The sound of gunfire at the Washington Hilton Hotel carried echoes of President Ronald Reagan's shooting outside the same hotel more than four decades ago
AI-powered bots are engaging voters in personalized text message conversations, gathering data on their concerns to shape future campaign messaging. While some see this as revolutionary, others view text messages as annoying, and ethical concerns arise regarding transparency and potential misinformation.
A shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto on Saturday night left two people dead and at least four injured. Police believe the gunfire was an exchange between individuals targeting each other, endangering thousands of attendees. No arrests have been made.
An intestinal illness, cyclosporiasis, has been detected in 31 US states, with 843 reported cases as of Thursday. The true number is likely higher, with Michigan alone reporting 1,562 cases. While typical for spring/summer, states report a larger jump this year. The source remains under investigation, with past outbreaks linked to fresh produce.
Apple's defunct self-driving car project indirectly led to the development of its powerful Neural Engine, crucial for on-device AI processing. This technology debuted with iPhone X and now powers M-series chips, with future upgrades planned for the M7 chip in 2027.
The Uber-Waymo partnership in Phoenix has ended, with remaining agreements in Atlanta and Austin also facing an uncertain future. NHTSA administrator Jonathan Morrison issued a directive to AV developers, demanding immediate focus on fixing issues where vehicles interfere with first responders. Additionally, proposed FMVSS changes could aid AV companies like Tesla and Zoox.
An ambitious experiment in Senegal's River Valley introduces tilapia and African bonytongue fish into rice fields to combat food insecurity, poverty, and schistosomiasis. The fish fertilize crops, prey on disease-carrying snails, and offer a source of income, potentially transforming local agriculture.
