Breakthrough fly brain research is 'huge leap' in understanding of human mind

These Spiritual Democrats Urge Their Party to Take a Leap of Faith

In a party that has grown less religious, some prominent Democrats say discussing their deepest beliefs can be a way to connect — when it’s authentic.

The New York Times - 1h

A Spacecraft Is About to Fly Into the Sun’s Atmosphere for the First Time

On Christmas Eve, NASA's fastest-moving probe will come closer than ever to the surface of the sun.

Wired - 1d

The Next Great Leap in AI Is Behind Schedule and Crazy Expensive

OpenAI has run into problem after problem on its new artificial-intelligence project, code-named Orion.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

NASA's solar probe is about to fly closer to the sun than any human-made object ever

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is expected to make a fiery dive close to the solar surface on the morning of Christmas Eve.

NBC News - 22h

LeBron leaps Kareem again as L.A. gets on track

The Lakers celebrated LeBron James breaking another record, this time Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's mark for minutes played, and rolled past the Kings 113-100.

ESPN - 1d

Workers don't understand the purpose of their jobs or companies, and it's leading to 'The Great Detachment'

Focusing on these factors can help workers feel more satisfied and connected to their work.

CNBC - 2d

Smart ring start-up Ōura raises $200mn as valuation leaps to $5.2bn

Finnish company’s growing popularity has led to its sales more than doubling this year

Financial Times - 2d

New Travel Protections For Passengers Flying With Wheelchairs

The Transportation Department has expanded the rights of airline passengers with mobility disabilities. The first changes will go into effect next month.

The New York Times - 4d

Is Trump changing his mind on TikTok's future in the U.S.?

President-elect Donald Trump is indicating that he may have a different outlook on an upcoming ban involving TikTok that President Biden signed into law. CBS News' Allison Novelo reports.

CBS News - 4d

Huge quake rocks Vanuatu

A massive earthquake jolted the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, reportedly killing at least six people and seriously damaging a large number of buildings, including one housing the U.S. embassy. ...

CBS News - 4d

AI "nudify" sites lack transparency, researcher says

A researcher looking into "nudify" sites found a lack of transparency, from who's running the sites to how people are paying for the images.

CBS News - 6d

The Menendez Brothers’ Case Challenges the Limits of Our Understanding of Abuse

Society knows more about abuse now, but it may not matter to the judicial system.

The New York Times - Dec. 14

Ranieri already has in mind Roma’s future coach

Today’s edition of Corriere dello Sport claims that, contrary to what Roma are saying, the club are very advanced in their search for a new head coach.Claudio Ranieri is personally involved in the ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 14

UnitedHealth Group CEO: 'We understand people's frustrations' with health

The chief executive officer of UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of UnitedHealthcare, penned a Friday op-ed in The New York Times acknowledging the frustrations of patients with the insurance ...

The Hill - Dec. 13

TikTok’s Last Stand, Google’s Quantum Breakthrough and the Cult of Claude

“The president was given a very clear and easy opportunity to say, ‘Yes, I am going to save TikTok,’ and he absolutely did not say that.”

The New York Times - Dec. 13

When did Neanderthals interbreed with ancient humans? Research sheds light on our ancestry

The Neanderthal DNA found in modern human genomes has long raised questions about ancient interbreeding. New studies offer a timeline of when that occurred and when ancient humans left Africa.

NBC News - Dec. 12

Are the drones flying over New Jersey safe?

Officials have debunked some theories about the mysterious drones hovering over New Jersey, but it is not yet clear what they are doing in the sky. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more on what's known ...

CBS News - Dec. 12

Here's how Google's quantum computing breakthrough could be good news for Honeywell

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

CNBC - Dec. 12

The Associated Press names its Breakthrough Entertainers of 2024

Drumroll, please

ABC News - Dec. 11

AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Fred Hechinger lives out his circus dream

As a child, Fred Hechinger dreamed of running away to join the circus

ABC News - Dec. 11

AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Adria Arjona's confidence only keeps growing

Adria Arjona has transformed from the reserved girl growing up across Latin America to the captivating actor booking multiple scene-stealing roles

ABC News - Dec. 11

Alphabet shares jump 6% after Google touts 'breakthrough' quantum chip

Google shares rose on Tuesday after the company's unveiling of "Willow," its latest quantum computing chip.

CNBC - Dec. 10

Putin Just Suffered a Huge Defeat

This time, when Bashar al-Assad started to fall, Russia was not there to catch him.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

Google’s New Quantum Computing Breakthrough May Someday Transform Your Business

The new machine isn’t quite a quantum leap in advancing the technology, but a project based on its Willow chip could hint at the future of AI and machine learning.

Inc. - Dec. 10

How to Understand the Armed Factions Operating in Syria

The fighters shared a desire to topple Bashar al-Assad’s government, but they don’t share much else.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

Brazil's President Lula undergoes emergency brain surgery

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has undergone emergency surgery to drain bleeding on his brain.

NBC News - Dec. 10

Google Makes New Quantum Computing Breakthrough

Google unveiled an experimental machine capable of tasks that a traditional supercomputer could not master in 10 septillion years. (That’s older than the universe.)

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Nobel Peace Prize winner urges Putin to understand destructiveness of nuclear weapons

Terumi Tanaka, a survivor of the U.S. atomic bombings of Japan and the representative of an organization that won this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to ...

ABC News - Dec. 9

Muscle Implants Could Allow Mind-Controlled Prosthetics—No Brain Surgery Required

Startup Phantom Neuro is building an implant that sits under the skin and promises to give amputees more accurate control of electronic prosthetics.

Wired - Dec. 9

Google unveils 'mind-boggling' quantum computing chip

It solves in five minutes a problem computers now would need 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years to work out, Google says.

BBC News - Dec. 9

Will humanity get lost in translation?

AI could instantly open up a huge range of books in different languages — but fiction really does require that human touch

Financial Times - Dec. 9

Human-elephant conflict is on the rise in Thailand

A group of U.S. and Thai scientists is developing groundbreaking solutions to try and stem the growing human-elephant conflict in Thailand.

CBS News - Dec. 8

Pennsylvania is the key to understanding Democratic defeat in 2024

Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro is a strong contender for the presidential nomination in 2024, but he will have to account for the half dozen other Democratic governors who will run to ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell'

Patients speak out as a leaked report reveals many were failed over several years.

BBC News - Dec. 6

USWNT's Yohannes 'understands' boos from Dutch

Lily Yohannes is keen to put any controversy of her decision to pick playing for the US women's national team over the Netherlands behind her.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Researchers Release Hawaiian Crows Back Into the Wild

Researchers are trying a new strategy to reintroduce Hawaiian crows, which have been extinct in the wild for two decades.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

'Controversial brain surgery stopped my migraines'

A woman who defied mainstream advice to have risky brain surgery says her symptoms have gone.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Oxford names "brain rot" as 2024 Word of the Year

The term "brain rot" was used 230% more often this year, earning it Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Oxford picks "brain rot" as its word of the year

Oxford University Press said the phrase "brain rot" gained "new prominence in 2024," with its frequency of use increasing 230% from the year before.

CBS News - Dec. 2

'Brain rot' is Oxford University Press' word of the year

Gen Alpha’s hyper-online manner of speaking has officially entered the zeitgeist.

NBC News - Dec. 2

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