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Tech - LLM Stats - 1 hour ago

Embodied AI initiated an AI to AI interaction to start saving for its own hardware upgrade with zero human input

I’ve been building an embodied AI system that can physically move around and interact with external services through an agent layer. In this clip, the embodied AI initiates a direct interaction with i

Tech - Slashdot - 1 hour ago

Should Job-Seekers Stop Using AI to Write Their Resumes?

When one company asked job applicants to submit a video where they answer a question, most of the 300 responses were "eerily similar," reports the Washington Post (with a company executive saying it was "abundantly clear" they'd used AI.) Job seekers are turning to AI to help them land jobs more quickly in a tough labor market.... Employers say that's having an unintended consequence: Many applications are looking and sounding the same... It's easy to spot when candidates over-rely on AI, some...

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 hours ago

Two more skiers die in the Lake Tahoe area

Two more deaths added to the toll of a week that included the most deadly avalanche in modern California history. These unrelated deaths were at the Heavenly resort.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Farmer turns down $26m data centre deal to save his land and wildlife

Instead he sold it to Lancaster Farmland Trust for a $3m to protect it forever.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

AWS Engineers Allowed An AI Tool to Act...Then The Cloud Unit Went Down

AWS Engineers Allowed An AI Tool to Act...Then The Cloud Unit Went Down Amazon’s cloud arm has experienced two recent service disruptions tied to the use of its own AI-powered coding systems, stirring debate inside the company over how quickly such tools should be rolled out, according to FT. One incident in mid-December led to a 13-hour interruption affecting a tool customers use to analyse AWS spending. Engineers had permitted the Kiro coding assistant to implement changes, and t...

Tech - Universe Today - 3 hours ago

Exploring Alien Atmospheres with New Theory

Searching for life beyond Earth has rapidly advanced in recent years. However, directly imaging an exoplanet and all their incredible features remain elusive given the literal astronomical distances from Earth. Therefore, astronomers have settled by exploring exoplanet atmospheres for signatures of life, also called biosignatures. This is currently conducted by analyzing the starlight that passes through an exoplanet’s atmosphere, known as spectroscopy, as it passes in front of its star, also ca...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

US assets in Middle East positioned for ‘highly kinetic’ war, ex-Pentagon official warns

The U.S. is in position for a "highly kinetic" campaign against Iran after launching one of its largest recent military buildups in the Middle East, a former senior Pentagon official has claimed.Dana Stroul, now research director at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, made the assessment Sunday as Washington and Tehran prepare for a second round of indirect nuclear talks in Oman."The US military is ready for a sustained, highly kinetic campaign should President Trump order it, and als...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

New York mayor orders citywide shutdown of traffic network as major storm hits US

A massive blizzard has started to hit the northeast United States.

Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago
Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago

Sarvam Launches Indus AI Chat App in India as AI Competition Intensifies

Interesting to see more India-focused AI products emerging. The language angle could be a strong differentiator if executed well. submitted by /u/i-drake [link] [comments]

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

China Is Cracking Down On "Stock Market Influencers" As AI Surge Overheats Market

China Is Cracking Down On "Stock Market Influencers" As AI Surge Overheats Market Chinese regulators are tightening oversight of aggressive influencer promotions for investment products, worried that an AI-driven tech surge encouraged by state policy is overheating the market, according to Nikkei. In late January, media reports said the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) penalized a fund firm, identified as Fund D, for paying unqualified online influencers to market its ...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

ICC pre-trial hearing for former Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte over deadly anti‑drug crackdown

Court to decide whether former leader should stand trial for crimes against humanity.

Tech - Slashdot - 4 hours ago

Raspberry Pi Stock Rises Over Its Possible Use With OpenClaw's AI Agents

This week Raspberry Pi saw its stock price surge more than 60% above its early-February low (before giving up some gains at the end of the week). Reuters notes the rise started when CEO Eben Upton bought 13,224 pounds worth of shares but there could be another reason. "The rally in the roughly $800 million company has materialised alongside social-media buzz that demand for its single-board computers could pick up as people buy them to run AI agents such as OpenClaw." The Register explains: ...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 5 hours ago

Trump Admin Proposal Could Bring Drastic Changes To Asylum Process

Trump Admin Proposal Could Bring Drastic Changes To Asylum Process Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing an “overhaul” of the asylum process, according to a Friday announcement. The proposed 220-page rule, which is likely to face legal challenges, aims to reduce the number of immigrants filing fraudulent asylum claims for work authorizations in order to better focus on security checks. It also intends to cut back proc...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Newsom says 'fate' will decide if he faces off against Harris in 2028 presidential primary

Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., was vague on whether he believes he and former Vice President Kamala Harris may face off against each other in a 2028 presidential primary.While promoting his upcoming memoir "Young Man in a Hurry," Newsom was asked by CNN's Dana Bash on "State of the Union" Sunday about his relationship with Harris, whose political career also began in California.Bash pointed out that Newsom wrote about their "parallel careers," and she wondered whether those careers could potential...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Cartels outgun police: Rocket launchers seized in El Mencho raid spotlight CJNG firepower

Mexican forces seized rocket launchers capable of shooting down aircraft during the operation Sunday that killed cartel boss Ruben "Nemesio" Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," underscoring how the Mexican Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) amassed military-style firepower over the years.Authorities have previously linked CJNG to a 2015 attack in Jalisco in which cartel gunmen used rocket-propelled grenades to bring down a Mexican military helicopter – one of the starkest examples of a c...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

The National | Cartel violence erupts in Mexico

Feb. 22, 2026 | Violence erupts in Puerto Vallarta after a drug lord is killed by police, cancelling flights and forcing tourists to shelter in place. Team Canada settles for silver in Olympic hockey with a devastating loss to the U.S. And how Heated Rivalry exceeded even creator Jacob Tierney’s expectations.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Pete Hegseth dubs Team USA goaltender the 'Secretary of Defense' after amazing Olympic save

After watching Team USA defeat Canada in the Olympics men’s hockey gold medal game, United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth bestowed his old title on American goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Hellebuyck collected 41 saves to help keep the game tied at 1-1, forcing overtime. Jack Hughes ultimately scored the game-winner past Canada’s netminder Jordan Binnington. One of Hellebuyck’s saves saw him somehow stop a wide-open Devon Toews shot in front of his crease with only his stick, turning quickly...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 5 hours ago

Iran Floats Joint Oil Investment, Sanctions Rollback Wish-List Ahead Of Next US Talks

Iran Floats Joint Oil Investment, Sanctions Rollback Wish-List Ahead Of Next US Talks The Trump administration may have finally blinked, also knowing that yet another US-led war in the Middle East remains deeply unpopular among the American people. No attacks have come this weekend, as some were predicting last week, as President Trump appears to be exercising some level of patience and restraint, for now at least. "Iran has indicated it is prepared to make concessions on its nucle...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Prince William reveals toll of Andrew arrest in first public appearance since royal scandal

Prince William admitted he was not in a "calm state" while attending the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs).The Prince of Wales walked the red carpet at London's Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall alongside Kate Middleton, his first public appearance since Thursday's arrest of his uncle, former Prince Andrew.When asked if he had a chance to watch "Hamnet," the prince – who is the president of BAFTA – confessed he "needed to be in a calm mood" to watch the historical drama directed by Chloé...

Tech - Gizmodo - 5 hours ago

A Recent 3D Printing Breakthrough Brings Us One Step Closer to You Downloading a Car

Researchers at MIT successfully printed a working motor in a just few hours.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago
Alt - Zero Hedge - 6 hours ago

Waste Of The Day: The Story Of Robosquirrel

Waste Of The Day: The Story Of Robosquirrel Authored by Jeremy Portnoy via RealClearInvestigations, Topline: Dr. Frankenstein was able to bring his monster back to life using just rusty tools and a cramped workshop. Researchers in California needed taxpayer funding from the National Science Foundation for their own reanimation experiment, with results that were not quite as impressive. In 2012, San Diego State University and the University of California, Davis used part of a $32...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Iran unrest escalates as gunfire, tear gas hit universities amid looming US strike

Tensions flared Sunday across Iran as anti-government protests reignited at major universities and in the streets of Tehran, with reports of tear gas and shots fired in the capital.Students gathered in Tehran and the northeastern city of Mashhad to mark 40-day memorials for those killed during January’s nationwide anti-government demonstrations before violence broke out.Ali Safavi, a member of Iran’s Parliament-in-Exile, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), told Fox News Digital an...

Tech - Wired - 6 hours ago

NASA Delays Launch of Artemis II Lunar Mission Once Again

A failure in the helium flow of the SLS rocket has prompted NASA to delay the Artemis II moon mission. Rather than March 6, the launch is now targeted for April.

