Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discusses the promise and potential …
WEBDec 26, 2023 · A friend asked over lunch this week if I had read anything that helped me understand the real-world effects of artificial intelligence – not theoretical future scenarios, but concrete ways it could change the world now.
China owns 380,000 acres of land in the U.S. Here's where - WPRL
WEBJun 26, 2023 · In 2021, a Chinese company bought land near an Air Force base in Grand Forks, N.D., sending lawmakers into a frenzy. Lawmakers feared that China, which many policymakers view as a strategic adversary even though it's the country's top trading partner outside North America, could gain control over the U.S. food and energy supply, as well as a hold on markets and critical infrastructure.
More And More Democrats Embrace The 'Progressive' Label.
WEBSep 13, 2021 · The word "progressive" has become more popular among Democrats in recent years, but it means different things to different people. Some see it as a synonym for liberal, while others emphasize challenging power and fighting the establishment.
An old relative of the T. rex sparks new questions about the
WEBJan 15, 2024 · A partial skull fossil from New Mexico reveals a new species of Tyrannosaurus that lived 73 million years ago, predating the T. rex by 6 to 7 million years. The discovery challenges the theory that the T. rex migrated from Asia to North America and suggests it originated in the Southwest.
Scorched by Maui wildfire, historic Lahaina banyan tree appears
WEBAug 11, 2023 · The 150-year-old banyan tree, a symbol of Lahaina's history and community, was badly charred by the fire that killed 36 people and destroyed many buildings. It's unclear if the tree will survive, but it could be a symbol of resilience and hope for the town's rebuilding.
Report: Last year ended with a surge in book bans - WPRL
WEBApr 16, 2024 · PEN America reports that it recorded 4,349 instances of book bans across 23 states and 52 school districts from July to December 2023. The vast majority of bans occurred in Florida, often citing obscenity law and hyperbolic rhetoric about LGBTQ+ topics.
Trump's speeches follow a familiar playlist, featuring greatest hits ...
WEBMay 8, 2024 · The former president's campaign events are surreal to experience: all-day affairs that are equal parts religious revival and massive pep rallies, powered by an infamous musical playlist. Trump's speech is also a mix of familiar refrains and one-hit wonders, attacking his opponents, mocking Biden, …
WATCH: Jack Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy …
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Jack Schlossberg, son of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg, is the only grandson of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. He addressed the Democratic National Convention in 2024, criticizing his cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and endorsing Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.
What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend reading and
WEBJul 26, 2024 · If you are into romance, letters, poetry — I have a great book for you. It's called This Is How You Lose the Time War by two authors, Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. (El-Mohtar has previously written book reviews for NPR — you can read them here.) Imagine a sentient plant falls in love with a machine and they're traveling through time and they share letters.
Plants can communicate and respond to touch. Does that mean …
WEBMay 6, 2024 · This web page is a transcript of a radio show that explores how plants use information from the environment and the past to make choices for the future. It features interviews with a journalist who wrote a book about plant intelligence and a plant scientist who studies how plants communicate with each other.