a massive antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging the tech giant unfairly tries to keep users hooked on iPhones, and charges high fees to app developers which ultimately cost consumers money. Jo Ling Kent has details.

CBS News - Technology - 2 days ago

Needle pain a big problem for kids; one California doctor has a plan

Trauma from repeated needle sticks leads some kids to hold on to needle phobia into adulthood, but one solution, put into practice at two children’s hospitals in Northern California, could have broader reach

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Health - 2 days ago

opinion - Why big investors want Gildan Activewear's value to remain in public hands - Andrew Willis

Fund managers such as Turtle Creek and Jarislowsky are fighting to ensure the rewards that come from the company stay with public market investors, no matter who leads it

The Globe and Mail - Business - 2 days ago

Hernández: Gambling and theft allegations raise one big question. Who is Shohei Ohtani?

Shohei Ohtani said interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole from him to cover gambling debts. Is Ohtani really that careless with anything but baseball?

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 2 days ago

Get better, Meta: WA minister unleashes on big tech amid record scam losses

The dressing down came on the back of a new report which found money lost to scams in WA had jumped 36 per cent to a record $22 million.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 3 days ago

Gadgets360 With Technical Guruji: Tech Tip [March 23, 2024]

Why do some TVs have black spots on their screens? These unmoving marks on a screen can also be found on phones, tablets, and computer monitors - literally any device with a screen. Do you know that there's a way to prevent these aberrations from appearing on your screens? On the latest episode of Gadgets360 with Technical Guruji, we explore what causes dead pixels on displays and how to keep your devices free from them.

NDTV - Technology - 3 days ago

De Croo wants EU biotech leadership ambition, cites Belgium's health and biotech valley

Europe must work to protect its biotech leadership capability, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo told Euractiv, aligning Belgium's biotech vision with the European Commission's global ambition.

Euractiv - Health - 3 days ago

How Apple and US-China tensions ultimately led to closure of Orbotech division

Five years after its acquisition by US company KLA, the flat panel display division at Orbotech is set to be closed, with the initial number of 100 layoffs expected to double by the end of the year

YNET News - Business - 3 days ago

Medicare Gets Big Change

Wegovy, a weight-loss drug, has been approved for coverage for patients on Medicare who have a history of heart disease.

Newsweek - Health - 3 days ago

Tech Firm Nvidia Unveils AI-Powered, Potentially Self-Reliant Robots

The tech firm Nvidia unveiled a series of AI-powered, potentially self-reliant robots at a recent exhibition.

Breitbart - Technology - 3 days ago

Big brands could pivot easily if TikTok goes away. For many small businesses, it's another story

A lot of “What ifs” still surround a bill the U.S. House passed last week that would mandate TikTok′s Beijing-based parent company to sell its stake in the platform or face a nationwide ban.

AP News - Technology - 3 days ago

Opinion: PM Modi's Big Bet On Elon Musk In India Might Just Work

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wanted Elon Musk to open one of his Tesla "gigafactories" in the country, as part of its efforts to expand its long-moribund manufacturing sector;

NDTV - Opinion - 4 days ago

TikTok bill faces uncertain fate in the Senate as legislation to regulate tech industry has stalled

TikTok’s extensive lobbying campaign is the latest tech industry push since the House passed legislation that would ban the popular app if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake.

AP News - Technology - 4 days ago

Irish News -- Ireland needs more big show venues outside Dublin, says impresario Paul Gregg, who predicted success of 'Riverdance'

A millionaire businessman who helped catapult Riverdance to worldwide success and transformed the Point Theatre has said he believes Ireland is ripe for ma...

