39 minutes ago Smart food drying techniques with AI enhance product quality and efficiency

Food drying is a common process for preserving many types of food, including fruits and meat; however, drying can alter the food's quality and nutritional value. In recent years, researchers have developed precision techniques that use optical sensors and AI to facilitate more efficient drying. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign discusses three emerging smart drying techniques, providing practical information for the food industry.

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11 hours ago New guide helps parents protect kids against 'woke' ideologies in schools

A website launched a new K-12 parent guide to help parents identify and fight against critical race theory and other woke concepts in their child's school.

Society

20 hours ago Bill Maher tells actor he’s ‘crazy woke’ for refusing to 'judge' Islam over its treatment of women

Bill Maher called actor Jon Cryer "crazy woke" after he refused to judge the strict dress code for women in the Islamic religion, while on Maher's podcast.

Economics

5 hours ago WWE legend Hulk Hogan hears boos on 'Monday Night Raw,' Los Angeles fans face criticism

WWE legend Hulk Hogan came out to the Los Angeles crowd on "Monday Night Raw" to boos but found some defenders on social media during the show.

Sport

55 minutes ago Following flood, Kipnuk becomes second Alaska tribe to ever receive federal disaster declaration

Following flood, Kipnuk becomes second Alaska tribe to ever receive federal disaster declaration  Alaska Public Media News

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3 hours ago Art of the algorithm: Expert explains how technology can improve the preservation and study of artwork

A new method for classifying calligraphy and painting images could be used in the management of cultural heritage, according to research published in the International Journal of Information and Communication Technology.

Technology

28 hours ago Nanofluids and turbulators have potential to boost renewable energy and slash dependence on fossil fuels

Nanofluids and turbulators have enormous potential to boost thermal conductivity, increase heat transfer efficiency, cut energy costs, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, scientists say.

Science

3 hours ago At CES 2025, Uber teams up with Nvidia to scale autonomous driving faster

Uber will use Nvidia’s new generative world model simulation tool, Cosmos, and cloud-based AI supercomputing platform, DGX Cloud, to support the development of autonomous vehicle technology, the companies announced at CES 2025. Cosmos is being marketed to robotics and autonomy companies as a tool that generates physics-based videos from a variety of inputs, including 9,000 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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70 minutes ago Stephen A Smith blasts 'neutral' politicians in fiery interview: 'I'm not running from this conversation'

Fox News host Sean Hannity welcomes his old friend Stephen A. Smith to get into the nitty gritty details of how he jumpstarted his broadcasting career.

Politics

21 hours ago Jury set for CNN defamation trial after multiple candidates expressed disdain for network: 'Not a fan of CNN'

Legal teams representing CNN and the U.S. Navy veteran suing the network for defamation wrapped up jury selection on Monday in Bay County, Florida.

Sport

65 minutes ago Allison Holker Exposes Late Husband, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss. Shares Some Very Personal Secrets Of His And Gets A LOT Of Blowback! But

Do U agree with Perez? Allison Holker… [...] Read More... The post Allison Holker Exposes Late Husband, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss. Shares Some Very Personal Secrets Of His And Gets A LOT Of Blowback! But appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Events

75 minutes ago Internal watchdog found Trump DOJ officials may have tried to influence 2020 election

DOJ officials during the first Trump administration may have leaked private information to media outlets in a bid to influence the 2020 election, a watchdog report says.

Politics

69 minutes ago Johnny Depp warns fans against 'deceptive' online scammers targeting his supporters for money

Johnny Depp told his legions of fans not to be thwarted by online scammers requesting money from Depp imposters, in a social media post shared Monday.

Events

85 minutes ago Trump kicks off 2025 with attacks on Biden — then threatens U.S. allies

Trump kicks off 2025 with attacks on Biden — then threatens U.S. allies  The Independent

Politics

76 minutes ago Trump threatens to tap allies for military shipbuilding if US can't produce

President-elect Donald Trump, fed up with America’s lagging ship-building capabilities, offered an out-of-character solution to the problem: Outsource production if the U.S. can’t keep up.

