67 m. ago Amazon CEO Andy Jassy urges companies to invest heavily in AI

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy thinks companies should invest “aggressively” in AI now to reap the full financial rewards in the future. In his annual letter to Amazon shareholders published Thursday, Jassy said “substantial capital” is required to keep up with the pace of AI innovation and customer demand for AI products. He added that Amazon, […]

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1 hour ago From rivals to friends: BU’s Macklin Celebrini nets first NHL hat trick for Sharks — with three assists from BC’s Will Smith

“Was one of [Celebrini’s] better games here as of late, obviously with points and whatnot. And then Will [Smith] as well. ... But yeah, we just got a really good look at the future.” The post From rivals to friends: BU’s Macklin Celebrini nets first NHL hat trick for Sharks — with three assists from BC’s Will Smith appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago House approves budget framework, kickstarting work on Trump's domestic agenda

House Republicans narrowly adopted a multitrillion dollar budget framework on Thursday, paving the way for lawmakers to begin work on many of President Trump's top policy priorities.

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1 hour ago Live updates: House voting on bill to advance Trump’s legislative agenda

Live updates: House voting on bill to advance Trump’s legislative agenda  The Washington Post

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1 hour ago Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax agenda scores major victory in House despite GOP rebellion threats

In a massive victory for the GOP on Thursday, the House passed a bill that will set the stage for a massive conservative policy overhaul.

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2 h. ago Opinion: I’m worried about the future of the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts

Opinion: I’m worried about the future of the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts  Anchorage Daily News

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2 h. ago Computer model that 'thinks' like a missing person could help search and rescue efforts

A new method of predicting where people lost in the wilderness may be found based on simulations of their decision-making processes could help mountain rescue teams save lives in the future.

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4 h. ago Annual survey shows increase in gray wolf packs in Washington, decrease in overall minimum wolf count

Annual survey shows increase in gray wolf packs in Washington, decrease in overall minimum wolf count  Montana Outdoor

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5 h. ago I called off my plans to visit the United States. As a European, traveling there just feels too risky.

I called off my plans to visit the United States. As a European, traveling there just feels too risky.  Business Insider

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6 h. ago U.S. stock futures fall after sharp rally on Trump tariff reversal

U.S. stock futures fall after sharp rally on Trump tariff reversal  Reuters

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7 h. ago DOGE reveals bizarre findings of unemployment insurance claims survey: 'This is so crazy'

DOGE reports that an "initial survey of Unemployment Insurance claims since 2020" found that thousands of people with future birth dates had claimed benefits

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7 h. ago Commentary: The Thomas Mann House survived the Palisades fire. We should heed Mann's words

Commentary: The Thomas Mann House survived the Palisades fire. We should heed Mann's words  Los Angeles Times

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7 h. ago It’s time for NATO to plan for a future without U.S. support

It’s time for NATO to plan for a future without U.S. support  MSNBC News

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8 h. ago Retirement could be bad for your health, says wellness expert: 'Powered by purpose'

Dan Buettner, a Florida-based author, explorer and longevity expert, shares why it's so important to stay active and engaged as we age -- and why there are different "flavors" of retirement.

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8 h. ago Pelosi privately said Biden had lost a step, book says, but publicly bashed WSJ story on his cognitive decline

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was “startled by how much the president had aged" after a May 2024 meeting with then-President Biden, according to Chris Whipple's new book.

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8 h. ago Free condoms, lube and sex ed materials in stock for all ages at CA libraries, thanks to Planned Parenthood

The Sacramento Public Library system adding condoms, lube and other sex resources in a dozen of its libraries in partnership with Planned Parenthood.

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8 h. ago 'Hacks' is back – with the same conflicts, but they still satisfy

When the last season left off, Deborah was offered her second chance at late night — and Ava resorted to blackmail. It's hard not to feel like the new season continues to take these two in circles of fight and reconciliation.

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8 h. ago A federal court has ruled that the administration can fire probationary workers

In a win for the White House, a federal appeals court has ruled that the administration can once again fire thousands of probationary federal workers who were just reinstated. It's the latest jolt in a painful back and forth for employees at scores of different agencies.

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8 h. ago An anxious musician reaches out to the Kennedy Center's interim director

Since President Trump took over leadership of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts earlier this year, some artists are trying to figure out how to proceed. One musician was feeling anxious about the new direction of the Kennedy Center, so she emailed the interim director, Richard Grenell. He responded.

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8 h. ago An anxious musician emailed the director of the Kennedy Center — and got a response

Since President Trump took over leadership of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts earlier this year, some artists are trying to figure out how to proceed. One musician was feeling anxious about the new direction of the Kennedy Center, so she emailed the interim director, Richard Grenell. He responded.

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