In the heart of Dallas, there's a place that's become a magnet for the rich and powerful. It's not a fancy hotel or a luxury club. It's Old Parkland, a unique office complex that's home to some of the biggest names in finance and tech. But what makes this place so special? Old Parkland is like a history lover's dream. It's filled with artifacts and art that tell sto...
A recent incident involving a National Guard shooting has brought attention to the Afghan refugee program in the U. S. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is one of about 76, 000 Afghans who came to the U. S. after the Taliban took over Afghanistan. This program, called Operation Allies Welcome, started after the U. S. left Afghanistan in 2021. Some people, like Pres...
Heart scans using MRI give doctors a clear look at the heart's structure. This helps in spotting heart problems early. But, making these scans work well with computers needs lots of labeled data. Labeling data is a big job. It takes time and effort. A new method called PDFMSeg changes this. It uses a small amount of labeled data and a lot of unlabeled data. This mak...
Steve Witkoff, the U. S. special envoy, is under fire for allegedly leaning too much towards Russia. But Vladimir Putin isn't having it. He thinks Witkoff is just doing his job, representing his country and leader. Putin's defense came after a leaked call between Witkoff and a Kremlin aide, Yuri Ushakov, sparked criticism. Putin, who was on a state visit to Kyrgyzst...
A former Peruvian president, known for his humble beginnings, has been given a significant prison term. Pedro Castillo, once called the \"president of the poor, \" was sentenced to over 11 years in prison. This was for his attempt to shut down Congress and rule without their approval. Castillo, a former schoolteacher, became president in 2021. He promised to help Pe...
In the world of social media, the way posts are arranged can actually change how we feel about people from other political groups. A recent study took a close look at this by using a special tool to rearrange posts on X during the 2024 US presidential campaign. This tool was designed to show more or fewer posts that had strong political opinions and negative attitude...
A crypto company with connections to former US President Donald Trump has recently seen some big changes at the top. ALT5 Sigma, which manages crypto investments, said goodbye to its CEO and COO in November. Jonathan Hugh and Ron Pitters left the company, and Tony Isaac, who was the president, is now the acting CEO. The company bought a lot of tokens from World Libe...
Bill Nye is a name that rings a bell for many, especially those who grew up watching his iconic science show. But did you know he wasn't always the Science Guy? Before he became a household name, Nye was a student at Cornell University, studying mechanical engineering. After graduating, he worked as an engineer for Boeing. But his path took a twist when he started do...
IBM, a tech giant based in New York, offers a wide range of services and solutions. With a market value of over $284 billion, it's considered a mega-cap stock. This means it's one of the biggest and most influential companies in the tech industry. Recently, IBM's stock has been on a rollercoaster. It dropped 6. 7% from its highest point in the past year, which was $...
Alibaba has launched its Quark AI glasses in China, stepping into the competitive world of AI-powered wearables. These glasses, priced at 1, 899 yuan, are designed to look like regular eyewear, setting them apart from bulkier headsets. They run on Alibaba's Qwen AI model and app, offering features like on-the-go translation and instant price recognition. The glasses...