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Worst major train stations for cancellations named
The latest figures show almost one in 10 trains were cancelled at Manchester Victoria.BBC News - 5h -
Video shows freight train derailing after crashing into tractor-trailer in Texas
One person was killed and four were injured after a freight train crashed into a tractor-trailer, and then it derailed and hit the Chamber of Commerce building in Pecos, Texas, officials said. ...CBS News - 16h -
Train conductor’s bilingual morning greeting raises hackles in Belgium
Ilyass Alba welcomed passengers onboard a rush-hour train in Dutch and French – flouting strict language rules. A ticket inspector’s bilingual greeting to a Flemish train passenger has created a ...The Guardian - 18h -
UK considers sending troops to Ukraine to train military
Defence secretary John Healey to set out proposals for stepping up support to KyivFinancial Times - 21h -
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UK considers sending troops to train Ukrainians
Defence Secretary John Healey visits Kyiv to discuss plans to provide more support to Ukraine.BBC News - 1d -
UK kicks off review into training AI models on copyrighted content
The U.K. government said Tuesday it's consulting on measures to regulate the use of copyrighted content by tech companies to train their AI models.CNBC - 2d -
UK looks at forcing greater transparency on AI training models
Consultation could see easier access to copyrighted works but require tech groups to be clearer on what they have usedFinancial Times - 2d -
Debunking the myth of the military welfare queen
Veterans are speaking out against the notion of military welfare queens, arguing that the rise in disability payments is due to the Global War on Terror and the aging of Vietnam veterans, rather ...The Hill - 3d -
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Germany and France launch a direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris
Germany and France have launched a direct high-speed train between Berlin and ParisABC News - 3d -
Israel Strikes Military Targets in Syria
The Israeli military hit weapons depots and air defenses, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Israel has said it aims to keep military equipment away from extremists.The New York Times - 3d -
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'Train thieves snatched my phone and took £21,000 from my accounts'
Niall fell victim to theft while on a train and police data shows a rise in reports of these crimes.BBC News - 6d -
Harvard Is Releasing a Massive Free AI Training Dataset Funded by OpenAI and Microsoft
The project’s leader says that allowing everyone to access the collection of public-domain books will help “level the playing field” in the AI industry.Wired - Dec. 12 -
Will This Man Be New Jersey Transit’s ‘Train Daddy’?
Kris Kolluri, who until recently managed the project to build a $16 billion rail tunnel under the Hudson River to New York City, will become the agency’s chief executive.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Injured Draper cancels Alcaraz training week
British number one Jack Draper cancells a training week with Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz because of a hip injury.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
US condemns Taliban banning women from medical training
The State Department on Wednesday condemned the Taliban’s newest order preventing women from studying medical courses, citing years of mistreatment. “This directive, the latest in a series of ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Christmas train travel could be hit by staff shortages
Lord Hendy says the transport department is going to "keep a close watch on staffing" over the festive period.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
This woman has trained thousands of people to help others have a ‘good death’
It may be time to change the way we view — and plan for — deathMarketWatch - Dec. 11 -
From the Military to a Watchmaker’s Bench
Since its first class in 2017, the Veterans Watchmaker Initiative has provided free training to almost 80 former servicemen and women.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Turkish military helicopters collide in midair, killing 5 military personnel
Officials says two Turkish military helicopters have collided in midair, causing one of them to crashABC News - Dec. 9 -
Crow says Secret Service isn’t 'developing' skills, employee training
The ranking member for the House task force assembled to review the assassination attempts on President-elect Trump’s life said the Secret Service isn’t “developing” the skills or training for ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Palantir, Anduril Partner on AI training for Defense
Palantir’s AI platform and Anduril’s systems will help with the retention and distribution of government defense data.Inc. - Dec. 8 -
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Thousands without power and trains cancelled as Storm Darragh hits Britain
An emergency alert came into effect at 1am on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Taliban move to ban women training as nurses and midwives ‘an outrageous act of ignorance’
Afghan students and activists condemn halt to medical courses amid warnings of women dying from lack of healthcare. The Taliban’s ban on Afghan women attending nursing and midwife courses has been ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Why Soccer Players Are Training in the Dark
Sports science company Okkulo has shown that its specially lit training environment can improve players’ visual-motor skills—and a growing number of sports are starting to test it out.Wired - Dec. 6 -
The V.I.P. Trains Shuttling World Leaders Like Biden to War-Torn Ukraine
With airspace closed and missiles flying, visiting Kyiv typically means 10 hours on bumpy tracks — even for presidents, prime ministers and business magnates. It’s plenty of time to reflect.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman has ankle surgery, is expected to be ready for spring training
Freeman won World Series MVP while hampered with the ankle injuryCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
Military advocacy group makes push on Capitol Hill
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Top military group pushes for quality of life measures The National ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
What is a balance bike? The benefits of the training wheel-free option for kids.
While bikes with training wheels teach kids to pedal, steer and brake, balance bikes focus on the balance aspect from the start.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
New low-alcohol beer launched to cut boozy train passenger accidents
Avanti West Coast said the pale ale will create a ‘more enjoyable travel experience’ and help passengers ‘drink responsibly’.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
OpenAI Is Working With Anduril to Supply the US Military With AI
The ChatGPT maker is the latest AI giant to reveal it’s working with the defense industry, following similar announcements by Meta and Anthropic.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Biden Hopes Train Project in Angola Defines Africa Legacy
In his last announced trip abroad as president, Mr. Biden relished touring a U.S.-financed train line in Angola intended to transport goods and critical minerals to port.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
South Western Railway set to be first train operator nationalised by Labour
Next companies to return to public control will be c2c and Greater Anglia under UK government plansFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Migrants brought to UK from remote military island
Their journey to the UK marks the end of years of complex legal battles.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Nous Research is training an AI model using machines distributed across the internet
Nous's DisTrO, Distributed Training Over-the-Internet, allows foundation class models to be trained without expensive superclusters.VentureBeat - Dec. 2 -
Maternal Mortality Is a Crisis. This Founder Is Training a New Generation of Doulas to End It
Latham Thomas’s Mama Glow is fighting for birth equity and, in the process, supporting thousands of new entrepreneurs.Inc. - Dec. 2
