New bootloader lets you take the “Meta” out of the original Meta Quest
Remember the original Quest headset that Meta (then Oculus) trumpeted back in 2019? Meta seems to hope you don’t, since the company officially stopped supporting
AI won’t replace radiologists, but it will dramatically change their jobs
In 2016 Geoffrey Hinton, the Nobel-winning “godfather of AI,” predicted that radiologists—the physicians who read X-rays, ultrasounds, and other images to help make medical diagnoses—would
E.P.A. Moves to Curb Public Input on Air Pollution Permits for Data Centers
Under the proposal, states would no longer need to provide public notice or solicit comments on air pollution permits for data centers and other projects.
CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports
Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday.
Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania
Cases in the US have hit the highest point since the virus was eliminated, as vaccination rates decline.
European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman
Philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has spent almost a decade in jail over charges rights groups say are politically motivated.
Swedish military seeks to take over Russian-owned estate near naval base
The armed forces request the seizure of the plot near Muskö Naval Base citing threats from Russian drones.
Image allegedly shows baby in car seat suspended outside vehicle. Is it real?
Genuine vintage photos exist showing kids in car seats hanging on the doors of parked cars. This isn’t one of them.
Claim linking Abdul El-Sayed’s mother to charity with ties to Hamas, terrorist groups is missing key context
“She was working to help orphaned children,” Roxie Richner, a spokesperson for the Michigan Democrat’s campaign, said via email.
Was George Clooney ‘very upset’ about Mamdani’s NYC wealth tax?
Mamdani’s office has faced pushback from wealthy New Yorkers who will be required to pay a “second home” tax on properties worth more than $5
Polluted air can generate power
Researchers from the University of Antwerp and KU Leuven have succeeded in developing a process that purifies air and, at the same time, generates power.
Leaf litter has slower decomposition rate in warm temperatures than previously thought
The time it takes for a leaf to decompose might be the key to understanding how temperature affects ecosystems, according to Kansas State University ecologists.
Physician Suspected of 10 Murders; Doc Accused of Setting Fire to Another Doc’s Home
This is a MedPage Today story. A German physician who was arrested last summer on suspicion of killing four patients is now suspected of killing
This is a sign that it’s time to replace your running shoes, according to doctors
Running in worn-out shoes can lead to aches, pains and injuries. Podiatrists break down how many miles your running shoes should last and when it’s