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UnitedHealthcare CEO killing causes flood of disinformation, conspiracy theories
A flood of disinformation and online theories have spread over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the suspect charged in the case, Luigi Mangione. CBS News Confirmed executive ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
US woman found safe after disappearance sparked conspiracy theories
Her disappearance sparked conspiracies online before police declared she had "voluntarily" gone missing.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Supreme Court declines to block Biden coal waste rule
The Supreme Court has declined to halt a Biden administration rule that seeks to prevent legacy toxic waste from now-shuttered coal plants from leaking out and contaminating nearby groundwater. In ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Quantum-computing stocks are soaring as investors place bets on ‘the next big thing’ in tech
A trio of quantum-computing stocks have seen huge gains over the past few months, bolstered by a wave of hype from retail investors looking to cash in on what could be the next big thing in tech.MarketWatch - Dec. 11 -
Free App Duplicati Can Back Up Your Computer to Any Cloud Service
Duplicati, a free download on both macOS and Windows, puts encrypted backups of all your important files into the cloud service of your choice. Here’s how to use it.Wired - Dec. 11 -
Their Job Is to Push Computers Toward AI Doom
It’s largely up to companies to test whether their AI is capable of superhuman harm. At Anthropic, the Frontier Red Team assesses the risk of catastrophe.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10 -
CNBC Daily Open: Is quantum computing viable?
What are the implications for quantum computing?CNBC - Dec. 11 -
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Google claims quantum computing milestone — but the tech can't solve real-world problems yet
While Google's new chip called Willow has been noted for advancing the field of quantum computing, experts question the current real-world uses.CNBC - 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 -
Reeves vows to cut 'waste' in spending review
The chancellor says "efficiency savings" will ensure enough funding for key public services.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Amazon and eBay to pay 'fair share' for e-waste recycling
Firms which produce e-cigarettes will also be asked to pay more towards UK recycling.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Lisa Nandy’s baffling theory for TV success is all stick, no substance
Culture secretary’s push for greater diversity speaks to Labour’s misguided belief that ‘being nice’ delivers growthFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Rare Roman coin featuring Brutus sold at Geneva auction for almost €2m
Item bears a portrait of Julius Caesar’s assassin surrounded by a laurel wreath with war symbols on the reverse. A rare Roman coin featuring the portrait of Brutus, the assassin of Julius Caesar, ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
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 -
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 -
Google unveils ‘mindboggling’ quantum computing chip
Chip takes minutes to complete tasks that would otherwise take 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years. It measures just 4cm squared but it possesses almost inconceivable speed.. Google has built ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Nearly two dozen House Democrats back Huffman for Natural Resources leadership
A group of swing district House Democrats signaled their support for Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) to succeed Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) as the top Democrat on the House Natural Resources ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Australian synagogue fire declared terrorism in a decision that increases investigation resources
Australian law enforcement authorities have declared an arson attack on a synagogue last week a terrorist act in a decision that increases resources available to the investigationABC News - Dec. 9 -
2024 Week 14 NFL score predictions, game picks, odds: Model relays exact scores from 10,000 simulations
SportsLine's model has simulated every game 10,000 times and locked in its Week 14 NFL score predictionsCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Saints vs. Giants odds, line, start time: 2024 NFL picks, Week 14 predictions from proven computer model
SportsLine's model just revealed its NFL picks for the New Orleans Saints vs. New York Giants on Sunday afternoonCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Falcons vs. Vikings odds, line, start time: 2024 NFL picks, Week 14 predictions from proven computer model
SportsLine's model just revealed its NFL picks for the Atlanta Falcons vs. Minnesota Vikings on SundayCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Eagles vs. Panthers prediction, odds, spread, start time: 2024 NFL picks, Week 14 bets from computer model
SportsLine's model simulated Carolina Panthers vs. Philadelphia Eagles 10,000 times and made its Week 14 NFL picks, predictions and best betsCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
2024 Championship Week college football score predictions, odds, picks: Projections via 10,000 simulations
SportsLine's model has simulated every game 10,000 times and locked in its college football score predictions for every conference championship gameCBS Sports - Dec. 7 -
College football odds, picks, betting lines, Championship Week 2024 predictions: Computer backs Texas, SMU
SportsLine's advanced computer model has revealed its 2024 college football picks for every conference championship gameCBS Sports - Dec. 7 -
Mariah Carey debunks Spotify video after AI theory: Just 'bad lighting and a red lip'
Mariah Carey using artificial intelligence to address her most devoted fans on Spotify? The singer says that's simply just fantasy — and some 'bad lighting.'Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
Tulane vs. Army odds, prediction, betting line: 2024 AAC Championship Game picks by proven computer model
SportsLine's model simulated Friday's Army Black Knights vs. Tulane Green Wave 2024 American Athletic Conference Championship Game matchup 10,000 timesCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
Escape Simulator 2 Will Take Players Into A Derelict Starship, Dracula's Castle, And More
Experiencing escape rooms is the closest thing many fans will have to being in a real video-game world. Three years ago, Pine Studio's Escape Simulator brought that experience home. Now, Pine ...GameSpot - Dec. 6 -
Lakers vs. Hawks odds, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA picks, Dec. 6 predictions from proven computer model
SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for the Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Lakers on FridayCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
Green energy from banana waste?
Scientists say they've found found a new way to turn trash into a valuable commodity. CBS News' Leah Mishkin has the story about tons of banana stems being used to power up homes, and maybe even to ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Burchett: DOGE will be 'waste of time' unless Congress acts
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said the proposed “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) will be a “waste of time” unless Congress acts on the “things that they're talking real big about.” “The ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Public campaign to sway CFP Selection Committee fuels private calls for change - maybe even back to computers?
Sources tell CBS Sports that the Big Ten and the SEC have concerns over the current makeup of the 13-person committeeCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Conspiracy theories and cosying up to dictators: why intelligence experts are spooked by Tulsi Gabbard
Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence has long been regarded as dangerous for her Syria contacts and stance on Ukraine. In 2018, a Syrian dissident codenamed Caesar was set to testify ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Lumina invests $2M in Fortnite UGC studio Creator Corp
Creator Corp announced a $2M investment from Lumina, which it plans to use build out it portfolio of UEFN games.VentureBeat - Dec. 4 -
Thomson Computing unveils 1st Web3 laptop
Metavisio and its subsidiary Thomson Computing have unveiled what they call the first Web3 laptop, engineered from the ground up for native Web3 experiences.VentureBeat - Dec. 4 -
UK medicines regulator needs more resources, drugmakers say
Report by industry group finds MHRA’s ‘capacity and predictability’ is biggest factor deterring investmentFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Yorkshire chef rues ‘so much waste’ after thieves write off van and 2,500 pies inside
Tommy Banks had appealed for the pies bearing his name to be given to people in need. A van that was stolen containing 2,500 pies has been found abandoned and its cargo too damaged to eat.. The ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Ireland Rejected the Far Right. The Election Conspiracy Theories Have Already Begun
Ireland’s far-right candidates expected to succeed on a wave of anti-immigrant rhetoric, but the people rejected them wholesale.Wired - Dec. 3 -
China bans exports to the US of gallium and other key materials after the US curbs computer chip-related exports
China bans exports to the US of gallium and other key materials after the US curbs computer chip-related exportsABC News - Dec. 3
