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California restaurant uses robot to deliver food, clear dishes
Cajun Crack'n Seafood in Concord, California, has been using a robot to serve food and clear dishes. The robot, affectionately called Rosie, has become a customer favorite. Itay Hod reports.CBS News - Top stories - California -
Harvard Research Shows People Who Excel at Getting the Help They Need, and at Helping Others, Always Use This (and Never That) Word
Robert Cialdini, the author of 'Influence,' says it also increases collaboration and buy-in.Inc. - Business -
Synthesia takes next leap in AI video with ‘expressive avatars’
Synthesia says healthcare companies could use the new technology to create more empathetic videos for their patients or marketing teams could use it to convey excitement and optimism in their demo clips.VentureBeat - Tech -
Can Zendaya make the leap from tween idol to Hollywood heavyweight?
The 27-year-old American actor has gone from the Disney channel to new classy arthouse threesome drama Challengers, via a massive blockbuster and a hot-button TV series. So can she convince as an Oscar contender?. Actor-model-producer Zendaya ...The Guardian - World -
Synthesia takes next leap in AI video with ‘expressive avatars’
Synthesia says healthcare companies could use the new technology to create more empathetic videos for their patients or marketing teams could use it to convey excitement and optimism in their demo clips.VentureBeat - Tech -
Tesla's stock leaps on reports of Chinese approval for the company's driving software
Shares of Tesla stock have rallied after the electric vehicle maker's CEO, Elon Musk, paid a surprise visit to Beijing over the weekend and reportedly won tentative approval for its driving softwareABC News - Tech -
Best deals on robot vacuums ahead of Memorial Day
It's time for a thorough house cleaning this spring, and a robot vacuum can help you do all the heavy lifting.CBS News - Top stories -
New ACL research to be carried out with WSL clubs
A new three-year project researching anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention is being launched in the Women's Super League.BBC News - Top stories -
Somehow This $10,000 Flame-Thrower Robot Dog Is Completely Legal in 48 States
Meet Thermonator. It blasts fire up to 30 feet and has Bluetooth.Wired - Tech -
Roborock’s Robot Vacuums—Including WIRED’s Top Pick—Are on Sale Right Now
More like Robot Rock, am I right? (Sorry.) These are some of the best dust busters around, and they’re cheaper than usual.Wired - Tech -
10 Best Robot Vacuums (2024): Mops, Budget Vacs, Great Mapping
Whether you’re up against pet hair or you want to splurge on a high-end laser-guided robot vacuum, we have the perfect pick for you.Wired - Tech -
Somehow This $10,000 Flame-Thrower Robot Dog Is Completely Legal in 48 States
Meet Thermonator. It blasts fire up to 30 feet and has Bluetooth.Wired - Tech -
Roborock’s Robot Vacuums—Including WIRED’s Top Pick—Are on Sale Right Now
More like Robot Rock, am I right? (Sorry.) These are some of the best dust busters around, and they’re cheaper than usual.Wired - Tech -
DeepMind researchers discover impressive learning capabilities in long-context LLMs
In their study, the DeepMind researchers investigated how many-shot ICL affects the performance of LLMs in downstream tasks.VentureBeat - Tech -
German pharmaceutical firm Merck lays cornerstone for research centre
Yahoo News - World - Germany -
Nina Jankowicz Forms New Group to Defend Disinformation Research
The group intends to fight what its leader, Nina Jankowicz, and others have described as a coordinated campaign by conservatives and their allies to undermine researchers who study disinformation.The New York Times - Tech -
Nina Jankowicz Forms New Group to Defend Disinformation Research
The group intends to fight what its leader, Nina Jankowicz, and others have described as a coordinated campaign by conservatives and their allies to undermine researchers who study disinformation.The New York Times - Tech -
Dreame X30 Ultra Review: A Robot Vacuum With Flex Arms and Detachable Mop Pads
Want a robot vacuum that mops, but don’t want damp pads dragged on your carpet? The Dreame X30 Ultra is the pricey solution.Wired - Tech -
‘This is a unique time’: ARK Invest’s chief futurist tackles tech innovation from AI to robotics
ARK Invest's chief futurist Brett Winton lists five groups in the heart of tech innovation.CNBC - Business -
Dreame X30 Ultra Review: A Robot Vacuum With Flex Arms and Detachable Mop Pads
Want a robot vacuum that mops, but don’t want damp pads dragged on your carpet? The Dreame X30 Ultra is the pricey solution.Wired - Tech -
Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say
Officials say more than 100 long-finned pilot whales that beached on the western Australian coast have returned to sea, while 29 had died on the shoreABC News - World -
