3 h. ago DOGE Committee to hold hearing on trans athletes in women's sports, congressman reveals

Congressman Tim Burchett revealed the DOGE Committee will holding a hearing this week about men in women's sports, saying more needs to be done since Trump's executive order

Sport

3 h. ago ‘We Don’t Have to Sign Deals’: Trump Backs Off Big Promises About Tariffs

After weeks of bragging about upcoming trade “deals” with foreign countries, President Trump says the United States doesn’t need to worry about them after all.

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3 h. ago Amtrak services between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. delayed due to hold on tracks

Amtrak services between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. delayed due to hold on tracks  CBS News

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4 h. ago Amtrak service between Baltimore, Washington D.C. placed on hold

Amtrak service between Baltimore, Washington D.C. placed on hold  WBFF

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4 h. ago Amtrak service between Baltimore, Washington D.C. resumes after hold

Amtrak service between Baltimore, Washington D.C. resumes after hold  WBFF

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4 h. ago Gender characteristics of service robots can influence customer decisions

The hospitality industry can leverage the gender characteristics of service robots to influence customers' decisions, according to new research from a team in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management.

Economics

4 h. ago Structurally reprogrammable magnetic metamaterials hold promise for biomedicine, soft robotics

Scientists from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and Harvard University have experimentally demonstrated that it is possible to reprogram the mechanical and structural behavior of innovative artificial materials with magnetic properties, known as metamaterials, without the need to modify their composition. This technology opens the door to innovations in fields such as biomedicine and soft robotics, among others.

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7 h. ago Uber turns to Chinese companies to snap up robotaxi market share in Europe, Middle East

Uber announced its third partnership with a Chinese autonomous vehicle company this week, revealing the ride-hail and delivery giant’s appetite for global domination in the emerging robotaxi sector. Uber said Tuesday it would work with Guangzhou-based Pony AI, which late last year went public on the Nasdaq at a $5.25 billion valuation, to launch robotaxis […]

Economics

7 h. ago What OpenAI’s restructuring plan means for its corporate future

OpenAI said on Monday it is pursuing a new restructuring plan after conversations with Delaware and California’s attorneys general, both of whom were closely watching as OpenAI tried to break free of its odd corporate structure. Currently, OpenAI’s nonprofit board governs the organization’s for-profit operations. Under the new plan, OpenAI’s for-profit arm will become a […]

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7 h. ago Carney says Canada 'not for sale' after Trump pushes 51st state in Oval Office meet

President Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney are meeting at the White House amid tensions between the U.S. and Canada over trade and other issues.

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7 h. ago Nolte: Disgraced ‘Atlantic’ Could Face Legal Action over Nazi Smear of Joe Kent

For an outlet that runs around smearing others as Nazis, the Atlantic sure does seem to hold Joseph Goebbels close as a mentor.  The post Nolte: Disgraced ‘Atlantic’ Could Face Legal Action over Nazi Smear of Joe Kent appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 h. ago Researchers explore how AI tools can improve manufacturing worker safety, product quality

Recent artificial intelligence advances have largely focused on text, but AI increasingly shows promise in other contexts, including manufacturing and the service industry. In these sectors, targeted AI improvements can improve product quality and worker safety, according to a new study co-authored by an interdisciplinary team of experts from the University of Notre Dame.

Events

8 h. ago Flour’s new Boston Common treats are here. Are they worth the buzz?

We tried the Embrace bun, soft-serve ice cream, and the Flour dog. The post Flour’s new Boston Common treats are here. Are they worth the buzz? appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 h. ago The future of marine operations: Robots that organize themselves

Imagine AI-controlled robots that organize themselves into different groups, or across groups—and that reorganize themselves and make new plans when needed. This kind of flexibility can enable robots to effectively solve different types of tasks as a team.

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10 h. ago Meet Posha, a countertop robot that cooks your meals for you

In 2017, Raghav Gupta set out to solve a personal problem: he wanted easy access to the home-cooked meals he grew up eating without having to spend time cooking or spend money on takeout or hiring a private chef. He turned to robotics, which led him to found the startup Posha. Posha, a former TechCrunch […]

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13 h. ago Who Is Friedrich Merz, Who Lost First Parliamentary Vote to Become Germany’s Chancellor?

Supporters of the former corporate lawyer say he is well-prepared and thoughtful, but critics accuse him of failing to think more than one step ahead and breaking promises.

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13 h. ago SoCal officials unleash sterile mosquitoes in bid to curb disease — with promising results

SoCal officials unleash sterile mosquitoes in bid to curb disease — with promising results  Los Angeles Times

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24 h. ago Robot bartender that uses AI serving up drinks in San Francisco

Robot bartender that uses AI serving up drinks in San Francisco  CBS News

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26 h. ago Hegseth directs 20 percent cut to top military leadership positions

In a memo dated Monday, Hegseth said the cuts will remove “redundant force structure to optimize and streamline leadership.” The post Hegseth directs 20 percent cut to top military leadership positions appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

26 h. ago Alaska caregivers union to hold public rally in downtown Juneau May 8

Alaska caregivers union to hold public rally in downtown Juneau May 8  Your Alaska Link

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