90 minutes ago Alaska environmental commissioner picked for Trump administration EPA post

Alaska environmental commissioner picked for Trump administration EPA post  Alaska Beacon

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3 hours ago Major FBI changes Kash Patel could make on day 1 if confirmed as director

Former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker has a list of possibilities that Trump's nominee to lead the bureau could implement on day 1 if confirmed as director.

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13 hours ago Despite waiver from U.S. on aid freeze, health and humanitarian groups uncertain if they can proceed

Despite waiver from U.S. on aid freeze, health and humanitarian groups uncertain if they can proceed  Reuters

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12 hours ago Head of Alaska environmental conservation agency named regional EPA administrator under Trump

Head of Alaska environmental conservation agency named regional EPA administrator under Trump  Anchorage Daily News

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7 hours ago DC chopper, plane crash live updates: 300 first responders dealing with ‘very dark, cold conditions’ as 18 bodies pulled from DC’s Potomac River after AA jet, military helicopter collision: report

DC chopper, plane crash live updates: 300 first responders dealing with ‘very dark, cold conditions’ as 18 bodies pulled from DC’s Potomac River after AA jet, military helicopter collision: report  New York Post

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16 hours ago I'm a Former U.S. Secret Service Agent — Here's How It Changed the Way I Travel

I'm a Former U.S. Secret Service Agent — Here's How It Changed the Way I Travel  Travel + Leisure

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9 hours ago DC plane crash live updates: Helicopter was on training mission; fatalities reported

Reagan Airport live update: White House says military helicopter collided with regional jet

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16 hours ago Environmentalists climb on stage of Shakespeare play starring Sigourney Weaver to protest climate change

Activists from "Just Stop Oil" were booed by the audience after they stormed a stage in England, interrupting a Shakespeare play to warn about global warming.

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17 hours ago 3 Questions: Modeling adversarial intelligence to exploit AI’s security vulnerabilities

MIT CSAIL Principal Research Scientist Una-May O’Reilly discusses how she develops agents that reveal AI models’ security weaknesses before hackers do.

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17 hours ago Synthetic neurons that mimic human processes could lead to smarter robotics

Artificially engineered biological processes, such as perception systems, remain an elusive target for organic electronics experts due to the reliance of human senses on an adaptive network of sensory neurons, which communicate by firing in response to environmental stimuli.

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17 hours ago Dozens of former FBI agents rally around Kash Patel's confirmation: 'Lives have been shattered'

A group of over 50 FBI agents have joined together in a letter in support of Trump's FBI Director nominee Kash Patel to lead the embattled bureau.

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17 hours ago LAUSD distributes "Know Your Rights" cards, begins training staff amid concerns of possible ICE raids

LAUSD distributes "Know Your Rights" cards, begins training staff amid concerns of possible ICE raids  CBS News

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19 hours ago Climate change ignited LA’s wildfire risk. These startups want to extinguish it

Extreme weather conditions will be more common, according to the study, adding fresh urgency to a burgeoning group of climate adaptation startups. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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17 hours ago Bird flu is 'widespread' among birds in Massachusetts, state officials say

Bird flu appears to be widespread in Massachusetts, state health and environmental officials said Wednesday.

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19 hours ago Climate change ignited LA’s wildfire risk — these startups want to extinguish it

Extreme weather conditions will be more common, according to the study, adding fresh urgency to a burgeoning group of climate adaptation startups. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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19 hours ago Smart carbon dioxide removal yields economic and environmental benefits

MIT study finds a diversified portfolio of carbon dioxide removal options delivers the best return on investment.

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21 hours ago Another real estate agent charged for alleged price gouging following Eaton Fire

Another real estate agent charged for alleged price gouging following Eaton Fire  ABC7 Los Angeles

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19 hours ago Soft robots mimic mantis shrimp's punch and flea's leap for added power

A research team has taken inspiration from principles found in nature and developed the "hyperelastic torque reversal mechanism" (HeTRM), which enables robots made from rubber-like soft materials to perform rapid and powerful movements. This study is published in Science Robotics, and the researchers were led by Professor Kyu-Jin Cho from Seoul National University's Department of Mechanical Engineering.

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24 hours ago L.A. Closes Beaches from Malibu to Playa Del Rey Due to 'Toxic' Fire Runoff

Los Angeles County has closed beaches running from southern Malibu through Santa Monica for several days due to runoff from the Palisades Fire, which may contain "toxic or carcinogenic chemicals" washed down the hillsides. The post L.A. Closes Beaches from Malibu to Playa Del Rey Due to ‘Toxic’ Fire Runoff appeared first on Breitbart.

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19 hours ago San Francisco Giants Have Less Than Stellar Outlook Ahead of Spring Training

San Francisco Giants Have Less Than Stellar Outlook Ahead of Spring Training  Sports Illustrated

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20 hours ago Washington students continue to perform on par or better than peers nationally

Washington students continue to perform on par or better than peers nationally  NBC Right Now

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21 hours ago Harvey Weinstein begs for rape trial to be moved up, 'can't hold on anymore' amid cancer battle

Harvey Weinstein appeared disheveled during a court hearing Wednesday. The former film producer requested an earlier trial due to his health conditions, calling Rikers Island a "hellhole."

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24 hours ago ICE Agents Tried to Enter Downtown SF Office Buildings, Janitors Union Says

ICE Agents Tried to Enter Downtown SF Office Buildings, Janitors Union Says  KQED

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24 hours ago RFK Jr.'s raspy voice is the result of a condition called spasmodic dysphonia. What is it?

Spasmodic dysphonia is a rare neurological disorder that causes a strained voice. RFK Jr. says he has had the disorder for decades and treats it with Botox injections, a common treatment.

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27 hours ago VIDEO | Washington Co. Farm Safety Training starts March 1, 2025 | By Ron Naab

VIDEO | Washington Co. Farm Safety Training starts March 1, 2025 | By Ron Naab  washingtoncountyinsider.com

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33 hours ago New training approach could help AI agents perform better in uncertain conditions

Sometimes, it might be better to train a robot in an environment that’s different from the one where it will be deployed.

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