AI

Apr 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Company in Talks with Government About New AI Model

A U. S. tech firm is quietly working with officials to share details about its latest artificial intelligence system, even after a disagreement with the military led to restrictions on its use. The company, known for developing advanced AI tools, recently announced a new model designed for coding an

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Apr 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Nielsen Picks New Measurement Chief to Push Media Tech Forward

Nielsen has named Roberto Ruiz the leader of its Measurement Science division, a move aimed at sharpening the company’s tools for tracking how people watch shows and use media. Ruiz, who spent nearly twenty years at Univision and later TelevisaUnivision in top research posts, will guide the desig

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

City Fixes and New Food Stores: A Fresh Look at the Mayor’s First 100 Days

The mayor used a big rally in Queens to say that the next part of his term will focus on small, everyday fixes – what he calls “pothole politics. ” He also announced three new promises for the rest of his time in office: opening five city‑run grocery stores, making all trash containers available eve

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Apr 13 2026SCIENCE

Movie Watching Beats Tasks in Spotting Face Areas

In brain scans, scientists often use specific exercises to find where certain functions live in the brain. These tasks can be boring, causing people to move and tiredness, especially kids who find long scans hard. A new idea is to show them a fun movie instead of a strict task, hoping they stay stil

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Kid‑TV Pioneer Sid Krofft Passes Away at 96

Sid Krofft, a Canadian‑born creator who helped bring imaginative children’s shows to life in the 1960s, has died at age 96. He worked closely with his brother Marty to produce the quirky series “H. R. Pufnstuf, ” a live‑action puppet adventure that first aired in 1969 and later became a beloved cult

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Banana Ball Brings Fun, Firefighters and Flashy Beats to Albuquerque

Albuquerque’s Isotopes Park turned into a lively carnival this weekend, hosting two nights of Banana Ball—a quirky twist on baseball that mixes music, dancing and fan‑centric antics. The Party Animals and Firefighters faced off twice, drawing a crowd of about 27, 000 over Saturday night and Sunday a

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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Russell Henley: Roots, Faith and the Fairway

Russell Henley grew up in Macon, Georgia, a small Southern town where family and community mattered more than fame. He was born on April 12, 1989, and his early life was shaped by the quiet traditions of the South. His family background is mainly English and Irish, giving him a heritage that v

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Fair Housing Month: A Year‑Long Call for Equality

In April, the United States remembers the signing of a pivotal law in 1968 that outlawed discrimination when buying or renting homes. This rule, now almost six decades old, stops bias based on race, color, religion, gender, disability, family status and ethnicity. Each year the Department of Housing

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

AI in Gainesville: Helping or Hindering Health?

Gainesville doctors and firefighters are trying new ways to use AI. Some say it can help with quick notes or finding patterns in data. Others worry about privacy and accuracy. A fire chief says the department only uses AI for simple admin tasks. They keep patient files safe and do not shar

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Apr 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Banks Face New AI‑Powered Cyber Threats

A fresh wave of artificial intelligence tools is set to reshape the way cyber attackers approach banks. The latest model, named Mythos, can write code and act on its own, giving it the power to spot hidden weaknesses in old and new computer systems alike. Experts warn that such a tool could help h

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