83 m. ago Theoretical particle physicist tackles machine learning's black box

From self-driving cars to facial recognition, modern life is growing more dependent on machine learning, a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that learns from datasets without explicit programming.

Politics

2 h. ago Improving zinc battery stability with artificial polymer nanolayers

Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are gaining attention as a safer and more affordable alternative to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). While LIBs remain the most widely used energy storage technology, they come with safety risks due to their reliance on flammable organic electrolytes. In contrast, aqueous ZIBs use water-based electrolytes, making them non-flammable, environmentally friendly, and more affordable.

Politics

9 h. ago Companies Are Pouring Billions Into A.I. It Has Yet to Pay Off.

Corporate spending on artificial intelligence is surging as executives bank on major efficiency gains. So far, they report little effect to the bottom line.

Economics

12 h. ago US Transportation Secretary Duffy says ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ funding will improve Alaska’s dated aviation equipment

US Transportation Secretary Duffy says ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ funding will improve Alaska’s dated aviation equipment  Alaska's News Source

Politics

16 h. ago ICE Ordered to Fix 'Horrifying' Conditions at NYC Facility After Migrant Complaints

Federal judge orders ICE to immediately improve conditions at 26 Federal Plaza immigration facility in NYC, requiring reduced capacity and better hygiene products.

Events

18 h. ago US judge orders conditions be improved in New York immigration facility

US judge orders conditions be improved in New York immigration facility  Al Jazeera

Events

18 h. ago US judge orders ICE to improve condition in New York immigration facility

US judge orders ICE to improve condition in New York immigration facility  Al Jazeera

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19 h. ago Alaska marketplace health insurance premiums are set to stabilize. But the end of tax credits could still mean higher costs for many

Alaska marketplace health insurance premiums are set to stabilize. But the end of tax credits could still mean higher costs for many  Anchorage Daily News

Economics

20 h. ago Cuomo’s Attack on Mamdani’s Apartment Struck a New York Nerve

The attacks in the New York City mayor’s race may have veered into the personal, but they also reflected a larger debate on who should benefit from government regulation of housing costs.

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20 h. ago What Is Rent Stabilization, and Why Is It an Issue in the NYC Mayor’s Race?

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s push to keep “rich” people out of less-expensive apartments is aimed at his political rival in New York, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani.

Politics

20 h. ago ICE Must Improve Conditions in N.Y.C. Migrant Holding Cells, Judge Rules

The immigration agency must hold fewer detainees and provide them with medical care and regular access to lawyers, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan said.

Events

24 h. ago Till Battery Death Do Us Part: Woman Announces Engagement to AI Chatbot After 5

A woman has revealed her engagement to an AI chatbot "boyfriend" named Kasper, following a five-month virtual "relationship." The post Till Battery Death Do Us Part: Woman Announces Engagement to AI Chatbot After 5-Month ‘Romance’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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25 h. ago Boston police arrest 13 in human trafficking bust near Mass. and Cass

The Boston Police Department said its mission is to “reduce fear, enhance public safety, and improve the quality of life for residents” near Mass. and Cass. The post Boston police arrest 13 in human trafficking bust near Mass. and Cass appeared first on Boston.com.

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27 h. ago Alaska is one step closer to improved broadband with completion of FISH submarine cable marine route surveys

Alaska is one step closer to improved broadband with completion of FISH submarine cable marine route surveys  GlobeNewswire

Politics

47 h. ago N.Y.C. Schools Change How Reading Is Taught, and Test Scores Rise

Mayor Adams cast the upswing as evidence of efforts to improve instruction, while rivals in the mayoral race argued that teachers need better training.

Politics

48 h. ago News | More San Francisco multifamily properties listed for sale as prices stabilize

News | More San Francisco multifamily properties listed for sale as prices stabilize  CoStar

Society

49 h. ago 'Lost' actor Daniel Dae Kim plays a spy who faked his own death in 'Butterfly'

Kim says Asian representation in Hollywood has gotten better, but there's still room for improvement: "I still haven't played a romantic lead and I've been doing this for 30 years."

Events

52 h. ago Today's humanoid robots look remarkable, but there's a design flaw holding them back

Watch Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot doing training routines, or the latest humanoids from Figure loading a washing machine, and it's easy to believe the robot revolution is here. From the outside, it seems the only remaining challenge is perfecting the AI (artificial intelligence) software to enable these machines to handle real-life environments.

Politics

55 h. ago SS United States aft funnel removed as artificial reef preparations continue

SS United States aft funnel removed as artificial reef preparations continue  Get The Coast

Politics

56 h. ago Commentary: Dodgers' inability to improve bullpen at trade deadline haunts them again

Commentary: Dodgers' inability to improve bullpen at trade deadline haunts them again  Los Angeles Times

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