‘Chonkers’ the sea lion going viral in San Francisco
‘Chonkers’ the sea lion going viral in San Francisco, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Open source Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 and V2.5-Pro are among the most efficient (and affordable) at agentic ‘claw’ tasks
Xiaomi, the Chinese firm best known for its smartphones and electric vehicles, has lately been shipping some incredibly affordable and high-powered open source AI large language models.The trend continued today with the release of Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 and Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro, both available under the permissive, enterprise-friendly MIT License…Continue Reading
Apple beats out earnings estimates with continued iPhone momentum
Apple posted strong results for its quarterly earnings on Thursday, but investors’ attention is also focused on the upcoming CEO change and the tech firm’s artificial intelligence strategy. Apple CEO Tim Cook announced earlier this month he will be stepping down from the role, with Apple’s head of hardware engineering,Continue Reading
Telling It Like It Is
In a devastating blow to what John Lewis called “the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy,” a right-wing, illegitimate SCOTUS finally gutted the Voting Rights Act they’ve been chipping away at for years, ensuring communities of color will increasingly be denied “a voice in their own destiny.”Continue Reading
From grading papers to decoding jargon, here are some ways people are putting AI to work
NEW YORK (AP) — Artificial intelligence is permeating workplaces, changing the nature of jobs of every stripe. Teachers are using it to create lesson plans and grade papers. Marketing professionals are harnessing it to work a room and learn about the needs of potential clients. Product managers are asking AIContinue Reading
Headlines for April 30, 2026
Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Congressional Map and Guts Key Provision of Civil Rights Act, Supreme Court Weighs The Traitor’s Power to End Protected Status for Syrians, Haitians, Iran’s Currency in Freefall as The Traitor Says U.S. Could Block Ports for Months, Hegseth Clashes with Congressmembers Who Accuse Him ofContinue Reading
Cyclone Rains Spur Papua New Guinea Landslides
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Cyclone Rains Spur Papua New… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of ChangeContinue Reading
US seeks ‘maritime freedom’ coalition to restart Strait of Hormuz shipping
Iran effectively closed the crucial waterway when the war broke out on 28 February. Normally one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas transits the waterway. Its closure has sent energy prices skyrocketing around the world.Continue Reading
Iranian football chiefs turned away at Canada border over IRGC link
Iran’s World Cup participation controversy has escalated with a diplomatic incident at Canada’s borders involving Iranian football officials. Iran’s group stage matches are scheduled in the US, and Tehran authorities have asked FIFA to move them to alternative venues. FIFA has refused.Continue Reading
Why medicinal plants matter on World Wildlife Day
Medicinal plants and their varied uses span from ancient medicine to modern cosmetics and pharmaceuticals amid a surging demand for more.Continue Reading
New Banksy sculpture appears to show politician blinded by his own flag
Banksy has unveiled a new sculpture of a man stepping off a stone base with his face obscured by a flag., NewsFeed Banksy has unveiled a new sculpture of a man stepping off a stone base with his face obscured by a flag. The overnight installation in Waterloo Place, London,Continue Reading
Condemnation and protests against Israel’s raid of Gaza aid flotilla
Israel has provoked international condemnation for its interception of Gaza-bound aid boats in international waters., NewsFeed Israel has provoked international condemnation for its interception of Gaza-bound aid boats in international waters and detention of hundreds onboard, including Al Jazeera journalists. World leaders, rights groups and media advocates are demanding IsraelContinue Reading
U.S. Seeks International Help To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz As Crude Prices Surge
Efforts to resolve the conflict have hit an impasse, which the United States is trying to unlock with a naval blockade of Iran’s oil exports., Read MoreContinue Reading