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Outrage against Canada’s Marineland theme park after fifth beluga dies
Most recent fatality marks 17th beluga to die at Niagara Falls, Ontario, aquarium since 2019. A fifth beluga has died at Canada’s Marineland, as questions mount over the future of both the ...World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago -
Retailers Are Tossing Out Traditional Holiday Calendars. Here’s Why
Holiday shoppers have driven retailers to change their seasonal strategies.Business - Inc. - October 13 -
From Missouri to Baylor, where did the tradition of homecoming truly begin?
Homecoming is a tradition celebrated by almost every high school and college. So where did it truly begin?Sports - ESPN - October 16 -
Chiefs owner backs Harrison Butker’s political push for ‘traditional values’
Kicker has formed a political action committee Butker has praised women staying at home The owner of the Kansas City Chiefs said on Wednesday that he has no issue with kicker Harrison Butker ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Trump and Harris trade jabs at Al Smith Dinner, though Harris wasn't there
The New York Archdiocese's star-studded gala has been a staple in election years since 1960. But only one candidate is showing up in person this year.Top stories - ABC News - October 18 -
Harris says it is part of the American tradition for VPs not to criticize the president
Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday steered clear of criticizing President Joe Biden, arguing that vice presidents not denigrating the commander in chief is an American tradition.Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
Harris says she's following 'tradition' of VPs not criticizing their president
Vice President Harris on Friday defended her reluctance to break publicly with President Biden, calling it a “tradition” among vice presidents not to criticize their bosses. “I mean to be very ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Kerr forced to break customary NBA tradition due to Warriors' depth
NBA teams rarely, if ever, play more than 10 players. But Steve Kerr might have no choice but to play, 12, 13 or sometimes even 14 guys because he can't justify keeping anyone out of the rotation.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24 -
Bavarian tradition honors St. Leonhard, patron saint of farmers, horses and livestock
Farmers and their horses have walked in a colorful parade through the small Bavarian town of Warngau to honor their patron saint, St. LeonhardWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
As Mexicans celebrate Day of the Dead, they grapple with what it means to hold on to tradition
Every year this time Mexico erupts in celebrations during the Day of the DeadWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Florida may enshrine hunting and fishing by ‘traditional methods’ – but what are they?
Conservationists worry amendment 2 will open the door to banned practices like blast fishing and undercut their work. On election day, Florida voters will decide whether to enshrine a ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Trump and Harris break bipartisan tradition by withholding top donors
Neither Vice President Harris nor former President Trump have voluntarily disclosed their top campaign fundraisers as of Election Day, upending a bipartisan tradition that dates back to 2000. ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
The world's right-wing leaders celebrate Trump's win — but America's allies hint unease
Most world leaders were always going to congratulate Donald Trump on his presidential win, as they did early Wednesday before he was even officially declared the victor.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
The Temple of Satan gains ground in Chile as faith in traditional religions wanes
It’s Friday night in Downtown Santiago, the capital of Chile, and a group of 15 people gather around a tableWorld - ABC News - 20 hours ago -
Elon Musk Plays a Familiar Song: Robot Cars Are Coming
Tesla’s Robotaxi event excites the faithful betting on the company’s future in robotics, while underwhelming those watching from afar.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 12 -
'Elon, can I have my designs back please', says I, Robot director after Tesla launch
Alex Proyas, who directed the 2004 Will Smith film, compared his film to Tesla's new vehicles.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Rodón emulates 'robot' Cole, steers Yanks' G1 win
After struggling to control his emotions in the ALDS, Carlos Rodón sought to emulate teammate Gerrit Cole's demeanor on the mound. On Monday, he nailed the imitation, pitching the Yankees to a win ...Sports - ESPN - October 15 -
Wallace And Gromit Come Take On Robotic Gnomes In New Trailer
The eccentric inventor Wallace and his faithful beagle, Gromit, are back again for one of their wild stop-motion adventures. Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl will be the sixth Wallace and ...Tech - GameSpot - October 16 -
Long-extinct animals could be resurrected as robots to shed light on evolution
Researchers hope to recreate entire bodies of ancient creatures using paleo-inspired robotics. A robotic Tyrannosaurus rex might seem best placed in a Jurassic horror movie but researchers say ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
A robot retrieves the first melted fuel from Fukushima nuclear reactor
A remote-controlled robot has safely returned with a tiny piece of melted fuel it collected from inside one of three damaged reactors at the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant for ...Tech - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Robot retrieves radioactive fuel sample from Fukushima nuclear reactor site
Plant’s owners hope analysis of tiny sample will help to establish how to safely decommission facility. A piece of the radioactive fuel left from the meltdown of Japan’s tsunami-hit Fukushima ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Physical Intelligence, a Specialist in Robot A.I., Raises $400 Million
The start-up raised $400 million in a funding round with investments from the likes of Jeff Bezos, Thrive Capital and OpenAI.Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Meta unveils AI tools to give robots a human touch in physical world
Meta unveils three tools and benchmarks to enhance robot touch perception, dexterity, and human-robot collaboration in real-world settings.Tech - VentureBeat - November 2 -
OpenAI hires Meta's former Orion head to lead its robotics efforts
The former head of Meta's augmented reality glasses initiative has joined OpenAI to lead the startup's robotics and consumer hardware efforts.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Nvidia advances robot learning and humanoid development with AI and simulation tools
Nvidia revealed new AI and simulation tools that will advance robot learning and humanoid development. The world’s biggest tech company by valuation (worth $3.432 trillion) said that the tools will ...Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago -
First artwork painted by humanoid robot to sell at auction fetches $1m
Portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing was created by Ai-Da, one of the most advanced robots in the world. A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing has become the first artwork by a ...World - The Guardian - 22 hours ago -
Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Asks: Can Robots Fall in Love?
“Maybe Happy Ending” had an initial Korean-language production in Seoul in 2016. Here are five things to know about the show.Tech - The New York Times - 7 hours ago -
Carlos Rodón carves Guardians apart as Yankees cruise to ALCS Game 1 win
Rodón bounced back from a rough outing in the ALDS to help the Yankees go up 1-0 on Cleveland.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15 -
Grizzlies sign Scotty Pippen Jr. to multiyear deal after Hall of Famer's son carves out NBA role
Pippen had a breakout season for the Grizzlies last yearSports - CBS Sports - October 15 -
Bronny James makes historic Lakers debut with his legendary dad, but now he'll have to carve own path forward
Bronny and LeBron James shared the court in the Lakers' season-opening win Tuesday nightSports - CBS Sports - October 23 -
Lamar Jackson carves up Broncos for perfect passer rating in Ravens win, another notch in his MVP campaign
The Broncos entered Sunday with the NFL's third-ranked defense. They were no match for Jackson and a Ravens offense that's arguably been the league's best through the first half of the season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago -
Tyka Nelson, Sister of Prince Who Carved Her Own Path, Dies at 64
Out from under an imposing shadow, she recorded four albums as a singer and had two R&B hits before turning her focus to her brother’s legacy.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Italy on brink of Nations League quarters with win
Italy defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo scored twice in a 4-1 home win over Israel in the Nations League on Monday as Luciano Spalletti's side sealed their spot in the quarter-finals.Sports - ESPN - October 15