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Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the moon, dies at 90
Margaret Hamilton, the pioneering computer scientist whose software engineering work was crucial to NASA’s Apollo 11 Moon landing, has died at age 90.
‘Demand is growing faster than capacity’: inside South Sudan’s overwhelmed trauma wards
South Sudan’s trauma wards are overwhelmed by renewed fighting between government forces and opposition groups, with demand for surgical care far exceeding available capacity at military hospitals.
Two mystery PlayStation products have leaked — one might be a PlayStation Portal OLED
Two unannounced PlayStation products with updated model numbers have received Wi-Fi certification, potentially indicating an OLED version of the PlayStation Portal handheld.
The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark
The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September, with hiring significantly below expectations and prior months revised downward, signaling weakness in the labor market.
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Whiplashed middle powers seek new alliances as Trump rages on world stage
Middle powers are forming protective alliances to hedge against an unpredictable US president, reshaping global diplomacy and strengthening non-Western groupings like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
Freedom oppressed: the journalists caught up in Trump’s ICE crackdown
Journalists covering immigration enforcement in the US and abroad have faced arrests, assaults, and detention as the Trump administration pursues aggressive deportation policies, raising press freedom concerns.
Many GOP candidates still echo Trump’s 2020 claims. Lots of voters want to move on
Republican candidates continue referencing Trump’s 2020 election claims while running in competitive races, though some GOP voters express fatigue with the topic and prefer candidates focus on current issues.
Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
Meta is testing robots from multiple vendors to perform data center tasks like cable installation and server resets, potentially reducing labor needs as AI infrastructure spending accelerates.
Allowing AI firms to collude to ‘pace the frontier’ is a dangerous proposition
AI industry leaders propose coordinating to slow development pace and set safety standards, but critics warn this amounts to seeking antitrust exemptions without credible safeguards or enforcement mechanisms.
‘Godfather of AI’ says tech regulation is nearing Covid-style pivot moment
Yoshua Bengio, a prominent AI researcher, says governments are nearing a critical decision point on AI regulation similar to the Covid pandemic response, citing recent safety incidents as catalysts for action.
Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public offices and buildings
Australia’s government is considering a ban on smart glasses in public offices and service centres, with local councils already restricting the technology over privacy concerns.
Meta ordered to remove UK deepfakes as oversight board criticises ‘inadequate’ safeguards
Meta’s oversight board ordered the tech company to remove deepfake videos of a UK politician and Muslim woman, citing “inadequate” safeguards against AI-generated fake imagery used for harassment.
Amazon doesn’t trust Meta’s Muse AI agent
Meta’s Muse AI agent has been blocked from shopping on Amazon, with the e-commerce giant citing unauthorized access and privacy concerns over the agent’s browsing and credential-handling practices.
U.S. auto market predictions for 2030: More hybrids, no Chinese entrants
A new automotive analyst report predicts Chinese cars will not enter the U.S. market by 2030 due to tariffs and political resistance, while hybrid vehicles are expected to surge to 34% market share.
American Airlines says 30% of seats drive half of revenue as premium cabin rush heats up
American Airlines reports that 30% of its seats generate half its revenue, prompting the airline and competitors to reconfigure planes with more premium cabins to capitalize on higher-spending passengers.
NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell talks growth opportunities, possible international expansion
NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell highlighted the company’s momentum through streaming partnerships and an upcoming “Days of Thunder” sequel starring Tom Cruise, while expressing openness to international expansion.