11 m. ago Naval researchers develop AI solution to automate drone defense with high energy lasers

Lasers enable the U.S. Navy to fight at the speed of light. Armed with artificial intelligence (AI), ship defensive laser systems can make rapid, accurate targeting assessments necessary for today's complex and fast-paced operating environment where drones have become an increasing threat.

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62 m. ago San Francisco’s Bagel Fever Increases with Popular Shop’s New Location

San Francisco’s Bagel Fever Increases with Popular Shop’s New Location  Eater SF

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2 h. ago Ukraine should 'tone it down,' sign Trump mineral deal, Waltz says

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said Thursday that officials in Kyiv "need to tone it down" after a fierce back and forth Trump and Zelenskyy.

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4 h. ago Dept of Ed spending soared 749% despite downsizing, new DOGE

Fiscal watchdog group OpenTheBooks says federal agency spending has far outpaced the rate of government growth, including a 749% increase in Department of Education spending.

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4 h. ago 'Indiana Jones' jailbreak approach highlights the vulnerabilities of existing LLMs

Large language models (LLMs), such as the model underpinning the functioning of the conversational agent ChatGPT, are becoming increasingly widespread worldwide. As many people are now turning to LLM-based platforms to source information and write context-specific texts, understanding their limitations and vulnerabilities is becoming increasingly vital.

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7 h. ago Nearly One in 10 U.S. Adults Identifies as L.G.B.T.Q., Survey Finds

New data shows a rapid increase in recent years, driven by the young. The Trump administration has recently been rolling back L.G.B.T.Q. initiatives.

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8 h. ago How Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum could hit you at the grocery store

U.S. tariffs could cause the prices of steel and aluminum cans to rise, an increase that may ultimately be passed on to consumers.

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9 h. ago California sheriff uses 'To Catch A Predator' playbook to squash blue state crime

A veteran California sheriff and governor hopeful is highlighting one of his biggest career wins happening through a partnership with 'To Catch a Predator' in a massive 2006 operation.

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11 h. ago Tether backs stablecoin liquidity provider Mansa in $10M seed round

As payment companies increasingly explore stablecoins for cross-border payments and real-time settlement, some startups are tapping into the zeitgeist by providing liquidity via a revolving line of credit in stablecoins. One of them is Dubai-based but Africa-focused Mansa, whose offering allows payments companies to settle transactions and fund customer accounts instantly. The startup has raised […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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14 h. ago US Coast Guard expands border patrol efforts to combat illegal immigration

Although illegal crossings along the southwest border have fallen to their lowest levels in decades the U.S. Coast Guard is still increasing its presence alongside Border Patrol.

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14 h. ago Donald Shoup, 86, Dies; Scholar Saw the Social Costs of Free Parking

It increases traffic congestion and pollution, monopolizes public land and makes cities less walkable, he found in “The High Cost of Free Parking.”

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15 h. ago NASA looking for ways to destroy asteroid that could strike Earth, kill city

NASA and other space agencies are attempting to come up with a way to destroy a massive asteroid unlikely to strike Earth.

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19 h. ago Where Seahawks stand after NFL’s reported salary cap increase

Where Seahawks stand after NFL’s reported salary cap increase  Seattle Sports

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20 h. ago NASA HQ and more: Ron DeSantis reveals Washington, D.C., wish list

NASA HQ and more: Ron DeSantis reveals Washington, D.C., wish list  Florida Politics

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20 h. ago Gonzaga vs. Washington State Prediction, Odds and Best College Basketball Prop Bets for Wednesday, Feb. 19

Gonzaga vs. Washington State Prediction, Odds and Best College Basketball Prop Bets for Wednesday, Feb. 19  Sports Illustrated

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21 h. ago Rutgers vs. Washington Prediction, Odds and Best College Basketball Prop Bets for Wednesday, Feb. 19

Rutgers vs. Washington Prediction, Odds and Best College Basketball Prop Bets for Wednesday, Feb. 19  Sports Illustrated

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21 h. ago Unions call on Trump to boost US shipbuilding against increasing Chinese dominance

The heads of four major labor unions are calling on President Donald Trump to boost American shipbuilding and enforce tariffs and other “strong penalties” against China for its increasing dominance

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21 h. ago Unlocking the future of satellite navigation with smart techniques

A new study reveals advanced methods for improving orbit determination (OD) of large constellations of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, utilizing Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) observations and inter-satellite ranging. These innovations promise to significantly boost the accuracy and computational efficiency essential for satellite communication, remote sensing, and navigation augmentation.

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21 h. ago These Are the SpaceX Engineers Already Working Inside the FAA

SpaceX engineers were said to be simply touring the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday. In fact, some were already being onboarded at the agency under a policy designed to increase “employment opportunities for people with disabilities.”

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22 h. ago SCOOP: Top GOP Sen. Cotton to meet with embattled Trump defense nominee as doubts swirl

Sen. Tom Cotton will meet with a key nominee after finding himself at apparent odds with some figures in the MAGA-sphere.

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