Germans Fight Climate Change with Homemade Solar Panels
Plug-and-play solar panels are appearing in gardens and on balconies everywhere in Germany, thanks to low prices and more flexible regulations.
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Governor Tim Walz attacks Trump & Co. in scathing 1-word takedown
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) laid out his striking new line of attack against Donald Trump and the former president's allies over the weekend, dismissing… Read More »Governor Tim Walz attacks Trump & Co. in scathing 1-word takedown
AI and ML enter motorsports: How GM is using them to win more races
Enlarge / The Cadillac V-Series.R is one of General Motors' factory-backed racing programs. James Moy Photography/Getty Images It’s hard to escape the feeling that a… Read More »AI and ML enter motorsports: How GM is using them to win more races
Sharks gather on a California beach, AI tries to keep swimmers safe
On summer mornings, local children like to gather at Padaro Beach in California to learn to surf in gentle, whitewater waves. A few years ago,… Read More »Sharks gather on a California beach, AI tries to keep swimmers safe
Try these 6 money tricks to make you rich too
RgStudio / Getty Images According to a recent CNBC survey, 53% of Americans feel like they’re falling behind when it comes to retirement planning and… Read More »Try these 6 money tricks to make you rich too
X uses community notes on election messages, but misinformation spreads
The social media company is using its Community Notes program to moderate election lies, but cracks are already beginning to show.
Artisanal sex toy businesses may not survive Etsy's new seller policy
Simply Elegant Glass has been selling handmade sex toys on Etsy for nearly a decade. In that time, the shop has made more than 7,000… Read More »Artisanal sex toy businesses may not survive Etsy's new seller policy
Union players strike over AI speech and motion capture training
Enlarge / One day, using pixelated fonts and graphics to indicate that something is a video game will no longer be a trope. Today is… Read More »Union players strike over AI speech and motion capture training
Kamala Harris rally draws hundreds of golf carts in conservative Florida community the Villages
About 500 golf carts reportedly paraded through The Villages, a retirement community in Central Florida, on Saturday afternoon in support of Kamala Harris for president,… Read More »Kamala Harris rally draws hundreds of golf carts in conservative Florida community the Villages
AlphaProof, a new AI from Google DeepMind, scores high at the International Mathematical Olympiad
AI is getting better at mathematics and could soon become a worthy partner for humans.
Nearly 300 homes built on old industrial estate
Nearly 300 homes are being built on an industrial estate that was already eligible for redevelopment 10 years ago. Durham County Council is set to… Read More »Nearly 300 homes built on old industrial estate
Reform's most feared candidate for the Conservative Party leadership wants nothing to do with Nigel Farage
Robert Jenrick has told Conservative members there will be no deal with Nigel Farage if he is elected party leader to replace Rishi Sunak. The… Read More »Reform's most feared candidate for the Conservative Party leadership wants nothing to do with Nigel Farage
Are You a Workaholic? Here's How to Recognize the Signs
Enlarge (Photo: Bill Varie/Getty Images) An accountant filling out spreadsheets on the beach, a dog groomer who always has time for an extra client, a… Read More »Are You a Workaholic? Here's How to Recognize the Signs
Should You Buy CrowdStrike During the Crisis? 3 Analysts Share Their Opinions.
CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ: CRWD) made a major, unforced error on July 19 when one of its software updates affected more than 8.5 million users of… Read More »Should You Buy CrowdStrike During the Crisis? 3 Analysts Share Their Opinions.
Democratic meme makers rejoice during Kamala Harris' campaign
After a quiet few years under President Biden, liberal social media creators are seeing their messages resonate as Kamala Harris campaigns for the White House.
