Robots chisel out future of sculpture as some artists push back

A fleet of marble-sculpting robots is carving out the future of the art world. It's a move some artists see as cheating, but others are embracing the change.

This Is a Glimpse of the Future of AI Robots

Physical Intelligence, a well-funded startup chasing breakthroughs in robotic intelligence, has developed a robot capable of doing various household chores remarkably well.

Tech - Wired - October 31

In this Florida school district, some parents are pushing back against a cellphone ban

It’s no surprise that students are pushing back on cellphone bans in classrooms

Tech - ABC News - November 8

Robots carve sculptures in Italy, sparking outrage among traditional artisans

In Carrara, Italy, a studio is using robots to create sculptures, a move that has traditional sculptors concerned about the future of Italian art. Bill Whitaker explores the clash between ...

76ers' Joel Embiid out vs. Cavaliers in second night of back-to-back despite 'pushing' to play, per report

Neither Embiid nor Paul George is expected to suit up against the unbeaten Cavs on Wednesday night

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Robots can sculpt marble, but some disagree if they're making art

Some artists are turning to advanced robots for help sculpting masterpieces, even as others decry robots as cheating that turns creating art into a business.

As Georgia Decides Its Future, Artists Are Worried About Theirs

Two new laws, and a looming election, in the former Soviet republic of Georgia have artists reconsidering their livelihoods and even whether they can stay in the country.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Policymakers push for solutions amid uncertain future of cities

Generation-defining challenges — including housing affordability, how to adapt to climate change and the bottoming out of commercial real estate in the wake of the pandemic — paint an uncertain ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Puerto Rican artist Nicky Jam takes back his Trump endorsement

Reggaeton artist Nicky Jam on Wednesday revoked his endorsement of Donald Trump, after Tony Hinchcliffe's rally joke calling Puerto Rico "garbage."

Politics - CBS News - October 30

Robots sculpt marble in Italy, sparking worries about future of art form | 60 Minutes

A fleet of marble-sculpting robots is carving out the future of the art world. It’s a move some artists see as cheating, but others are embracing the change.

Democrats push to condemn GOP-backed hurricane disinformation

Democrats are pushing a resolution condemning the swell of disinformation peddled about recent major hurricanes that hit the Eastern Seaboard, including by politicians. In the wake of hurricanes ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Philadelphia officials push back at Trump allegations

Philadelphia officials in both parties on Tuesday pushed back against former President Trump’s baseless claims of “cheating” in the city’s elections. The former president on Truth Social claimed ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Why Some Outspoken C.E.O.s Are Backing Harris — Silently

Jamie Dimon and Bill Gates are quietly supporting the vice president rather than issuing a public endorsement, a sign of how polarized politics has become.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

U.S. officials push to add some giraffes to endangered species list

Three giraffe subspecies should be added to the endangered species list, U.S. officials said Wednesday, as their populations continue a yearslong trend of decline.

Rachel Reeves goes back to the future with a tax and spend budget

Chancellor heeds calls long made on the left for spending to match other European countries with rise of £70bn a year. Autumn budget live – latest updates Budget 2024: key points at a ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Italian leaders hit back at accusations of police racism and homophobia

Council of Europe monitor reports ‘many accounts of racial profiling’ but Giorgia Meloni says force ‘deserves respect’. The Council of Europe has come under fire from Italian leaders after the ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

China-backed social accounts push false narratives about 2024 race

Several social media accounts originating from countries like Russia and China have continued to push false narratives about the 2024 presidential election. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy ...

'It's a lie': Georgia official pushes back on false claims of voting machine fraud

A Georgia election official is pushing back on false claims of voting machine fraud following allegations that a voter's ballot had been "switched" by a voting machine.

Kentucky election officials push back on viral 'vote-switching' video

Officials in Kentucky are pushing back on unfounded allegations of voter fraud after a social media video showed an apparent technical glitch on a ballot-marking machine.

Rep.-elect Sarah McBride is ready to ‘push back’ on a second Trump administration

Voters in Delaware elected the country’s first out transgender member of Congress on Tuesday, with NBC News projecting a win for state Sen.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

Freedom Caucus backs off plan to push a challenger to Johnson

Politics - Politico - November 12

Bezos pushes back on Musk claim he said Trump would lose

Jeff Bezos is pushing back on a claim from fellow billionaire Elon Musk that the Amazon founder and Washington Post owner predicted former President Trump would lose this month's presidential ...

Politics - The Hill - 1 hour ago

As Workers Head Back to the Office, Some Employers Pay for Workplace Etiquette Tutoring

Pandemic periods of remote work weakened the professional reflexes of many employees, prompting a surge in demand for companies teaching workplace behavior.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Coach Cal looks to bring fun back to Arkansas and find some for himself

John Calipari has brought national success everywhere he's been. Razorbacks fans hope that trend continues.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Green gives Embiid bold advice on sitting out back-to-backs

Golden State Warriors icon Draymond Green extended the Philadelphia 76ers' center Joel Embiid sound advice on sitting out back-to-back NBA games.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Melton out for Warriors-Pelicans back-to-back; Wiggs questionable

The Golden State Warriors won't have De'Anthony Melton for their next two games, and Andrew Wiggins' status is uncertain for Tuesday's game.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Neymar out 4-6 weeks, Al Hilal future in doubt

Neymar is expected to undergo treatment and rehabilitation lasting four to six weeks after suffering a hamstring injury.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Far-right Israeli settler movement aims to push Palestinians out of Gaza

Following the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by the militant group Hamas, a far-right Israeli settler movement began advancing efforts to drive Palestinians out of Gaza even if it violates international ...

Success of Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and other NFL running backs may change position's future

Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs are the top three leading rushers in the NFL

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Activist Irenic backs Starboard's push to end News Corp's dual-class structure

Activist Irenic Capital Management said Tuesday that it would back fellow dissident Starboard Value's push to dissolve the dual-class structure at News Corp.

Business - CNBC - November 5

White House pushes back on Trump call to halt confirmations in lame duck period

A White House spokesperson on Monday pushed back on President-elect Trump’s demand that the Democratic Senate stop confirming judges during the lame-duck period before he takes office and the upper ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry push back on U.S. Ryder Cup players' demands, would 'pay for the privilege to play'

The Irish stars are on the opposite side of the U.S. players when it comes to being compensated for Ryder Cup participation

Sports - CBS Sports - November 14

Knicks make pre-emptive statement pushing back on rumored investigation of assistant coach Rick Brunson

Brunson, father of Knicks star Jalen Brunson, was given a promotion with the team the same summer his son took a discount to stay.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Shaw back in Man Utd training after three months out

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw returns to training following three months out with injury.

Ødegaard out of Norway games and back at Arsenal after ‘listening to body’

Midfielder started on Sunday for first time since August Norway manager says: ‘We cannot risk his health’ Arsenal’s captain, Martin Ødegaard, says he has “listened to my body” and returned home ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

The Onion buys Infowars out of bankruptcy in move backed by Sandy Hook families

Satirical news outlet the Onion has purchased Alex Jones' Infowars site out of bankruptcy. The sale comes after the families of Sandy Hook shooting victims won a $1.5 billion libel suit against ...

It’s a Great Time for Giving Back. But Don’t Leave Out Remote Workers

‘Tis the season for giving back—and with virtual volunteering opportunities, even your hybrid or remote employees can get involved.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Rams, 49ers among teams currently out of NFL playoff field that could make a second-half postseason push

These teams still have a legitimate shot at reaching the postseason

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

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