2 h. ago AI can help cut down on waste, improve quality in dyed fabrics

A new study finds that machine learning can help reduce textile manufacturing waste by more accurately mapping how colors will change during the dyeing process.

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15 h. ago Rams’ Puka Nacua is learning a lot from new teammate Davante Adams

Rams’ Puka Nacua is learning a lot from new teammate Davante Adams  Los Angeles Times

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16 h. ago USDA says demand for sensitive food stamp data from states is on hold

The federal government told states to turn over names, birthdates, Social Security numbers and other sensitive data about food assistance recipients. Amid a legal challenge, the agency says the request is on hold.

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16 h. ago White House hits back at Dem mayor suing US attorney after ICE arrest: ‘Desperate attempt’

The White House is pushing back against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who hit interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba with a lawsuit this week for his arrest outside an ICE facility.

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18 h. ago How a Damascus Firehouse Illustrates Syria's Divisions and Hope for the Future

After being on opposite sides of Syria's war, former regime firefighters and members of the White Helmets in a Damascus firehouse are learning to trust each other and work side-by-side.

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18 h. ago Trump Administration Backs Off Effort to Collect Data on Food Stamp Recipients

In response to a federal lawsuit, the Agriculture Department said it would refrain, for now, from demanding that states turn over the personal information of people receiving assistance.

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18 h. ago Use of commercial video games helps students to learn basic programming

In an increasingly digitized and connected environment, the demand for computer programmers continues to grow and so does the need for training to produce new coding specialists. Often, they are professionals from other sectors who want to switch career paths. In these cases, the acquisition of computational thinking and programming skills is of key importance for them to succeed in this process.

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19 h. ago White House hands Americans 'big beautiful bill' calculator to determine how much they'd save under act

The White House launched a website that can calculate savings from the Trump-backed "big beautiful bill" as it works through the Senate, Fox Digital exclusively learned.

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19 h. ago AI learns to admit when it doesn't know: New tool boosts model transparency

Artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT provide plausible-sounding answers to any question you might ask. But they don't always reveal the gaps in their knowledge or areas where they're uncertain. That problem can have huge consequences as AI systems are increasingly used to do things like develop drugs, synthesize information, and drive autonomous cars.

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20 h. ago California to appeal after judge dismisses lawsuit over Trump tariffs

California to appeal after judge dismisses lawsuit over Trump tariffs  The Guardian

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23 h. ago Newark mayor sues interim US attorney for false arrest, malicious prosecution

Ras Baraka, Newark Mayor and gubernatorial candidate, has filed a lawsuit against Alina Habba for politically motivated false arrest and defamation during his campaign.

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23 h. ago Newark’s Mayor Sues a Top Trump Lawyer, Claiming Malicious Prosecution

The mayor, Ras Baraka, is suing Alina Habba, the interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey, who dropped charges against him soon after his arrest near an immigration jail.

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24 h. ago Inside TechCrunch Sessions AI: Learn how Toyota and NLX use AI to parse millions of tech docs, with NLX CEO Andrei Papancea

We’re down to the final two days before TechCrunch Sessions: AI unites the broader AI community at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall on Thursday, June 5! Expect a packed agenda with top speakers, expert panels, top-tier networking, and Side Events from our partners. One of our speakers is Andrei Papancea, CEO and co-founder of NLX, who […]

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24 h. ago Day 6 of 7: TechCrunch Sessions: AI Trivia Countdown — flex your brain, score 2

Think you know which AI assistant was the first to use natural language processing for everyday tasks? Or which researcher coined the term “deep learning,” revolutionizing AI? If so, this is your chance to win two TechCrunch Sessions: AI tickets for a discounted rate of one. Test your AI smarts — win a chance to […]

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27 h. ago Waymos are getting more assertive. Why the driverless taxis are learning to drive like humans

Waymos are getting more assertive. Why the driverless taxis are learning to drive like humans  San Francisco Chronicle

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30 h. ago In Canada lake, robot learns to mine without disrupting marine life

Three robotic arms extended under the water in a Canadian lake, delicately selecting pebbles from the bed, before storing them back inside the machine.

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34 h. ago What We Can Learn About Xi’s Rule by Studying His Father’s Life

Xi Zhongxun was purged by the Communist Party he served and went on to help reform Chinese politics. His son is the most authoritarian leader since Mao.

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37 h. ago 9th Circuit deals blow to qualified immunity, revives lawsuit against LAPD officer

9th Circuit deals blow to qualified immunity, revives lawsuit against LAPD officer  Los Angeles Times

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40 h. ago Local students learn new skills at Washington County Career Camp

Local students learn new skills at Washington County Career Camp  WTAP

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41 h. ago Rochester joins San Francisco lawsuit against Trump over sanctuary city funding cuts

Rochester joins San Francisco lawsuit against Trump over sanctuary city funding cuts  WHEC.com

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