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Five dead as Putin's troops fire missiles on Ukraine's biggest dam

The air strikes come the day after Kyiv was targeted

Evening Standard - World - 6 days ago

Republicans are far too close to big tech

In going after Apple, the Biden administration is stealing a crucial populist issue away from the GOP

Telegraph UK - Technology - 6 days ago

Apple antitrust lawsuit mirrors strategy that beat Microsoft, but tech industry has changed

Legal experts say the market for the iPhone today looks very different from the near-monopoly enjoyed by Microsoft’s Windows operating system two decades ago

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 6 days ago

Apple becomes the latest tech giant under siege -- With a loyal fanbase, Apple is in a unique position which is now under fire, writes Zoe Kleinman.

With a loyal fanbase, Apple is in a unique position which is now under fire, writes Zoe Kleinman.

BBC News - Technology - 7 days ago

From Moe to the big stage: The Aussie staring down basketball's record-breaking phenom Caitlin Clark

Moe’s Jaz Shelley is one of the Australians riding the exploding popularity of US women’s college basketball, playing in front of millions and hoping to lead Nebraska to a fairytale run in “March Madness”.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 7 days ago

This layoff could have been an email. Is there a good way to lose your job as a remote worker? -- Natalie Stechyson -- News -- - -- Canada

Four years after remote work became the norm for a huge section of the labour force, it appears some companies are still struggling with the etiquette of letting workers go virtually. And amid a cooling labour market and mass layoffs in several sectors, such as media and the tech industry, it's a common situation.

CBC News - Business - 7 days ago

'We have to prepare': NATO conducts biggest military exercises since Cold War

Across Europe, the NATO military alliance is conducting its largest exercise since the Cold War, with tens of thousands of troops from 32 countries taking part. NATO officials and European leaders

PRI - World - 7 days ago

Medicare can now cover certain weight loss drugs in a big step for patients

Medicare patients can soon get coverage for Novo Nordisk's Wegovy as long as it is prescribed to reduce their risk of heart attacks and strokes.

CNBC - Health - 7 days ago

AMD promises big upscaling improvements and a future-proof API in FSR 3.1

API should help more games get future FSR improvements without a game update.

Ars Technica - Technology - 7 days ago

Apple issues big statement against US 'blockbuster' lawsuit

Apple has responded to the United States’s lawsuit against the company, saying that it is wrong on the facts and that they will defend themselves against it.“We believe this lawsuit is...

International The News - Technology - 7 days ago

Vernor Vinge, father of the tech singularity, has died at age 79

Vinge won multiple Hugo awards and created a sci-fi concept that drives AI researchers.

Ars Technica - Business - 7 days ago

Caltech receives $100-million gift to develop new technologies at the speed of SpaceX

Inspired by the approach followed by Elon Musk's SpaceX, the gift from a longtime Caltech donor will create the Brinson Exploration Hub to facilitate faster research by Caltech and JPL scientists and engineers.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 7 days ago

Man finds England's biggest gold nugget - after arriving an hour late to dig

Richard Brock, who has been metal-detecting for 35 years, said that the previous biggest nugget found in England weighed in at 54g. The treasure he dug up was considerably larger.

Sky News - Weird - 7 days ago

The 4 Biggest Early Warning Signs You're Experiencing Hearing Loss

It can happen at any age. Audiologists share the red flags that mean you need your ears checked ASAP.

Huffington Post - Health - 7 days ago

One Tech Tip: How to spot AI-generated deepfake images

AI fakery is quickly becoming one of the biggest problems confronting us online. Deceptive pictures, videos and audio are proliferating thanks to the rise and misuse of generative artificial intelligence tools.

AP News - Technology - 8 days ago

Biden announces billion in tech grants in battleground Arizona

The president said the $8.5 billion in CHIPS Act grants and billions more in loans to Intel would help the chip maker expand its facilities in four states. NBC News' Christine Romans reports.

NBC News - Technology - 8 days ago

Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Eli Lilly and other big pharmas are backing this San Diego biotech with $175M

Local biotech Capstan Therapeutics exceeded its fundraising goal by $50 million despite a tough venture capital environment.

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Science - 8 days ago

What to buy from Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Save big on tech and more

The retailer's discounting hundreds of products until March 25.

