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Shortly after senior Trump administration officials discussed and celebrated the bombing of Yemen in an encrypted group chat that, unbeknownst to them, included the editor-in-chief of the Atlantic, a subset of the group feasted at an opulent, secret dinner featuring the president where guests were asked to pay $1 million apiece to snag a seat.The date was Saturday, March 15. President Donald Trump was at his Mar-a-Lago estate attending a “candlelight” dinner that wasn’t on his public calendar. On the lawn outside, luxury cars were on display: a Rolls Royce was parked near a Bugatti and Lamborghini. Guests milled about,…

Genetic testing company 23andMe, once a Silicon Valley darling valued at $6 billion, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late Sunday as it prepares for a sale of the business. CEO Anne Wojcicki, who cofounded the company in 2006, has also stepped down after months of failed attempts to take the firm private.As uncertainty about the company’s future reaches its peak, all eyes are on the trove of deeply personal—and potentially valuable—genetic data that 23andMe holds. Privacy advocates have long warned that the risk of entrusting genetic data to any institution is twofold—the organization could fail to protect it, but…

AI is shaping the future, but is it truly designed for everyone? Frankie Woodhead, chief product & technology officer at AI-powered learning management system, Thrive, argues that neurodiverse input is not just beneficial but essential for creating inclusive, ethical and effective AI systems. In this Q&A, Woodhead explores how neurodivergent talent enhances AI development, helps combat bias, and drives innovation – offering insights on how businesses can foster a more inclusive tech industry. Why is it important to have neurodiverse input into AI development? Neurodiverse perspectives are absolutely critical for AI development, and it goes far beyond simply ticking a…

Data is information that is collected, stored, and processed. It can be in the form of numbers, words, images, or other forms of information. It is often used to represent specific information about people, places, things, or events, and can help understand patterns, trends, and relationships related to the information being collected. A critical component of many fields, including business, science, technology, and the social sciences, it is used to inform decision-making, drive innovation, and improve understanding of the world around us. In the subsequent sections, you will learn about databases, their different types, and how data is stored and…

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Running shorts come in a wide variety of styles. Shorter shorts tend to be suited to shorter, faster runs, while two-in-one shorts and longer lengths are often used for longer distances and trails. You may find that there’s a lot of crossover. Long inseams and superlight fabrics are now suitable for speed while offering good coverage. Even short shorts now offer storage for a phone or gels.Short shorts: 3-inch and 5-inch shorts are cut high on the thigh from lightweight fabrics, designed for total freedom and a barely-there feel. Storage, where there is any, tends to be limited. These are…

One day soon, at a research lab near Santa Barbara or Seattle or a secret facility in the Chinese mountains, it will begin: the sudden unlocking of the world’s secrets. Your secrets.Cybersecurity analysts call this Q-Day—the day someone builds a quantum computer that can crack the most widely used forms of encryption. These math problems have kept humanity’s intimate data safe for decades, but on Q-Day, everything could become vulnerable, for everyone: emails, text messages, anonymous posts, location histories, bitcoin wallets, police reports, hospital records, power stations, the entire global financial system.“We’re kind of playing Russian roulette,” says Michele Mosca,…

We may not have an agreed-upon definition of AI “agent” yet, but a multitude of startups want to create “agentic” tools to automate various tasks online. One such firm, Browser Use, has attracted a ton of interest from developers and investors thanks to its solution that makes websites more “readable” for AI agents. Browser Use told TechCrunch that it has raised a sizable $17 million seed funding round led by Felicis’ Astasia Myers with participation from Paul Graham, A Capital, and Nexus Venture Partners. The company’s funding hasn’t previously been reported. Browser use’s website. Browser Use, part of Y Combinator’s…

Instagram/X/Eventbrite: Social sites are a great place to learn about online and in-person film screenings held by local organizations as well as major studios. You can follow the major film studios, local movie theaters, and radio stations on social media for a jump on the competition. You’ll need to sift through the immense array of free events for something that resonates with your particular tastes, but there are hidden gems to be found if you’re willing to dig. You can search for an upcoming film by name, or you can search “free screenings Montana,” for example, to find viewings near…

There are so many wonderful TVs now available, there’s a good chance even those that didn’t make our top picks could be a fantastic option for you. Here are some of our favorites that just missed the cut.TCL Q6 (2024): This affordable model from TCL has some of the most impressive highlights I’ve seen on a cheap TV without fancy local dimming. I really like how good the colors are, especially when watching modern classics like Dune or Mad Max Fury Road. A built-in Google interface makes streaming and casting a breeze, and TCL has a history of making moderately…