88 m. ago Study reveals barriers to AI integration in manufacturing design

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into manufacturing processes has huge potential for improving productivity, efficiency, and safety. Machine learning models are already used to monitor equipment health and others predict supply-chain issues and consumer demand. However, research published in the International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems suggests that there remain barriers to the more widespread adoption of AI in production environments. In particular, there are obstacles to incorporating AI in the early design phase.

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95 m. ago Democrats are making early moves to line up 2028 presidential bids

The early moves in the 2028 White House race, at least among the Democrats, are getting underway as potential presidential contenders grab plenty of attention

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1 hour ago Cryptocurrency's transparency is a mirage: New research shows a small group of insiders influence its value

United States President Donald Trump recently announced the U.S. would establish a strategic cryptocurrency reserve of Bitcoin, Ether, Ripple, Solana and Cardano. This move, he said, would make the U.S. "the crypto capital of the world."

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2 h. ago Trump plans to visit the Justice Department Friday, a rare move for a president

The president is planning to give remarks on "restoring law and order," according to the White House. Trump has vowed to end "weaponization" of the DOJ after having been investigated himself.

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2 h. ago Thousands of fired federal workers must be offered reinstatement, a judge rules

Thousands of probationary federal employees fired by the Trump administration must be offered job reinstatement within the next week, a district judge in San Francisco has ruled, because they were terminated unlawfully.

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2 h. ago Nearly 10% of Los Angeles County residents seriously considering a move: study

Nearly 10% of Los Angeles County residents seriously considering a move: study  KTLA Los Angeles

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3 h. ago Seahawks, former Michigan DC Mike Macdonald making interesting moves this offseason

Seahawks, former Michigan DC Mike Macdonald making interesting moves this offseason  Sports Illustrated

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3 h. ago Editor's Note: EPA says it will roll back climate rules. That could prove complicated

Announcing big changes to environmental rules doesn't undo facts on the ground overnight. Instead, EPA's announcement is the first step in what is likely to be a lengthy process to remake the rules and policies it targeted.

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3 h. ago Keir Starmer Wants to Abolish NHS England: What to Know About His Plan

The British prime minister said he would scrap an agency that was created in 2013 to help run the health service. He said the move would save money by avoiding duplication.

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3 h. ago Merz Challenges Germans to Make a Bold Strategic Shift. Will They Do It?

The likely next chancellor has staked his government on a move to increase military spending. But the window for change is closing fast.

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4 h. ago NFL free agency: Seattle Seahawks earn uninspiring grade for latest WR move

NFL free agency: Seattle Seahawks earn uninspiring grade for latest WR move  Sports Illustrated

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4 h. ago 21 state AGs sue to block Department of Education's dismantling

The lawsuit asks a judge to immediately pause the Trump administration's mass firings and declare that the dismantling of the Department of Education unlawful.

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4 h. ago DAVID MARCUS: Shocking report reveals need to drive stake through heart of Biden’s censorship regime

Columnist David Marcus writes that a new Media Research Center report highlighting just how bad censorship got under Biden proves that we need to implement laws that prevent it from ever coming back.

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4 h. ago Mass. teachers decry effects of local DOE closures and layoffs as AG Campbell files lawsuit

The suit accuses Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, the U.S. Department of Education, and President Donald Trump of an “unlawful” attempt to dismantle the department.  The post Mass. teachers decry effects of local DOE closures and layoffs as AG Campbell files lawsuit appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago Democratic Attorneys General Sue Over Gutting of Education Department

The Trump administration cut about half the work force of the agency, saying the move would enable it to deliver services more effectively. The attorneys general called the move “reckless and illegal.”

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5 h. ago Border area bustling under Biden now quiet under Trump, says veterans group: 'Amazing difference'

A once-busy border sector just east of San Diego has become quiet since President Donald Trump took office and began aggressively securing the border, says a veterans group.

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5 h. ago Pete Buttigieg expected to make major announcement regarding his political future

Former Transportation Secretary and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg is expected to rule out a run for the Senate in Michigan in 2026, clearing a path for a potential 2028 White House bid.

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5 h. ago FDA chief counsel who defended abortion pill under Biden resigns 2 days into job

Recently selected Food and Drug Administration chief lawyer, Hilary K. Perkins, has resigned from the job, according to a post from the FDA on X.

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5 h. ago FDA chief counsel who defended abortion pill access under Biden resigns two days into job

Recently selected Food and Drug Administration chief lawyer Hilary K. Perkins has resigned from the job, according to a post from the FDA on X.

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6 h. ago Dylan Hryckowian, Northeastern knock out Merrimack in double OT in Hockey East playoffs

The Huskies will move on to face No. 1 Boston College in the quarterfinals at Conte Forum Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The post Dylan Hryckowian, Northeastern knock out Merrimack in double OT in Hockey East playoffs appeared first on Boston.com.

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