NASA Unveils Ambitious Timeline to Build a Human Habitat on the Moon

The agency is developing rovers and drones to establish a sustained presence on the lunar surface.

Trump Administration Wants to Give Cold War-Era Plutonium to Nuclear Energy Start Ups

The Energy Department has selected five companies for advanced negotiations to use weapons-grade plutonium for fuel.

The Harrowing ‘Testaments’ Finale Feels Like the End of the Beginning

The 'Handmaid’s Tale' sequel left the door wide open for its just-announced second season.

YouTube will automatically detect and label AI-generated videos

It should be easier to tell at a glance if a YouTube video will contain AI-generated gunk.

YouTube will try to automatically flag AI videos starting this month

YouTube is tightening its AI labeling rules. Labels for photorealistic or heavily AI-altered content will now show up in more visible spots, below the player for long videos and as an overlay on Short

Square Enix restarted development on Dragon Quest 12 and gave it a new name

Square Enix has rebooted its next mainline entry in the Dragon Quest series, which is now called Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams.

I Tried Firefox Smart Window, and It Won Me Over a Little

Mozilla has received plenty of flak for adding AI features to Firefox, like a chatbot in the sidebar, automatic alt text in PDFs, AI-powered tab group suggestions, and whatnot.It's been one thing after another, and while people might appreciate that these can be disabled, the sheer pace of the additions does make one wonder where it all ends.Their latest experiment in this space is the Smart Window, currently in beta and rolling out to users in the United States and Canada on Firefox 150 and new...

OpenAI Foundation says it is committing an initial $250M for grants, partnerships, and direct work aimed at helping workers and economies navigate AI disruption (Reuters)

Reuters: OpenAI Foundation says it is committing an initial $250M for grants, partnerships, and direct work aimed at helping workers and economies navigate AI disruption The non-profit that controls

Southern California teacher accused of sexually abusing student

A Riverside County teacher has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a minor, according to authorities.

AI is replacing humans in responding to some surveys, but simulated opinions are not the same as public opinion

Surveys and polls help societies understand what people think about issues in politics, health, education and much more. But fewer people these days tend to respond, so pollsters have to reach out mor

I think Anthropic and OpenAI have found product-market fit

Anthropic are strongly rumored to be about to have their first profitable quarter. Stories are circulating of companies surprised at how expensive their LLM bills are becoming from usage by their staf

How to Effectively Run Many Claude Code Sessions in Parallel

Keep an overview of all your coding agents that run in parallel The post How to Effectively Run Many Claude Code Sessions in Parallel appeared first on Towards Data Science .

8 Best Computer Speakers (2026) After Testing 25+ Pairs

These WIRED-tested computer speakers, from stereo speakers to surround sound, will suit any budget.

Anthropic Growth and Bedrock Mix Drive AWS Margins Higher While Peers Lag

Amazon’s Bedrock Mix and Anthropic Deal Terms Combine to Show Greater Operating Leverage

Tensormesh, whose inference platform uses KV caching to reduce costs, raised a $20M seed extension, bringing its total funding to $24.5M

Chris Metinko / Axios: Tensormesh, whose inference platform uses KV caching to reduce costs, raised a $20M seed extension, bringing its total funding to $24.5M Inference optimization startup Tensorm

Jamie Kennedy blasts Mark Hamill's dead Trump post as 'evil' after assassination attempt

Jamie Kennedy is calling out Mark Hamill's "crazy" rhetoric against President Donald Trump.During an episode of his podcast, "Hate To Break It To Ya," the comedian addressed the "Star Wars" actor's recent social media blunder in which he posted a photo depicting Trump as deceased with a caption that read "If Only," just days after an assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) Dinner."That is insane. That is brain rot gone beyond," Kennedy said, adding, "This is n...

The View’s Joy Behar RAGES at New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart for introducing President Trump

Leave it to empathetic and compassionate (kidding!) LIB Joy Behar to seemingly hope New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart gets hurt because he supports President Trump.In what can only be described as one of the lowest moments in show history for these gasbags, of which there are many to choose from, disgusting Behar, 83, suggested Dart may want to add some "extra padding" for the upcoming season. Why? Joy didn't come out and say it, but she seemed to imply that Dart would get beat up by NFL p...

