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PS5 price rises substantially in UK and Europe
PS5 price rises substantially in UK and Europe Sony has raised the price of most PlayStation 5 console hardware in the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand by 10-15% due to a challenging economic environment. The Digital Edition of the PS5 is the main target for price increases across all four markets, while the standard […]
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Microsoft Introduced Two New AI Agents: Researcher and Analyst
Microsoft Introduced Two New AI Agents: Researcher and Analyst Microsoft has introduced two new AI agents: Researcher and Analyst, designed to increase productivity at work. The Researcher agent combines OpenAI’s deep research model with Microsoft 365 Copilot’s advanced orchestration and deep search capabilities to analyze vast amounts of information. The Analyst agent is trained to […]
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Harvard Professors Sue the Trump Administration While Other Universities Are Targeted
Harvard Professors Sue the Trump Administration While Other Universities Are Targeted Two groups representing Harvard University professors have filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration, alleging that the threat to cut federal funding violates free speech and First Amendment rights. The Trump Administration had previously announced plans to send a list of demands to unfreeze […]
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The push to restore semiconductor manufacturing faces a labor crisis − can the US train enough workers in time?
The push to restore semiconductor manufacturing faces a labor crisis − can the US train enough workers in time? Semiconductors power nearly every aspect of modern life – cars, smartphones, medical devices and even national defense systems. These tiny but essential components make the information age possible, whether they’re supporting lifesaving hospital equipment or facilitating […]
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Disinformation and other forms of ‘sharp power’ now sit alongside the ‘hard power’ of tanks and ‘soft power’ of ideas in policy handbook
Disinformation and other forms of ‘sharp power’ now sit alongside the ‘hard power’ of tanks and ‘soft power’ of ideas in policy handbook Three forms of power exist: hard power (coercion through force or economic pressure), soft power (attracting others through credibility, legitimacy, and cultural appeal), and sharp power (manipulating others through disinformation, covert influence, […]
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The 1TB Xbox Series X expansion card is back down to its lowest price ever
The 1TB Xbox Series X expansion card is back down to its lowest price ever It’s World Backup Day, which to the makers of storage devices means driving home the urgency of protecting the files you hold dear. So obviously, there are deals on all sorts of storage today, including SSDs and microSD cards. B&H […]
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Temporary anxiety can hamper learning
Temporary anxiety can hamper learning A recent study published in Nature Science of Learning found that temporary anxiety can significantly impact learning and spatial memory. The researchers used a virtual reality game to test participants’ ability to distinguish between safe and dangerous areas, and found that those who learned to do so showed better spatial […]
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Can the Trump administration legally deport Palestinian rights advocate Mahmoud Khalil? 3 things to know about green card holders’ rights
Can the Trump administration legally deport Palestinian rights advocate Mahmoud Khalil? 3 things to know about green card holders’ rights Mahmoud Khalil, center, a permanent resident facing deportation, speaks at a press conference organized by Palestinian rights protesters at Columbia University in New York City on June 1, 2024. Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images Secretary […]
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People fear AI taking jobs more than AI threatening humanity
People fear AI taking jobs more than AI threatening humanity A new study by the University of Zurich found that people are more concerned about immediate risks posed by AI than theoretical future threats to humanity. Respondents showed a clear distinction between abstract scenarios and specific tangible problems, prioritizing the latter over hypothetical dangers. The […]
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Make Russia Medieval Again! How Putin is seeking to remold society, with a little help from Ivan the Terrible
Make Russia Medieval Again! How Putin is seeking to remold society, with a little help from Ivan the Terrible Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government has undergone a state-driven process of revisionism to reevaluate the historical legacy of Ivan the Terrible, portraying him as a great statesman and devout Russian Orthodox Christian who laid the foundations […]
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Google announces a special Android event ahead of I/O
Google announces a special Android event ahead of I/O Google has announced The Android Show: I/O Edition, a special event that will take place on May 13th ahead of Google I/O. The event will be hosted by Android ecosystem president Sameer Samat and will feature updates on upcoming Android features and AI efforts. The show […]
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See you in the funny papers: How superhero comics tell the story of Jewish America
See you in the funny papers: How superhero comics tell the story of Jewish America A five-story replica of a stamp of Superman in 1998 in Cleveland, home of the superhero's creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File Nearly a hundred years ago, a hastily crafted spaceship crash-landed in Smallville, Kansas. Inside […]
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People didn’t kill Ice Age mammoths like in the movies
People didn’t kill Ice Age mammoths like in the movies To kill mammoths in the Ice Age, people used planted pikes, not throwing spears, researchers say. They say the findings might help resolve the debate about Clovis points and reshape how we think about hunting some 13,000 years ago. How did early humans use sharpened […]
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Stomach tumor ‘atlas’ could lead to better treatments
Stomach tumor ‘atlas’ could lead to better treatments A team of researchers has made a significant discovery in understanding stomach cancer, a disease that remains one of the deadliest cancers worldwide. By using advanced mapping technologies, they created a detailed “atlas” of stomach tumors, revealing hidden patterns in how cancer cells behave, evolve, and interact […]
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Alaska, rich in petroleum, faces an energy shortage
Alaska, rich in petroleum, faces an energy shortage Alaska, rich in petroleum and natural gas, faces an energy shortage due to declining oil production and a lack of infrastructure for transporting natural gas. The state’s North Slope has significant proven reserves of oil (2 million barrels per day at peak) and natural gas (35 trillion […]
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What is the rules-based order? How this global system has shifted from ‘liberal’ origins − and where it could be heading next