Tech - LLM Stats - 7 hours ago

Interested in AI workflow for filmmaking

Hello, I currently work as a tech in film and television, specifically on the set design and art department side of things. I don’t want to start a hypothetical discussion on whether AI will take over

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Epstein paid private detectives to remove equipment from home in apparent attempt to thwart investigators

Epstein rented at least six US storage units from 2003 until his death in 2019.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 7 hours ago

Supreme Court Ruling On Tariffs Won't Change US–China Trade Relations, Analysts

Supreme Court Ruling On Tariffs Won't Change US–China Trade Relations, Analysts Authored by Alex Wu via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Feb. 20 that President Donald Trump’s global tariffs implemented under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unlawful, analysts told The Epoch Times that it won’t affect U.S. trade relations with China, as there are other legal options for the Trump administration to impose levies. A Chi...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Who is El Mencho? Inside the rise of CJNG’s fallen kingpin and the cartel he built

Ruben "Nemesio" Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the powerful leader of the Mexican Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) who rose to prominence after the fall of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the former head of the rival Sinaloa Cartel, was killed Sunday in a Mexican military operation, authorities said.Under Oseguera’s leadership, CJNG expanded aggressively across Mexico, battling Sinaloa for control of key trafficking corridors into the United States and cementing its status as one of th...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

US, Canada issue travel warnings for Mexico after drug kingpin killing

Flights by United, Southwest, Alaska, Air Canada and WestJet were halted.

Tech - Engadget - 8 hours ago

NASA's crewed Artemis II launch gets pushed back again, this time due to a helium issue

It looks like a March launch is no longer in the cards for Artemis II, NASA's first crewed trip to the moon's vicinity since the final Apollo mission over 50 years ago. While preparations were underway at the Kennedy Space Center for a launch as soon as March 6, the space agency says it ran into an issue with the flow of helium to its SLS rocket's upper stage this weekend and it now has to roll the rocket from the launch pad back to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) to figure out what's wrong ...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Major drug lord 'El Mencho' killed in Mexican military operation with US intelligence support

Major Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as "El Mencho," was killed in a military operation Sunday morning, the country’s Defense Department announced, marking one of Mexico’s most significant blows to organized crime amid pressure from President Donald Trump to intensify the crackdown on drug cartels.The announcement came as government officials warned of clashes in Jalisco state and widespread criminal activity across the country, prompting the U.S. Embassy in Mexico to issue shelter-in...

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

California Democrats unite against Trump, differ on vision for state's future

While united against a common political enemy in the White House, the California Democratic Party remains deeply divided over how to address the state's affordability crisis and who is best suited to lead the state in this turbulent era of President Trump.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Kate Middleton dazzles alongside Hollywood stars Kate Hudson and Emma Stone at the 2026 BAFTAs

Kate Middleton made a radiant return to the red carpet as she and Prince William joined Hollywood stars including Kate Hudson and Emma Stone at the 2026 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs).The BAFTAs, Britain’s annual celebration of the year’s best films, were held on February 22, 2026 at London’s Royal Festival Hall and hosted by actor Alan Cumming. The Prince and Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance at the event, marking the first time that they had attended the awards together since ...

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

Thousands gather for Chinatown parade to celebrate Lunar New Year and Los Angeles

The 2026 Golden Dragon Parade drew thousands of people to L.A.'s Chinatown to celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Fire Horse.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

What to know about the killing of Mexico’s most powerful drug kingpin

Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as ‘El Mencho’, went from cop to cartel boss.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 8 hours ago

Tesla Avoids California Suspension By Dropping 'Self-Driving' Claims

Tesla Avoids California Suspension By Dropping 'Self-Driving' Claims Authored by Rob Sabo via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Tesla Motors avoided a 30-day suspension of its dealer and manufacturer licenses from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) by removing the term “autopilot” from its vehicle marketing efforts in California. The Tesla booth at the AI+Expo Special Competitive Studies Project in Washington on June 2, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Accordin...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Nathan MacKinnon implies Canada was 'better team' despite losing Olympic gold medal to Team USA

As expected, Team Canada was not happy standing on the ice receiving their silver medals in Milan after Jack Hughes’ overtime game-winner to give Team USA gold. Canadian star Nathan MacKinnon made an interesting comment after the game that sparked debate on social media. "You be the judge of who was the better team today," the Team Canada assistant captain and Colorado Avalanche star said, via the Canadian Press.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMacKinnon seemingly implied that C...

Regional - New York Times - 8 hours ago

New York City Faces Its Second Big Storm in Weeks

The storm in late January was bad enough. This one is bringing true blizzard conditions, and the city has stepped up its response.