Manhunt launched for samurai sword attack suspect with sex crime conviction after party assault: sheriff

A man in California is on the run after he allegedly used a samurai-style sword to try to kill someone at a party, according to police.Jonathan Bays, 41, allegedly tried to kill another individual at Creekside Apartments in Mariposa, California, on Saturday during a party, according to Sheriff Jeremy Briese. Bays allegedly used a "large Samurai style sword" during the attack and hit the victim in the wrist, hand, head and shoulder.After trying to kill the other individual, Briese said Bays fled ...

The First Reactions to Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Are Here

A new trailer for the film, starring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor, is also here. The film releases June 12.

Iconic beach destination hit with unsafe water warning as pollution concerns grow

→ One iconic California beach hotspot landed on a notorious pollution list again just before summer crowds arrive.→ The family behind Primm Valley Resorts said it is working to revive the fading Nevada gambling hub as the town's final casino resort prepares to close.→ An expedition into one of Earth's harshest regions led to a discovery hidden from explorers for decades.→ A popular California beach destination will fine visitors up to $500 for using oversized beach canopies under new summer rest...

Sony’s Bravia 9 II is Most Colorful We’ve Seen. Is That Enough to Drop QLED?

Sony has abandoned QLED and bet the Bravia on its all-too-vivid RGB TVs. Their quality is cinema-accurate, sometimes to a fault.

Florida Gators coach Jon Sumrall says he wouldn't have left Tulane if he wasn't allowed to coach Playoff team

New Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall has really hit the ground running since his arrival in Gainesville late last year.Between his widely lauded staff hires, consensus top-10 recruiting class and myriad media appearances, the 43-year-old looks as though he can do no wrong.Granted, the games need to be played before anyone can make a full judgment, but the vast majority of Gator Nation appears smitten with their newest head ball coach.Part of what makes him so appealing to the Florida faithf...

AI Factories: The New Infrastructure of Intelligence

AI factories are token factories, converting power into intelligence in real time. And as agentic AI scales and autonomous, always-on special agents are deployed in the enterprise, performance per wat

Josh Shapiro warns that attacks on AIPAC are being used to 'silence certain voters'

Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro expressed concern that some politicians are using opposition to American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) donations as a way to "silence certain voices."During an interview with Politico's senior political columnist Jonathan Martin on Tuesday, Shapiro was asked whether he believed that AIPAC, which has previously donated to both Republicans and Democrats, has become a dividing issue among the Democratic Party."I think it's been used cynically by s...

AI coding startup Cognition raises $1B at $25B pre-money valuation

As Cognition reaches $492 million in annualized revenue run rate, it more than doubled its valuation in eight months, it says.

Sony announces True RGB Bravia TV lineup

Sony's Bravia 9 II and Bravia 7 II feature independently driven red, green and blue lights.

Sony adds the Theater Trio to its Bravia speaker line up

Sony's latest home theater option is a three-speaker setup that flanks your TV, but it's very expensive.

New York Times accused of deploying AI surveillance on tech staff without notifying their union

The NewsGuild of New York has accused The New York Times of using artificial intelligence technology to monitor and surveil the performance of unionized tech workers in violation of their collective bargaining agreement. The Guild filed two grievances and an unfair labor practice charge on behalf of the Tech Guild against The Times last Thursday. The unionized tech workers accused Times management of violating their contract with improper use of AI programs and failing to notify the union.Benjam...

Roku updates its UI for the first time in a decade

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Crash involving speeding train, minibus in Belgium leaves 4 dead including 2 children

A speeding passenger train tore into a minibus packed with children in Belgium on Tuesday, crushing the vehicle and killing four people including two children and leaving five other children critically injured.The violent collision happened during the morning rush near the town of Buggenhout, about 20 miles northwest of Brussels, in what officials described as one of the country’s worst rail accidents in recent history.Authorities said the minibus appeared to drive through a closed railway cross...

