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From self-driving cars to military surveillance: Quantum computing can help secure the future of AI systems

2 weeks ago from Physorg

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

2 weeks ago from UPI

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

2 weeks ago from UPI

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

2 weeks ago from UPI

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

2 weeks ago from UPI

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.

2 weeks ago from PopSci

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

2 weeks ago from UPI

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

2 weeks ago from UPI

Twitter has withdrawn from the European Union's online disinformation code of practice, a voluntary agreement that most major social media platforms pledged to abide, prompting a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

2 weeks ago from UPI

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

2 weeks ago from UPI

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

2 weeks ago from UPI

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

2 weeks ago from UPI

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

2 weeks ago from UPI

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

2 weeks ago from UPI

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

2 weeks ago from PopSci

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

2 weeks ago from UPI

Country music star Morgan Wallen's "One Thing at a Time" is the No. 1 album in the United States for an 11th week.

Save more than 60 percent on a pair of drones equipped with 4K cameras

2 weeks ago from PopSci

Stack CommerceWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Offering high-quality aerial footage and live monitoring, the Alpha Z PRO 4K and Flying...

Ariz. governor: Predecessor misappropriated $50M meant for kindergarten

2 weeks ago from UPI

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

2 weeks ago from UPI

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

2 weeks ago from UPI

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

2 weeks ago from UPI

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

2 weeks ago from UPI

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

2 weeks ago from UPI

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

2 weeks ago from UPI

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

2 weeks ago from Harvard Science

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

2 weeks ago from Physorg

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

2 weeks ago from UPI

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

2 weeks ago from Physorg

Defense lawyers face numerous challenges accessing and reviewing evidence from phones and computers, a new study shows.