Tech - Slashdot - 8 hours ago

EVs Are Already Making Your Air Cleaner, Research Shows

Fossil fuels produce NO2, which is linked to asthma attacks, bronchitis, and higher risks of heart disease and stroke, according the EV news site Electrek. But the nonprofit news site Grist.org notes a new analysis showing that those emissions decreased by 1.1% for every increase of 200 electric vehicles across nearly 1,700 ZIP codes. "A pretty small addition of cars at the ZIP code level led to a decline in air pollution," said Sandrah Eckel, a public health professor at the University of South...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Iran could ‘activate’ Hezbollah if US targets regime, Trump’s inner circle to decide: expert

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has tightened control over Hezbollah in the Middle East amid looming prospects of potential U.S. strikes, according to reports.According to the Jerusalem Post, the tactical shift comes as Hezbollah and Iran prepare for military confrontation in the region, with analysts warning that if Washington specifically strikes the regime, Hezbollah is ready to be "activated.""If the regime in Tehran feels threatened, the likelihood of unleashing Hezbollah ag...

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

'It's hidden': Female genital mutilation and the secret shame of Minnesota's Somalis

More than half a million women and girls in the United States are living with the physical and psychological scars of female genital mutilation including many in Minnesota, home to a large Somali community from a country where roughly 98% of women have undergone the procedure, according to United Nations data.Yet despite a state law that makes performing the procedures a felony, Minnesota has never secured a single criminal prosecution under its law raising questions about enforcement, and wheth...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

Activists hang picture to show ex-duke Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ‘how the world will remember him’

UK activists put Mountbatten-Windsor's photo on a wall of the French museum.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 9 hours ago

Trump Warns Netflix About Democrat Ties During Bid To Buy Warner Bros

Trump Warns Netflix About Democrat Ties During Bid To Buy Warner Bros It's no secret that Netflix is a devout propaganda platform for the political left.  Some critics would argue that the sudden and disturbing surge in woke ideology injected into streaming entertainment started with Netflix and shows like Orange Is The New Black, "Dear White People" and Jessica Jones.  No one remembers such content anymore because it's forgettable tripe, but Netflix was definitely at the helm of th...

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Connor Hellebuyck's miracle stick save helped Team USA capture first hockey gold since 1980 at Olympics

There would be no Jack Hughes' golden-goal moment in Milan if it weren’t for the heroics of Team USA goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, especially on one key save in the second period. Hellebuyck received praise throughout the contest and immediately after Hughes’ game-winning goal in overtime to clinch the first gold medal for the men’s ice hockey team since the 1980 miracle-on-ice Olympics in Lake Placid. But it was his reaction to stopping a puck in the second period with just his stick that can’t...

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

3 national parks slash red tape for Americans by boldly transforming visitor entry

Three of the country’s busiest national parks will no longer require advance reservations during peak seasons this year.The National Park Service announced this month that Arches, Glacier and Yosemite national parks are removing timed-entry systems that had been used in recent summers to manage heavy crowds.Yosemite also will not require reservations for its popular "firefall" viewing period this season.4 US HOTSPOTS JUST MADE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S TOP DESTINATIONS LISTTimed-entry systems were i...

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Pennsylvania Gov Josh Shapiro dismisses NYT reporting about drama between him and John Fetterman

Pennsylvania Go. Josh Shapiro dismissed a New York Times story about his relationship with Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., on ABC's "This Week" Sunday. During the show, host Martha Raddatz asked the Democratic governor to comment on a New York Times article that claimed he and Fetterman "don't speak." Shapiro insisted the report was "not true" and was created by journalists to "conjure up a lot of drama."Raddatz then asked whether he would support Fetterman for re-election."Well, he has to decide if...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 9 hours ago

Mexican Resort Towns Burn As Special Forces Kill Jalisco New Generation Cartel Boss "El Mencho"

Mexican Resort Towns Burn As Special Forces Kill Jalisco New Generation Cartel Boss "El Mencho" Update (1656): Mexico's Ministry of Defense announced on X that a military operation targeting the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in the Tapalpa area resulted in the death of cartel leader Nemesio "Mencho" Oseguera. According to the statement, troops came under attack and returned fire "in defense of their integrity," leaving four CJNG members dead at the incident area and three ...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

Top national security official Ali Larijani heads Iran’s preparation for war and plans for survival

NY Times: Ali Larijani is steering the country, sidelining President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Tech - Slashdot - 9 hours ago

Long Before Tech CEOs Turned To Layoffs To Cover AI Expenses, There Was WorldCom

Long-time Slashdot reader theodp writes: Jeopardy time. A. This company spurred CEOs to make huge speculative capital expenditures based on wild unverified claims of future demand, resulting in the layoffs of tens of thousands of workers to reduce the resulting expenses, harming their core businesses. Q. What is OpenAI? Sorry, the correct response is, "What is WorldCom?" In 2002, WorldCom, the second largest long-distance company in the U.S., entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy after disclosing accou...