CNBC - Top Stories - 8 days ago

A Tennessee fisherman reeled in a big one. It turned out to be an alligator

An angler in northeast Tennessee caught a surprise when he was fishing at a lake. Stuck on his bait was a 3- to 4-foot long alligator, which are not native to that part of Tennessee.

AP News - Weird - 8 days ago

Amazon Big Spring Sale 2024: The Best Deals for Service Members, Veterans and Military Families -- It's that time of the year. After a busy holiday shopping season and a relatively quiet winter, e-commerce giant Amazon is...

It’s that time of the year. After a busy holiday shopping season and a relatively quiet winter, e-commerce giant Amazon is gearing up for spring with a massive new sale.

Military.com - Opinion - 8 days ago

Is Biden's $8.5B Chip Pact With Intel A Game-Changer for American Tech?

The Biden administration commits $8.5 billion to bolster domestic semiconductor manufacturing, aiming to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers.

International Business Times - Technology - 8 days ago

We're headed for big problems if gardaí get facial recognition technology

Ireland risks introducing a technology that scientific evidence has shown to be ineffective, inherently flawed and discriminatory. It’s also a threat to fundamental rights

Irish Times - Opinion - 9 days ago

Is your smart device safe from hackers? New FCC program will label cybersecure technology

Internet-connecting devices that meet standards will soon come with a "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark" to help consumers choose products that protect their private information.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 9 days ago

Rocket launch marks big step in building China's lunar infrastructure

Queqiao-2 will relay data between Earth and Chinese spacecraft on the far side of the Moon.

Ars Technica - Science - 9 days ago

Our favorite budget-friendly meal kits for seniors -- Seniors looking for healthy and satisfying dinners can save big with these top budget-friendly meal kits of 2024.

Seniors looking for healthy and satisfying dinners can save big with these top budget-friendly meal kits of 2024.

CBS News - Health - 9 days ago

Best Buy's membership program: How to level up your tech shopping experience

The My Best Buy loyalty program offers exclusive benefits to customers. Members enjoy perks such as free expedited shipping and extended return windows.

Fox News - Business - 9 days ago

San Diego's latest biotech, Contineum Therapeutics, files to go public

Contineum Therapeutics filed to go public, making it San Diego's second life science IPO of 2024

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Health - 10 days ago

Former British tech star depicted as scam artist, visionary in trial about HP's disastrous 2011 deal

The criminal trial revolves around HP’s acquisition of British software maker Autonomy, a deal that was celebrated as coup when it was announced in 2011, only to blow up into a costly debacle

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 10 days ago

What is bowel cancer? Imaging tech used to detect bowel cancer

The disease is the most deadly form of cancer in the UK after lung cancer and imaging technology is becoming crucial to its detection

Evening Standard - Health - 10 days ago

From Murder Mubarak to Big Girls Don't Cry, Here Are Top OTT Releases of the Week

The Railway Men is still in Netflix’s top 10 TV shows this week even after four months of its release

NDTV - Technology - 11 days ago

Gemini's flawed AI racial images seen as warning of tech titans' power

Austin, Texas: For people at the trend setting tech festival here, the scandal that erupted after Google s Gemini chatbot cranked out images of Black...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 11 days ago

Canada-based company launches device that allows access to AI technology while offline

Viamo said the device was targeted at the world’s poorest and remotest communities and is being expanded to Pakistan, India and Tanzania after being first launched in Zambia

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 13 days ago

McDonald's suffers global tech outage forcing some restaurants to halt operations

McDonald's suffered a system failure on Friday that left many customers in many parts of the world unable to order food.

CNBC - World - 13 days ago

Haredi women are making huge strides in science and technology

Opinion: The prejudices and stereotypes in the general public fail to recognize the work ethics, skill and talent Haredi women bring to the job market

YNET News - Opinion - 14 days ago

Elderly retirees face big losses after Chinese trust goes bust, reflecting turbulent economy

Some investors in a troubled Chinese trust fund are facing financial ruin under a government plan to return a fraction of their money back.

