97 m. ago Researcher explores visual media through the lens of machine vision

Large visual collections, such as paintings, photographs, drawings, and other forms of visual media, offer valuable insights into historical events, social life, and artistic expression. These collections are key to understanding how societies produce and use images to shape cultural meaning over time. Yet they remain difficult to study due to their sheer size, often consisting of hundreds of thousands of items, and their intrinsic complexity, including diverse visual features, contents, contexts, and metadata structures.

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1 hour ago Exonerated in Alice Sebold’s Rape, He Lost a Chance to Tell His Story

Timothy Mucciante, a former lawyer convicted of fraud, helped exonerate Anthony Broadwater of rape in 2021. Soon after, their friendship fell apart.

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2 h. ago The founder experience at TechCrunch All Stage: Built for people building what’s next

For a founder, time is the one resource you can’t raise. That’s why TechCrunch All Stage — happening July 15 in Boston’s SoWa Power Station — is designed to make every minute count. Whether you’re at the whiteboard sketching v1 of your product or figuring out how to lead a team of 50, TechCrunch All […]

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2 h. ago Study: Washington Ranks High on List of Best State Economies

Study: Washington Ranks High on List of Best State Economies  425business.com

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2 h. ago Evaporative cooling tech could curb data centers' rising energy demands

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new cooling technology that could significantly improve the energy efficiency of data centers and high-powered electronics. The technology features a specially engineered fiber membrane that passively removes heat through evaporation. It offers a promising alternative to traditional cooling systems like fans, heat sinks and liquid pumps. It could also reduce the water use associated with many current cooling systems.

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3 h. ago 'Significant' expansion of nuclear waste compensation now in Trump's megabill

The program will allow for compensation for exposure to toxic waste.

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4 h. ago New ocean mapping technology helps ships cut fuel use and CO emissions

A UNSW academic's innovative research uses ocean currents to optimize shipping routes and reduce the environmental impact of sea transport.

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4 h. ago Optimal design could unlock the potential of bladeless wind turbines

Insights from a new study could help unlock the full potential of a developing form of smaller-scale wind power generation, researchers say.

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5 h. ago Wayfair's Epic Summer Sale features up to 72% off everything

Don't miss Wayfair's limited-time Epic Summer Sale, offering incredible deals up to 72% off on everything from patio sets to kitchen essentials.

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6 h. ago AI productivity startup Glean leases San Francisco office on heels of large fundraising round

AI productivity startup Glean leases San Francisco office on heels of large fundraising round  The Business Journals

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6 h. ago Alaska avalanche kills skier on tallest mountain in North America

Alaska avalanche kills skier on tallest mountain in North America  FOX Weather

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6 h. ago Letters: S.F. drug treatment programs offer help, but to overcome addiction, this needs to happen

Letters: S.F. drug treatment programs offer help, but to overcome addiction, this needs to happen  San Francisco Chronicle

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7 h. ago AI toys and games? Barbie maker Mattel teams up with OpenAI to create new products

Your next toy or game may be able to converse with you. Mattel, the El Segundo toy maker behind Barbie and Hot Wheels, said Thursday that it's teaming up with OpenAI, which created the popular chatbot ChatGPT, to "bring the magic of AI to age-appropriate play experiences."

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7 h. ago Appeals court delays order blocking National Guard deployment

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an emergency request to block expansion of what they called the Trump administration's "unlawful militarization."

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8 h. ago Immigrants abandon Dems to support GOP immigration policies in large polling shift

An American National Election Study shows immigrants significantly realigning on immigration issues, with the GOP now holding a 15-point advantage in a notable reversal from 2020.

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10 h. ago Anthropic says looking to power European tech with hiring push

American AI giant Anthropic aims to boost the European tech ecosystem as it expands on the continent, product chief Mike Krieger told AFP Thursday at the Vivatech trade fair in Paris.

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14 h. ago Appeals court sides with Trump, delaying order on National Guard

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an emergency request to block expansion of what they called the Trump administration's "unlawful militarization."

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16 h. ago Judge blocks Trump from continuing to deploy National Guard in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an emergency request to block expansion of what they called the Trump administration's "unlawful militarization."

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17 h. ago Trump Steel Tariffs Expand to Hit Home Appliances Like Refrigerators and Dishwashers

The move is one of the first times this year that consumer products were specifically targeted with higher import taxes.

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17 h. ago Barbara Walters' tough interviews 'haven't aged well,' former colleague claims

Former NBC correspondent and ABC News anchor Cynthia McFadden reflected on her longtime friendship with the deceased broadcasting icon Barbara Walters.

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