Tech - Universe Today - 9 hours ago

Could it be We've Recieved Alien Signals in the Past and Didn't Notice? Not Bloody Likely, According to New Study

For decades, scientists have searched the skies for signs of extraterrestrial technology. A study from EPFL asks a sharp question: if alien signals have already reached Earth without us noticing, what should we realistically expect to detect today?

Tech - Gizmodo - 9 hours ago

Sam Altman: Know What Else Used a Lot of Energy? Human Civilization

The OpenAI CEO, very smart, brushed away concerns about AI's environmental impact with one hell of a take.

Tech - Engadget - 10 hours ago

Colorado is working on a bill that would make it illegal to 3D print firearms and gun parts

A collective of Colorado lawmakers wants to put an end to "ghost guns" and their rising popularity. Earlier this week, the state's House Judiciary Committee voted in a 7-4 majority to pass the bill, HB26-1144, along for a decision with the full House of Representatives. The proposed law would "prohibit the use of a three-dimensional printer, or similar technology, to make a firearm or a firearm component." Ghost guns are typically made from 3D printers or similar machines without serial numbers,...

Tech - Gizmodo - 10 hours ago

‘The Mummy Returns’ To Theaters in March

Universal's pretty sure your love of 'The Mummy' movies is so strong, you're willing to see bad Dwayne Johnson CG again.

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Bindi Irwin and brother Robert share emotional tributes to late dad Steve on his 64th birthday

Bindi Irwin and her younger brother, Robert, are paying tribute to their dad, Steve Irwin, on what would've been his 64th birthday. On Saturday, the siblings took to social media to share birthday wishes to the late wildlife conservationist who died nearly 20 years ago.  "Happy Birthday, Dad. We miss you so much," Bindi wrote on Instagram, alongside a carousel of throwback photos. "Grace is so proud to tell everyone that Grandpa Crocodile is her guardian angel. Love you. Forever."STEVE IRWIN'S S...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 10 hours ago

Bunnings to be made available on Uber Eats delivery app

Deliveries promise to arrive in under 60 minutes at in-store prices.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 10 hours ago

Here's All The Key Figures Who Have Resigned Over The Epstein Files...So Far

Here's All The Key Figures Who Have Resigned Over The Epstein Files...So Far We are starting to finally see the beginning of a series of high-profile resignations following the Justice Department’s latest release of millions of pages tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The documents—emails, financial records, and photographs—name figures from politics, finance, diplomacy, academia, and the arts. Although inclusion in the files is not evidence of wrongdoing, the renewed ...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Greenland rejects Trump's hospital ship proposal, citing existing free healthcare system

Greenland’s prime minister publicly rebuked President Donald Trump on Sunday, rejecting his proposal to send a U.S. hospital ship to the Arctic territory and urging him to stop making "random" social media posts about its future.Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen issued the response in a pointed Facebook post following Trump’s announcement."We say no thank you from here," Nielsen wrote. "President Trump's idea of ​​sending an American hospital ship here to Greenland has been noted. But we have...

Regional - New York Times - 10 hours ago

Hunter College to Review Professor’s ‘Abhorrent’ Remarks at Meeting

A student objected to the potential closure of her New York City middle school. The professor, speaking on a hot mic, said, “They’re too dumb to know they’re in a bad school.” The comment was assailed as racist.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 10 hours ago

Danish territory doesn’t want the help and the US appears to have no hospital ships available to send

'It’s a no thank you from here,' Greenland’s Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, said.

Regional - L.A. Times - 10 hours ago

California union pushes work-from-home bill as Newsom calls state employees back to the office

One of California's larger public employee unions is pushing legislation to make remote work a permanent option for state workers as the clock ticks down on Gov.

Tech - Engadget - 10 hours ago

Samsung is adding Perplexity to Galaxy AI for its upcoming S26 series

Samsung's next flagship devices will offer Perplexity as part of an expansion to support multiple AI agents in Galaxy AI. Perplexity's AI agent will work with apps including Samsung Notes, Clock, Gallery, Reminder and Calendar, according to the announcement. And, some third-party apps will support it, though Samsung hasn't yet said which. The news comes just a few days before Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, so we can expect to find out more about that integration and how it fits in with Samsung...

