In cities, wild things are hiding everywhere — if you put on your ‘nature eyes’
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Amy Jaecker-Jones of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County about a worldwide community science project happening this weekend
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AI’s a suck up. Research shows how it flatters and suggests we’re not to blame
The AI models and chatbots that we interact with tend to affirm our feelings and viewpoints — more so than people do, with potentially worrisome
Tornado hits city in Oklahoma amid severe weather outbreak
A tornado struck the Oklahoma city of Enid on Thursday as severe storms swept through several states, officials said
DOJ’s watchdog to investigate handling of Epstein files
DOJ’s watchdog to investigate handling of Epstein files
Wil Wheaton said Tucker Carlson is ‘not forgiven’ after apology for backing Trump
The quote from the “Stand by Me” star circulated after the conservative commentator said he would be “tormented” for supporting the president.
Trump hits out at Prince Harry over Ukraine war comments
Tweety McTreason has hit out at Prince Harry, saying he “is not speaking for the UK” following comments made by the Duke of Sussex about
White House accuses China of industrial-scale AI model distillation, commits to intelligence sharing with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google
Summary: The White House OSTP released a policy memo accusing China of “industrial-scale” distillation of US AI models, committing to share intelligence with US AI
Zapata Quantum raises $15 million after emerging from bankruptcy
The oversubscribed financing, led by Triatomic Capital, caps a restructuring that addressed $18.7 million in debt, converted $10 million of that to equity, and preserved
Oil rises above $106 per barrel as US, Iran deadlocked in Strait of Hormuz
Jump in prices comes as Tweety McTreason says vessels will need permission of US Navy to transit key waterway.
Meta lines up layoffs while Microsoft offers buyouts
Meta will lay off 8,000 workers while Microsoft is offering buyouts to 8,750 people, a first for the Windows maker.
Milei administration in Argentina blocks journalist access to Casa Rosada
Press advocates have warned of hostile rhetoric towards journalists and increasingly restrictive policies under Milei.
FDA: Covid vaccines ‘related’ to the deaths of least 10 children
Covid vaccinations were related to the deaths of at least 10 children between 2021 and 2024, an official with the Food and Drug Administration said.
White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms
A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.
Headscarf with a beret: Muslim designers showcase floral dresses and boxy streetwear in Paris
Some young attendees say the event demonstrated a more inclusive French culture taking shape.