What is the rules-based order? How this global system has shifted from ‘liberal’ origins − and where it could be heading next Global order? Put a pin in it. Getty Images The phrase “international rules-based order” has long been a fixture in global politics. Western leaders often use it to describe a framework of rules, […]
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The creator of Papers, Please wants developers to make weirder, more personal games
The creator of Papers, Please wants developers to make weirder, more personal games Papers, Please creator Lucas Pope received the Pioneer Award at the Game Developers Choice Awards, recognizing his contributions to the industry. In his acceptance speech, Pope expressed a desire for developers to create “unique, off-beat, experimental, creative, and personal games” that showcase […]
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How your brain reacts to buying groceries can reveal your politics
How your brain reacts to buying groceries can reveal your politics A new study reveals that how your brain reacts to food purchasing decisions can be used to determine your political affiliation with almost 80% accuracy. Researchers used brain imaging techniques to examine adults purchasing eggs and milk with various prices and produced in different […]
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Kia’s affordable EV4 will still be imported to the US
Kia’s affordable EV4 will still be imported to the US Kia’s affordable EV4 electric sedan will launch in the US early next year, despite not being available as a hatchback. The EV4 will come with two battery configurations: a 58.3kWh battery with an estimated range of 235 miles and an 81.4kWh battery with an estimated […]
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Appliance efficiency standards save consumers billions, reduce pollution and fight climate change
Appliance efficiency standards save consumers billions, reduce pollution and fight climate change Appliance efficiency standards have been in place since 1974, starting with California’s regulations for refrigerators, and have saved consumers billions of dollars by making home appliances and business equipment more efficient. The federal government has created standards for over 70 products that consume […]
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Hubble SpotsxA0a Squid in the Whale
Hubble SpotsxA0a Squid in the Whale Hubble Spots Squid in the Whale: The Hubble Space Telescope has captured an image of the spiral galaxy Messier 77, also known as the Squid Galaxy, which sits 45 million light-years away in the constellation Cetus (The Whale). The Squid Galaxy was previously mistaken for a star cluster or […]
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How Jesse Jackson embodied Southern politics − and changed American elections
How Jesse Jackson embodied Southern politics − and changed American elections Holding hands with other prominent Black leaders, the Rev. Jesse Jackson crossed the Edmund Pettus bridge in Selma, Alabama, on March 9, 2025, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” Like several survivors of that violent day in 1965, when police brutally attacked […]
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Weapons’ new trailer makes PTA meetings look like a nightmare
Weapons’ new trailer makes PTA meetings look like a nightmare The new trailer for the horror movie “Weapons” has been released, making PTA meetings look like a nightmare. The movie follows Justine Gandy (Julia Garner), a teacher whose students suddenly go missing one night, leaving her feeling like she’s losing her mind. Archer Graff (Josh […]
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Companies will still face pressure to manage for climate change, even as government rolls back US climate policy
Companies will still face pressure to manage for climate change, even as government rolls back US climate policy Despite government rollbacks on US climate policy, companies will still face pressure to manage for climate change from various stakeholders, including customers, investors, employees, local communities, and lenders. Many companies have strong financial incentives to reduce their […]
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The Kickstarter you backed may soon ask for more money to cover Trump’s tariffs
The Kickstarter you backed may soon ask for more money to cover Trump’s tariffs Kickstarter is launching a “Tariff Manager” tool to help creators deal with rising costs and import fees due to President Trump’s tariffs. The tool will allow creators to apply per-item surcharges to backers with US shipping addresses, which Kickstarter will include […]
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Popular AIs head-to-head: OpenAI beats DeepSeek on sentence-level reasoning
Popular AIs head-to-head: OpenAI beats DeepSeek on sentence-level reasoning OpenAI’s o1 model has been found to outperform DeepSeek’s R1 model on sentence-level reasoning, particularly in generating accurate citations and providing clear reasoning. The Reasons benchmark, developed by researchers, tests an AI model’s ability to generate research citations and provide understandable reasoning, highlighting the importance of […]
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25 years of Everglades restoration has improved drinking water for millions in Florida, but a new risk is rising
25 years of Everglades restoration has improved drinking water for millions in Florida, but a new risk is rising The Everglades, a vast wetland ecosystem in South Florida, has improved drinking water for millions but faces new challenges, including saltwater intrusion and phosphorus pollution. The region’s water supply and quality have been threatened by agricultural […]
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Experience the Launch of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Mission
Experience the Launch of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Mission NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission is launching on July 2025, carrying astronauts to the International Space Station for a science expedition. The launch will be attended by 50 social media users selected through NASA Social registration, who will have exclusive access to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida […]
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US workers with remote-friendly jobs are still working from home nearly half the time, 5 years after the pandemic began
US workers with remote-friendly jobs are still working from home nearly half the time, 5 years after the pandemic began Where did everybody go? AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey CC BY-ND Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted office life, American workplaces are settling into a new rhythm. Employees in remote-friendly jobs now spend an average of […]
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Mass layoffs at Education Department signal Trump’s plan to gut the agency
Mass layoffs at Education Department signal Trump’s plan to gut the agency The Department of Education is seen on Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Alex Wong/Getty Images The Trump administration on Tuesday slashed staff at the Department of Education – firing roughly 1,300 employees – as part of its long-planned effort to eliminate the […]
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