Events

92 minutes ago PolitiFact executive rips Meta’s Zuckerberg for announcing the end of fact

A PolitiFact executive raged against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for announcing that his company would stop employing fact-checkers to moderate content on Meta platforms.

Politics

3 hours ago Biden ripped for 'slap in the face' to crime victims after awarding Soros Medal of Freedom: 'Disgusting'

President Biden was slammed on social media and by an expert who spoke to Fox News Digital after awarding liberal megadonor George Soros with the Medal of Freedom.

Events

1 hour ago This company helped build an Alaska mine without a tailings dump. Can it build 2 more?

This company helped build an Alaska mine without a tailings dump. Can it build 2 more?  Alaska Public Media News

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5 hours ago FDNY union leaders warn against congestion pricing after being denied exemption: 'Don't go down this road'

FDNY unions are sounding the alarm on the city's new congestion pricing, warning it could delay response times and have deadly side effects as a result.

Events

2 hours ago Debate over using beach cabanas at popular travel destination prompts prime minister to weigh in

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed a recent debate on people reserving sand space with portable cabanas on the country's beaches. Social media users weigh in.

Politics

5 hours ago At least 126 dead in 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Tibet, Chinese media reports

Chinese media also reported that as of 10 a.m. local time, multiple aftershocks were recorded, the largest of which was 4.4.

Events

2 hours ago LIVE: Former President Jimmy Carter to make final journey to US Capitol

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6 hours ago UK confirms plans to criminalize the creation of sexually explicit deepfake content

The U.K. is forging ahead with plans to make the act of creating sexually explicit “deepfake” images a specific criminal offence. A deepfake refers to manipulated media, often video or audio, created using AI to make someone appear to say or do something they didn’t. The U.K. had already made sharing — and the threat […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

3 hours ago Trump in news conference says 'all hell will break out' if Gaza hostages not released

The president-elect made a similar pledge on social media in early December. His latest comments came during a wide-ranging news conference from Mar-a-Lago.

Politics

7 hours ago NSP identifies man involved in shootout with Washington County deputies, confirms child was in vehicle

NSP identifies man involved in shootout with Washington County deputies, confirms child was in vehicle  WOWT

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4 hours ago ‘DEI pledge’: Wayne State University issues statement after asking employment partners to sign commitment

Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan is asking employment partners to sign a voluntary "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Pledge" on its website.

Politics

7 hours ago NSP identifies man involved in shootout with Washington County deputies

NSP identifies man involved in shootout with Washington County deputies  WOWT

Events

4 hours ago Meta says it will end fact checking as Silicon Valley prepares for Trump

CEO Mark Zuckerberg called the company's previous content moderation policies "censorship," repeating talking points from President-elect Donald Trump and his allies.

Politics

8 hours ago Jimmy Carter's funeral services begin in DC. And, photos from the major winter storm

Former President Jimmy Carter's funeral services begin in Washington, D.C., today, and NPR will have special coverage of the events. And, photos from the winter storm plowing through parts of the U.S.

Events

5 hours ago Exes Christina Haack & Josh Hall Are Getting Nastier On Social Media About The Flip Off Drama! LOOK!

Christina Haack and Josh Hall are fighting online again, this time about their upcoming new show! In case you missed it, HGTV dropped a new preview of the upcoming series The Flip Off last week, starring Josh, Christina, her ex-husband Tarek El Moussa, and his wife Heather Rae El Moussa. And we got a peek [...] Read More... The post Exes Christina Haack & Josh Hall Are Getting Nastier On Social Media About <i>The Flip Off</i> Drama! LOOK! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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9 hours ago NYC transit head says violent subway attacks have 'gotten in people's heads' but crime is down

NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority head Janno Lieber said people feel unsafe on the subway because of high-profile cases of violence, while overall crime is down.