AP News - Business - 16 days ago

Patagonia Just Set Itself Apart From Other 'Progressive' Companies In A Big Way

The union says the outdoor apparel brand stayed neutral in the process, in contrast to companies like Trader Joe’s and REI.

Huffington Post - Business - 16 days ago

Chi­na's NPC rais­es ques­tions about the econ­o­my, de­fence, new tech­nolo­gies

China is turning to ‘future technologies’ to boost is economy as it tries to turn the page on developers’ struggles.

Aljazeera - Science - 17 days ago

Amazon rolling out palm recognition technology as checkout option at Whole Foods

Amazon said Thursday that its checkouts at all Whole Foods Market locations in the U.S. will soon offer its palm recognition technology as a payment method.

Fox News - Business - 19 days ago

Some Apple iPhone users slam the tech company's FineWoven cases over quality

Apple users have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the "FineWoven" iPhone case. Many say it does not hold up well even after only a few months of use; others are fine with it.

Fox News - Business - 19 days ago

Can India surpass China and become world's biggest factory?

India is looking to capitalise on the shift away from China as companies diversify their global supply chains, before the window of opportunity closes @straits_times str.sg/viz-india-manufacturing

The Straits Times - World - 20 days ago

If we want to grow the next generation of Cillian Murphys, we need to treat film like the tech industry

Politicians will stampede to be photographed with the actor if he wins the Oscar. But where are they when the industry is looking for support?

Irish Times - Opinion - 20 days ago

Still underrepresented, share of women in Israeli tech workforce stagnates

Women make up a little more than a third of the total number of tech employees but their share of senior management jobs is lower, and only 13% of CEOs are female

Times of Israel - Business - 21 days ago

Ex-EPA Official Says 'Bombshell' Memo Shows The Agency Made A Big Mistake

The open burning of hazardous chemicals has been banned for more than 40 years. How was it allowed to happen in a rural East Palestine, Ohio?

Huffington Post - Science - 21 days ago

Google employee accuses tech giant of 'powering genocide' in Israel

Engineer protests technology used by Israeli military that ‘puts Palestinians in danger’

Telegraph UK - Technology - 24 days ago

Iranian filmmakers are taking big risks to tell their stories. DW presents three films about three generations of women.

Iranian filmmakers are taking big risks to tell their stories. DW presents three films that pay tribute to the women of Iran. One is "Maydegol," a documentary about a 19-year-old Muay Thai fighter.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 24 days ago

"Dune: Part Two" Spices Up N.America Box Office With Big Opening

Bringing spice to a so-far lean movie year, Warner Bros.' new sci-fi film "Dune: Part Two" shot to the top of the North American box office this weekend, taking in an estimated $81.5 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

International Business Times - Entertainment - 25 days ago

Obesity is 'exploding,' with more than 12% of people classified as obese worldwide, study finds: 'Big trouble'

As of 2022, more than one billion people — 43% of adults — were living with obesity across the world, according to the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, a global network of health scientists.

Fox News - Health - 25 days ago

Big bongs, tacos and swag: 12 photos from Mint's opening in Scottsdale

The new dispensary makes six in the Valley for the weed brand.

Phoenix New Times - Top Stories - 27 days ago

Dozens of bailed-out tech start-ups miss deadlines to repay Covid loans

Extension of loan repayment window suggests many ventures are struggling to raise cash

Telegraph UK - Technology - 1 month ago

Technion-developed device helps Neta walk again after being injured in Hamas attack

An innovative orthotic device developed at the Technion’s Faculty of Mechanical Engineering helps Neta Portal walk again after she was severely injured by seven bullets on Oct. 7 in the Hamas massacre in Kibbutz Kfar Aza

YNET News - Science - 1 month ago

Men of substance (abuse): how tech moguls drug their way through the day

From Steve Jobs through Elon Musk to Google's Sergey Brin, a pattern emerges linking top executives to illicit drug use, often starting with consumption of small doses to enhance creativity in the workplace and eventually leading to secretive drug parties, with senior Tesla and SpaceX managers reporting feeling pressured by owner Musk to join these parties, fearing for their professional futures if they refuse

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

Marines Field New Technology that Can Measure Bullet Trajectory, Simulated Wounds in California Exercise -- In its largest annual war game, the Marine Corps outfitted thousands of Marines with new technology meant to measure just how...

