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Spotify to layoff 200 employees in 'realignment' of podcast division
Spotify announced on Monday that it will lay off about 2% of its Spotify workforce as they go through a "strategic realignment" in connection with its podcast services.
Optical memristors review: Shining a light on neuromorphic computing
AI, machine learning, and ChatGPT may be relatively new buzzwords in the public domain, but developing a computer that functions like the human brain and nervous system—both hardware and software...
Save Dad money while shopping at Costco with a Gold Star Membership priced at only $60
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How to save a dead computer, or at least try to revive it
Stresssssssssssssssss. But there's likely a solution. Anna Shvets / Pexels We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › You just pushed the power...
The best gallon water bottles of 2023
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This robot ‘chef’ can follow video instructions to make a very simple salad
The robot even created its own salad recipe after learning from examples. University of Cambridge It may not win a restaurant any Michelin stars, but a research team’s new robotic ‘chef’ is...
Jake Sullivan pushes Israeli officials ‘to improve the lives of Palestinians’
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan pushed Israeli officials Thursday to seek to "improve the lives of Palestinians."
Buffalo Bills agree to one-year deal with linebacker Leonard Floyd
Former Los Angeles Rams linebacker Leonard Floyd and the Buffalo Bills agreed to a one-year contract in free agency, a source told UPI on Monday morning.
Small bounce in gas prices expected from Saudi production cuts
Retail gasoline prices in the U.S. market continue to dip lower and any bump higher from the hike in oil prices that came as a result of Saudi production restraint...
Britain to deploy two more barges to house asylum seekers
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Monday his government had secured two additional barges to accommodate another 1,000 asylum seekers as part of his plan to stop small boats crossing...
This massively underrated pollinator needs your help
Some moths pollinate by day, while others pollinate by night. Deposit Photos Bees are not just the only precious pollinators in need of strong conservation and protection efforts. A study published June 5...
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern honored with royal title of dame
New Zealand has recognized its former prime minister as a dame for her leadership in steering the country through multiple crises during a tumultuous five years in office before her...
Atlanta Braves bench Marcell Ozuna for bad base-running effort
Marcell Ozuna failed to run out of the box during a hit off the outfield wall in the fourth inning and was later benched during a win over the Arizona...
Hong Kong appeals court overturns Bao Choy conviction
A Hong Kong appeals court gave a rare victory against the government on Monday when it overturned the conviction of local journalist Bao Choy for making false statements to access...
Could ultra-processed foods be harmful for us?
Panorama investigates the links between UK's food safety advisors and the ultra-processed food industry.
U.S. Navy releases video of near-collision with Chinese warship in Taiwan Strait
The United States Navy released a video Monday showing a near-collision between a U.S. destroyer and a Chinese warship in the Taiwan Strait over the weekend.
Churchill Downs closes early; Auguste Rodin takes Epsom Derby
Churchill Downs shut down racing and moved operations to Ellis Park after the weekend's card ran smoothly; Auguste Rodin proved his trainer's faith was not misplaced with a tremendous victory...
Yale’s new research tool will lead you down a rabbit hole of knowledge
Yale Center for British Art in New Haven, CT. Elizabeth Felicella LUX, a free new tool from Yale University, is perfect for research projects where you want to be led down a...
More than 500 people evacuated after Ecuador floods
More than 500 people were evacuated from their homes in northern Ecuador on Sunday following flooding caused by heavy rains, President Guillermo Lasso said.
Famous birthdays for June 5: Kathleen Kennedy, Kenny G
Producer Kathleen Kennedy turns 70 and musician Kenny G turns 67, among the famous birthdays for June 5.
Miami Heat steal Game 2 from Denver Nuggets, tie NBA Finals
Miami Heat players watched an early edge evaporate, but rekindled a simmering shooting stroke in the fourth quarter for a Game 2 comeback win over the Denver Nuggets, tying the...
Tisius execution set for Tuesday in Missouri, jurors plea for commuted sentence
The execution of Michael Tisius is scheduled for Tuesday in Missouri while several jurors who convicted him have had a change of heart on his sentence.
Directors Guild of America reaches tentative agreement with film, TV studios
The Directors Guild of America says it has reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers concerning global, economic and creative rights, as well as...
Kristen Welker to replace Chuck Todd on 'Meet the Press'
Kristen Welker, NBC News' co-chief White House correspondent, is taking over the Sunday political analysis program "Meet the Press" from outgoing host Chuck Todd.
China’s Defense Minister Li Shangfu accuses U.S. of ‘provocation,’ warns of ‘disaster’ of war
China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu has accused the United States of "provocation" and warned of the "unbearable disaster" of war between the two nations.
On This Day, June 4: Jonathan Pollard pleads guilty to espionage
On June 4, 1986, American Jonathan Pollard, accused of selling secret documents to Israel, and his then-wife, Anne Pollard, pleaded guilty to espionage charges.
Charting a course for the future of Science News
When Science News got its start in 1921, our founders knew that the surest path to deliver the latest news of science was through the dominant media of the day: newspapers. Our...
It Will Cost Up to $21.5 Billion to Clean Up California’s Oil Sites. The Industry Won’t Make Enough Money to Pay for It.
An oil pumpjack stands idle near homes in Signal Hill, California, on Feb. 9. Mario Tama/Getty ImagesThis article was originally published on ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for...