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As AI advances, the meaning of artificial general intelligence remains murky
AI models are growing ever-more capable, accurate and impressive. The question of if they represent “general intelligence” is increasingly moot.
Marco Rubio: Ukraine's 'only way' to end war is through concessions
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that Ukraine must surrender some of the territory seized by Russia 11 years ago if it hopes to ever end the ongoing war...
PACE Aerospace & IT, a leader in software and services for the aviation industry, today announces at Embedded World its newest solution, VAPS Software Renderer (VSR), designed to allow Aerospace Developers to build and deploy Human Machine Interfaces
PACE Aerospace & IT, a leader in software and services for the aviation industry, today announces at Embedded World its newest solution, VAPS Software Renderer (VSR), designed to allow Aerospace...
DOGE ordered to eventually honor Freedom of Information Act requests
A federal judge ruled Monday that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency will likely have to open its records to Freedom of Information Act requests.
How will artificial intelligence affect wealth equality?
How will artificial intelligence affect the distribution of income and wealth this century? After falling through much of the 20th century, income inequality, measured as the fraction of income going...
DA asks court to withdraw resentencing motion for Menendez brothers
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has asked the court to withdraw his predecessor's motion for resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez.
School bus overturns on New Jersey highway, injuring 13
At least 13 people were injured, including one person seriously, when a school bus overturned on a New Jersey highway, officials said.
Famous birthdays for March 11: Terrence Howard, Johnny Knoxville
Actor Terrence Howard turns 56 and actor Johnny Knoxville turns 54, among the famous birthdays for March 11.
ETRI Develops Core Network Technology for 6G Hyper-Immersive Services
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has developed the key solutions required for hyper-immersive, high-precision services. The research team announced that they developed a network stack technology tailored to the...
U.S. seizes counterfeit jewelry worth $3.5 million between China, Puerto Rico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have seized a shipment of fake designer jewelry, which could have been sold for $3.5 million, had it been real, the federal agency announced...
Trump strips former Biden officials, lawyers who prosecuted him of security clearances
National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard said on Monday that dozens of officials from the former Biden administration have had their security clearances revoked and their access to classified information banned.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. orders FDA to close food ingredients loophole
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ordered the Food and Drug Administration on Monday to revise its rule allowing food companies to "self-affirm" that its ingredients are...
Ohalo(r) Launches the Ohalo Strawberry Consortium: A Groundbreaking Collaboration with Industry Leaders to Develop More Flavorful Strawberries While Benefiting Farmers by Bringing Them to Market as True Seed
Ohalo(r) Launches the Ohalo Strawberry Consortium: A Groundbreaking Collaboration with Industry Leaders to Develop More Flavorful Strawberries While Benefiting Farmers by Bringing Them to Market as True Seed
Nebraska Ethanol Industry Remains Key Economic Driver, Study Shows
The Nebraska ethanol and co-products industry remains a significant and stable force that contributes billions of dollars to the state's economy, according to a new study from the University of...
San Francisco church leader pleads for return of stolen historic saxophone
A church leader in San Francisco is asking for the public's help to find a historic saxophone, linked to legendary jazz musician John Coltrane.
Senate to vote on confirmation of Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead Labor Department
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote Monday on the confirmation of former U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon to lead the Labor Department.
'Conan O'Brien Must Go' renewed for a third season
The Max Original series "Conan O'Brien Must Go" has officially been renewed for a third season ahead of the Season 2 debut in May.
A 'precautionary pause' is logical way forward for deep-sea mining, say researchers
Pressure on the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to finalize and adopt regulations for deep-sea mining is increasing. While some ISA member states are hoping to see progress soon, a growing...
Pentagon abruptly ends all funding for social science research
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) is ending all of its funding for social science research, stopping 91 ongoing studies related to threats such as climate change, extremism, and disinformation. In a press...
NASA cutting programs, workforce to comply with Trump order
NASA will close several offices and reduce its workforce to comply with an anti-DEI executive order from President Trump.
Wynonna Judd announces greatest hits tour
Country music legend Wynonna Judd announced Monday that she will be hitting the road again to celebrate her four-decade career with a greatest hits tour.
Sexual harassment incidents at U.S. military academies down slightly in latest reporting
The Department of Defense on Monday released its 2023-2024 report on sexual harassment and violence in the U.S. military which indicated incidents were down but steady in key categories.
U.S. stock indexes tumble amid investor fears of recession
Major stock indexes plummeted Monday as the selloff continued from last week amid fears of a recession because of a U.S. trade war with other countries and other worrying economic...
How school systems can honor the human rights of people with disabilities
In Canada, ongoing advocacy efforts from disabled communities have resulted in an evolution of education over time. Generally speaking, "inclusive education" promises the equitable inclusion of disabled students in kindergarten...
DEI initiatives removed from federal agencies that fund science, but scientific research continues
As soon as President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025, he signed an executive order titled "Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing." This order called...
Most people in Denmark and the Netherlands have a doctor. Here's what Canada can learn
Denmark and the Netherlands are considered to some of the top countries for primary care. Doctors say Canada has a lot to learn from these nations.
Montreal's Metro struggles to cope with growing homelessness crisis
Montreal's public transit agency sounded the alarm about the Metro being relied upon as a "last-resort shelter." What can be done to improve the situation?
Doug Ford's PCs promise up to $40B in new spending in election platform
Ontario's Progressive Conservatives released a campaign platform Monday with promises of up to $40 billion in new spending and a warning from party leader Doug Ford that a fight against U.S....