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Our brains are vector databases — here’s why that’s helpful when using AI

Parallels between our brains and vector databases go deeper than retrieval. Both excel at compression, organizing and identifying patterns.

Tech - VentureBeat - 8 hours ago

Timescale expands open source vector database capabilities for PostgreSQL

Timescale debuts open source pgai Vectorizer for AI embeddings as it looks to push vector database beyond RAG.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 29

'Irish database of stillbirths means our son will not be forgotten'

An Irish mother whose eldest boy was stillborn hails the importance of a new public record of loss.

Exposed United Nations Database Left Sensitive Information Accessible Online

The 115,000-plus files related to UN Women included detailed financial disclosures from organizations around the world—and personal details and testimonials from vulnerable individuals.

Tech - Wired - October 22

Interpol Tightens Oversight After Autocrats Target Its Databases

The changes are intended to stop governments from using the world’s largest police organization to harass and monitor political dissidents.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Is the 'vibecession' here to stay? Here's what experts say

Election exit polls continued to show signs of a "vibecession" among voters. The vibes might continue to be "off" in the future, experts say.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Israeli Strike Kills 3 Journalists in Southern Lebanon

The three worked for Lebanese news organizations, their employers said. Lebanon’s health ministry said they had been staying in a residence housing journalists.

World - The New York Times - October 26

As U.S. Election Looms, Biden Aides Struggle With Middle East Wars

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tried to get Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to envision a U.S.-backed plan for ending the war in Gaza, but there was no sign of progress.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Republic of Georgia’s Ruling Party Claims Election Victory

The Georgian Dream party won 54 percent of the vote, the electoral commission said Sunday, a result that critics of the government fear could derail the country’s pro-Western course.

World - The New York Times - October 27

At Vatican Synod, Women’s Issues Are Relegated to a Side Group

A meeting four years in the making said the ordination of women required further study, but it called for women to have more leadership roles, even in seminaries.

World - The New York Times - October 27

A Skeleton Bank of Understudied Species

With a new database of medical images, zoo and wildlife vets can finally see what healthy uncommon animals, from rhinos and tamarins to pangolins and sea stars, should look like on the inside.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War

Iran’s initial reaction suggested that the sides had once again averted an uncontrolled war, even if the prospect looms larger than ever.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Iran’s Leaders Stress Their Right to Respond to Israel’s Strikes

Iran’s supreme leader said Israel’s attack should not be “magnified or downplayed,” state media reported. U.S. and Israeli officials were expected to meet in Qatar for talks aimed at reviving ...

World - The New York Times - October 28

Behind the Tactical Gains Against Iran, a Longer-Term Worry

Experts inside and outside the Biden administration fear that Iran may conclude it has only one defense left: racing for an atomic weapon.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Election Violence Is Already Here

With bombs, brawls, and stolen mail-in ballots already in play, the 2024 election is shaping up to be exceptionally chaotic. WIRED is tracking these incidents as they unfold.

Tech - Wired - November 1

Tesla shares jump on profit beat, Musk's prediction of at least 20% 'vehicle growth' next year

Tesla reported better-than-expected profit in its third-quarter earnings report on Wednesday.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Alphabet shares rise on earnings beats boosted by cloud revenue

Google parent Alphabet reported third-quarter earnings that beat on top and bottom lines.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Meta misses on user growth, warns of 2025 jump in AI spending

Meta reported weaker-than-expected user numbers and warned of a significant acceleration in its infrastructure expenses in 2025 in its third-quarter earnings.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Amazon shares pop on earnings beat, cloud growth

The company's cloud and advertising units showed strong growth.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Here's the weather expected for Halloween night

Weather in the Northeast will be warmer than usual during Halloween, a change from what's usually a cold night for families who will be out trick-or-treating. CBS News' Lana Zak breaks down what's ...

Valencia floods: 'There is mud everywhere here'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller says the La Torre area of the city has been completely devastated.

Here Comes the Sun: Ryan Seacrest and more

Television host Ryan Seacrest sits down with Luke Burbank to discuss his new role as host of "Wheel of Fortune." Then, Tracy Smith meets an entrepreneur on a mission to help lift women in ...

Here's how interest rates impact gold prices

When interest rates drop, gold prices often rise — but there are also other factors at play.

Here’s Why Drone Maker DJI Sued the Pentagon

The China-based maker of more than half of all commercial drones in the U.S. went to court to fight its placement on a list of companies said to be working with the Chinese military.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Emery: Villa want titles, not here to waste time

Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has insisted his team are ready to compete for major silverware as they prepare to host Bologna in their third UEFA Champions League game of the season.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Here Are the Hezbollah Leaders Israel Has Targeted

Hashem Safieddine, the presumed successor to Hassan Nasrallah, is the latest Hezbollah leader Israel says it has killed.

