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AI is the future of tech, but its effects on the climate could change everything
Big Tech should act now, in the early days of AI.The Hill - 3d -
Gutting USAID Will Have a Monumental Effect on Combating Climate Change
The agency was a key player in renewable energy and disaster protection around the world—until Elon Musk showed up.Wired - Feb. 8 -
Climate Change means more lake effect snow for some first responders
While the planet warms due to climate change, some places might actually get more snow. Scott MacFarlane reports from Lowville, New York, where first responders adapt to heavier lake effect snow.CBS News - 5d -
Tencent changes the messaging on its AI strategy
By choosing DeepSeek instead of its own model, the tech giant is opting for flexibility over full in-house controlFinancial Times - 23h -
Top teachers worry there could be 'no future' if Trump drastically changes DOE
President Donald Trump is preparing an executive order that would call for the secretary to submit a proposal to diminish the Education Department.ABC News - 6d -
How the ripple effect of inflation, tariff concern could impact 2 big tech stocks
Inflation-wary consumers are still worried about rising prices — for good reason.CNBC - 6d -
A Legal Win for Content Creators Could Change How AI Models Get Built
The first fair use AI copyright case in the U.S. has ended in favor of original content maker Thomson Reuters, which could affect the outcomes of similar cases.Inc. - 4d -
The end of insurance: Climate change is destroying homeowners and insurers
Traditional insurance models aren’t able to handle escalating natural disaster risks.MarketWatch - Feb. 8 -
Climate change is threatening cacao crops, researchers say
Rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns in West Africa, which supplies around 70% of the world's cacao, are disrupting the crop, affecting both the quantity and quality of beans — and ...CBS News - 6d -
Inside the Meetings That Changed Everything for U.S. Hockey
A decade ago, some of the brightest minds in hockey locked themselves in an Ohio hotel room with one goal in mind: rewrite the history of goalies.The New York Times - 3d -
Will Trump's second term change the future of energy?
President Trump's return to the White House appears poised to throw a wrench into the U.S.'s energy transition — though not to stop it. Trump repeatedly pledged on the campaign trail to implement ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
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Climate change is turning Valentine's Day bitter for chocolate lovers
Money can’t buy you love — or as much cocoa as it used to, with adverse weather denting West African crops and chocolatiers adding more fillers like nuts.NBC News - 5d -
How climate change puts additional strain on first responders job duties
As winter weather continues to become more severe, first responders are adjusting how to navigate their jobs in the face of climate change.CBS News - 5d -
Breaking down the trillion-dollar risk posed by climate change
This weekend's flooding in Kentucky is a reminder of nature's power, and how it can be amplified by climate change. According to climate risk modeling company First Street, climate change could ...CBS News - 1d -
The Dark Side of Sports Betting and Its Effect on N.B.A. Players
The legalization of sports gambling has led to death threats, racism and Venmo requests.The New York Times - 6d -
John Dickerson on admiration for George Washington and its effect on modern-day politics
It's Presidents Day, the holiday that started in honor of George Washington -- the president with an enormous birthday candle on the Mall. But do we revere the father of our country too much? It ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump actions could change the presidency
USAID, an agency created by Congress and codified in law, is being dismantled by President Trump. His actions have some in Washington raising questions about the role of Congress.CBS News - 2d -
Create the future with AI: Join Microsoft at NVIDIA GTC
NVIDIA GTC is the best opportunity to explore the future of AI, and the powerful partnership of Microsoft Azure and NVIDIA AI solutions.VentureBeat - 5d -
Eric Adams could still face charges in the future
New York City Mayor Eric Adams celebrated the Department of Justice dropping charges against him, but his legal saga could be revived in the future. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Should The NHL Change Its Playoff Format?
If you’ve grown tired of the NHL’s wild-card playoff format, there are a few other options worth considering.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 9 -
Big Tech Keeps Its A.I. Data Center Spending Boom Alive
An apparent breakthrough in efficiency from the Chinese start-up did not make tech’s biggest companies question their extravagant spending on new data centers.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
Most nations miss deadline for plans to fight climate change. UN says take your time to do it right
Nearly 200 nations faced a Monday deadline to file what the United Nations’ climate chief calls “among the most important policy documents governments will produce this century."ABC News - Feb. 10 -
Most nations miss deadline for plans to fight climate change. UN says take your time
Nearly 200 nations faced a Monday deadline to file what the United Nations’ climate chief calls “among the most important policy documents governments will produce this century."ABC News - Feb. 10 -
Australian projects tackling climate change and poverty in Indo-Pacific ‘in limbo’ after Trump halts USAid
China could ‘pick up the slack’ and increase its influence in the region after Doge funding freeze. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Donald Trump’s “chaotic” ...The Guardian - 5d -
‘I don’t know whether it’s sustainable’: climate crisis and TikTok change face of mountain rescue work in Lake District
There may be less snow but the number of callouts has surged, and often involve ill-prepared novice hikers. When Neil Barrow first volunteered with mountain rescue 40 years ago, for weeks on end ...The Guardian - 5d -
AI summit in Paris: World leaders, tech titans and challenging diplomatic talks
Major world political leaders are meeting for an AI summit in Paris, where challenging diplomatic talks are expected while tech titans fight for dominance in the fast-moving technology industryABC News - Feb. 10 -
Vance warns tech leaders, politicians against excessive AI regulation
Vice President JD Vance warned foreign leaders on Tuesday against placing excessive regulations on artificial intelligence in Paris. He highlighted U.S. advancements in AI and vowed to safeguard ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Decision on Aaron Rodgers's Jets future could come as soon as this week
The signs keep pointing to a split.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 9 -
Microsoft Once Believed HoloLens Could Be Gaming's Future, Now It's A Military Product
In 2015, Microsoft revealed HoloLens, what it called a "mixed-reality" headset that could have broad application in the consumer market, including in the world of video games. Some early demos ...GameSpot - 6d -
Less supervision, better results: Study shows AI models generalize more effectively on their own
Training LLMs and VLMs through reinforcement learning delivers better results than using hand-crafted examples.VentureBeat - 6d -
How AI could be incorporated into nuclear weapons
During this week's artificial intelligence summit in Paris, arguments were made that advanced AI is critical in the world's current threat landscape. Many militaries are exploring how advanced AI ...CBS News - 6d -
I’m a wife and mother. Can I secretly change my will and leave everything to my daughter instead of my husband?
“Happy Valentine’s Day (almost).”MarketWatch - 3d -
Change in California law could provide path to freedom for a convicted killer
The family of Justine Vanderschoot, a California teen murdered in 2003, is fighting for justice after learning a change in state law could provide a path to freedom for one of her convicted ...CBS News - 4d -
NHL Trade Deadline: Could A Change Of Scenery Benefit Four Notable Players?
As the NHL's trade deadline approaches, there are many NHLers who could use a deal to a new team. Here are four notable NHLers who fit into that category.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Daylight saving time starts soon: Could this be the last time the clocks change?
We'll soon lose an hour of sleep — but what if it's the last time we change the clocks?The Hill - 3d -
Let Students Finish the Whole Book. It Could Change Their Lives.
Had they merely read the summary, my students would have seen many of the same words, but they’d have lacked the feeling part.The New York Times - 2d