Food Stamp Fraud Pipeline Exposed: U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Groceries Shipped Overseas And Sold For Profit

Food Stamp Fraud Pipeline Exposed: U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Groceries Shipped Overseas And Sold For Profit Submitted by Anthony Rubin of Muckraker.Org,  Food stamps and food pantries are intended to keep struggling Americans fed. What we found is that, in some communities, that food never reaches an American table. Instead, it gets shipped overseas and sold for profit. The scheme works like this. Residents in cities like Lawrence, Massachusetts collect food through two channels: pu...

NYC-based Pace, whose AI agents automate back-office operations for insurance companies, raised a $46M series B led by Thrive and Sequoia at a $375M valuation

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Democrats Refused to Primary Tom DiNapoli for Years. This Year Is Different.

Thomas DiNapoli, the state comptroller in New York since 2007, now faces his first primary challenge, as two Democrats hope to capitalize on anti-incumbent fervor.

AI coding startup Cognition AI raised more than $1B at a $26B valuation, and says its revenue run rate has increased to $492M from $37M in May 2025

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How to get wired internet without running ethernet cables

Advances in adapters mean you could ditch Wi-Fi for better performance.

How Lyft Built a Self-Serve AI Agent Platform with LangGraph and LangSmith

Lyft used LangGraph and LangSmith to build a self-serve AI agent platform for customer support, cutting agent development from months to weeks.

FOX News Deals Newsletter: Missed Memorial Day? These grilling, tool and tech deals are still live

FOX News may be compensated for or earn a commission if you buy through our referral links.If you're tackling DIY projects, this Craftsman drill is now 40% off, marking its lowest price of the year. The $59 tool comes with a battery and charger, so you can get started right away.READ MORE: The best Memorial Day deals you can still shop: Up to 83% off grills, pillows, tech and moreSummer is officially here, making it the perfect time to refresh your outdoor space. I rounded up standout deals on g...

Opendoor Co-Founder Eric Wu's NavigateAI, which is building an expert AI coach for construction workers, raised a $25M seed led by Elad Gil at a $225M valuation

Anna Tong / Forbes: Opendoor Co-Founder Eric Wu's NavigateAI, which is building an expert AI coach for construction workers, raised a $25M seed led by Elad Gil at a $225M valuation After pioneering

Robinhood Lets Customers Use AI To Trade Stocks, Make Credit-Card Purchases

Robinhood Lets Customers Use AI To Trade Stocks, Make Credit-Card Purchases Robinhood Markets is launching a new feature whereby customers can hand their money to an AI agent for automated trading and credit-card purchase decisions.  The brokerage is enabling users to link external AI agents-such as Anthropic’s Claude or coding agent Cursor-to a dedicated investment account. Within that account, the AI can access allocated funds and execute stock trades based on user instructions...

PGA Tour event at Trump Doral gets huge boost with new spot on restructured 2027 schedule

The first half of the 2027 PGA Tour schedule has been announced, and as the Florida Swing is being revamped, the Tour's stop at Trump National Doral appears to be the biggest winner of the new-look schedule.The PGA Tour returned to the Blue Monster at Trump National in 2026 with the Cadillac Championship, a new event on the calendar, and the first Tour event held at the Trump-owned property since 2016.DUSTIN JOHNSON GIVES HILARIOUS THREE-WORD ANSWER WHEN ASKED TO SHARE THOUGHTS OF LIV GOLF LOSIN...

A Disease Once Confined to the Tropics Just Saw a 359% Surge in the US

Cases of the viral disease skyrocketed in 2024, new CDC data shows.

Israel eliminates head of Hamas' military wing in Gaza strike

The new head of Hamas’ military wing has been taken out by Israeli forces in an airstrike. Mohammed Odeh, who was "responsible for planning and coordinating Hamas terrorists’ infiltration and attack targets during the October 7 Massacre," was killed in an operation in northern Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces announced Wednesday. "Odeh served as the Head of Hamas’ military wing following the elimination of Izz al-Din al-Haddad," according to the IDF, which shared a photo showing Odeh among other ...

