Amazon engineers blast company for spending billions on AI while cutting jobs: ‘Desperate to build’
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57 percent say system of democracy in US not working: Survey
Over half of Americans say that the system of democracy is not working in their country, according to a new poll. In the Quinnipiac University poll, 57 percent of respondents said they believe “the system of democracy in the United States” isn’t functioning, while 37 percent
Eroding a virtue: AI trains people to expect instant answers, and that's bad news for patience
When I was growing up, teachers would assign research papers that required going to the library, or later, searching for relevant material on the internet. If the paper was going to turn out well, we students needed to patiently comb through piles of material, weaving what we
Atmosphere survival model refines search for habitable planets
Researchers have developed the Smaller Than Earth Habitability Model (STEHM) to assess which planets can maintain life-supporting atmospheres, focusing on size and atmospheric dynamics.
The Life and Death of Sports Fans
Team Spirit is a wonderful short film for ESPN by Errol Morris about the funerals of die-hard sports fans. I love the Steelers fan laid out in a recliner under a Steelers blanket in front of a television with a Steelers game on as if “he just fell asleep watching the game”.
Six GOP senators vote to block Trump’s White House ballroom
Six Republican senators voted with Democrats in support of a proposal sponsored by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) to block the construction of President Trump’s 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom unless Congress authorizes the project. The amendment would have given Congress
Senators question tobacco firms on lobbying in wake of new FDA policy
A group of six Democratic senators sent letters to two tobacco companies on Thursday, asking for details on their dealings with the Trump administration in the wake of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) easing restrictions on vapes. Last month, the FDA granted marketing
Police Force Involved In Lego Investigation ‘Hacked,’ YouTuber Claims, As New Footage Is Released
Reckless Ben's ongoing Lego investigation just got weirder, as he's dropped a new video in which he states that American Fork Police Department has been 'hacked'
The May jobs report will be released Friday. Here's what to expect
The stronger-than-expected start this year for job creation could be in for a reality check.
Bannon: GOP 'going to lose the Senate' in midterms
Former Trump White House adviser Steve Bannon predicted this week that the Republican Party will lose its majority in the Senate in the midterm elections this fall. In a Thursday episode of his “War Room” podcast, the conservative commentator said he has witnessed a deflation
Next 'No Kings' event coming soon: What to expect
The last major event attracted millions in March. This event may have the same turnout, but you may not see them.
Teaching AI to design optical surfaces using real-world imperfections
Designing surfaces that precisely control how light behaves at the nanoscale is tricky. Optical Fourier surfaces, which are nanostructured gratings that redistribute light into specific directions and wavelengths, hold enormous potential for compact spectrometers,
Climate vulnerable residents in Nigeria are creating makeshift adaptation systems
Residents in informal settlements in Lagos—who are among the most vulnerable to climate change—have developed sophisticated, multi-scale climate adaptation systems and are earning a living from climate action, a new study by Brianna Castro, assistant professor of urban
Iran nuclear program relatively unchanged since start of war: IAEA
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Thursday told U.N. member states that it has not reported any major changes to its assessment of Iran's nuclear program in its first report on the matter since the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran began just over three months ago.
Wildfire smoke has reversed US progress toward ozone air quality, study finds
Since 2015, destructive fires have undone years of effort to reduce ozone levels, underscoring a growing public health crisis The highly destructive wildfires that have battered the US and North America in recent years have significantly increased emissions and been linked to
Beijing slams US comments on Tiananmen Square crackdown as 'smear' of China
On 4 June 1989, the Chinese government sent troops and tanks to crush protests calling for political reform in and around the central square in the capital Beijing.
Tribeca Festival embraces the creator economy
“What good is it to say something doesn’t belong?” Festival Director Cara Cusumano told NYNext. “This is a storytelling festival.”
A Persona 6 announcement may be incoming
Supposed leaked images have reportedly been taken down due to copyright complaints.
The Black Photographers Who Exposed My Own Brainwashing
An exhibition at The Getty gave me the peculiar feeling of peeking behind a curtain in my own house and discovering new things about a topic I thought I knew well.
Everyone in Rust is getting a new face
Player models are getting overhauled for the first time in a decade.
Remote workers feel isolated. Back-to-office mandates are not a fix
Making social connection part of job design, whether people work remotely, hybrid or in-person, is key to supporting employees‘ well-being.
Bumblebees Have Chimp-Like Problem-Solving Abilities Despite Tiny Brains
New research may upend the cognitive primacy of humans and other large-brained vertebrates The post Bumblebees Have Chimp-Like Problem-Solving Abilities Despite Tiny Brains appeared first on Nautilus .
Hampstead Heath ponds to remain trans-inclusive after public back existing rules
Policy agreement means trans people will continue to have access to Kenwood Ladies’ and Highgate Men’s ponds in north-west London The bathing ponds at Hampstead Heath in north-west London will remain trans-inclusive after a public consultation overwhelmingly favoured its
Bonus payments announced in $725M Facebook privacy settlement. Here's how much you'll get
Check your bank account: Another round of payments is about to go out in the landmark $725 million Facebook class action settlement.
Libyans block off UN refugee office in protest against migrants
TRIPOLI, June 4 (Reuters) - Hundreds of Libyan demonstrators blocked off the office of the U.N. refugee agency in the capital Tripoli on Thursday during a protest against migrants who have travelled to the country in search of work or passage to Europe. The demonstrators
'We have a great relationship with IO Interactive,' Amazon says, but it won't commit to bringing the studio back for future Bond games
Amazon says "it’s still too early to discuss future projects."
AI paired with tiny optical device corrects distorted light for sharper imaging
Blurry light from lens imperfections is a problem everywhere, from microscopes to telescopes to smartphone cameras. Using a tiny yet carefully engineered optical element and artificial intelligence, University of California San Diego engineers have built a way to spot and
Users trust AI and human fact-checkers equally, but for different reasons
Users tend to trust artificial intelligence (AI)-powered fact-checkers as much as human fact-checkers, but for different reasons, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The researchers said there is no definitive "winner" when comparing the two fact-checking
The Beatles to Mark ‘Global Beatles Day’ With ‘All You Need Is Love’ Performance Clip
The video, a colorized rendition of their performance, will mark the first time it's been published officially online
Jordan Peele Turned Down a Role in New ‘Scary Movie,’ Which Features ‘Get Out’ Spoof
Twenty-five years after Marlon and Shawn Wayans were pushed out of the franchise, they're back with a new iteration that mocks horror faves including 'Sinners,' 'Weapons,' and Peele's hit film.
Gaza city residents survey destruction after overnight Israeli airstrike
Gaza residents surveyed extensive damage on 4 June after an overnight Israeli airstrike hit an apartment in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood of Gaza City.
Africa: Heads of AU and IGAD Election Missions Laud Ethiopia's Democratic, Electoral Evolution
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The African Union and IGAD Election Observation Missions to the 2026 Ethiopian election have commended the significant milestone in the country's democratic and electoral evolution.
O’Leary shrinking Utah data center after backlash
Business mogul Kevin O’Leary said late Wednesday he is willing to scale back his controversial 40,000-acre artificial intelligence data center campus in Utah after mounting backlash over the development’s size and environmental impact. The “Shark Tank” investor told NBC News he
The official trailer for season three of Silo . Looks...
The official trailer for season three of Silo . Looks like we finally get some origin story stuff (well, more than a brief scene at least).
Fetterman says he's a no on Blanche for attorney general
On Thursday, Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said he would vote against the confirmation of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, adding to the list of lawmakers who have criticized President Trump's potential nomination. “I would not vote for him,” Fetterman told lawmakers
Gaza: Families mourn victims after overnight Israeli strikes that killed at least nine
Families gathered in Gaza City to mourn relatives killed on 4 June after overnight Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City, according to local hospitals.
Why is this teen fashion brand closing its fitting rooms?
Brandy Melville's move has caused uproar among some young women who frequent its stores, with one calling it a "devastating news".
USDA races to contain New World screwworm fly in Texas
Despite ongoing work to keep the parasite out of the U.S., the New World screwworm fly was found in a calf near the Mexican border.
E. Jean Carroll responds to DOJ probe: ‘I did not commit perjury’
E. Jean Carroll, a writer who accused President Trump of sexual assault, responded to a reported Department of Justice (DOJ) probe on her Substack on Thursday, shooting down the idea she lied while under oath. “I will just tell you that I did not commit perjury. I did, however,
Bill Ackman to Sell $290.5 Million in Stock Back to Universal Music After Rejected Takeover Offer
Fresh off of rejecting a takeover proposal from capital fund Pershing Square, Universal Music has announced it is repurchasing a sizable portion of its stock back from the company founded and operated by billionaire investor Bill Ackman. The world’s largest record company will
Where to find Edogawa Baseball Stadium in Forza Horizon 6
The Edogawa Baseball Stadium in Forza Horizon 6 is a challenging landmark to find. Here's where it's located and how to complete the photo challenge.
Trump Misrepresents Climate Change Scenarios
In a May 16 Truth Social post, President Donald Trump cited updated climate change scenarios to misleadingly claim that experts had “admitted” prior climate change projections “were WRONG! WRONG! WRONG!” The regularly scheduled revision reflects in part the progress the world
Arizona A.G. Seeks New Indictment Against Trump’s 2020 Allies
Arizona’s attorney general is still going to pursue charges against President Trump’s allies for trying to overturn the state’s 2020 presidential election results. Kris Mayes plans to seek a new indictment against those allies, her office announced Thursday, following the
AI-guided catalyst turns CO₂ and waste into fertilizer at industrially relevant rates
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a computation-guided strategy to produce urea more efficiently from carbon dioxide and nitrate. By combining large language models, density functional theory calculations and experiments, the approach
Jill Biden: Former president, Harris 'still friends'
Former first lady Jill Biden said Wednesday that her husband and former Vice President Kamala Harris remain “friends,” nearly a year-and-a-half after they left office. While promoting her new book at the Sixth & I synagogue in Washington, D.C., she said Harris recently called
Vast astronaut mission kicks off commercial race to replace ISS
The race to replace the aging International Space Station is heating up after US company Vast announced a mission to fly an astronaut to its planned Haven-1 station next year.
How 1 Republican proposes to pass election safeguards without Democrats
With the SAVE America Act sputtering, GOP Rep. Julie Fedorchak wants to encourage states to require REAL ID cards to vote.
Don’t Feed the Ducks! A Zany Animation Predicts the Absurd Outcomes of Ignoring the Rules
How many people actually heed the warnings about not feeding ducks waddling around public parks? Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Don’t Feed the
Kevin O’Leary agrees to downsize massive Utah data center
Kevin O'Leary agreed to halve the size of his planned 40,000-acre data center in Utah amid mounting pressure from residents and activists, as reported earlier by local affiliate ABC4. The Shark Tank star sent a letter to Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams on Thursday, saying
WATCH: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool fills with water after work, repainting
Weeks after crews drained the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to repaint its floor and make repairs, water began flowing.