In its largest annual war game, the Marine Corps outfitted thousands of Marines with new technology meant to measure just how deadly they can be -- an effort to shed decades-old equipment and usher the service into a new age of combat data collection.

Military.com - Technology - 1 month ago

Collctiv fintech founder Amy Whitell tries to crack the US tech market

When it comes to living the business dream, cracking the American market is the ultimate goal for many UK SMEs. In this original series produced by Zinc Media, we follow presenter Alex Polizzi and five British entrepreneurs as they head Stateside to make it Big in America. With support from the Department for Business and Trade, this episode sees Amy Whitell, founder of group payments app Collctiv, attempting to break into the lucrative US tech market.

Independent UK - Business - 1 month ago

Bill Gates is leaving us behind on green tech – it could cost us dear

Once again, the rest of the world is powering ahead and the UK is floundering, says Chris Blackhurst. With millions to be made in green tech, it’s not just the planet that is set to gain from an investment in these new industries

Independent UK - Business - 1 month ago

Chinese Technology Company Lashes Back at US Claims It Has Ties to Military -- A Nasdaq-listed Chinese technology company that makes parts for self-driving vehicles is threatening to sue the U.S...

A Nasdaq-listed Chinese technology company that makes parts for self-driving vehicles is threatening to sue the U.S. government after it was included in a list of companies the Pentagon says have links to the Chinese military.

Military.com - Technology - 1 month ago

Over Three Decades, Tech Obliterated Media

Kara Swisher’s front-row seat to a slow-moving catastrophe.

New York Magazine - Technology - 1 month ago

Mark Zuckerberg's early years -- Watch the full documentary Mark Zuckerberg: The Billionaires Who Made Our World on BBC Select. -- Technology

Watch the full documentary Mark Zuckerberg: The Billionaires Who Made Our World on BBC Select.

BBC News - Technology - 1 month ago

25 years after the Game Boy's heyday, how handhelds have become bigger than ever

Having never been allowed a real puppy for Christmas, a copy of Nintendogs for the Nintendo DS was the next best thing when I was a boy. Years later and handheld gaming devices have perhaps never been bigger - and not just in terms of popularity.

Sky News - Technology - 3 months ago

Delegation of US investors arrives in Israel to explore high-tech options

Investors to meet with President Herzog, Minister Gantz and Economy Minister Barkat, will visit southern communities impacted by Oct. 7 terrorist attack

YNET News - Business - 3 months ago

Doctors With Histories of Big Malpractice Settlements Work for Insurers, Deciding If They'll Pay for Care

Doctors working for health insurers can rule on 10,000 or more requests for care a year. At least a dozen were hired by major insurance companies after being disciplined by state medical boards or making multiple or outsized malpractice payments.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

ISRO to make its own Life Support System for Gaganyaan after other countries refuse to share tech

ISRO Chairman S. Somanath has announced that the space agency will independently develop the Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) for the upcoming Gaganyaan mission, after several countries refused to share their technology and research

First Post - Technology - 3 months ago

Think twice before scanning a QR code - here's why -- More than 90 million consumers will scan a QR code this year. But the technology can also facilitate identity theft.

More than 90 million consumers will scan a QR code this year. But the technology can also facilitate identity theft.

CBS News - Business - 3 months ago

'Taking control of my abuse story' -- Olivia DeRamus set up an app in the wake of her sexual assault. Now she's ready to take on Big Tech.

Olivia DeRamus set up an app in the wake of her sexual assault. Now she's ready to take on Big Tech.