Canada secures major German buyer for Ksi Lisims LNG project

Ranch seasoning sold at Walmart recalled due to salmonella risk

A ranch seasoning sold at Walmart has been recalled due to salmonella risk, according to authorities.

I Like Ferrari's Luce EV. But This Is Why It's Heartbreaking

Designed by Jony Ive and a host of ex-Cupertino colleagues, the Luce shows us what might have been had Apple made good on its $10 billion bet.

Taylor Sheridan's new 'Yellowstone' spinoff 'Dutton Ranch' sets ratings record with premiere

"Dutton Ranch" is taking off like a rocket after its premiere.The newest "Yellowstone" spinoff follows Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) leaving Montana for Texas.There was an insane amount of buzz and hype for the spinoff long before it premiered on May 15. As expected, it's every bit as dark and gritty as the original saga, and fans are loving it.'DUTTON RANCH' STAR NATALIE ALYN LIND STIRS UP SPECULATION ABOUT SHOW'S FUTURE WITH SIMPLE COMMENTSFans don't just love "Dutto...

Democrats break with scandal-plagued Graham Platner, warn of 'civil war' in party

Top Democratic officials and lawmakers are breaking with Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner as his past blunders and online history stack up. Platner’s ascendency to the top of the ticket in Vacationland broke with the Democratic establishment in Washington, D.C., and since Maine Gov. Janet Mills exited from the race, questions about whether he is the right choice to take on Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, have exploded. Much of that is fueled by scandals that have cropped up seemingl...

Drone Ports and Funding Mayhem: Trump's Ballroom Has Turned Toxic

“Republicans are just going to have to suck it up and get it done,” says one Trump aide about the funding melee. The votes, though, may simply not be there.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo review: Outrageously expensive, totally awesome

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo is a gamer's dream machine, but its price is a nightmare.

Build apps faster, blame tools less—Visual Studio Pro 2026 is just $35 through 5/31

TL;DR: Get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 for $34.97 (reg. $499.99) through May 31 and upgrade your coding setup with AI-assisted development, stronger debugging, and cross-platform tools. There's a point in every coding project where optimism ends and browser tabs begin. Read the rest The post Build apps faster, blame tools less—Visual Studio Pro 2026 is just $35 through 5/31 appeared first on Boing Boing.

The Quiet Collapse Under The Market's Surface...It's Getting Louder

The Quiet Collapse Under The Market's Surface...It's Getting Louder  Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance The market is hypnotized by headlines out of the Middle East. Every missile strike, every oil spike, every rumor about escalation with Iran sends volatility dealers and gamma-chasing algorithms into another violent intraday swing. But beneath the geopolitical theater, a dangerous story continues to deteriorate quietly in the background: multiple areas are cracking in a way that l...

Company Behind School Bus AI Cameras Wants To Share Footage With Police

joshuark writes: BusPatrol, a company that has installed AI-powered cameras in tens of thousands of school buses around the U.S., now plans to turn those cameras into automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), capturing the location of every vehicle the buses drive past, and give that data to law enforcement, 404 Media has learned. BusPatrol has already taken steps to share the collected data with law enforcement contracting giant Axon, according to leaked BusPatrol documents and a source with kno...

Learning From Pairwise Preferences: An Introduction to the Bradley Terry Model

How to Turn Simple Head-to-Head Choices Into Probabilistic Rankings The post Learning From Pairwise Preferences: An Introduction to the Bradley Terry Model appeared first on Towards Data Science .

Boston Public Library plans 19 Drag Queen Story Hours for young kids during Pride Month

Boston Public Library branches will be hosting 19 drag queen story hour events for young children and their families throughout June as part of the library system’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month programming.Most of the events are geared toward children ages five and under, according to the library’s website.Drag performer "Ms. Patty" is scheduled to host 17 of the story hour events, listed for children 18 months to 5 years old. Another performer, "Rose Quartz," is also slated to read at one event for child...