Events

5 hours ago Venezuela's Maduro to start third term in office amid rigged election: 'Blatant violation'

The next presidential term in Venezuela is set to begin Friday, as the opposition leader is trying to garner international support following meetings with President Biden, and other world leaders.

Politics

10 hours ago WaPo writer rebukes new policy on paper not covering itself: 'I couldn't possibly dissent more strongly'

Washington Post media critic Erik Wemple took a swipe at a new policy from the paper's leadership that discourages coverage of organization when it is in the news.

Events

5 hours ago Agrivoltaics paired with sheep production makes nearly 100% of land grazable

While herding sheep is an age-old adage for leadership, breeding and raising sheep is where the money is, according to a new study led by Western University.

Politics

10 hours ago Dem gov who vows to fight Trump border enforcement outraged by migrant using shelter for criminal activity

Massachussetts Gov. Maura Healey responded to Leonardo Andujar Sanchez, a Dominican Republic native, facing firearm and drug trafficking charges while using the state's shelter system.

Events

6 hours ago Axelrod expresses hope for Trump's success, urges him to work with Democrats: ‘Good for the country’

Democratic strategist David Axelrod indicated to CNN this week that he's open to President-elect Trump succeeding with his second-term agenda, saying it'd be "good for the country."

Politics

12 hours ago 'Desperate' NYC judge torched by legal analyst over Trump sentencing: This has 'backfired spectacularly'

Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett joined 'Fox & Friends' to react to Judge Merchan's decision to sentence President-elect Trump before his inauguration.

Events

6 hours ago Conservatives rejoice over 'jaw dropping' Meta censorship announcement: 'Huge win for free speech'

Many conservatives on social media acted reacted positively on Tuesday in response to news that Meta is pledging to shift its content moderation more toward free speech.

Politics

13 hours ago At least 95 dead in 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Tibet, Chinese media reports

Chinese media also reported that as of 10 a.m. local time, multiple aftershocks were recorded, the largest of which was 4.4.

Events

6 hours ago Experimental membrane captures more than 99% of aluminum ions from waste

Used in everything from soda cans and foil wrap to circuit boards and rocket boosters, aluminum is the second-most-produced metal in the world after steel. By the end of this decade, demand is projected to drive up aluminum production by 40% worldwide. This steep rise will magnify aluminum's environmental impacts, including any pollutants that are released with its manufacturing waste.

Politics

19 hours ago Yale University class questions whether Black and White women can be friends

A Yale University course called "No Time for Tears" will examine whether "relationships between Black women and White women can develop an equal footing."

Events

12 hours ago 'Throwaway ticketing' is risky flight tactic that could save you money but comes with consequences

A viral hack on social media shows people saving hundreds of dollars by booking a connecting flight with a layover location as the destination instead of a one-way ticket.

Politics

22 hours ago Pentagon agrees to settle historic lawsuit with LGBTQ+ veterans over discharge status

The Pentagon has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit involving about 35,000 LGBTQ+ veterans that will help them get benefits like health care and disability.

Events

19 hours ago JESSE WATTERS: Of all people, Kamala Harris was the one who made Trump's win official

Fox News host Jesse Watters highlights how Vice President Kamala Harris had to certify President-elect Donald Trump’s presidential election win on ‘Jesse Waters Primetime.’

Politics

22 hours ago Survival of the luckiest? New study hints at the potential role of luck in evolution

A new study on mice shows that luck in early life can determine success as an adult, especially when competition is high.

Events

21 hours ago President sparks laughter for bungling name while singing Happy Birthday: 'Most Joe Biden thing ever'

As President Biden's presidency comes to a close, he had yet another embarrassing gaffe during a public event at the White House while singing "Happy Birthday."

Politics

24 hours ago National Sheriffs' Association slams state of policing under Biden, throws full support behind Patel for FBI

The National Sheriffs' Association endorsed Kash Patel to be FBI director in the second Trump administration, a letter to Senate leaders obtained by Fox Digital shows.

Events