89 m. ago Washington veteran says Supreme Court decision on trans troops will hurt readiness

Washington veteran says Supreme Court decision on trans troops will hurt readiness  The Spokesman-Review

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2 h. ago Alex Cora doubles down on not asking Rafael Devers to play first base

"We made a decision. We talked to him. He's a DH." The post Alex Cora doubles down on not asking Rafael Devers to play first base appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago State Troopers, ICE Conduct 150 Traffic Stops in Nashville Immigration Operation

Tennessee State Troopers along with members of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted coordinated actions on motorists in South Nashville over the weekend, taking around 100 people into custody on violations of federal immigration laws and other charges. The post State Troopers, ICE Conduct 150 Traffic Stops in Nashville Immigration Operation appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 h. ago Amtrak services between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. delayed due to hold on tracks

Amtrak services between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. delayed due to hold on tracks  CBS News

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6 h. ago Amtrak service between Baltimore, Washington D.C. placed on hold

Amtrak service between Baltimore, Washington D.C. placed on hold  WBFF

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6 h. ago Amtrak service between Baltimore, Washington D.C. resumes after hold

Amtrak service between Baltimore, Washington D.C. resumes after hold  WBFF

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6 h. ago 'Off our streets': ICE makes major arrest of internationally wanted 'suspected terrorist'

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made a high-profile arrest on Monday in Maryland, prompting a DHS spokesperson to say he "should have never been released into our country."

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6 h. ago Environmental awareness trumps cost in electric car purchase decisions, says study

Electric cars are seen as a more sustainable option compared to conventional vehicles, which contribute to increases in greenhouse gases. However, their adoption in Spain is still limited (21% penetration rate), especially when compared to the high adoption rates in countries such as Norway (with rates of 142.7%).

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7 h. ago Gender characteristics of service robots can influence customer decisions

The hospitality industry can leverage the gender characteristics of service robots to influence customers' decisions, according to new research from a team in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management.

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7 h. ago Structurally reprogrammable magnetic metamaterials hold promise for biomedicine, soft robotics

Scientists from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and Harvard University have experimentally demonstrated that it is possible to reprogram the mechanical and structural behavior of innovative artificial materials with magnetic properties, known as metamaterials, without the need to modify their composition. This technology opens the door to innovations in fields such as biomedicine and soft robotics, among others.

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8 h. ago Supreme Court allows Trump to implement transgender military service ban for now

The court did not explain the decision in detail.

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8 h. ago Supreme Court hands down decision in trans military ban suit

The Supreme Court weighed in on the Trump administration's transgender military ban after a lower court's decision blocking the ban was appealed to the high court.

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8 h. ago Supreme Court stays lower court ruling, allowing Trump transgender ban to proceed

The Supreme Court weighed in on the Trump administration's transgender military ban after a lower court's decision blocking the ban was appealed to the high court.

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8 h. ago Amazon Kindle’s iOS app adds new ‘Get Book’ button following Apple payments ruling

Thanks to a recent ruling that ordered Apple to stop charging a 27% commission on purchases through iPhone apps, Amazon’s Kindle iOS app now has a “Get book” button that makes it easier to buy titles. “We regularly make improvements to our apps to help ensure we are providing customers the most convenient experience possible,” Amazon […]

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9 h. ago Microsoft Officially Kills Skype After Bungling Service for 14 Years

Microsoft has officially closed its Skype service, replacing it with Microsoft Teams, the company's Slack competitor. The software giant mismanaged the popular communications product for many years through slow innovation and a confusing user experience. The post Microsoft Officially Kills Skype After Bungling Service for 14 Years appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 h. ago Uber turns to Chinese companies to snap up robotaxi market share in Europe, Middle East

Uber announced its third partnership with a Chinese autonomous vehicle company this week, revealing the ride-hail and delivery giant’s appetite for global domination in the emerging robotaxi sector. Uber said Tuesday it would work with Guangzhou-based Pony AI, which late last year went public on the Nasdaq at a $5.25 billion valuation, to launch robotaxis […]

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9 h. ago Ted Cruz puts the NFL's broadcasting schedule on notice during streaming hearing

The NFL's decision to broadcast a Black Friday game has put the league in the crosshairs of Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in a hearing on streaming.

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10 h. ago 'Transparent Dodge:' Elon Musk's Attorney Says OpenAI's Restructuring Plan 'Changes Nothing'

OpenAI's decision to partly walk back its plan to restructure as a for-profit business "changes nothing," according to Elon Musk's attorney, indicating that the billionaire may continue his legal battle against the AI startup. The post ‘Transparent Dodge:’ Elon Musk’s Attorney Says OpenAI’s Restructuring Plan ‘Changes Nothing’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 h. ago Finom, a challenger bank aimed at SMBs, lands $105M in growth funding from General Catalyst

Finom, an Amsterdam-based digital bank for small- and medium-sized businesses, has raised €92.7 million (roughly $105 million) in a growth investment from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund, the company tells TechCrunch exclusively. The capital infusion “will be used exclusively and only for growth” and not for operational expenses or product development, Kos Stiskin, Finom’s chairman […]

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10 h. ago Researchers explore how AI tools can improve manufacturing worker safety, product quality

Recent artificial intelligence advances have largely focused on text, but AI increasingly shows promise in other contexts, including manufacturing and the service industry. In these sectors, targeted AI improvements can improve product quality and worker safety, according to a new study co-authored by an interdisciplinary team of experts from the University of Notre Dame.

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