In Boston, a tribute to trans lives lost turned into a crime scene. Over 400 flags, each representing a trans or gender-expansive person killed since 2020, were torn down from Boston Common. This wasn't just vandalism; it was a hate crime, say LGBTQ advocates. The Queer Neighborhood Council, a group fighting for LGBTQ rights, spoke out. They said this attack mirrors...
Ever notice how some stuff just vanishes from our lives? One day, it's everywhere, and the next, it's gone like it never existed. People have been sharing memories of things that were super popular but then disappeared without a trace. Think about buying ringtones. It was a big deal back then. You'd pick a tune, pay for it, and show it off. Now, it's a thing of the ...
A former FBI worker is taking legal action against the Department of Justice and the FBI. He claims he was fired unfairly because he had a Progress Pride Flag in his office. This flag was given to him by the FBI and had been displayed for years with his bosses' approval. The worker, David Maltinsky, had been with the FBI since 2009. He worked as an intelligence spec...
A long-time FBI worker is taking legal action, saying he was let go because he had a Pride flag near his desk. David Maltinsky, who had been with the FBI for 16 years, claims his firing was unfair and has made other LGBTQ+ employees nervous. Maltinsky was close to becoming a full agent when he was fired. He says the FBI broke his rights to express himself. The lawsu...
Rebecca Heineman, a trailblazer in the gaming world, passed away at 62 after a tough fight with cancer. Her story is one of triumph, innovation, and advocacy. She left a mark that will last for years to come. Heineman started young, winning a big Atari 2600 tournament at just 16. This win kicked off a career that spanned over 40 years and 67 games. She was a key fig...
In a shocking turn of events, the family of a victim from the devastating Eaton fire has taken legal action. They are suing Southern California Edison and Genasys, the company responsible for Los Angeles County's emergency alerts. The lawsuit claims that a flawed system led to delayed warnings for residents west of Lake Avenue in Altadena. This delay is believed to h...
Ever wondered if the world around us is just a huge, complex computer program? Some smart folks are trying to figure that out. They're using something called algorithmic complexity to see if the world follows a pattern, like a code. Think of it as trying to see if nature is just a super complicated computer game. They did some tests. They looked at real stuff, like ...
In the vast ocean, tiny creatures called Noctiluca scintillans are making big waves. These dinoflagellates can grow and shrink depending on their environment. Scientists wanted to understand why this happens. They did experiments to see how food, temperature, and light affect the size and growth of these tiny organisms. They found that when these creatures divide, t...
AR beauty filters are everywhere these days. They let people change how they look in photos and videos. But they are not just fun tools. They have a bigger impact on how we see ourselves and others. These filters are not neutral. They push certain beauty standards. They favor specific looks based on race, gender, and ability. This is not by accident. It is built into...
In the world of data analysis, finding meaningful patterns can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. A recent development offers a fresh way to uncover these patterns, specifically high-confidence association rules, in large datasets. This method builds on previous work but takes a unique approach by breaking down the data into smaller pieces. The process in...