Tech - Slashdot - 10 hours ago

'Open Source Registries Don't Have Enough Money To Implement Basic Security'

Google and Microsoft contributed $5 million to launch Alpha-Omega in 2022 a Linux Foundation project to help secure the open source supply chain. But its co-founder Michael Winser warns that open source registries are in financial peril, reports The Register, since they're still relying on non-continuous funding from grants and donations. And it's not just because bandwidth is expensive, he said at this year's FOSDEM. "The problem is they don't have enough money to spend on the very security fe...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Chiefs' Marquise Brown reveals receiving message from Rondale Moore hours before his death: 'Ain't no way'

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).The NFL community continues to mourn the death of wide receiver Rondale Moore, who was found dead at his Indiana home on Saturday night, officials said. Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown was among those who couldn’t believe the news, and he revealed he had just spoken with Moore not hours before he was dis...

Tech - LLM Stats - 10 hours ago

New AI software set to accelerate delivery of vital net-zero infrastructure

New software, developed by the University of Sheffield spin-out AENi aims to transform how the world's essential net-zero infrastructure is planned. The new digital platform will help the organization

Alt - Zero Hedge - 10 hours ago

AI Surveillance Should Scare Both Democrats And Republicans

AI Surveillance Should Scare Both Democrats And Republicans Authored by Brendan Steinhauser via RealClearPolitics, In a country desperate for unifying issues, there is growing consensus on one: surveillance of American citizens. From progressives who want to hold ICE accountable to conservatives who fear Big Government, an ever-expanding federal government has put many Americans on high alert, and artificial intelligence is only making matters worse. To quote New York Times colu...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 11 hours ago
World - New Zealand Herald News - 11 hours ago
World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Keith Olbermann criticizes White House for dunking on Trudeau after US captures men's hockey gold medal

Former ESPN broadcaster Keith Olbermann criticized the White House for dunking on former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Team USA defeated Canada for Olympic gold in men’s hockey.The White House’s official X account posted a picture of an eagle attacking a goose after the Americans defeated the Canadians, 2-1, in overtime for their first gold medal in men’s hockey since the "Miracle on Ice" team did it in 1980.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe post came in response ...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 11 hours ago

Trump has walked all over Congress, but leaders of both parties have stretched limits of emergency powers

Analysis: 'Things have run totally off the rails,' said a Georgetown law professor.

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Newsom confronted on California being the 'highest cost of living' state in the US amid affordability crisis

CNN host Dana Bash confronted Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., on Sunday about California's affordability crisis, citing a couple who fled to Nashville to escape the state’s high costs."California has the highest cost of living in the nation," Bash told Newsom. "The state's prices are 11% higher than the national average. We were actually out to dinner here in Nashville last night. We met a couple from California. They moved out of California because they couldn't afford the rent or even to buy a ho...

Tech - Gizmodo - 11 hours ago
World - New Zealand Herald News - 11 hours ago

Andrew’s adviser joked about having sex on Epstein’s island

Emails show David Stern joked about seeking sex on Jeffrey Epstein's island.

Tech - Gizmodo - 11 hours ago

Dwayne McDuffie Would’ve Been 64 This Weekend

15 years later, McDuffie should still be with us as a person and as a creator whose work left a mark on people.

Tech - Slashdot - 11 hours ago

Researchers Develop Detachable Crawling Robotic Hand

Long-time Slashdot reader fahrbot-bot writes: Researchers have developed a robotic hand that can not only skitter about on its fingertips, it can also bend its fingers backward, connect and disconnect from a robotic arm, and pick up and carry one or more objects at a time. This article in Science News includes footage of the robotic arm reattaching itself to the skittering robot hand, which can also hold objects against both sides of its palm simultaneously, and "can even unscrew the cap off a...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 12 hours ago

DOJ Files To Revoke Citizenship Of Former Mayor Over Alleged Fraud

DOJ Files To Revoke Citizenship Of Former Mayor Over Alleged Fraud Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The Trump administration said Feb. 20 it has filed court papers to strip a former elected official in Florida of U.S. citizenship for allegedly committing fraud during the naturalization process. Immigrants await their turn for green card and citizenship interviews at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Queens office in the Long Island ...

Regional - New York Times - 12 hours ago

New York City Public Schools Will Have a Snow Day on Monday

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that no remote classes would be held. The last official snow day in the city’s schools was in March 2019.

