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Donald Trump touts poll numbers, farm subsidies in Iowa stump speech
Former President Donald Trump was brimming with confidence about his race for the Republican presidential nomination during a meeting with influential conservatives in Iowa on Thursday morning.
Shared modeling can help schools predict, avert dropouts
A research team co-led by Cornell found that for schools without the resources to conduct learning analytics to help students succeed, modeling based on data from other institutions can work...
Nas, Tobe Nwigwe combine talents in 'Transformers' soundtrack song 'On My Soul'
Tobe Nwigwe and Nas combine on the song "On My Soul' for the "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" soundtrack.
An FTC one-two punch leaves Amazon and Ring with a $30 million fine
The FTC is continuing to put the pressure on Amazon's business practices. Deposit Photos The Federal Trade Commission’s ongoing attempt to rein in Amazon entered a new phase this week, with the regulatory...
The best portable chargers for 2023
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Emphasizing supports in permanent supportive housing key to ending homelessness, says report
New research has shown that when considering how to move Canada's most vulnerable from unhoused to housed, the network of supports available within that housing is critical to its success.
Students hope to spell their way to greatness in tonight's National Spelling Bee finals
The 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals can be seen live tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern on ION. The bee can also be streamed on Fubo TV or DirecTV Stream.
ESF Launches Indigenous Writer Residency Program at Cranberry Lake
Four indigenous writers will participate in a new residency program at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF). Through the Indigenous Writer Residency Program, each writer will spend...
North Carolina woman wins her second six-figure lottery jackpot
A North Carolina woman won a $100,000 prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket less than three years after she won $150,000 from another game.
Robots in orbit are becoming even more popular, but there are still many technical challenges ahead
Robots will be one of the keys to the expanding in-space economy. As launch costs decrease—hopefully significantly when Starship and other massive lift systems come online—the most significant barrier to...
Older people need a stronger media voice, say Australian study
If news organizations in Australia created a 'round' for reporting on aging and aged care issues, the often-marginalized sector would be better represented, and entrenched ageism potentially less prevalent say...
Using a gene-editing tool to improve productivity in rice crops
As global food insecurity climbed to a perilous high in 2022, scientists ramped up their efforts to perfect best practices for protecting the yields of major crops that are essential...
Oculus Quest 3 to employ improved chips when next-gen VR headset debuts in fall
The Oculus Quest 3 VR headset will release this year, according to Meta.
This PDF Chrome extension might contain malware
Growtika / Unsplash An independent security researcher has found malicious code in 18 Chrome extensions currently available in the Chrome Web Store. Combined, the extensions have over 57 million active users. It’s yet...
Jerusalem Pride and Tolerance March draws 30,000 amid tight security
Around 30,000 Israeli citizens gathered in Jerusalem Thursday for the city's annual Pride and Tolerance March, while security forces remained on high alert in the capital because of threats of...
Wayne State to develop application to conduct automated motivational interviewing counseling focused on weight loss
The National Institute of Nursing Research of the National Institutes of Health has awarded Wayne State University a grant of nearly $404,000 to focus on modern artificial intelligence (AI)...
World Meteorological Organization names Celeste Saulo as first female secretary-general
The World Meteorological Organization named Argentina's Celeste Saulo as secretary-general of the agency on Thursday, making her the first woman to hold the position.
Report: Financial tools needed to pay $200 billion nature restoration in Southeast Asia
Well-structured capital market instruments such as sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) can help scale up investments in nature restoration projects.
Why allowing more migrants into the US could boost the economy
An immigration policy that would allow more migrants to legally enter and work in the country could benefit the overall U.S. economy, Northeastern experts say.
Ukrainian President Zelensky calls for 'security guarantees' at Moldova summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for "security guarantees" for his nation and Moldova during the second European Political Community Summit in Moldova Thursday.
Singapore and China to establish secure defense telephone link
Singapore Thursday announced an agreement to establish a secure defense telephone link with China. It came during the introductory visit of Chinese Minister of National Defense Gen. Li Shangfu.
Ahead of key OPEC+ meeting, U.S. data points to resilient energy demand
Federal data released Thursday show both crude oil and gasoline inventories are below the five-year average, suggesting demand is holding up against various pressures in the broader economy.
Get drilling after grilling with DeWalt deals on Amazon
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The best monitors with built-in webcams of 2023
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A robot inspired by centipedes has no trouble finding its footing
Centipedes' undulating movements can sometimes improve robot mobility. Deposit Photos Last month, engineers at Georgia Institute of Technology unveiled a creepy, crawly centipede-inspired robot sporting a plethora of tiny legs. The multitude of...
Indictment charging failed GOP New Mexico candidate for shootings unsealed
A federal indictment of former failed GOP New Mexico House of Representatives candidate Solomon Pena was unsealed Wednesday. Pena is charged with organizing a shooting spree targeting the homes of...
UAW to Big Three: Reinstate cost of living, improve job protections and no concessions
As the United Auto Workers go into bargaining with U.S. automakers, the union vowed no concessions. The UAW said the twin-tier wage system, cost-of-living and job security must all be...
2024 Election: Here's who's running for president
The 2024 U.S. presidential race is ramping up, with Republican candidates launching campaigns for the party's nomination to take on Democrat President Joe Biden. Here's a rundown of candidates who...