World - The New York Times - October 23

Here Is the Missing Context in Ta-Nehisi Coates’s ‘The Message’

Israel and its foes share one thing in common.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

The economy avoided recession. And then it sped up. Here’s why.

The U.S. recession that was supposed to happen now appears to have become the economic expansion that just won’t end.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

The great wealth transfer is underway. Here's how to prepare

The great wealth transfer is underway with an estimated $84 trillion projected to change hands by 2045. Here's how families can prepare.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Here are the key factors cited for the Menendez brothers' resentencing

Los Angeles DA George Gascón announced that the Menendez brothers will be eligible for resentencing after nearly 30 years in prison. NBC News' Laura Jarrett reports that Gascón cites the alleged ...

Here's why Harris, Trump are campaigning in Texas

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both taping viral podcasts while in Texas, a solidly red state where each candidate will discuss issues that resonate with their ...

Here's when past presidential elections were called

With Election Day less than two weeks away, the public has refocused their attention on some of the logistical aspects of the election, with many wondering when they can expect to know the winner – ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Not into gore and gloom? Here's a guide to lighter Halloween viewing

If you prefer your Halloween viewing to be less frightful, our television critic has rounded up some of his favorite series and episodes to watch this season.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 25

Michelle Obama Makes a Searing Appeal to Men: ‘Take Our Lives Seriously’

The former first lady portrayed a second Trump administration as dire for American women. And she accused the media and many voters of holding Kamala Harris to a higher standard than Donald Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Ukraine Invaded Russia. Here’s What It Was Like for Civilians.

Russians in the area of Ukraine’s invasion have described seeing signs of violent encounters, as well as respectful treatment from Ukrainian troops.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Here Comes the Sun: Will Ferrell, Harper Steele and more

Actor Will Ferrell and writer Harper Steele sit down with Tracy Smith to discuss their documentary "Will & Harper." Then, David Pogue learns about new methods being implemented to keep birds from ...

Map: These states have the fewest ‘born-here’ residents

Do you live in the same state you were born in?

Politics - The Hill - October 27

McDonald's reverses U.S. same-store sales declines in the third quarter, but E. coli fallout looms

Shares of McDonald's have fallen 6% since its Quarter Pounder burgers were linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak.

Business - CNBC - October 29

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Our brains are vector databases — here’s why that’s helpful when using AI

Timescale expands open source vector database capabilities for PostgreSQL

'Irish database of stillbirths means our son will not be forgotten'

Exposed United Nations Database Left Sensitive Information Accessible Online

Interpol Tightens Oversight After Autocrats Target Its Databases

Is the 'vibecession' here to stay? Here's what experts say

Israeli Strike Kills 3 Journalists in Southern Lebanon

As U.S. Election Looms, Biden Aides Struggle With Middle East Wars

Republic of Georgia’s Ruling Party Claims Election Victory

At Vatican Synod, Women’s Issues Are Relegated to a Side Group

A Skeleton Bank of Understudied Species

Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War

Iran’s Leaders Stress Their Right to Respond to Israel’s Strikes

Behind the Tactical Gains Against Iran, a Longer-Term Worry

Election Violence Is Already Here

Tesla shares jump on profit beat, Musk's prediction of at least 20% 'vehicle growth' next year

Alphabet shares rise on earnings beats boosted by cloud revenue

Meta misses on user growth, warns of 2025 jump in AI spending

Amazon shares pop on earnings beat, cloud growth

Here's the weather expected for Halloween night

Valencia floods: 'There is mud everywhere here'

Here Comes the Sun: Ryan Seacrest and more

Here's how interest rates impact gold prices

Here’s Why Drone Maker DJI Sued the Pentagon

Emery: Villa want titles, not here to waste time

Here Are the Hezbollah Leaders Israel Has Targeted

Here Is the Missing Context in Ta-Nehisi Coates’s ‘The Message’

The economy avoided recession. And then it sped up. Here’s why.

The great wealth transfer is underway. Here's how to prepare

Here are the key factors cited for the Menendez brothers' resentencing

Here's why Harris, Trump are campaigning in Texas

Here's when past presidential elections were called

Not into gore and gloom? Here's a guide to lighter Halloween viewing

Michelle Obama Makes a Searing Appeal to Men: ‘Take Our Lives Seriously’

Ukraine Invaded Russia. Here’s What It Was Like for Civilians.

Here Comes the Sun: Will Ferrell, Harper Steele and more

Map: These states have the fewest ‘born-here’ residents

McDonald's reverses U.S. same-store sales declines in the third quarter, but E. coli fallout looms

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