Gold Star widow says 'blessings are infinite' after strangers flood husband's Arlington grave

A Gold Star widow’s simple Memorial Day request sparked an outpouring of support after strangers including top Trump officials visited her husband’s grave at Arlington National Cemetery when she could not make the trip herself.Sharrell Anne Shaw told FOX 5 DC that she has made the trip from Arkansas to Arlington’s Section 60 nearly every Memorial Day to honor her late husband, Army Staff Sgt. Alan Shaw, who was killed in Iraq in 2007.Unable to travel this year, Shaw posted on X asking whether so...

PGA TOUR 2026: Charles Schwab Challenge best bets, 'one-and-done' pick for Colonial Country Club

The PGA Tour sticks around the Lone Star State another week for the 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. This is the 80th renewal at Colonial and the longest-running event on TOUR.Unfortunately, the field strength doesn't match the prestige of winning the plaid jacket at Colonial. There is only one top-10 guy in the Official World Golf Rankings playing in this week's Charles Schwab: 2025 U.S. Open champion, J.J. Spaun.'PAR TALK': WYNDHAM CLARK ADDS TO HIS ...

DAVID MARCUS: For the love of God, will John Thune finally listen to angry GOP voters

There is no question that President Donald Trump is the most powerful person in the Republican Party, but it is equally clear that he was not the reason for four-term Texas Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, getting trounced in his primary Tuesday night. That was all the voters.When Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Cornyn late last week, the die was already cast. The president, not surprisingly, just wanted his name associated with the win, and that is something that Senate Majority...

White House Rejects 'Complete Fabrication' Of Peace Framework Reports From Iranian Side

White House Rejects 'Complete Fabrication' Of Peace Framework Reports From Iranian Side Summary White House rejects 'complete fabrication' of Iranian TV reporting on MOU and draft deal status. IRGC keeping up the rhetoric: warns that Iran would "turn the area from Chabahar to Mahshahr into a graveyard for aggressors" if the ceasefire collapses. CENTCOM: "Clearly the Iranians are trying to hedge their bets here and put more pressure on the US." Iranian president: "The main battle...

SpaceX-Tesla Merger Speculation Grows As Decade Of Cross-Company Deals Reveal Deeper Integration

SpaceX-Tesla Merger Speculation Grows As Decade Of Cross-Company Deals Reveal Deeper Integration Wedbush Securities' Dan Ives has pointed out for months the potential for a SpaceX-Tesla merger, discussing the possibility with Bloomberg in February and, more recently, on a podcast where he said the probability is 80% by 2027. Polymarket odds of a merger by the end of the year stand at 32%. Now, CNBC has joined the growing speculation that Musk may eventually merge Tesla and SpaceX i...

Trump flexes his political muscle over GOP as Democrats see midterm opening in key red state

PLANO, Texas - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, after trouncing longtime GOP Sen. John Cornyn to capture the Republican Senate nomination in the right-leaning Lone Star State, credited the 11th hour support he landed from President Donald Trump for his win."The president's endorsement is the most valuable endorsement in this country," Paxton said in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital minutes after delivering his victory speech in Tuesday's primary runoff election.The brute force of t...

‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Trailer Gets Real Weird Real Fast

'I Saw the TV Glow' director Jane Schoenbrun's upcoming horror film just dropped its first trailer.

White House disputes Iranian state TV reports of terms of deal to end war

Iran's ‌state TV said it had obtained ​a draft of ​an initial unofficial framework ​for a memorandum of understanding with ‌the United States.

Ken Paxton didn't need Trump's endorsement to beat Cornyn, Texas voters say

PLANO, Texas – Supporters at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s election night watch party in Plano said Tuesday they were firmly behind the Republican Senate candidate long before President Donald Trump endorsed him.Inside a Marriott hotel ballroom, attendees balancing plates of brisket and nachos told Fox News Digital they viewed Trump’s late endorsement as helpful, but not the driving force behind Paxton’s support.Instead, many pointed to his legal battles against the Biden administration, h...

