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Scientists discover metals that defy the deep freeze at -424°F
Scientists discovered that certain experimental metal alloys remain resistant to damage at -253°C, challenging long-standing assumptions about how metals behave in extreme cold.
Baby who died from meningitis might have been saved if tested sooner, inquest finds
An inquest jury found that a five-month-old girl who died from meningitis might have been saved if doctors had tested her sooner instead of attributing her symptoms to Covid.
Antarctica’s first ever dinosaur bone discovered in a drawer
Scientists have identified the first dinosaur bone ever found in Antarctica—a tail vertebra from a Titanosaur discovered in 1985 but forgotten in a drawer for 40 years.
World’s oldest shipwreck found off Kekova Island in Turkey
Archaeologists have discovered what they say is the world’s oldest shipwreck off Kekova Island in Turkey, dating back 4,400 to 4,700 years to the Early Bronze Age.
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Meta glasses banned from courts in England and Wales
Courts in England and Wales have banned Meta smart glasses due to concerns about unauthorized recording, joining restaurants and theaters in restricting the devices.
Spotify to distinguish AI artists from real people – and stop recommending them
Spotify will label AI-generated artists and exclude them from personalized recommendations starting next month, aiming to protect human musicians from losing streams to artificial competitors.
Taiwan says it was hit by ‘abnormal’ AI-assisted cyber-attack
Taiwan detected AI-assisted cyber-attacks on government agencies beginning in July, marking what security researchers described as a first-of-a-kind breach using autonomous hacking tools.
American Airlines will stop upgrading elite flyers to business from coach on long domestic flights
American Airlines will restrict complimentary business-class upgrades for elite members on certain long-haul domestic routes starting Aug. 25, offering premium economy upgrades instead.
Why Jensen Huang’s $500 billion AI financing plan faces a big risk from China
Nvidia announced a $500 billion financing plan for AI infrastructure with major asset managers, but faces risks from potential Chinese competition and GPU depreciation concerns.
Home Depot CEO taking temporary medical leave, two top execs to run the retailer
Home Depot CEO Ted Decker is taking temporary medical leave for several months, with two senior executives appointed to lead operations and financial management during his absence.
Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Japan lags significantly behind the US and UK in workplace AI adoption, with just 8.4% of workers using AI compared to 50% in America, due to conservative corporate culture and risk aversion.
The ‘20% rule’ behind Giorgos Tsetis’ blueprint for a new kind of family office
Giorgos Tsetis operates his family office Great Things by investing in startups rapidly while committing at least 20% of annual profits to philanthropy, having deployed nearly $40 million in investments and $7 million in charitable commitments over 18 months.
From tourism to power generation and productivity, Europe feels economic cost of heatwaves
European economies face significant economic losses from heatwaves this summer, with analysts estimating €180 billion could be wiped from EU GDP due to infrastructure shutdowns, reduced productivity, and disrupted supply chains.
New UK cost of living crisis looms with soaring energy bills forecast to lift inflation
UK inflation is forecast to rise to nearly 3% in July as soaring energy bills squeeze household budgets, with economists warning of a renewed cost of living crisis amid global energy market volatility.
The Taliban has taken a terrible toll on the education of girls — and boys as well
The Taliban’s education restrictions extend beyond girls, with boys reporting decreased focus on science and English while religious instruction intensifies, leaving many uncertain about future career prospects.
A nation divided: What do Israelis want in October’s elections?
Israelis will vote October 27 on fundamental questions about democracy and governance, with the Palestinian issue largely sidelined and attention focused on domestic concerns including judicial reform and security matters.