Victory! Flock Ends Rollout Of Audio “Distress Detection” Of Human Voices
Reversing course, Flock Safety—the surveillance technology vendor most known for its extensive network of automated license plate readers—has announced that it will end a pilot for its acoustic gunshot detection devices to identify signs of “human distress.” In October 2025, EFF warned the public that Flock was rolling out a new feature called “Distress Detection” thatContinue Reading
Former Biden official can’t see ‘pilot zones’ scheme working in Lebanon
Gavito: Israel will likely keep pushing limits in Lebanon, making a full withdrawal unlikely amid security concerns., NewsFeed A former Biden official tells Al Jazeera that Lebanon’s pilot zones will only create an environment for Hezbollah to continue its armed resistance. Former State Department official, Jennifer Gavito, says she hasContinue Reading
Leopard caught on camera storming into a store in Rajasthan, India
A leopard storms into a store in Rajasthan, India, attacking an employee and causing panic., NewsFeed A leopard storms into a store in Rajasthan, India, attacking an employee and causing panic. The leopard was trapped, tranquilised and returned to the wild. Published On 22 Jul 2026,2026-07-22 01:17:00,Read MoreContinue Reading
Headlines for July 21, 2026
Yemen’s Houthis Declare Naval Blockade of Saudi Arabia, Opening New Front in Mideast War, U.S. Bombs Iran for 10th Consecutive Night, Israeli Drone Strike Kills Family of 6 in Gaza City, Khalil al-Hayya, Who Survived Israeli Assassination Attempts, Selected as New Hamas Leader, Judge Halts Paramount Skydance’s $110 Billion TakeoverContinue Reading
Congress Should Reject Bill That Would Block a Federal Workplace Heat Standard
The U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce should reject the Heat Workforce Standards Act (H.R. 6123), scheduled to be marked up today, 65 groups said in a letter sent to the committee. The bill would prohibit the Secretary of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a federal heat injuryContinue Reading
NISAR’s L-Band Radar Reveals ‘Hummingbird’ in Antarctica
2 Min Read NISAR’s L-Band Radar Reveals ‘Hummingbird’ in Antarctica PIA26617 Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech Photojournal Navigation Science Photojournal NISAR’s L-Band Radar Reveals… Photojournal Home Photojournal Search Latest Content Galleries Feedback RSS About Downloads NISAR’s L-Band Radar Reveals ‘Hummingbird’ in Antarctica PNG (43.77 MB) PIA26617 Figure A JPEG (29.10 MB) DescriptionContinue Reading
Richard Papasin
Richard Papasin Division Chief (Acting) of Intelligent Systems Follow Richard Title: Division Chief (Acting) of Intelligent Systems Organization: Intelligent Systems Division at the NASA Ames Research Center Richard Papasin serves as Acting Chief of the Intelligent Systems Division, where he helps guide research in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, robotics, decision supportContinue Reading
Preteen smartphone use linked to depression, obesity, lack of sleep
A new study finds preteens who own smartphones and use them regularly, are at greater risk of depression, obesity and insufficient sleep., Read MoreContinue Reading
RFK Jr. names CDC vaccine adviser to senior HHS role
Former Harvard Medical School professor, Dr. Martin Kulldorff, has been appointed to a senior role at the Department of Health and Human Services., Read MoreContinue Reading
PBS News Hour full episode, July 21, 2026
Tuesday on the News Hour, U.S. military leaders face congressional scrutiny over the war against Iran and its economic cost. A deal to end the history of conflicts with Israel faces opposition in the devastated villages of southern Lebanon. Plus, a city that became a symbol of the 2008 economicContinue Reading
The Army Is Burning Through Its AI Tokens
Members of the Army received an email informing them that they were rapidly depleting their AI tokens, and needed to limit use.Continue Reading
Wreckage found of Pan Am plane crash that helped lead to today’s safety briefings on every flight
The wreckage from a Pan Am plane crash in the ocean 74 years ago that helped lead to requirements for the passenger safety briefings on every flight today has been found off the coast of Puerto Rico. The talks flight attendants deliver about how to inflate a life vest orContinue Reading
Anthropic sued for infringing on neural network patent
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation’s complaint says Anthropic’s AI systems violate its patents on machine-learning technology inspired by neuroscience., The University of Tennessee Research Foundation’s complaint says Anthropic’s AI systems violate its patents on machine-learning technology inspired by neuroscience., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading