2 h. ago Costs of Russian, Chinese cyberattacks on German firms on rise: report

Cyberattacks and sabotage, mainly from Russia and China, have caused record damages for German firms this year, the domestic spy service and a business group warned Thursday.

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3 h. ago Robustly detecting sneaky cyberattacks that might throw AI spacecraft off

A recent study suggests that cyberattacks on future, AI-guided spacecraft could be thwarted by unpicking what the AI has been "thinking."

Technology

3 h. ago DACLab says it can remove CO2 using less electricity than many competitors

DACLab repurposed technology originally intended to capture carbon from power plants and other industrial facilities. It says the approach has been key to lowering costs.

Politics

3 h. ago Study finds high electricity costs limit heat pump adoption in Anchorage

Study finds high electricity costs limit heat pump adoption in Anchorage  Alaska Public Media

Politics

3 h. ago Fall's music highlights include new releases from Big Thief, Zach Top and Laufey

Big Thief has a new album, as does Zach Top, a young country singer with roots in old country. And the Icelandic-Chinese singer Laufey brings a classical-music and jazz influence to her pop songs.

Politics

3 h. ago Chinese Defense Minister: Beijing 'Always Ready' to Attack Taiwan

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun delivered his first high-profile public address in months on Thursday, emphasizing the Communist Party's resolve to destroy Taiwanese sovereignty. The post Chinese Defense Minister: Beijing ‘Always Ready’ to Attack Taiwan appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago The AI model that teaches itself to think through problems, no humans required

Artificial intelligence is getting smarter every day, but it still has its limits. One of the biggest challenges has been teaching advanced AI models to reason, which means solving problems step by step. But in a new paper published in the journal Nature, the team from DeepSeek AI, a Chinese artificial intelligence company, reports that they were able to teach their R1 model to reason on its own without human input.

Politics

5 h. ago Colleges warned not to invoke Charlie Kirk’s death to silence free speech, unfairly hike security costs

Republican attorneys general sent a letter to colleges condemning the potential use of security concerns to chill conservative free speech following Charlie Kirk's assassination.

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6 h. ago Fed Faces No Good Options as Labor Market Wobbles While Inflation Firms

The central bank is grappling with how quickly to lower interest rates after restarting cuts on Wednesday, amid mixed economic signals and a relentless White House pressure campaign.

Economics

7 h. ago Germany: Migrant Background Students Fare Significantly Worse Than Natives, Report Finds

There is a "major migration problem" in Germany's education system, according to a report, which found that students with migration backgrounds are significantly lagging behind their native counterparts scholastically. The post Germany: Migrant Background Students Fare Significantly Worse Than Natives, Report Finds appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 h. ago Dementia risk nearly doubles among those with common sleep disorder, study finds

Mayo Clinic researchers report that chronic insomnia in older adults leads to a 40% higher dementia risk and accelerated brain aging over 5-1/2 years.

Politics

9 h. ago US firms pledge £150bn investment in UK, as Starmer hosts Trump

US firms pledge £150bn investment in UK, as Starmer hosts Trump  BBC

Politics

9 h. ago Trump administration increasingly places immigrants in solitary confinement, report finds

Trump administration increasingly places immigrants in solitary confinement, report finds  Los Angeles Times

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10 h. ago SENS KLOBUCHAR AND GRASSLEY: America can't ignore Russia kidnapping Ukrainian children

Ukrainian children face forced re-education in Russian facilities as bipartisan US senators introduce legislation demanding their unconditional return.

Events

10 h. ago Why beef prices are higher than ever (and shoppers are finally resisting)

American ranchers are raising the fewest cows in decades. Through the price increases, American shoppers have stayed loyal to their love of burgers and steaks — until now.

Politics

11 h. ago Huawei unveils new computing tech as China seeks AI strength

Chinese tech juggernaut Huawei plans to launch powerful computing setups that allow chips to connect at high speeds, an executive said Thursday, as Beijing looks to bolster domestic AI prowess and reduce reliance on Western firms.

Politics

12 h. ago Report: Kimmel Refused to Apologize for Charlie Kirk Remarks on Air

Former late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel reportedly refused to apologize on air for his remarks about Charlie Kirk during an opening monologue, in which he blamed the "MAGA gang" for Kirk's assassination. The post Report: Kimmel Refused to Apologize for Charlie Kirk Remarks on Air appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

12 h. ago Washington State proposes workers' comp rate hike to cover rising costs

Washington State proposes workers' comp rate hike to cover rising costs  NonStop Local KHQ

Politics

13 h. ago SF: Human Rights Commission Abused Millions In Public Funds, Report Finds

SF: Human Rights Commission Abused Millions In Public Funds, Report Finds  SFGATE

Science

18 h. ago Breakthrough: Israel’s ‘Iron Beam’ Laser Defense System Operational, Intercepts Missiles at Near

Israel announced Wednesday the operational deployment of the Iron Beam, the world’s first high-energy laser defense system ready for combat, a breakthrough officials hailed as a strategic game-changer in modern warfare. The post Breakthrough: Israel’s ‘Iron Beam’ Laser Defense System Operational, Intercepts Missiles at Near-Zero Cost appeared first on Breitbart.

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