Researchers seize 27 antiquities from the Met, citing looting
The museum said it is working with the Manhattan prosecutor’s office, which has been carrying out several search warrants at the museum since February.
Amid heat wave, California asks electric vehicle owners to limit charging
Critics of the state’s drive to end its reliance on gas vehicles were taken aback on the news. But environmentalists said the extreme weather underscored… Read More »Amid heat wave, California asks electric vehicle owners to limit charging
$50,000 reward offered to help find kidnapped mother while jogging near University of Memphis
A woman was abducted early Friday morning near the University of Memphis (UofM). Her family is offering $50,000 to anyone who comes forward with information… Read More »$50,000 reward offered to help find kidnapped mother while jogging near University of Memphis
Line of UPPAbaby strollers recalled after child’s fingertip amputated
Only one case has been reported involving a UPPAbaby All-Terrain RIDGE Jogging Stroller, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Today’s best deals: Apple AirPods Max, Peacock plans and more
Ars Technica It’s Wednesday and that means it’s time for a new Dealmaster. Our latest roundup of the web’s best tech deals includes a notable… Read More »Today’s best deals: Apple AirPods Max, Peacock plans and more
Y Combinator, Silicon Valley’s Most Powerful ‘Mafia’, Gets a New Boss
The power of Y Combinator has always been his network. The legendary Silicon Valley startup accelerator is known for fusing mere ideas in some of… Read More »Y Combinator, Silicon Valley’s Most Powerful ‘Mafia’, Gets a New Boss
Parler returns to Google Play Store
Google said Parler had more robust content moderation practices than when it was banned in the wake of the January 6 riots.
AI-generated art won an award. Artists are not happy.
“I won and I didn’t break any rules,” says the creator of the artwork.
AI wins State Fair Art competition, irritates people
enlarge / The winning entry, Theater D’Opera Spatial. Jason Allen A synthetic media artist named Jason Allen entered AI-generated artwork in the Colorado State Fair… Read More »AI wins State Fair Art competition, irritates people
‘Date Me’ Google Docs and the hyper-optimized quest for love
Olsson didn’t really promote her Date Me doc, but Chana Messinger, a teacher and blogger, tweeted it in March 2021, saying, “I like this genre… Read More »‘Date Me’ Google Docs and the hyper-optimized quest for love
Elizabeth Holmes Guilt Sentence Not Overturned
The hill Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes asks court to overturn her conviction Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes asked the court on Thursday to drop her fraud… Read More »Elizabeth Holmes Guilt Sentence Not Overturned
Strikes engulf UK as workers demand better pay
Supported by unions and tired of years of low wage growth, workers are making bold wage demands to meet the rising cost of living. Some… Read More »Strikes engulf UK as workers demand better pay
19th century art form revived to create tactile scientific images for the blind
enlarge / 3D-printed lithophanes could help optically impaired scientists “see” data, such as from protein separation gels, with their fingertips. Ordan Koone/Bryan Shaw In the… Read More »19th century art form revived to create tactile scientific images for the blind
Nadal’s nose bloodied by his own racket at US Open in victory
NEW YORK (AP) – Rafael Nadal cut himself in the bridge of his nose with his own racket when it bounced off the field following… Read More »Nadal’s nose bloodied by his own racket at US Open in victory
Twitter finally gets an edit button
Another problem opponents are likely to have with Twitter’s editing feature as it’s currently designed is that it initially hides the context of what’s changed… Read More »Twitter finally gets an edit button
