77 m. ago Continue wants to help developers create and share custom AI coding assistants

A new startup wants to help developers create customized, contextual coding assistants that can connect with any model and integrate seamlessly with their development environments. Founded in June 2023 by CEO Ty Dunn and CTO Nate Sesti (pictured above), Y Combinator alum Continue has already garnered some 23,000 stars on GitHub and 11,000 Discord community […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 h. ago Discover Pass prices to fund Washington State parks may increase

Discover Pass prices to fund Washington State parks may increase  NBC Right Now

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3 h. ago Meet the 'wooly devil,' a new plant species discovered in Big Bend National Park

The plant, formally known as Ovicula biradiata, is especially notable for being the simultaneous discovery of a new species and genus. It was found with help from the community science app iNaturalist.

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3 h. ago A sunrise photo from a Seattle park brightens an otherwise gray morning

A sunrise photo from a Seattle park brightens an otherwise gray morning  The Seattle Times

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3 h. ago Mystery buyer snaps up $150K letter written by George Washington in N.J.

Mystery buyer snaps up $150K letter written by George Washington in N.J.  NJ.com

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3 h. ago San Francisco Musicians Present ‘SF Musicians For LA: A Benefit For Fire Relief’

San Francisco Musicians Present ‘SF Musicians For LA: A Benefit For Fire Relief’  OperaWire

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5 h. ago Letters: Getting rid of free parking in Golden Gate Park creates many benefits for S.F.

Letters: Getting rid of free parking in Golden Gate Park creates many benefits for S.F.  San Francisco Chronicle

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7 h. ago AI tool lets users relight portraits using descriptive text prompts

An innovative AI model has been developed to create dynamic lighting effects in portrait images and videos using only text input. This technology allows users to adjust colors easily with descriptive prompts, such as "warm, freshly cooked chicken" and "icy blue light," eliminating the need for complicated editing tools.

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8 h. ago Analysts back Trump’s USAID cuts in Africa, say increased trade will better benefit continent's poor

Some analysts believe that President Donald Trump was right to cut aid to Africa and that increased trade with the continent will fill "the plates of hungry kids at the end of the day."

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13 h. ago ElevenLabs now lets authors create and publish audiobooks on its own platform

Voice AI company ElevenLabs is now letting authors publish AI-generated audiobooks on its own Reader app, TechCrunch has learned and the company confirmed. The announcement comes days after the company partnered with Spotify for AI-narrated audiobooks. ElevenLabs, which raised a $180 million mega-round last month, started inviting authors to try out their publishing program through […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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13 h. ago Washington state may pause creation of specialized license plates

Washington state may pause creation of specialized license plates  KING5.com

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14 h. ago Recalls issued after ‘content creator’ accused of urinating on food in N.H. grocery store

Kelli Tedford, 23, of Keene, New Hampshire was arrested and charged with criminal mischief in connection with the alleged contamination. The post Recalls issued after ‘content creator’ accused of urinating on food in N.H. grocery store appeared first on Boston.com.

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16 h. ago ‘Boy Meets Word’ star Maitland Ward claims Danielle Fishel created ‘toxic’ environment during podcast exchange

Maitland Ward opened up about the "very toxic" situation she found herself in with Danielle Fishel and other co-stars while appearing on the "Pod Meets World" podcast on Monday.

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16 h. ago ‘Lost a generation of future champions': Legacy on Ice benefit for Potomac crash

‘Lost a generation of future champions': Legacy on Ice benefit for Potomac crash  NBC Washington

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18 h. ago $17 million announced to expand public parks in Los Angeles County

$17 million announced to expand public parks in Los Angeles County  NBC Los Angeles

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18 h. ago National parks layoffs hit northern California, inciting protest

National parks layoffs hit northern California, inciting protest  Axios

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19 h. ago Canadians panic over 'American oppression' after discovering longstanding Google Maps parks designation

Google is working to update its map system to reflect Canada's "provincial park" designations, removing "state park" designations for the country.

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20 h. ago From waste to wonder: Green grout developed for sustainable construction practices

In modern construction projects, ground improvement through grouting is commonly used to ensure structural stability and safety. This technique, which involves injecting stabilizing materials into the soil, is essential for buildings in earthquake-prone regions and areas with adverse ground conditions. From securing foundations and preventing soil erosion to strengthening underground structures, grouting plays a vital role in creating a resilient infrastructure capable of withstanding environmental stresses and geological challenges.

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21 h. ago Los Angeles County leaders award $17 million in grants for more parkland

Los Angeles County leaders award $17 million in grants for more parkland  CBS Los Angeles

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21 h. ago American flag hung upside down in Yosemite National Park in protest over layoffs

Yosemite National Park staffers hung an American flag upside down from the park's El Capitan summit over the weekend to protest recent layoffs by the Trump administration.

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