In the United States, drawing lines on a map can decide who wins elections. This practice has been around for more than two hundred years. It began with a governor who signed a bill that made one party’s chances better than the other’s. The map looked oddly shaped, like a salamander, and people star
When a filmmaker meets someone who says his movie changed their life, he feels the power of ideas. The film that sparked this meeting was released in 2006 and has already reached millions. It used a clear, simple message about heat and ice to show people that the planet is in danger. The movie’s inf
Google has rolled out its newest generation of special AI chips, called Tensor Processing Units or TPUs. These chips are now split into two types: one for training AI models and another for running them. The training chips, named TPU 8t, are designed to handle the heavy work of teaching an AI
Switching your bedding can feel like a small step, but it adds up. First, consider ditching the usual microfiber sheets and polyester pillows. Those materials trap heat and can release tiny plastic particles into the air. Instead, choose sheets made from cotton or linen. They let your skin bre
The idea of using flying robots to help police has grown as the machines become smarter. In Macomb County, officials are testing a brand called Skydio. These drones can hover for half an hour and travel up to three miles without needing a pilot on the ground. When someone reported a broken‑in
Recent moves by financial experts have pushed Seagate Technology’s stock toward new record highs. A leading analyst upgraded the rating and increased the target price, signaling growing confidence in the company’s future. Other analysts followed suit, lifting their own targets and keeping positive r
Alaska’s snow is melting, and soon the bears will wake from their winter sleep. When they start hunting for food, people need to change how they keep their homes and neighborhoods safe. Every year more than a hundred bears are killed in Alaska by residents or local authorities, usually after the
The tech giant Dell Technologies has been climbing the stock market ladder, hitting new peaks that have traders buzzing. Over the past year, its shares have jumped almost 160%, and analysts keep a strong “Buy” stance. A recent scan of market data flagged Dell as one of the top performers, thanks to
Kevin Warsh, a former Fed official, has sparked debate by saying the central bank should stop using forward guidance and its famous dot plot chart. The dot plot shows where each Fed governor expects short‑term interest rates to go, and investors use it to judge company valuations. Warsh argues that
A friendly evening will take place on May 7 when Imam Robert Shaheed talks about the history of Islam in Michigan. The talk starts at 6:30 p. m. in the Hoyt Library and is free for anyone who wants to learn. Imam Shaheed has been a leader at the Islamic Center of Saginaw for more than four decades.
