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Every planet of our solar system is lining up in the February night sky
Seven planets grace the sky at the end of February in what’s known as a planetary parade, though some will be difficult to spotABC News - Feb. 25 -
324 contaminants found in drinking water systems across US: Research
A survey of nearly 50,000 water networks nationwide revealed a staggering 324 different contaminants flowing out of American taps — with detectable levels of various pollutants showing up in nearly ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Monolith's Shadow Of Mordor Nemesis System Patent Doesn't Expire For Another Decade
In 2014, Monolith Productions introduced its Nemesis system in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor . That AI procedural program allowed this Lord of the Rings game and its 2017 sequel, Middle-earth: ...GameSpot - Feb. 26 -
Greek rail disaster report cites errors and major systemic failures
A long-awaited investigation into Greece’s deadliest train crash on has blamed human error, outdated infrastructure, and major systemic failures for the head-on collision that killed 57 people two ...ABC News - Feb. 27 -
Wyden, Sanders: Federal layoffs threaten organ transplant system modernization
Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) are expressing concern to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that recent layoffs at U.S. health agencies are ...The Hill - 6d -
What to make of ABS challenge system: Is this something we want?
Throughout Florida and Arizona, big leaguers are getting a taste of the ABS challenge system, which grants teams two challenges per game.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
UK needs to tackle ‘unaffordable’ benefits system, says employment minister
Alison McGovern pledges to reform assessment process that ‘leaves people on the scrapheap’Financial Times - 4d -
O'Malley: DOGE cuts could soon trigger Social Security system 'collapse'
Martin O’Malley, the former commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), said Monday the recent cuts made by tech billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at ...The Hill - 2d -
How does the UK’s Isa system compare with other countries?
As Rachel Reeves is lobbied by investment companies over the future of the cash Isa, how generous is the UK savings scheme?Financial Times - 2d -
The Almost 19-Year-Old PS3 Just Got A New System Update
This isn't a mistake or a typo. Sony has released a new update for the PS3--not the PS4 or PS5--that "improves system performance." While that description is especially vague, it's possible the ...GameSpot - 1d -
Doctor explains how the measles virus affects the immune system
New measles cases have been confirmed in Florida, New York and Pennsylvania as health officials work to contain the winter outbreak. The disease has been identified in 11 states this year, and ...CBS News - 18h -
Newly discovered part of immune system could unlock wealth of antibiotics
New part of the immune system - hidden inside our bodies - could be used to make new antibiotics.BBC News - 17h -
UK scientists develop DNA sequencing system to fight superbugs
Exclusive: Sequencing will help doctors identify bacteria that cause infections and offer effective treatments faster and more accurately. Scientists have developed a rapid DNA sequencing system to ...The Guardian - 14h -
Crypto and big tech’s backing pays off as Trump makes tech-friendly moves
Flurry of directives relaxes regulations and drop lawsuit – and billionaires who donated to Trump are ready to benefit. The millions that US tech companies invested in currying favor with Donald ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Breaking down Grok 3: The AI model that could redefine the industry
Grok-3 still hasn't fully shipped yet. But it will surely set the tone for how other AI labs release future models.VentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
Airbus Says U.S. Tariffs Would Be ‘Lose-Lose’ for Airline Industry
The European airline maker, which is Boeing’s chief rival, said it would adapt to any new tariffs, including passing on costs to its customers.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
How Scholz’s party is losing ground in Germany’s industrial heartland
Far-right AfD could win its first direct seats in centre-left SPD’s Ruhr stronghold on SundayFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
‘The music industry is as cold blooded as Scrooge McDuck’: the return of rapper Yasiin Bey
Under the radar for a decade, the artist formerly known as Mos Def is back. He talks about rejection, revival, and his new partnership with the Alchemist. It’s the penultimate night of Paris ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Game Developers Fear Anti-Trans Measures Could Hit Their Industry Next
As companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon follow President Trump’s moves to roll back diversity initiatives, trans and genderqueer devs worry their already struggling industry could follow suit.Wired - Feb. 21 -
As US censorship industry collapses, the fight for free speech moves to Europe
The anti-free-speech movement is decamping to Europe, where free speech has been in decline for decades.The Hill - Feb. 22 -
Creative industries protest against UK plan about AI and copyright
Government’s proposals could make it easier to train artificial intelligence models using artists’ worksFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Markets relieved by German election result, but key industries remain mired in uncertainty
The outcome of the German election "has not resulted in a clear path to the constitution being changed to allow for a step change in government spending."CNBC - Feb. 25 -
This is why Trump’s tariff plan has upended the car industry, and it’s not over yet
“No one is breathing easy”: Trump may have paused his plan to slap 25% tariffs on products coming from Canada and Mexico, but the U.S. auto sector is still reeling.MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
FCC chairman climbs WKRG broadcast tower to highlight, promote industry
The nation's top communications regulator made a stop in Baldwin County Monday morning and you might be surprised why.The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Gold's industrial applications: What investors should know now
There are lots of industrial uses for gold, and that could have a positive impact on your gold investments.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
US LNG industry faces obstacles despite Trump’s backing
The president sparked enthusiasm for American liquefied natural gas exports by lifting a pause on government permit approvalsFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
Former lumber industry executive named as Forest Service chief
The Trump administration’s pick to lead the Forest Service was previously an executive at a lumber industry company. The Forest Service said in a press release Thursday that Tom Schultz of Idaho ...The Hill - 6d -
Industry observers say GPT-4.5 is an “odd” model, question its price
Industry leaders find GPT 4.5 an interesting mix of capable model without pushing the boundaries of LLMs too much.VentureBeat - 6d -
Trump’s Tariffs Are Raising Costs for One of His Favorite Industries: Oil
The cost of steel pipe used to line oil and gas wells rose after President Trump said he would impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.The New York Times - 5d -
The US Solar Power Industry Is Trying to Rebrand as MAGA-Friendly
As Donald Trump rages against renewable energy, solar power is being reimagined as a symbol of American “energy dominance.”Wired - 5d -
US auto industry could be collateral damage in Trump's trade wars
President Donald Trump’s trade wars threaten to claim a casualty on the home front: the American auto industryABC News - 5d -
Trump’s directives deal fatal blow to America’s offshore wind industry
Economic case looked bleak even before the president’s re-election sent a chill through sectorFinancial Times - 4d -
Economic worries may soon hit the airline industry, one analyst cautions
Airlines typically face uncertainties around fuel prices and economic strength, but investors are focusing on the latter.MarketWatch - 3d -
Trump proposal to create 'crypto strategic reserve' vexes some industry supporters
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is directing his newly created digital assets working group to move forward on creating a “crypto strategic reserve” along the lines of existing U.S. ...NBC News - 2d -
Linda McMahon, wrestling industry billionaire, confirmed as US education secretary
US Senate confirmed Trump ally and ex-wrestling executive as chief of department president wants dismantled. The US Senate has confirmed Linda McMahon as the nation’s next education secretary, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Copper smelting industry reels from threat of tariffs and China rivals
Fees charged to transform ore have fallen to all-time lows as Glencore halts operations at Philippines plantFinancial Times - 2d -
MIPS launches Atlas chip designs for industrial robots and autonomous cars
MIPS is launching its Atlas chip designs for physical AI platforms such as industrial robots and autonomous cars.VentureBeat - 2d -
Power struggle: will Brazil’s booming datacentre industry leave ordinary people in the dark?
While millions live with regular blackouts and limited energy, plants are being built to satisfy the global demand for digital storage and processing – piling pressure on an already fragile system ...The Guardian - 2d -
Supreme Court gravitates toward gun industry in bid to end Mexico lawsuit
The Supreme Court gravitated toward the American firearm industry Tuesday in its fight to end a $10 billion lawsuit brought by the Mexican government over claims the gunmakers are fueling cartel ...The Hill - 2d