The U. S. Air Force has just signed a big deal with Boeing. They are buying 15 more KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tankers. This contract is worth $2. 47 billion. This is not the first time they have done this. Last year, they bought 15 similar tankers for $2. 38 billion. So, they are clearly happy with this model. But the KC-46A has had its share of problems. In ...
AI systems are often tricked by sneaky inputs called adversarial examples. These inputs are tweaked just enough to confuse AI models, but not enough for humans to notice. The tricky part is making these examples work well on different AI systems without being too obvious. A new method called Diff-AdaNAG tries to solve this problem. It uses a technique called Nestero...
Dancing with the Stars is a popular show. It pays its stars well. But how much exactly? The show doesn't share exact numbers. But some info has leaked out. Contestants get paid a lot. They earn $125, 000 just for rehearsing. That's before the show even starts. Once on air, they get more cash. The longer they stay, the more they make. For example, one star said they ...
In a surprising turn of events, the Justice Department has faced significant setbacks in its recent legal pursuits. Lindsey Halligan, a Trump ally, took charge of a high-profile case against former FBI Director James Comey. She secured an indictment, but the case quickly hit a wall. Judges found numerous legal errors, leading to the dismissal of charges against Comey...
The Justice Department is shaking things up by creating a new office focused on protecting gun rights. This office, named the Second Amendment Rights Section, will start its work on December 4. Its main job is to look into local laws that might be limiting people's right to own guns. This move comes from a plan President Trump announced earlier this year. He asked t...
Starting in January, international tourists will have to pay more to visit popular U. S. national parks like the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. This change comes after a recent order that aims to use the extra money for park upkeep and conservation. However, it's interesting to note that the same administration is planning to cut the park service budget by over a thir...
The financial world is changing. Banks and crypto are no longer separate. They are coming together. This is not just a trend. It is the future. Both banks and crypto users want the same things. They want trust. They want clarity. They want things to be easy to use. The companies that understand this will succeed. Many people think banks and crypto are different. Ban...
Senator Mark Kelly recently made waves by urging military personnel to disobey what he called "illegal orders. " This statement has stirred up quite a bit of controversy, especially with the Pentagon and former President Donald Trump. Kelly, a former Navy officer and astronaut, defended his remarks, saying they were straightforward and not controversial. He emphasize...
In a recent turn of events, an Australian senator found herself in hot water after a protest that sparked a heated debate. Pauline Hanson, known for her strong stance against immigration and certain cultural practices, decided to make a statement in parliament. She chose to wear a burqa, a garment worn by some Muslim women, to push for a ban on such coverings in publ...
Scientists have cooked up a clever way to turn CO2 into useful stuff without needing fancy equipment or lots of energy. They made a special material called a covalent organic framework (COF) that acts like a tiny, super-strong net. This net traps tiny bits of palladium, a special metal, to create a powerful catalyst. The catalyst is super good at turning CO2 into ot...