Dean Fealk, a partner at the global law firm DLA Piper, will travel to Ankara in July as part of a delegation representing Silicon Valley at the NATO summit. The meeting will address rising tensions with Iran and Ukraine, new cyber threats, and how emerging tech can be used for defense. Fealk’s pres
The death of an 11‑year‑old girl in the town of Fleurance has sparked a national outcry, revealing deep cracks in France’s judicial framework. A former lawmaker from the Gers region had warned a year earlier about severe staffing shortages at the local prosecutor’s office. Those concerns now seem pr
A recent survey in New Zealand shows that more people now see the United States as a threat than China. The study, carried out by the Asia New Zealand Foundation, asked 2, 300 residents in January and February about their feelings toward major global powers. Only 39% described the U. S. as a friend,
In Arizona, parents of children with special needs are rallying to change the rules around a program that lets families use public money for private schooling. The movement says that too much of the program’s budget is being spent on things that do not truly help students learn, and that public scho
A routine hotline call can uncover hidden crimes in the most unexpected places. In Crowley, Louisiana, two people now face serious legal consequences after authorities discovered they allegedly exploited two teenage girls in their own home. The case started when one of the victims reached out for he
In quantum physics, scientists often use tools to simplify complex problems. One such tool is the Dynamical Mean-Field Theory, or DMFT. This method helps researchers study how particles behave in materials by breaking the problem into smaller, more manageable parts. Think of it like a puzzle where e
Earlier this year a lab quietly rolled out a chatbot that could crack passwords as easily as it answered trivia. Researchers fretted that criminals might swap it for their old toolkits and launch a wave of break-ins. After months of testing, the same lab is now shipping a stripped-down edition that
General Motors is rolling out tools to make electric vehicles more practical for everyday use. Starting June 9, GM’s app will let owners find and pay for charging stations in one place. The update covers nearly 70% of fast chargers in the U. S. , including Tesla and Electrify America stations. Owner
Electric cars and power storage systems need trusted batteries, but spotting problems early is tricky. A new chip from Texas Instruments aims to change that. It monitors up to 26 battery cells at once, giving engineers a detailed picture of how each cell behaves. Instead of waiting for a battery to
People in San Diego County facing severe mental health episodes often end up in places they never should – ERs overcrowded with psychiatric cases or jail cells designed for punishment, not treatment. That's not just unlucky. It's a sign of a system that confuses sickness with crime. Crisis teams exi
