Cisco to lay off about 7% of its workforce in second round of layoffs
The layoffs could amount to about 6,000 jobs for the San Jose, California-based computer networking technology maker.
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Deere beats profit targets as strong pricing and cost savings counter sluggish demand
(Reuters) – Deere & Co beat analysts' expectations for third-quarter profit on Thursday as tighter pricing and cost controls shielded margins from weak demand for… Read More »Deere beats profit targets as strong pricing and cost savings counter sluggish demand
Ernesto strengthens into a hurricane after battering the northeastern Caribbean, knocking out power in the region
Hurricane Ernesto has dumped torrential rain on Puerto Rico, leaving nearly half of the U.S. territory without power. The storm strengthened as it moved over… Read More »Ernesto strengthens into a hurricane after battering the northeastern Caribbean, knocking out power in the region
Smallpox outbreak is an international health emergency, WHO declares
Enlarge / A negative electron micrograph of an mpox virus virion in human vesicular fluid. The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency on… Read More »Smallpox outbreak is an international health emergency, WHO declares
Black box shows Brazilian plane that crashed 1 minute after pilots sensed danger, local media report
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Authorities investigating a plane crash in Brazil that killed all 62 people on board last week now have the full transcript… Read More »Black box shows Brazilian plane that crashed 1 minute after pilots sensed danger, local media report
Bowling, selfies and the 'Dougie': Biden seduces influencers in the White House
For its first conference on the creator economy, the Biden administration celebrated social media creators, praising them as a “game-changer in the way we communicate.”
Columbia University president resigns after unrest at Gaza protests
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has resigned amid a debate over free speech over campus protests against the war in Gaza. Ms. Shafik resigned just… Read More »Columbia University president resigns after unrest at Gaza protests
Musk's new Grok upgrade allows X users to create largely uncensored AI images
Enlarge / An AI-generated image of Donald Trump and catgirls, created with Grok, which uses the Flux image synthesis model. On Tuesday, Elon Musk’s AI… Read More »Musk's new Grok upgrade allows X users to create largely uncensored AI images
Two French pilots die after Rafale jets collide in mid-air
Two French pilots were killed on Wednesday after their Rafale jets collided in mid-air in eastern France, President Emmanuel Macron said, in a rare accident… Read More »Two French pilots die after Rafale jets collide in mid-air
An MLB team owner is accused of taking sand from a public beach in Malibu for a construction project near his posh home
A neighbor accuses businessman Mark Attanasio of taking sand from a Malibu beach for a project. The neighbor claims in a lawsuit that marine animals… Read More »An MLB team owner is accused of taking sand from a public beach in Malibu for a construction project near his posh home
The Global Race to Control AI
We investigate who wins and what else could happen.
South Lebanon Twp. Police Search for Clues After Multiple Vehicle Break-ins and Thefts
South Lebanon Township Police are asking the public for help solving multiple vehicle break-ins that have occurred overnight in the township. Vehicles that were unlocked… Read More »South Lebanon Twp. Police Search for Clues After Multiple Vehicle Break-ins and Thefts
Valve's custom Steam Deck OS will officially be available on Asus' ROG Ally
Enlarge / This photo took a lot of effort to take and used unofficial ISO values, which will no longer be needed in the future.… Read More »Valve's custom Steam Deck OS will officially be available on Asus' ROG Ally
Ukraine says it shot down $36 million Su-34 bomber in Russia
Ukraine has shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter jet over Kursk during an ongoing territorial advance. The Su-34, worth about $36 million, is Russia's most… Read More »Ukraine says it shot down $36 million Su-34 bomber in Russia
California AI law sparks unrest in Silicon Valley
California Senator Scott Wiener wants to stop the development of dangerous AI, but critics say he is being premature.
