80 m. ago AI 'CHEF' could help those with cognitive declines complete home tasks

In the United States, 11% of adults over age 45 self-report some cognitive decline, which may impact their ability to care for themselves and perform tasks such as cooking or paying bills. A team of Washington University in St. Louis researchers has integrated two novel vision-language models that create a potential artificial intelligence (AI) assistant that could help people remain independent.

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93 m. ago Alaska Delegation Introduces Bycatch Reduction & Research Act

Alaska Delegation Introduces Bycatch Reduction & Research Act  environment coastal & offshore

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1 hour ago Alaska seafood industry champion Sullivan to face Peltola in 2026 contest for US Senate seat

Alaska seafood industry champion Sullivan to face Peltola in 2026 contest for US Senate seat  Undercurrent News

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1 hour ago Bilayer ceramic coating shown to significantly increase tool life in titanium alloy micromachining

Researchers have demonstrated a new bilayer ceramic coating to extend the service life of tools needed in the machining of the world's most widely used titanium alloy by more than 300%.

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2 h. ago Trump opens door to Liz Warren on credit card rates as GOP weighs affordability fight

President Donald Trump calls Sen. Elizabeth Warren to discuss capping credit card interest rates at 10%, finding common ground with progressive Democrats on affordability.

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2 h. ago Scott Adams, Creator of the Satirical ‘Dilbert’ Comic Strip, Dies at 68

His chronicles of a corporate cubicle dweller was widely distributed until racist comments on his podcast led newspapers to cut their ties with him.

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2 h. ago U.S. lost more immigrants than it gained in 2025, new estimate shows

U.S. lost more immigrants than it gained in 2025, new estimate shows  The Washington Post

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2 h. ago Rep. Jimmy Gomez Introduces Bill to Block Any U.S. Effort to Invade, Annex or Purchase Greenland

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Introduces Bill to Block Any U.S. Effort to Invade, Annex or Purchase Greenland  Congressman Jimmy Gomez (.gov)

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2 h. ago Washington State Standard: Washington state pumps more tax dollars toward green jet fuel

Washington State Standard: Washington state pumps more tax dollars toward green jet fuel  Washington Senate Democrats (.gov)

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3 h. ago The Disgraceful History of Erasing Black Cemeteries in the United States

The Disgraceful History of Erasing Black Cemeteries in the United States  Next City

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3 h. ago Scott Adams, Audacious Creator of the ‘Dilbert’ Comic Strip, Dies at 68

His chronicle of a corporate cubicle dweller was widely distributed until racist comments on his podcast led newspapers to cut their ties with him.

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3 h. ago UCC participates in calls for justice in rallies in Washington, D.C., and Minnesota in response to Renée Good shooting

UCC participates in calls for justice in rallies in Washington, D.C., and Minnesota in response to Renée Good shooting  United Church of Christ

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3 h. ago Can the United States End Its Misery in the 400 Freestyle? There is Reason for Optimism

Can the United States End Its Misery in the 400 Freestyle? There is Reason for Optimism  Swimming World

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4 h. ago Alaskan Native, Former Rep. Mary Peltola Enters US Senate Race

Alaskan Native, Former Rep. Mary Peltola Enters US Senate Race  Native News Online

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4 h. ago BBC to seek dismissal of Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over documentary editing his Jan 6 remarks

The British Broadcasting Corporation seeks to dismiss the $10 billion lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump over its 2024 "Panorama" documentary that distorted his Jan. 6 remarks.

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5 h. ago Thune warns DOJ's probe of Fed Chair Powell 'better be real' and 'serious' amid political backlash

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., acknowledged that planned blocks against future Federal Reserve nominees would cause issues and remained adamant that the central bank stay independent.

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5 h. ago The Pentagon will use Grok AI for military purposes: The United States military AI "will not be woke"

The Pentagon will use Grok AI for military purposes: The United States military AI "will not be woke"  Gamereactor UK

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5 h. ago Global Central Bankers Rally Around Fed Chair Powell Amid Criminal Investigation

The defense comes after Jerome Powell pushed back on what he described as pressure by the Trump administration to cut interest rates in the United States.

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5 h. ago The United States government revoked a record 100,000 visas in 2025

The United States government revoked a record 100,000 visas in 2025  EL PAÍS English

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5 h. ago Democratic senator grilled on his party's acceptance of mass illegal immigration under Biden

Sen. Mark Warner told CNBC the border shouldn't have been fully open under Biden, though he objected to President Trump's current deportation tactics.

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