A $1 million wealth gap now divides white families from Black and Hispanic ones, research shows
The average wealth gap between white families and Black and Hispanic ones reached a new high in 2022, according to a new report by the Urban Institute.NBC News - Top stories -
Anne Innis Dagg, Giraffe Researcher Who Was Held Back by Sexism, Dies at 91
Dagg was one of the first Western scientists to systematically study the behavior of any species in its natural habitat.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Junk science is cited in abortion ban cases. Researchers are fighting the ‘fatally flawed’ work
Researchers are calling for the retraction of misleading anti-abortion studies that could influence judges in critical cases. The retraction of three peer-reviewed articles prominently cited in court cases on the so-called abortion pill – ...The Guardian - World - Abortion -
The Hunt for a Retirement Keepsake
On a family trip to Switzerland, Joseph Barreto fell in love with an Omega Constellation.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Individual U.S. states, invoking grassroots Americandistrust of the Chinese Communist Party, are taking action to block Chinese land purchases, factory plans and research in their jurisdictions.
Individual U.S. states, invoking grassroots American distrust of the Chinese Communist Party, are taking action to block Chinese land purchases, factory plans and research in their jurisdictions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Individual U.S. states, invoking grassroots Americandistrust of the Chinese Communist Party, are taking action to block Chinese land purchases, factory plans and research in their jurisdictions.
Individual U.S. states, invoking grassroots American distrust of the Chinese Communist Party, are taking action to block Chinese land purchases, factory plans and research in their jurisdictions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Tokyo Exchange Courts Asian Startups for IPOs
The Tokyo Stock Exchange aims to attract listings from Asian startups, leveraging the market’s recent gains and positioning itself as a preferred fundraising destination for companies outside Japan.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Protesters Are Demanding Colleges Divest From Israel. Here's Why That's Not Happening.
Endowment chiefs say divesting would set a questionable precedent, prove challenging and raise fiduciary questions.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Elliott Investment Management, Agnico Eagle Mines , Anglo American’s rejection of BHP’s takeover bid, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Southwest to Exit Four Airports, Facing Financial Weakness and Boeing Problems
Southwest Airlines is pulling out of some airports and cutting costs as it grapples with lackluster earnings and delays of new Boeing planes.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Traton, China’s auto sales, Capital A, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Mitch McConnell Wants Military Buildup After Big Win on Ukraine Aid
The Senate minority leader is pushing to boost military spending to confront China, Iran, Russia as he prepares to leave his post.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Energy Department Gets Power Over Big Grid Projects
In a bid to fast track grid-infrastructure construction, the department is set to become the lead federal agency coordinating environmental approval of major transmission projects.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Washington to retire CB great Green's No. 28
Darrell Green will become the fifth player in Commanders franchise history to have his number retired.ESPN - Sports -
Walmart Founder's Son to Retire From Retailer's Board
Walmart’s former chair and long-serving board member Rob Walton, the son of the retail giant’s founder, will retire from the company’s board in June.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Walmart Founder's Son to Retire From Retailer's Board
Walmart’s former chair and long-serving board member Rob Walton, the son of the retail giant’s founder, will retire from the company’s board in June.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Brazil great Marta to retire from international duty
Brazil's all-time record goalscorer Marta says she will retire from international football later this year.BBC News - Top stories - Brazil -
Marta to retire from Brazil squad after Olympics
Brazil's all-time top scorer in both men's and women's football, Marta, will retire from internationals this year, the striker said on Thursday.ESPN - Sports - Brazil -
Crucible 'will be retired' before me, says Higgins
Four-time world champion John Higgins says he will not be retiring and expects to outlast the Crucible in snooker by playing into his 50s.BBC News - Top stories