1 hour ago A wearable smart insole can track how you walk, run and stand

A new smart insole system that monitors how people walk in real time could help users improve posture and provide early warnings for conditions from plantar fasciitis to Parkinson's disease.

Politics

2 h. ago (Almost) like us: Characterizing creativity in artificial intelligence

Creativity is no longer exclusive to humans. Some forms of artificial intelligence are capable of producing poetry, entrepreneurial concepts, even visual art. Many people use large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, which are trained on vast amounts of text, for co-creation: The artificial intelligence offers ideas and suggestions, while the human provides guidance, context, and direction.

Science

2 h. ago Automakers selling cars in China banned from using ‘autonomous driving’ in ads

China is cracking down on how automakers advertise driver-assistance features, banning terms like “autonomous driving,” “self-driving,” and “smart driving,” Reuters reported, citing a transcript of a meeting between the government and industry representatives. The updated rule will also prohibit automakers from rolling out improvements via software updates to advanced driver-assistance systems in vehicles already in […]

Transport

5 h. ago Thousands of Urine and Tissue Samples Are in Danger of Rotting After Staff Cuts at a CDC Laboratory

Workers who recently lost their jobs at the National Institute for Occupational Safety say they’re concerned that there’s no plan for managing biological samples tied to research projects.

Politics

6 h. ago The latest viral ChatGPT trend is doing ‘reverse location search’ from photos

There’s a somewhat concerning new trend going viral: people are using ChatGPT to figure out the location shown in pictures. This week, OpenAI released its newest AI models, o3 and o4-mini, both of which can uniquely “reason” through uploaded images. In practice, the models can crop, rotate and zoom in on photos — even blurry […]

Politics

9 h. ago Corporate tax update, passed by Alaska Senate, could generate millions for dividends, services

Corporate tax update, passed by Alaska Senate, could generate millions for dividends, services  Alaska Beacon

Economics

9 h. ago Frontier Airlines passenger describes terrifying landing after plane’s wheel breaks off

A Frontier Airlines flight lost a wheel during a terrifying landing at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in Puerto Rico on Tuesday, a passenger said.

Politics

10 h. ago Americans grounded without REAL ID, long DMV waits turn to other options

With the REAL ID requirement approaching for U.S. air travelers to fly domestically, many DMVs are struggling to meet demand. Some Americans are seeking AAA appointments or getting passports.

Politics

11 h. ago Florida man indicted after bringing 'small arsenal' on Amtrak train, officials say

He "allegedly hauled a small arsenal of deadly weapons and ammunition through busy transit stations, and on a train filled with passengers,” New Jersey's A.G. said.

Sport

11 h. ago Washington Lyft driver charged after sexually assaulting teen passenger: police

Washington Lyft driver charged after sexually assaulting teen passenger: police  Fox News

Events

13 h. ago Luxury brand Hermes to pass on tariff costs to US clients as sales growth slows

Luxury brand Hermes to pass on tariff costs to US clients as sales growth slows  Reuters

Economics

14 h. ago Texas Is Poised to Create a $1 Billion Private School Voucher Program

Students would receive as much as $10,000 for tuition or home-schooling. The Texas House passed the plan Thursday, after a well-financed campaign by President Trump’s allies.

Economics

20 h. ago People form human chain, move 9,100 books to new Michigan bookstore

People form human chain, move 9,100 books to new Michigan bookstore  The Washington Post

Politics

23 h. ago Alaska House passes operating budget with $1,400 PFD and a roughly $450 million deficit

Alaska House passes operating budget with $1,400 PFD and a roughly $450 million deficit  Anchorage Daily News

Economics

25 h. ago RFK Jr attributes rise in autism to environmental factors, while CDC points to improved diagnostic practices

RFK Jr. and autism experts are at odds over the root cause of autism, as the Department of Health and Human Services launches massive autism research initiative.

Politics

25 h. ago RFK Jr. to Release Studies Identifying the Environmental Toxins Causing Autism

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Wednesday that the Trump administration plans to release a series of new studies helping to identify "precisely what environmental toxins" are causing autism. The post RFK Jr. to Release Studies Identifying the Environmental Toxins Causing Autism appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

26 h. ago Washington Senate passes bill requiring gun buyers to get permit, take live fire training

Washington Senate passes bill requiring gun buyers to get permit, take live fire training  KATU

Events

27 h. ago Washington Legislature passes bill to make clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse

Washington Legislature passes bill to make clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse  KXLY.com

Politics

27 h. ago U.S. bishops call for protecting federal safety net for ‘basic human needs’

U.S. bishops call for protecting federal safety net for ‘basic human needs’  Catholic News Agency

Politics

28 h. ago New England serial killer fears merit 'review and investigation' after remains found across 3 states: expert

Human remains found in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts between March and April warrants "review and investigation," according to criminal defense attorney Matthew Mangino.

Events