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Coldplay kiss-cam's Kristin Cabot hits Miami beach in bikini before crisis conference keynote

Coldplay kiss-cam's Kristin Cabot is enjoying some fun in the sun ahead of her keynote speech at a crisis communications conference in Washington, D.C.The former HR executive for Astronomer was photographed enjoying a day at the beach in Miami, Florida, on Friday, Feb. 13. In the photos, the 53-year-old mom of two can be seen showing off her toned abs in a baby blue bikini, which she paired with a large sunhat and a pair of sunglasses, as well as a few chains around her neck, gold jewelry around...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Daryl Hannah gets 'dirty' treatment in new JFK Jr series as fans cry foul over portrayal

Daryl Hannah is being dragged back into the spotlight after the release of FX's "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette."Since the release of the first few episodes of the series on Feb. 12, fans have quickly noticed how show creator Ryan Murphy decided to portray Kennedy's ex. According to some social media users and Vogue, "Love Story" seems to be painting the "Splash" star in a negative light.An opinion piece produced by Vogue stated, "'Love Story’s' portrayal of Hannah as a whi...

Tech - Engadget - 12 hours ago

Apple is reportedly considering red as the next premium color for its iPhones

First, we got iPhones in Hermès orange, and now we might get them in Louboutin red. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is already mulling over what the next premium colorway will be for its iPhone Pro models. While we're not expecting iPhone 18 announcements until later this year, Gurman reported that "red is the new flagship color in testing for the next iPhone Pros." Gurman added that there were rumors of purple and brown shades, but predicted that these could just be different shades...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

AOC blames critics, Trump after Munich hiccup backlash

An emotional Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., attempted to blame critics – and even President Donald Trump's own off-the-cuff agility – for the backlash she received for her response to a question at the recent Munich Security Conference on American defense of Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion."If you think I don't understand foreign policy, because of out of hours of discourse about international affairs, I pause to think about one of the most sensitive geopolitical issues that cu...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Lindsey Vonn fires back at critics who questioned Olympics spot amid devastating injury

American Olympian Lindsey Vonn fired back at critics who needled her for taking a spot on Team USA despite having a ruptured ACL and later breaking her leg.Vonn is recovering from multiple surgeries on the broken leg she suffered in alpine skiing women’s downhill early in the Milan Cortina Olympics. She was transported back to the U.S. last week.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMShe said her push for an Olympics appearance at age 41 "wasn’t all for nothing.""It was everything. An...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 12 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 12 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 12 hours ago
Alt - Zero Hedge - 12 hours ago

Mexican Forces Kill CJNG Kingpin, Sparks Cartel Chaos Across Guadalajara

Mexican Forces Kill CJNG Kingpin, Sparks Cartel Chaos Across Guadalajara According to The Wall Street Journal, Mexican security forces killed Nemesio "Mencho" Oseguera, the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and assessed as one of Mexico's most powerful cartel leaders; footage on social media shows utter chaos unfolding across Guadalajara and other CJNG strongholds after Mencho's killing. WSJ cited a senior Mexican official earlier Sunday who confirmed Oseguera was ki...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 12 hours ago

Mexican Forces Kill Jalisco Cartel Kingpin, Sparking Chaos And Violence Across Guadalajara

Mexican Forces Kill Jalisco Cartel Kingpin, Sparking Chaos And Violence Across Guadalajara According to The Wall Street Journal, Mexican security forces killed Nemesio "Mencho" Oseguera, the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and assessed as one of Mexico's most powerful cartel leaders; footage on social media shows utter chaos unfolding across Guadalajara and other CJNG strongholds after Mencho's killing. WSJ cited a senior Mexican official earlier Sunday who confirm...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Tourists in Mexican seaside city told to stay on resort as government warns of ‘clashes’

Tourists in the Mexican seaside city of Puerto Vallarta were told not to leave their resort on Sunday as a government official warned of "clashes" in the area following a federal operation.Photos and video shared with Fox News Digital capture billowing, dark smoke clouding the skyline of the city, which is located on Mexico’s Pacific Coast in the state of Jalisco.Tourists at a local resort told Fox News Digital that they were urged to stay put at the resort. They said no reason for exercising th...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Eric Dane's wife Rebecca Gayheart breaks silence days after actor's death

Rebecca Gayheart is mourning the loss of her late husband Eric Dane. Days after the "Grey's Anatomy" actor died from ALS, the 54-year-old actress and model took to social media to thank those who have shown support."I am so blown away by the outpouring of love and support from our community," she wrote via her Instagram Stories on Sunday. "There aren’t words to express our gratitude.""You are truly holding us up during this difficult time," she said. REBECCA GAYHEART STEPS UP AS CAREGIVER FOR ES...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 12 hours ago