Anna 'Delvey' Sorokin still posting from New York City as DHS signals her deportation may finally be coming

Anna "Delvey" Sorokin, the German-Russian woman who posed as a wealthy heiress and New York City socialite for years before convictions on felony theft charges, may finally be deported, according to a new report."For years, she has made a mockery of the United States court system and its immigration laws," a Homeland Security spokesperson told the New York Post. "She has been released on an ankle monitor while her appeal of removal is heard."Rumors of the 35-year-old's looming removal from the U...

Uganda orders 'immediate' closure of border with Congo as rare Ebola cases surge

Ugandan authorities on Wednesday ordered the closure of the border with Congo "with immediate effect" as cases surge there of a rare type of Ebola, and as others emerge at home.

Mamdani avoids question on Ken Griffin, admits no response after trying to walk back attack on the billionaire

Democratic New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday he hasn't heard back from Citadel CEO Ken Griffin after he attempted to walk back attacks he leveled against the billionaire.Mamdani went viral last month when he posted a video standing outside Griffin's Manhattan penthouse to tout a new "pied-à-terre tax" on wealthy property owners who spend only part-time living in the Big Apple. Griffin responded to the video, calling it "creepy and weird," and others panned the mayor's antagonizing ...

Federal agents in New Jersey beat back anti-ICE agitators in chaos outside Delaney Hall detention facility

Federal agents deployed pepper spray and beat back anti-ICE agitators outside the Delaney Hall detention center in New Jersey on Tuesday night, following days of chaos outside the privately run facility.The confrontation, captured on video shared by FreedomNewsTV, shows the agitators trying to stop vehicles from leaving Delaney Hall in Newark. Authorities are seen attempting to stop agitators from obstructing vehicles and clearing them from the road.The video shows the encounter turned physical ...

China's flagship GPU isn't fast, but it is popular

With AI datacenters gobbling up every stick of RAM, every SSD and every graphics chip going, it's no wonder that China is bootstrapping domestic production of GPUs. The flagship Lisuan LX 7G100 is out, and though it struggles to match even old NVidia hardware in benchmarks, it's flying off the shelves. Read the rest The post China's flagship GPU isn't fast, but it is popular appeared first on Boing Boing.

Chinese Startup Fires ‘Blazing’ Oxygen-Rich Engine for Deep Space Missions

The liquid propulsion system can be reused with variable thrust and multiple restarts.

Trump Backs CFTC Authority Over Prediction Markets

Trump Backs CFTC Authority Over Prediction Markets Authored by Brayden Lindrea via CoinTelegraph.com, US President Donald Trump has backed the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as having the “exclusive authority” over prediction markets, as state regulators' action against the platforms mounts. “It is critically important that the CFTC’s exclusive authority over Prediction Markets is maintained, and that they will thrive,” Trump posted to his social media platform Truth Socia...

Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna rocks rifle in viral tweet featuring beautiful scenery

Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna has social media going crazy after a recent post on X.The congresswoman from Florida is known for regularly sharing viral content online. It's one of the reasons she has such a recognizable brand.She's also a huge fan of UFO disclosure, investigating the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and protecting the legacy of Air Force legend John Chapman. That's the kind of member of Congress that is built for the OutKick audience.SEAL TEAM 6 MEMBER REVEALS EPIC D...

Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are suffering industrial rot

Artificial intelligence is concealing a China shock

The EU proposes new satellite access rules to let non-European companies like SpaceX bid for the airwaves, while preserving 33%+ of licenses for local companies

Paula Doenecke / Bloomberg: The EU proposes new satellite access rules to let non-European companies like SpaceX bid for the airwaves, while preserving 33%+ of licenses for local companies The Europ

Xreal Just Made Its AR Glasses a Lot More Affordable

The a01 are the first pair of AR glasses from Xreal's subbrand X by Xreal, and they arrive at an accessible price point.

Can AI really be conscious? Researchers call for more rigorous scientific standards

As artificial intelligence systems become increasingly sophisticated, questions once confined to philosophy are rapidly entering mainstream scientific and public debate: Can AI possess consciousness?

