Latest in AI, wars and climate change mean it's later than ever on the 'Doomsday Clock'
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How sled dogs and pets respond when the clocks change
The breeds show different reaction to clocks going back and forward, a study suggests.BBC News - 21h -
DeepSeek says it built its chatbot cheap. What does that mean for AI's energy needs and the climate?
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek stunned markets and AI experts with its claim that it built its immensely popular chatbot at a fraction of the cost of those made by American tech ...ABC News - 1d -
To some, OpenAI is a DeepSeek victim. But SoftBank may be more upbeat than ever.
SoftBank reportedly is in talks to invest up to $25 billion in OpenAI and become the ChatGPT creator’s largest investor.MarketWatch - 18h -
Doomsday Clock Moves One Second Closer to Catastrophe
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists shifted the hands of the symbolic clock to 89 seconds to midnight, citing the threat of climate change, nuclear war and the misuse of artificial intelligence.The New York Times - 1d -
DeepSeek Says It Built its Chatbot Cheap. What Does That Mean for AI’s Energy Needs and the Climate?
If artificial intelligence can truly run more efficiently, the power it needs might be less than experts assume.Inc. - 1d -
AI, wars and climate change mean it's later than ever on the 'Doomsday Clock'
Earth is moving closer to destruction, a science-oriented advocacy group said, as it advanced its famous “Doomsday Clock” to the closest ever to midnight.NBC News - 1d -
Climate change worsened likelihood of California wildfires: Report
The recent wildfires in California were worsened by climate change, a new report found. The study, released Tuesday by the World Weather Attribution, found that human-caused climate change ...The Hill - 1d -
What DeepSeek means for America's AI ambitions
The artificial intelligence arms race has a new competitor out of China. A new AI app made by Chinese tech startup DeepSeek appears to be better and significantly cheaper than its American ...CBS News - 1d -
'Doomsday Clock' highlighting world threats moves closest to destruction
The symbolic clock is set at 89 seconds to midnight, with nuclear threats, AI misuses and climate change being the key factors.BBC News - 2d -
Doomsday Clock set closer to midnight than ever to stress global catastrophe risks
Atomic scientists push clock to 89 seconds before midnight, citing nuclear risk, AI and climate crisis as a ‘warning’. A panel of international scientists has moved their symbolic “Doomsday Clock” ...The Guardian - 2d -
Doomsday clock ticks down, closest ever to "global catastrophe"
The decades-old international symbol is meant to be a metaphor showing how close humanity is to catastrophe.CBS News - 2d -
Doomsday clock ticks closer to catastrophe in dire global warning
The world moved yet closer to global catastrophe in 2024, with the hands of the Doomsday Clock ticking one second closer to midnight, the shortest time to zero hour in its 75-year history. The ...The Hill - 2d -
Does DeepSeek spell doomsday for Nvidia and other AI stocks? Here’s what to know.
The Chinese AI service has Wall Street worried that it will be cheaper than expected to develop models. But as chip stocks sink, some analysts see a silver lining.MarketWatch - 3d -
Aaron Glenn plans to meet with Aaron Rodgers for a decision "much sooner than later"
On Sunday morning, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reported that new Jets coach Aaron Glenn is "open to" the idea of keeping quarterback Aaron Rodgers for what would be a third season with the Jets.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
McVay wants Stafford clarity 'sooner than later'
While head coach Sean McVay did not have an update on quarterback Matthew Stafford's future with the Rams at his end-of-season news conference, he said he hoped there would be clarity "sooner than ...ESPN - Jan. 23 -
No. 2 South Carolina to host No. 5 LSU a day later than scheduled after winter weather in the South
The Southeastern Conference has postponed Thursday night’s women’s basketball game between No. 5 LSU and No. 2 South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina, until FridayABC News - Jan. 22 -
Adapting to climate change amid rising natural disasters
As powerful weather events become more frequent, CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti examines how we can adapt. He reflects on the recent Los Angeles wildfires, the planet's hottest year on record, and ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Buckle up: The Trump show is back and bigger than ever
After four years covering a White House that prided itself on the clockwork predictability of process and routine, political reporters awoke on Tuesday morning to the familiar feeling of Trumpian ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
What Trump's executive orders mean for the fight against climate change
On his first day in office, President Trump signed a slew of executive orders promoting fossil fuels and ending many of the Biden administration's efforts to combat climate change. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Trump 2.0 Means State Crypto Rules Could Change
The president’s enthusiasm for the virtual currency could prompt states to start making crypto investments through their public pension funds.Inc. - Jan. 20 -
Planet-warming gas levels rose more than ever in 2024
The record rise is incompatible with keeping global warming to 1.5C according to the Met Office.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Climate change, not mismanagement, is the primary driver of the California wildfires
Wildfires in Los Angeles are being driven by climate change, not political mismanagement, and California's leaders have taken meaningful steps to address the issue, but the sheer scale of the ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Zeldin: 'I believe that climate change is real'
Lee Zeldin told Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., that he believes in climate change and that it is an urgent issue that must be addressed during his Senate confirmation hearing to lead the Environmental ...NBC News - Jan. 16 -
‘It’s been life-changing’: meet the adults making big changes later in life
Some people never learn to read or swim or even cook as children - but with the right spirit there’s still time to make things right. I was 44 when I learned to cycle. I grew up in Yorkshire and ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
The California Wildfires Are the Latest Disaster Supercharged by Climate Change
Extreme weather events — deadly heat waves, floods, fires and hurricanes — are the consequences of a warming planet, scientists say.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Climate change parches Western US, providing fuel for fires
Climate change is making the Western United States drier, which can fuel wildfires like those affecting Los Angeles. With higher temperatures come parched landscapes full of vegetation that can ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
The TikTok Ban Is More Likely Than Ever
While Supreme Court justices pressed both sides in Friday’s oral arguments, experts say it’s hard to see how TikTok gets enough votes to survive.Wired - Jan. 10 -
BlackRock quits climate change group in latest green climbdown
World’s largest money manager had staked out position as sustainable investment leaderFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
What did Jimmy Carter do to fight climate change?
The wildfires in California are the latest in a string of natural disasters made worse by climate change. Former President Jimmy Carter was one of the first U.S. officials to draw attention to ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
What is Biden's legacy on climate change?
Officials on Wednesday afternoon briefed President Biden about the massive wildfires in Southern California fueled by climate change. Slashing Mr. Biden's climate regulations is at the top of ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Nvidia’s stock falls further — but analysts see a future that’s brighter than ever
Nvidia’s talk of huge market opportunities in autonomous driving and robotics is “potentially comforting for investors thinking about what might come next for the company,” an analyst says.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
The solicitor general climate change briefs that didn’t bark
This failure exposes the weakness of the Biden administration’s position supporting the climate change plaintiffs.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Blackhawks Must Trade Veteran Sooner Than Later for Sake of Reichel
Reichel has been bumped out of the lineup and needs a better opportunity.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
Climate change is hampering US apple quality and output: Study
Many of the nation's biggest apple-generating regions are confronting challenges in crop growth and development, due to the impacts of a changing climate, a new study has found. While apple ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Nutritional supplements and vitamins are more popular than ever. Do they work?
Dietary supplements — vitamins, minerals, botanicals and probiotics — are more popular than ever. Do they make a difference? Research is mixed.NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Transcript: Climate change is coming for your Bordeaux
Sonja Hutson talks to Will Schmitt and Susannah SavageFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
New Orleans is ‘more secure than it’s ever, ever been’ after attack, says Louisiana AG
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joins Meet the Press NOW to provide the latest on the investigation into the New Orleans terror attack, and an update on security in the city.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
