30 m. ago Qualcomm acquires generative AI division of Vietnamese startup VinAI

Qualcomm has acquired the generative AI division of VinAI, an AI research company headquartered in Hanoi, for an undisclosed amount, the companies announced on Monday. The move marks Qualcomm’s continued expansion into the AI tooling sector. VinAI, which was founded by former DeepMind research scientist Hung Bui, develops a range of generative AI technologies, including […]

Technology

36 m. ago Markets Remain Uneasy as Trump Prepares to Impose Sweeping ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs

The president did not reveal the details of his plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday but suggested he would move ahead with import taxes on trading partners.

Politics

40 m. ago Meet Ponte Labor, a startup matching Hispanic immigrants to jobs using WhatsApp

While working on their MBAs at Harvard Business School, Colombian immigrants Stephanie Murra and Lorenza Vélez noticed that most of the workers in the cafeteria were Hispanic. In conversations with them, a common theme kept coming up: how difficult it was for people who legally moved to the U.S. from Spanish-speaking countries to find their […]

Events

40 m. ago United States (USA) Humanoid Robot Market worth $3.83 billion by 2029

United States (USA) Humanoid Robot Market worth $3.83 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™  Yahoo Finance

Economics

99 m. ago Blue state sheriff vows to 'eliminate' major tax if elected governor: 'We will work immediately'

A candidate for California governor suggests scrapping the state’s income tax altogether in a move that could send a political earthquake through the Golden State.

Politics

1 hour ago Layoffs begin at U.S. health agencies responsible for research, tracking disease and regulating food

The layoffs are expected to shrink HHS to 62,000 positions, lopping off nearly a quarter of its staff — 10,000 jobs through layoffs and another 10,000 workers who took early retirement and voluntary separation offers. The post Layoffs begin at U.S. health agencies responsible for research, tracking disease and regulating food appeared first on Boston.com.

Science

1 hour ago Hotter and deeper: How NZ's plan to drill for 'supercritical' geothermal energy holds promise and risk

New Zealand's North Island features a number of geothermal systems, several of which are used to generate some 1,000 MegaWatts of electricity. But deeper down there may be even more potential.

Science

2 h. ago Nasdaq 100's worst quarter in years sealed by AI bubble fears

In a quarter marred by tariff uncertainty, U.S. government spending cuts and the threat of recession, it is fears about a bubble brewing in artificial intelligence that have dealt the latest blow to the Nasdaq 100.

Politics

2 h. ago Pentagon eliminates lower fitness standards for women in combat roles

Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, mandated that physical fitness requirements for combat jobs be “sex-neutral,” a move that is likely to significantly reduce the number of women who qualify. The post Pentagon eliminates lower fitness standards for women in combat roles appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

6 h. ago Trump’s Mantra from Schools to FEMA: ‘Move it Back to the States’

President Trump justifies his plan to shutter the Education Department by saying that states should control schools. He’s using the idea to explain other policies now, too.

Politics

6 h. ago A civil rights leader's family airs its dirty laundry on Broadway in 'Purpose'

"Purpose" by playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, now on Broadway under the direction of longtime actress Phylicia Rashad, explores the generational conflicts in the civil rights movement.

Politics

6 h. ago Yuval Noah Harari: ‘How Do We Share the Planet With This New Superintelligence?’

The academic and author discusses what to expect from the singularity, the need for AI self-correcting mechanisms, and what hope there is for superintelligence safeguarding democracy.

Politics

9 h. ago AI's development is critically important for America – and it all hinges on these freedoms

The development of Artificial Intelligence is critically important for America. Here's how we can do that.

Politics

11 h. ago Refined Real Estate: Seattle's Villa Sculptura with stunning views lists for $3,750,000

Refined Real Estate: Seattle's Villa Sculptura with stunning views lists for $3,750,000  Seattle Refined

Politics

14 h. ago Federal judge in S.F. blocks Trump plan to deport 350,000 Venezuelans

Federal judge in S.F. blocks Trump plan to deport 350,000 Venezuelans  San Francisco Chronicle

Politics

17 h. ago Popular California cannabis company moves to sell its assets

Popular California cannabis company moves to sell its assets  Los Angeles Times

Politics

18 h. ago Red state moves to defund county after leader vows to ‘interfere and interrupt’ ICE deportations

Iowa is suing to defund a county after its sheriff vowed to “make every effort to block, interfere and interrupt" deportation operations based on ICE detainers, which he called unconstitutional.

Politics

19 h. ago At Least 6 Killed in Storm That Leaves More Than 700,000 Without Power

The spring storm brought freezing rain and sleet to the Great Lakes region over the weekend, snapping trees and power lines.

Events

19 h. ago South Carolina Company to pay almost $200,000 to the United States to resolve false claims allegations

South Carolina Company to pay almost $200,000 to the United States to resolve false claims allegations  WVNS

Economics

22 h. ago SDOT’s Freight Program helps essential goods move forward in Seattle & beyond – check out what’s new!

SDOT’s Freight Program helps essential goods move forward in Seattle & beyond – check out what’s new!  SDOT Blog (.gov)

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