Robots Still - QuikReader

Rob Manfred wants automated ball-strike system in majors by 2026 as MLB will test 'robot umps' this spring

The current CBA between MLB and the umpires' union expires on Dec. 1

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Eye on America: Robots sculpting stones and "trash detectives" combat San Francisco polluters

In New York, we look at a startup that’s utilizing cutting edge robotics to make ornate stonework more affordable to builders. And in California, we see how San Francisco is deploying a group of ...

Kim Kardashian cozying up to a robot is another example of AI entering our lives | Arwa Mahdawi

The next time you see dystopian thirst traps, we should be thinking about how these robots are going to be used by the self-proclaimed ‘warrior class’. On a scale of one to 10, just how desperate ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Neuralink Plans to Test Whether Its Brain Implant Can Control a Robotic Arm

Elon Musk’s brain implant company is launching a new study to test whether its wireless device can control a robotic arm.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Cowboys: Confidence is still there with QB Rush

The Cowboys said they have confidence in backup quarterback Cooper Rush, who went 4-1 as a starter in place of an injured Dak Prescott in 2022.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

Goodbye to Democracy? Not Quite Yet.

In a year filled with elections, the state of democracy is thriving by many measures. But there are dark clouds on the horizon.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Why California Is Still Counting Ballots

Nine of the 16 races that will determine which party controls the House of Representatives are in California. No state takes longer to tally votes.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Is gold still safe for seniors to invest in?

The price of gold has surged in 2024, leading some seniors to question if it's still safe to invest in.

33-year-old once worked 100-hour weeks to save $40,000 for his robotics startup—now it's worth $633 million

Jake Loosararian bootstrapped Gecko Robotics far from Silicon Valley, sleeping on floors and struggling to make ends meet. Now it's worth hundreds of millions.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Colts 'evaluating everything'; Richardson still QB1

Colts coach Shane Steichen said he's "evaluating everything" amid Anthony Richardson's struggles, but said the QB's decision to rest for a play won't be a factor.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Why gold still shines in modern portfolios

Gold is a strategic tool utilized for multiple purposes. Here's why it's still valuable in modern portfolios.

A bipartisan settlement on US immigration is still possible

The stand-off on this issue has gone on for too long — a new framework is required

World - Financial Times - October 30

Hello Kitty at 50: Still Cute, and Lucrative as Ever

The celebration of the Japanese pop culture icon cuts across commerce, fashion and entertainment, guided by the elusive concept of ‘kawaii.’

Business - Inc. - October 31

Second missing raccoon found but two still at large

Four 18-month-old female raccoons escaped from their enclosure at Amazon World, near Sandown.

Some Surprises in Last Battleground Polls, but Still a Deadlock

A rise for Kamala Harris in the Sun Belt, and a dip in the Northern swing states.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

Why Are People Still Buying Ripped Jeans?

A reader wonders if ripped jeans will ever go out of style. Our fashion critic offers insight into the future of distressed denim.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 4

How many people still smoke in the UK?

The government wants to create a smoke-free generation and restrict the sale and marketing of vapes.

Super Micro still offers no clear answers to investors

Super Micro Computer Inc. did not offer investors any clear answers to questions in an investor call about its accounting woes Tuesday, leaving intact the dark cloud hanging over the company and ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Fact or Fluke: Is Smith-Njigba still a sleeper in Seattle?

Fantasy football analyst and neuroscientist Renee Miller examines several Week 9 performances to determine what's the real deal ... and what's merely a fluke.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

GOP trifecta on the line with House control in limbo

The majority in the chamber is expected to be slim no matter who wins, meaning a call on House control could take days or weeks.

Politics - Politico - November 6

Sinwar is finished. Netanyahu’s end still awaits.

Sinwar led a terrorist organization and met a predictable fate on the battlefield. Netanyahu, however, is a democratically elected national leader whose actions reveal a profound betrayal of the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Casey campaign: Votes are still being counted

Sen. Bob Casey’s (D-Pa.) campaign said in a statement posted to social media Thursday morning that votes are still being counted in his reelection race. "The count in Pennsylvania is still ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

2024 polls were accurate but still underestimated Trump

How accurate were polls of the 2024 election?

Why Are Cities Still Spending Big on Convention Centers?

Cities are spending more than ever to land the biggest events, but companies have long pulled back on spending for annual conferences and attendance has dwindled.

Business - The New York Times - November 11

Republicans close in on House. Here are races still to watch

Counting is still going on, nearly a week after election day, with Republicans a handful of seats short.

Jayhawks still No. 1; Gonzaga, Auburn into top 5

Kansas received 44 of 62 first-place votes to remain No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll, while Gonzaga and Auburn rose into the top five.

Sports - ESPN - November 11

At the Pandemic’s Start, Americans Began Drinking More. They Still Are.

Excessive drinking persisted in the years after Covid arrived, according to a new data.

Science - The New York Times - November 11

These are the House races that still don't have a projected winner

Republicans are just a few seats shy of taking control of the House with votes in several critical races still being tallied. CBS News characterizes control of the lower chamber as "lean ...

Sources: Iamaleava status vs. UGA still uncertain

Tennessee starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava is in concussion protocol, and his status for the game against No. 12 Georgia is undetermined, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - November 13