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GeekWire
11 days
NASA taps Blue Origin to deliver lunar rovers for Moon Base initiative
Blue Moon lander will carry Astrolab and Lunar Outpost moon buggies, while Firefly will drop off NASA's rocket-powered drones. Read More
GeekWire
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Etzioni on AI: The Pope can talk, but only we can walk
In a guest op-ed, AI researcher and UW professor emeritus Oren Etzioni responds to Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical on AI, arguing that moral pronouncements — however eloquent — accomplish little unless people change their own behavior. Read More
GeekWire
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Meta cuts nearly 1,400 jobs in Seattle area, 20% of local workforce, in sweeping AI revamp
A new state filing shows Meta is eliminating nearly 1,400 positions across its Seattle, Bellevue and Redmond offices, about 20% of its local workforce, as part of a companywide restructuring impacting 8,000 jobs. Read More
GeekWire
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No dirt, no tractor, no problem: Canopii aims to tuck robotic farms into tennis court-sized urban spaces
Oregon startup Canopii is tackling the food supply system by launching automated, tennis court-sized greenhouse franchises that use robots to grow 40,000 pounds of greens a year. Read More
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Climate progress at 30,000 feet: Alaska Airlines’ Ryan Spies on the flight path to sustainable aviation
The former civilian engineer turned airline executive discusses the physics gap facing electric aviation, the regional push for sustainable fuel, and why customer feedback still moves needles inside major corporations. Read More
Seattle Medium
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Amy Sherald Finds Her People
Amy Sherald's solo exhibition, "American Sublime," which debuted at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, features portraits of Black figures rendered in her distinctive gray-toned style. The exhibition, including the iconic Michelle Obama portrait, asserts Black perspectives as integral to the American narrative, challenging prevailing cultural landscapes and highlighting the beauty of Black American identity.
Seattle Medium
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Oral Arguments Are Taking Forever. Supreme Court Justices Have Had Enough
The United States Supreme Court's oral arguments have come under scrutiny for their increasing length, prompting Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito to advocate for shorter sessions. While some jurists express concerns over the extended duration, others, including Justice Clarence Thomas, contend that the additional time enhances transparency and allows for a more thorough examination of legal arguments.
Seattle Medium
11 days
AI Is Changing The Internet Forever. Here’s How
Google has initiated sweeping changes to its iconic search engine, adapting to the evolving landscape of online information retrieval. This strategic overhaul addresses the rise of increasingly complex user queries and the pervasive integration of artificial intelligence, evident in the emergence of AI-generated influencers and sophisticated AI-powered shopping tools.
Seattle Medium
11 days
San Diego Shooting Prompts Questions About Parental Awareness, Gun Access
Two teenagers, Cain Clark and Caleb Vazquez, carried out a fatal shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, resulting in three deaths. The incident followed Clark's disappearance from his home with his mother's weapons and car, after leaving a potential suicide note. Vazquez, one of the assailants, had recently been released from a mental health program.
Seattle Medium
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A PDF Let The Internet Hear The Final Words In The Cockpit Of A UPS Plane As It Crashed. The NTSB Now Wants It Taken Down
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has temporarily halted the public release of nearly all investigative data, a decision driven by new technological advancements enabling the extraction of cockpit voice recorder audio from still images. This development has prompted significant privacy concerns regarding sensitive crash information.
Seattle Medium
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Inside The Epicenter Of The Ebola Outbreak In DRC As The Virus Spreads
The latest Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has resulted in 220 fatalities and over 900 suspected cases. The World Health Organization (WHO) has escalated the risk level to 'very high' for the region, with response efforts critically impeded by pervasive misinformation and a series of assaults on medical facilities.
Seattle Medium
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DRC Is No Stranger To Ebola Outbreaks. Why Isn’t There A Vaccine Or Treatment To Help Now?
Amidst a rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, driven by the Bundibugyo strain, scientists are urgently developing new vaccines and treatments, though no approved interventions currently exist for this specific variant.