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From self-driving cars to military surveillance: Quantum computing can help secure the future of AI systems
Artificial intelligence algorithms are quickly becoming a part of everyday life. Many systems that require strong security are either already underpinned by machine learning or soon will be. These systems...
On This Day, May 28: Nepal votes to end monarchy
On May 28, 2008, Nepal's Constituent Assembly voted to dissolve the 239-year-old monarchy and form a republic, officially ending the reign of King Gyanendra.
Famous birthdays for May 28: Kylie Minogue, John Fogerty
Singer Kylie Minogue turns 55 and musician John Fogerty turns 78, among the famous birthdays for May 28.
Derrick White, Celtics stun Heat with last-second victory, force Game 7
Derrick White just needed a timely tap to finish off the Miami Heat, netting a buzzer-beating layup to lead the Boston Celtics to a Game 6 win and extending the...
NYC’s Metropolitan Opera sued for massive data breach
New York City's Metropolitan Opera, the largest opera house in the world, is facing a class action lawsuit after a data breach allegedly compromised the personal information for 45,000 employees...
Gasoline use isn’t falling fast enough. Targeting ‘superusers’ could help.
Demand for gasoline this year could end up at around 366 million gallons per day, down 7 percent from 2018. But that's still not fast enough. DepositPhotos This story was originally published...
Nevada lawmakers introduce bill to fund new Athletics stadium
Nevade state lawmakers have introduced legislation to fund a portion of the potential new MLB stadium for the Oakland Athletics.
Twitter withdraws from EU’s disinformation code as bloc warns against hiding from liability
Twitter has withdrawn from the European Union's online disinformation code of practice, a voluntary agreement that most major social media platforms pledged to abide, prompting a warning from the bloc.
Fla. deputy charged after dropped stun gun ignites fire, injures man
Prosecutors have charged a Florida sheriff's deputy whose dropped stun gun ignited a fire that severely burned a man last year.
Native American teen sues Oklahoma school over sacred eagle plume fight
A Native American teen has filed a lawsuit against an Oklahoma school district after school officials tried removing her sacred eagle plume during her graduation ceremony.
'Anatomy of a Fall' scores Palme d’Or at Cannes
The 2023 Palme d'Or prize went to "Anatomy of a Fall" by Justine Triet at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday.
Police: Man who opened door on Korean flight wanted to exit plane quickly
A man who opened the door of an Asiana Airlines plane just before it landed has claimed he felt suffocated and wanted to get off the plane quickly, South Korean...
No debt limit deal yet but McCarthy "hopeful" of Saturday agreement
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he is hopeful of reaching a deal to raise the U.S. debt ceiling and avoid a catastrophic default as early as Saturday.
Disney fires back against Gov. DeSantis' bid to remove judge in lawsuit
The Walt Disney Company has filed a motion asking a federal court to reject a bid by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis seeking to remove the judge overseeing its lawsuit against...
How to get rid of the giant ads blocking your favorite websites
If you've ever spent more time than you wanted trying to find that "close" button, you know how he feels. Andrea Piacquadio / Pexels In ancient times (i.e. the early 2000s) scammy...
Morgan Wallen's 'One Thing at a Time' tops U.S. album chart for 11th week
Country music star Morgan Wallen's "One Thing at a Time" is the No. 1 album in the United States for an 11th week.
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Ariz. governor: Predecessor misappropriated $50M meant for kindergarten
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced that the state's former governor misappropriated $50 million in funds that had been provided by the American Rescue Plan.
Defense secretary tells Navy grads their work will ensure U.S. freedom, security
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III delivered remarks to U.S. Naval Acadamy graduates during the 2023 graduation ceremony in Annapolis, Md., Friday.
Texas school district cancels graduation after most students ineligible to graduate
A Texas school district canceled its high school graduation ceremony after officials said Friday only five of the 33 students were eligible to graduate.
Walgreens is laying off 10% of corporate workforce
The parent company of pharmacy giant Walgreens is laying off 504 corporate employees, 10% of its corporate workforce.
Watch: Student's service dog gets honorary diploma in New Jersey
The graduation ceremony at New Jersey's Seton Hall University featured a diploma being presented to one very special graduate: a student's service dog.
Watch: Senior prank lists Maryland high school for sale on Zillow
A Maryland high school was listed on Zillow for $42,069 in what school officials described as a senior prank.
Pizzeria offers to delay payments until after customers die
A New Zealand-based pizza chain is offering an unusual proposition to customers: buy now, pay when you die.
Danielle Allen thinks our democracy needs renovation
In Danielle Allen’s vision for a just society, every citizen would experience empowerment — both in their private lives and in our shared governing. Achieving this, according to Allen, requires a world where...
Predicting policy choices via network structure
Indonesia is the biggest palm oil producer in the world, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture crediting it with a nearly 60 percent share of global production. The versatility of...
Oath Keepers militia member sentenced to more than 8 years for Jan. 6 riot
Jessica Watkins, a member of the Oath Keepers militia, was sentenced to 8 1/2 years in prison Friday for her role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riots that resulted in...
Defense lawyers face challenges accessing and reviewing digital evidence, study shows
Defense lawyers face numerous challenges accessing and reviewing evidence from phones and computers, a new study shows.