Pandas GroupBy Explained With Examples

Learn how to use Pandas GroupBy to summarize, compare, and analyze grouped data with simple, practical examples.

My Starring Role in ‘Heated Rivalry’ for One Night Only

The unauthorized musical parody of the hit TV show gives the role of Scott Hunter to an unsuspecting audience member and one recent night that was me.

The ‘Ginger Snaps’ TV Series Is Generating ‘Heat’ According to Director John Fawcett

Plus, a BBC 'insider' suggests the 16th Doctor could be radioactive.

Former Google and Apple Researchers Launch a Startup to Build AI’s Missing Feedback Loop

Trajectory is betting the rapid iteration cycle that supercharged vibe-coding can help all kinds of companies build AI products that learn continuously.

Former Google and Apple Researchers Launch a Startup to Build AI’s Missing Feedback Loop

Trajectory is betting the rapid iteration cycle that supercharged vibe-coding can help all kinds of companies build AI products that learn continuously.

Xreal’s New $299 ‘xbx’ Smart Glasses Channel Xbox Vibes

These display smart glasses can connect to a phone, laptop, or gaming handheld and project the screen to your eyeballs.

DC-based Airis Labs, which uses AI to convert visual data to law enforcement intelligence, emerges from stealth with a $31M Series B, for $60M in total funding

Chris Metinko / Axios: DC-based Airis Labs, which uses AI to convert visual data to law enforcement intelligence, emerges from stealth with a $31M Series B, for $60M in total funding Airis Labs, an

China is increasingly keeping its best AI talent to itself

China's AI boom is producing world-class talent, and Beijing is increasingly reluctant to let them go elsewhere.

The State Department Really Doesn’t Want to Talk About the Office of Remigration

The office was created a year ago and seemingly named for a far-right European plan to expel minorities and immigrants from Western nations. It now works, a source says, with little to no oversight.

Most AI Agents Fail in Production Because They’re Built Backwards

Good models don't save bad architecture, and most teams learn that the hard way. The post Most AI Agents Fail in Production Because They’re Built Backwards appeared first on Towards Data Science .

Democrat blasted by left and right after softening stance on scandal-hit Maine candidate

A House Democrat drew backlash from across the political spectrum after appearing to soften his criticism of Graham Platner, Democrats’ presumptive Maine Senate nominee.Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., initially sparked outrage on the left when he denounced Platner’s Nazi-linked tattoo and said, "I hope Maine voters agree with me." But after clarifying he was not endorsing Platner’s opponent, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine while also backing away from his earlier call for Maine voters to oppose Plat...

Trump compares Dem Senate candidate to freckle-faced cartoon character, promises to campaign for Paxton

President Donald Trump compared Democrat Texas Senate candidate James Talarico to MAD Magazine mascot Alfred E. Neuman on Wednesday while separately vowing to campaign for his Republican challenger, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton, who gained Trump's endorsement just one week ago, defeated longtime GOP Sen. John Cornyn in Tuesday's runoff election for the Republican nomination. In a post on Truth Social, Trump congratulated Paxton on his "tremendous win", and also Cornyn for "having ru...

Lululemon Calls Truce With Founder Chip Wilson After Stock Collapse, Leggings Quality Implosion

Lululemon Calls Truce With Founder Chip Wilson After Stock Collapse, Leggings Quality Implosion Lululemon has settled its proxy fight with founder Chip Wilson, ending one of the year's top proxy battles, according to Reuters. This follows a fiery letter to shareholders from Wilson earlier this year, calling for activism, as the athletic apparel retailer has seen its shares collapse, lost market share in the leggings market, and become entangled in multiple see-through leggings quali...

‘Widow’s Bay’ Pulls the Past Into the Present in Hilariously Gruesome Ways

The Apple TV horror comedy just dropped a double feature that shed some light on the island's dark history.