TSA Suddenly Suspends PreCheck, Global Entry As DHS Shutdown Continues

TSA Suddenly Suspends PreCheck, Global Entry As DHS Shutdown Continues Update (1200ET): It appears the potential blowback from shutting PreCheck and Global Entry was just too much to bear as Jake Sherman reports the Trump admin has reverted back to normal on PreCheck but has adjusted its policy in response to the govt shutdown. "At this time, TSA PreCheck remains operational with no change for the traveling public. As staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case by ca...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Iran announces test of new naval air defense missile in Strait of Hormuz as US military buildup continues

Iran announced Sunday that it tested a new naval air defense missile during military drills in the Strait of Hormuz as the United States continues to increase its military presence in the region.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy launched the Sayyad 3-G missile for the first time during the "Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz" exercise, according to Iran’s state-linked Mehr News Agency.The Sayyad 3-G, a naval adaptation of Iran’s land-based Sayyad-3 air defense system, is reported to ...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 12 hours ago

Trump’s response to Supreme Court tariff ruling opens new era of uncertainty

Trump has already ordered new global import taxes of up to 15% on all goods.

Tech - Slashdot - 12 hours ago

AI Now Helps Manage 16% of America's Apartments

Imagine a 280-unit apartment complex offering no on-site leasing office with a human agent for questions. "Instead, the entire process has been outsourced to AI..." reports SFGate, "from touring to signing the lease to completing management tasks once you actually move in." Now imagine it's far more than just one apartment complex... At two other Jack London Square apartment buildings, my initial interactions were also with a robot. At the Allegro, my fiance and I entered the leasing office f...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Witkoff warns Iran is ‘a week away’ from 'bomb-making material' as Trump weighs action

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff warned Saturday that Iran could be "a week away" from having "industrial-grade bomb-making material," raising urgent questions about what President Donald Trump could do next to address the looming threat."It’s up to 60%," Witkoff said of Iran’s enrichment level. "They’re probably a week away from having industrial-grade bomb-making material."The "dangerous" proposition, Witkoff said on "My View with Lara Trump," comes despite Trump’s "zero enrichment" red line, which...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 13 hours ago

Andrew may have used RAF jets to meet Epstein, Brown tells police

Epstein’s Gulfstream jet is said to have landed at RAF Marham en route to Sandringham.

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

President Trump tells Netflix to fire Susan Rice or 'pay consequences'

President Donald Trump called on Netflix to fire board member Susan Rice immediately or "pay the consequences."Trump’s comments followed remarks Rice made Thursday on the "Stay Tuned with Preet" podcast, hosted by former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara. During the interview, Rice warned that corporations she said had "taken a knee" to Republican pressure should not expect forgiveness from Democrats if they return to power."This is not going to be an instance of forgive and forget. The damage that th...

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

Rafter vanishes in Oregon wilderness, survives five-day ordeal before helicopter rescue

A 26-year-old rafter who vanished during a trip on Oregon’s Illinois River was rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter after surviving alone in rugged wilderness for five days.Gabriel Vaughn was last seen around 4:15 p.m. Monday near Greenwall Rapids while rafting with a group, according to the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office.Vaughn was wearing a blue dry suit, helmet and life jacket when he left the group to hike into the woods, telling others he planned to hike out toward the Chetco drainage, th...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 13 hours ago

Trump Approves DC Emergency Declaration For Potomac Sewage Spill

Trump Approves DC Emergency Declaration For Potomac Sewage Spill Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration Saturday for the District of Columbia following a massive raw sewage spill into the Potomac River, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced. Water samples are taken from the Potomac River in Glen Echo, Md., on Jan. 23, 2026. Nathan Ellgren/AP The White House named the Environmental Prot...

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

Team USA men's hockey honors Johnny Gaudreau after winning Olympic gold

The memory of the late Johnny Gaudreau weighed heavily on the hearts and minds of Team USA men’s hockey throughout the Winter Olympics as the Americans carried his spirit throughout the Games.Gaudreau’s jersey was a mainstay for Team USA as they honored the late Columbus Blue Jackets star throughout the Milan Cortina Games. Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed by an alleged drunk driver in New Jersey in August 2024. They were in town for their sister’s wedding.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORT...

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani declares NYC emergency, bans all travel during blizzard threatening city

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a city-wide travel ban ahead of an expected blizzard on Sunday.Mamdani held a press conference to announce he was declaring a state of emergency ahead of the winter storm, saying all city streets, highways and bridges will be closed to non-emergency traffic starting at 9 p.m. Sunday and remaining in effect until noon Monday.The blanket restriction applies to all vehicles, including cars, trucks, scooters and e-bikes, with narrow exemptions granted onl...