In 2008, a fresh computer science grad student at Princeton sat in on a lecture about neural networks. The topic seemed outdated, like something from the '80s and '90s that had lost its spark. Researchers were more interested in sleek algorithms like support vector machines. Unbeknownst to this stud
With Donald Trump's re-election, immigrants and their advocates are bracing for change. Trump's past promises of tough border policies and mass deportations have communities on edge. While some hope for improvements, others fear for their families and livelihoods. Groups like the League of United La
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to travel to Paris this Monday. He'll be attending the Armistice commemorations, becoming the first UK leader to do so since World War II. Starmer will join French President Emmanuel Macron and veterans from both countries to honor those who died in World W
For the first time since seizing power, the Taliban will be present at a major international climate conference. The event, COP29, kicks off in Azerbaijan this Monday. Although the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan is not widely recognized, the country's environment agency announced a delegation will at
Imagine opening a doll box expecting to find your favorite Wicked character, but instead, you're greeted by an adult website? That’s exactly what happened to Mattel over the weekend. The toy giant found itself in hot water when the web address on its Wicked collection doll packaging led consumers to
In Saskatchewan, where learning about treaties is a must for schools, a research team spent two years with elementary teachers. They used digital storytelling to make treaty history lively and interesting. The team included a teacher, a researcher, and a Cree knowledge keeper who shared their experi
Ever wondered if there's a simple way to tell if you might get diabetes in the future? Scientists have been exploring a new tool called the Metabolic Insulin Resistance Score, or METS-IR for short. This score is like a sneak peek into how well your body handles insulin, which can give us a hint abou
In Coeur d'Alene, crime rates have dropped so much that even the police chief is surprised. "I'm shocked at how low it is, " said Lee White, the city's police chief. From January to September this year, major crimes like burglary and theft have decreased by 13% compared to last year. If we look back
"Venom: The Last Dance" continues to dominate the domestic box office in its third weekend, earning $16. 2 million. This is a decrease of 37% from last week, but it's still enough to top two new releases: A24's horror thriller "Heretic" and Lionsgate's family-friendly "The Best Christmas Pageant Eve
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman recently announced his plans to move Universal Music Group (UMG) from the Amsterdam stock exchange to the U. S. This decision came in response to anti-Israeli attacks on soccer fans in Amsterdam. However, UMG isn’t ready to pack up just yet. They issued a statement e
