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AI in music: Not all doom and gloom
When it comes to AI and music, most of the recent conversation has centered around generative AI. I believe that’s due to our understandably...
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Bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle: Minnesota reports first infected herd
The ongoing U.S. outbreak of avian flu in dairy cattle reached Minnesota on Thursday as the state announced its first infected herd. More...
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Cava brings beef back with a steak menu item to rival Sweetgreen’s
On Monday, fast-casual Mediterranean chain Cava debuted a new Mediterranean-style grilled steak at locations across the country, along with two...
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Shein and Temu shipments likely to be delayed as U.S. crackdowns on customs brokers
A new U.S. crackdown on customs brokers handling billions of dollars in inexpensive online shopping orders from giants like China-linked Shein...
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More than 1.2 million rechargeable lights from Good Earth Lighting are under recall after a person died
More than 1.2 million rechargeable lights are under recall in the U.S. and Canada following a report of one consumer death. According to a...
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7 non-PVC sustainable solutions in architecture and design
Just over a year ago, the world was shocked by a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, that carried more than 100,000 gallons of toxic...
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As chip giant Nvidia soars, data cloud company Snowflake fizzles
This story originally appeared in The Technology Letter and is republished here with permission. Shares of Nvidia on Wednesday hit a new...
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For an entrepreneur, the biggest payoff is closing the circle
If you Google “phases of a startup,” you’ll see lots of up-and-to-the-right charts and rocket analogies. After launching a product or...
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What broken climate records mean for humans
Month after month, global temperatures are setting new records . Meanwhile, scientists and climate policymakers warn of the growing likelihood...
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Feds to open antitrust inquiries of Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia
The U.S. Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission have reached a deal that allows them to proceed with antitrust investigations into...
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Small businesses are scaling back hiring. Here’s what it means for the economy
Like many firms during the pandemic Worxbee, a small business that provides virtual executive assistant services, brought on bodies when Chief...
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Solar industry struggles to use up tax-exempt panel inventory
A two-year U.S. tariff holiday on solar panels from Southeast Asia expires on Thursday, starting the clock ticking for American project...
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3 details from Rivian’s R1 redesign that show how car design is changing
Three years after its launch, the Rivian R1 is getting its first significant update. While fans await the release of the recently announced R2...
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Maui opposes U.S. Space Force plans for telescopes on a sacred volcano
Local officials on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Wednesday voted to oppose a U.S. military proposal to build new telescopes on the summit of...
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This Spokane program prepares inmates for firefighting careers
The inmates of Washington state’s prison system tramp through the forest, their yellow uniforms and helmets bright against the brown...
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Chanel’s creative director exits after nearly 30 years with the brand
Chanel artistic director Virginie Viard is leaving the label, the luxury brand said on Thursday, kicking off speculation over who will replace...
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95 mph tornado rips through suburban Detroit without warning
A toddler was killed and his mother was injured when a tornado struck suburban Detroit without warning, while five people were injured when a...
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SpaceX Starship rocket launch: Watch the high-stakes 4th test flight as it blasts off today
Last week, SpaceX announced that the fourth test flight of its super heavy lift launch vehicle Starship will be on Thursday, June 6 . The...
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$5 million in reimbursements could go to Atlanta businesses affected by water outages
Atlanta’s mayor on Wednesday pledged support of a plan to spend $5 million to reimbursing businesses for losses during water outages in...
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Life360 IPO: Stock price closely watched today as tracker app and Tile parent lists on Nasdaq
Another tech company this week is holding its initial public offering and making its debut on the U.S. stock market. The popular family and child...
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How to watch the 2024 NBA finals live without cable, including free options
The 2023-2024 National Basketball Association season is about to reach its exciting conclusion. The NBA finals begin tonight (Thursday, June 6) at...
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How Gen Z voters who barely remember politics before Trump could impact the 2024 election
What were you doing the morning after the 2016 election? Commuting to work? Shopping at the grocery store? Taking your kids to school?...
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Finally, Google Maps shows New York City public restroom locations
New Yorkers will no longer be forced to buy something they don’t need in order to use the restroom at a shop or drugstore, thanks to a new...
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The 2024 NBA Finals by the numbers
The NBA got the matchup it wanted. With small-market Minnesota and Indiana making it to the conference finals, you could almost feel the...
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What an upside-down flag really means
Americans have used the upside-down U.S. flag as a symbol of protest before, but the way it’s being used today, by right-wing protesters,...