DHS chief blasts Democrats for staging 'all for show' protest at Newark ICE detention facility on Memorial Day

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin blasted anti-ICE protesters who targeted a Newark detention facility on Memorial Day, accusing Democrats of turning a holiday honoring fallen troops into a political stunt."It just shows where these extreme radical Democrats' priorities are when they choose Memorial Day, of all the days, to go out and protest the fact that we took criminals off the streets," Mullin said Tuesday on "Hannity.""Their priorities lie more with protecting these criminals, which are the w...

The AI boom drove Nvidia's yearly Taiwan spending from $15 billion to $150 billion

Nvidia now spends up to $150 billion a year on suppliers like TSMC in Taiwan. The article The AI boom drove Nvidia's yearly Taiwan spending from $15 billion to $150 billion appeared first on The Decod

China turns its aging camera network into an AI-powered mass surveillance apparatus

China's police are upgrading millions of old surveillance cameras with AI. Manufacturers like Hikvision and Huawei now ship cameras with built-in computer vision and language models that automatically

Spotify's latest feature makes it easier to share podcast clips

Spotify just released a new feature that find and share specific podcast moments.

Paige Spiranac dials in her golf game with a mesmerizing speed iron drill, buy Rousey's UFC gear and MEAT!

Let's get Wednesday Screencaps rolling (yes, it's already Wednesday) with Paige Spiranac doing a speed iron drill and Sara yelling at me for how I compile this column, a column that I built from the ground up and turned it into a career that has helped pay a mortgage for 16 years.Before we get to Sara's email, let's stop and appreciate the 2026 that Paigeviews Spiranac is having. She literally called her shot. At the beginning of the year, like a slugging outfielder coming off a below-average ye...

Fed up with screaming kids at dinner? More Americans support adults-only dining

More Americans are warming up to the idea of child-free dining experiences at restaurants and parents may be leading the charge.A new survey of 1,000 U.S. adults found that 75% of respondents said restaurants should offer some form of adults-only dining, whether through designated seating areas, late-night restrictions or romantic, child-free settings, according to Lightspeed Commerce.The strongest support emerged around evening and experience-driven dining. Nearly half of consumers surveyed (49...

Dennis Quaid throws support behind Spencer Pratt for LA mayor with blunt message

Dennis Quaid is the latest celebrity to back Spencer Pratt's bid to become the mayor of Los Angeles.During an interview with Fox News Digital, the 72-year-old actor voiced his support for the 42-year-old's campaign while sharing his take on the LA mayoral race."Go Spencer Pratt," Quaid said at the 2nd Annual Military and Veteran Entertainment Awards Gala on May 23.DENNIS QUAID SLAMS EXTREME LEFT SHIFT IN HOLLYWOOD: 'WHAT USED TO BE, YOU CAN'T BE ANYMORE'"The Parent Trap" star also didn't hold ba...

Dennis Quaid throws support behind Spencer Pratt for LA Mayor with blunt message

Dennis Quaid is the latest celebrity to back Spencer Pratt's bid to become the mayor of Los Angeles.During an interview with Fox News Digital, the 72-year-old actor voiced his support for the 42-year-old's campaign while sharing his take on the LA mayoral race."Go Spencer Pratt," Quaid said at the 2nd Annual Military and Veteran Entertainment Awards Gala on May 23.DENNIS QUAID SLAMS EXTREME LEFT SHIFT IN HOLLYWOOD: 'WHAT USED TO BE, YOU CAN'T BE ANYMORE'"The Parent Trap" star also didn't hold ba...

The War on Fraud is here, and Vice President Vance is leading it from the front

It seems like every day we hear about a new billion-dollar scam. Or another network of fraudsters bilking unfathomable sums from government programs in states like Minnesota, California and Ohio. But outraged American taxpayers want more than rhetoric and white papers from Washington. They want action. Which is why the new mission led by Vice President JD Vance is so important. And in the state of Maine last week, our Vice President announced a sweeping effort that could mark the beginning of a ...

YouTube will now automatically label AI videos

YouTube will now automatically label videos that use significant photorealistic AI, instead of relying solely on creators to disclose AI-generated content themselves. It's also making AI labels more p

Canada negotiating to buy Saab's GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft

Canada has entered into negotiations with Saab to buy its GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday.