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Nov 27 2024SCIENCE

Metabolomics: What's Old is New Again

Let's dive into the world of metabolomics, where scientists are using fair data and Bayesian statistics to unlock the secrets hidden within our bodies. The UC Davis West Coast Metabolomics Center (WCMC) has been at the forefront of this research for over a decade, and they're celebrating their miles

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Nov 27 2024HEALTH

Living with a Broken Wrist: Stories of Long-Lasting Impairment

It's common to break a wrist, but for some people, the pain and trouble don't go away after healing. Doctors can't always explain why. This study looked into the experiences of people who broke their wrist and never got back to normal, even though their X-rays looked fine. The goal was to understand

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Nov 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

Should You Trust Apple's New AI with Your Personal Data?

Apple recently rolled out a new feature called Apple Intelligence for the latest iPhone models. This AI can access and analyze data from various apps, including sensitive info like banking details and location history. Some experts think this could be a bit too invasive. Imagine your iPhone knowing

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Nov 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

Inflection AI: From Next-Gen Models to Enterprise Tools

Last year, Inflection AI was a big deal, creating top AI models they claimed were better than Google, Meta, and OpenAI. But times have changed. Mustafa Suleyman, their former CEO, now works for Microsoft, and Inflection has shifted its focus. They're no longer trying to outdo competitors with new AI

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Nov 27 2024CRIME

AI Writing Police Reports: A New Beat for Cops?

Imagine sitting at your desk, exhausted after a long day of patrolling. You've just dealt with a minor incident, nothing too serious. Now, you have to write a report. But what if an AI could do that for you? That's the idea behind tools like Axon's Draft One. This AI can turn bodycam audio into a re

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Nov 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

Uber's New Gig: AI Data Labeling with Global Workers

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes to make artificial intelligence (AI) work? Uber, the ride-hailing giant, is diving into a new game – hiring gig workers to label data for AI models. This isn't your typical ride-sharing job. These workers are part of a new division called Scaled Solutions

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Nov 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix's First French Daily Soap: A Family Saga Unfolds

Netflix is joining hands with TF1 and Newen Studios to create its first French daily soap series, "Tout pour la lumière. " This family drama, set in the world of music and dance, will be filmed in Southern France, starting in 2025. The show is penned by Coline Assous, Yentl Coubes, and Maxime Cormie

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Biden's Plan: Making Weight Loss Drugs Affordable for Seniors and the Needy

The Biden administration has come up with a new idea to help people who are overweight. They want Medicare and Medicaid to cover the cost of weight loss drugs for people who need them. This would make it much cheaper for people to get these drugs, which can be really expensive right now. Medicare u

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Nov 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Moves Up a Day on Disney+

Great news for Star Wars fans! Disney+ has decided to bump up the premiere date for the much-awaited series, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. Instead of waiting until December 3, viewers can dive into the adventure a day earlier, on December 2 at 6 p. m. PST. The first two episodes will be released then, w

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Nov 26 2024BUSINESS

Meet Kohl's New CEO: Ashley Buchanan from Michaels

Kohl’s has a new leader on the way! The company recently announced that Ashley Buchanan, currently the CEO of Michaels Companies, will take over as their CEO in January. Tom Kingsbury, the current CEO, will step down on January 15 but will stay on as an advisor until May. Buchanan has been leading M

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