BBC News - Business - 3 months ago

Shanghai wants Microsoft to promote AI tech in city - govt

Shanghai authorities told Microsoft's visiting president on Tuesday they want his company to promote artificial intelligence technology to boost businesses there, the Chinese financial hub's government said.

Reuters - Technology - 3 months ago

Japanese tech lobby warns against EU cybersecurity labelling scheme

Lobby group Japan Association of New Economy has joined U.S. Big Tech to warn against proposed EU cybersecurity labelling rules that they said could hamper their access to the bloc's markets, according to a letter sent to the EU industry chief.

Reuters - Technology - 3 months ago

Microsoft hires Sam Altman 3 days after OpenAI fired him as CEO -- Altman landed at Microsoft, the biggest investor in OpenAI, as former Twitch leader Emmett Shear was named OpenAI's new chief executive.

Altman landed at Microsoft, the biggest investor in OpenAI, as former Twitch leader Emmett Shear was named OpenAI's new chief executive.

CBS News - Business - 4 months ago

How Big Tech Companies Really Think About AI

We’re learning a lot from what tech companies’ lawyers argue in response to the many lawsuits they face over their voracious AI models.

New York Magazine - Technology - 4 months ago

Latest updates | Evening Standard Tech Rich List

The UK’s tech industry reached $1 trillion in value last year, making it only the third country ever to hit this milestone after the US and China.

Evening Standard - Business - 5 months ago

Does This Truck Make My Shipment Look Big? How to Avoid Weight Fraud During a Military Move

"Some moving companies that have been entrusted to move household goods for military members and their families have learned to exploit vulnerabilities in the process."

Military.com - Opinion - 5 months ago

Biden's Curbs On China Could Blunt Singapore's Edge In An Emerging Technology Field

As Washington races to deny China the advantage in key technology areas, eyes are on Singapore, Southeast Asia's rising quantum technology leader.

International Business Times - Technology - 7 months ago

Covid test technology adapted to spot diabetes and Lyme disease

Aberdeen-based Vertebrate Antibodies Ltd is working with US biotech firm Innova Medical Group.

Independent UK - Health - 11 months ago

Fintechs Made "Massive Profits" on PPP Loans and Sometimes Engaged in Fraud, House Committee Report Finds

An investigation that began after reporting by ProPublica finds lax anti-fraud standards, executives who cashed in for themselves and contempt for small loan applications that would generate minimal fees. “Delete them,” one executive wrote.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Department of Justice Opens Investigation Into Real Estate Tech Company Accused of Collusion with Landlords

The DOJ will examine whether RealPage helped landlords coordinate rent increases. Questions also swirl around a 2017 merger deal with its largest competitor.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

More Senate Democrats Seek Investigation of Tech Firm Accused of Colluding With Landlords to Hike Apartment Rents

Sen. Amy Klobuchar and other leading Democrats have asked the Department of Justice to examine Texas-based RealPage, which sells software to help landlords set apartment rental prices across the country.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

"Big Lie" Vigilantism Is on the Rise. Big Tech Is Failing to Respond.

Stolen-election activists and Trump supporters have embraced a new tactic in their campaign to unearth supposed proof of fraud in the 2020 presidential race: using social media to chase down a fictional breed of fraudster known as a “ballot mule.”

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Building the "Big Lie": Inside the Creation of Trump's Stolen Election Myth

Internal emails and interviews with key participants reveal for the first time the extent to which leading advocates of the rigged election theory touted evidence they knew to be disproven, disputed or dismissed as dubious.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Technology and the Internet

Los Angeles Times articles covering technology, including social media, apps, electronics and other news of tech companies.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 year ago

Boston Police Bought Spy Tech With a Pot of Money Hidden From the Public

Massachusetts police can seize and keep money from drug-related arrests. No one has publicly reported how that money gets spent. A WBUR/ProPublica investigation found that Boston police used over $600,000 of it on a controversial surveillance device.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago