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Mexico: ‘Noah’s Ark’ of animals flees cartel violence for new home on coast
Officials at animal refuge near Culiacán, capital of violence-torn Sinaloa state, faced threats from powerful drug gangsHundreds of animals including elephants, crocodiles, lions and tigers have been moved from a violence-torn Mexican cartel heartland to a new home in an operation described as a “21st-century Noah’s Ark”.The transported species, which also included exotic birds, had been housed at the Ostok animal...
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Scientists figure out how the brain forms emotional connections
Neural recordings track how neurons link environments to emotional events.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Chevy expands 2026 Silverado EV lineup with Trail Boss addition
The 2026 Chevy Silverado EV is going off road —way off road — with the addition of the Trail Boss trim to the electric pickup’s lineup. The electric version of the automaker’s popular off-road trim, Trail Boss offers more capability and — insanely — even more range for the already class-leading Silverado EV. The upgraded […]
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Drugs and guns found in raid on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Miami home, court told
Homeland security agent Gerard Gannon testifies about federal raid on Miami Beach property in March last yearThe federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs entered its eighth day of testimony in New York on Wednesday, with a homeland security agent resuming testimony about the federal raid of Combs’s Miami property last year.Combs, 55, is facing charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Agenda for Nuclear Non-Proliferation Review Conference Still Unclear
NEW YORK, May 21 (IPS) - The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons must not be allowed to collapse under the weight of geopolitical cynicism, the preparatory committee at the UN heard.Read the full story, “Agenda for Nuclear Non-Proliferation Review Conference Still Unclear”, on globalissues.org
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:I'm Catching Up on All the 'Mission: Impossible' Movies Before 'Final Reckoning.' Here's How to Watch on One Streamer
A new film means that a marathon is in order.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 22, #1433
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,433 for May 22.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:The Street Fighter movie cast could feature Aquaman, The Recruit, and a WWE star
The Street Fighter movie looks to add four to its cast.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:The Enhanced Games Has a Date, a Host City, and a Drug-Fueled World Record
The Enhanced Games, where athletes are allowed to take performance-enhancing drugs, will host its first event in May. One “enhanced” former Olympic swimmer has already broken the 50-meter freestyle record.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:How are Asian Americans affected by online misinformation?
As the nation honors AAPI Heritage Month, Asian Americans are still being excluded from the country's most pressing tech issues.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Google has a new tool to help detect AI-generated content
Google announced a new SynthID Detector tool at Google I/O that lets you check if content has been made with the assistance of Google’s AI tools. In a blog post, Google DeepMind’s Pushmeet Kohli describes SynthID Detector as “a verification portal” that can “quickly and efficiently identify AI-generated content made with Google AI.” It’s also […]
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Toyota’s new Rav4 plug-in hybrid lets you fast charge the battery
Toyota is redesigning and “electrifying” its Rav4 lineup for 2026 with models that aren’t quite EVs, but could masquerade as one. The mega popular SUV will come standard with hybrid powertrains, including a plug-in version with a feature you’d expect in only pure EVs: fast charging. That’s right, the 2026 Rav4 PHEV can now plug […]
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Kneecap rapper charged with terrorism offence over alleged Hezbollah flag at London gig
Liam O’Hanna accused of displaying banned flag in breach of UK terrorism lawsLiam O’Hanna, who performs with the Irish rap trio Kneecap, has been charged with a terrorism offence for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in London, police said.The 27-year-old, of Belfast, was charged after an investigation by the Metropolitan police’s counter-terrorism command and is scheduled to appear at...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:The physics of frilly Swiss cheese “flowers”
Tête de Moine is often served by scraping the top of a cheese wheel in a circular motion with a special tool.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Sony Is Ending Its PlayStation Stars Program: Here's What to Do With Your Rewards
Players have until July to earn rewards and until November 2026 to redeem them.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:The best Lenovo laptops of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
Lenovo is well known for making reliable laptops, but with an extensive catalog of products, it can be hard to find the right device. Here are the best Lenovo laptops I've tested.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:FEMA Has Canceled Its 4-Year Strategic Plan Ahead of Hurricane Season
Multiple FEMA employees tell WIRED that they did not know of another time when a strategic plan was rescinded without another in place.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Microsoft blames Apple for Xbox mobile store delays
Microsoft says Apple's App Store rules are to blame for the continued delay of the Xbox mobile app store it announced last summer. In an amicus brief filed this week first spotted by The Verge, Microsoft expressed support for Epic Games in the company's long-running bout against Apple. The company also expressed concern that Apple could succeed in overturning the injunction that has opened the floodgates for payments...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:"This is a once in a lifetime opportunity" - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says it's time to get on board with AI now, or be left behind
Speaking to Michael Dell, Huang promotes AI technology for all.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Google pretends to be in on the joke, but its focus on AI Mode search is serious
The future of search comes at you fast.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:For algorithms, a little memory outweighs a lot of time
Article URL: https://www.quantamagazine.org/for-algorithms-a-little-memory-outweighs-a-lot-of-time-20250521/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44055347 Points: 143 # Comments: 27
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:NSW floods: one dead and thousands stranded as BoM warns of ‘intense’ rain and flash flooding
With 48,000 already isolated, forecasters say ‘heavy, intense rainfall’ has spread north bringing life-threatening riskAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDevastating floods along Australia’s east coast have killed at least one man, after a body was found on a flooded property.Emergency services were called to Moto, on the New South Wales mid-north...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:The best VPNs for school in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
Whether you want to disguise your IP address to improve your privacy at college or bypass school blocks to access educational resources, these are the best school VPNs.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Google Beam Futuristic AI-Powered 3D Video Chats Are Coming This Year
Google Beam uses an AI model that turns video calls into a lifelike 3D experience. It could be the next best thing to being there.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Think Microwaves Are Useless? Here Are 5 Foods That Make It Worth Keeping
The microwave has a reputation for making food fast but with little refinement. Here are five foods the microwave actually nails.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Apple legend Jony Ive takes control of OpenAI’s design future
$6.5B acquisition of Ive's firm puts him in charge of moving OpenAI "beyond screens."
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Spotify says support for external payments on iOS has already boosted subscriptions
Spotify says its ability to direct its customers to external payment links in its iOS app has already had a positive impact on sales. In a newly filed amicus brief in support of Epic Games in its ongoing legal battle with Apple over external payments on the App Store, Spotify claims its internal data indicates […]
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:The best VPN services for iPad in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
We tested the best VPNs for Apple iPad tablets, that offer rapid speeds, stable connections, and easy-to-use apps.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Jony Ive says Rabbit and Humane made bad products
While announcing a reportedly $6.5 billion team-up on AI hardware between his startup, io, and OpenAI, Jony Ive spoke to Bloomberg and commented on last year’s attempts at making AI hardware happen, the Rabbit R1 and Humane AI Pin: There have been public failures as well, such as the Humane AI Pin and the Rabbit […]
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Hurry! This 65-inch TCL won’t be 33% off forever
The TCL 65-inch QM7K Series 4K QLED is on sale for $1,000, which is 33% off its original $1,500 price. But don’t wait, because this deal won’t last forever.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Target Is Latest Chain to Warn of Price Hikes Amid Tariff Uncertainty
The discount chain attributed its recent sales slump partially to tariff uncertainty, but stressed that price increases are only one option.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Israel-Gaza war: Netanyahu says all of Gaza will be under Israel’s control by end of offensive – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. For the latest on the Israel-Gaza war, read our full report:Israeli troops fire ‘warning shots’ at 25 diplomats visiting occupied West BankReuters has spoken to Mahmoud al-Haw at one of the soup kitchens in Gaza. The father-of-four says he has been regularly waiting in crowds for up to six hours to obtain food, and sometimes returns empty-handed.“I have a sick daughter. I can’t provide her...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:OpenAI goes all in on hardware, will buy Jony Ive's AI startup
On acquiring the startup in a nearly $6.5 billion all-stock deal, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he wants AI devices to create 'an embarrassment of riches.'
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Sonos portable speakers are 25 percent off for Memorial Day
Sonos' speakers are known for their premium price tags, but if you're looking for a more affordable entry-point to the ecosystem, you can get up to 25 percent off some of the company's portable speakers and speaker bundles for Memorial Day. That includes $113 off the Sonos Move 2, which brings the speaker's price down from $449 to $336. The Sonos Move 2 was introduced in 2023 as the more expensive follow-up to the...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Google still doesn't have much to show for Android XR
When Google unveiled Android XR last year, it seemed like a clear response to Apple's Vision Pro: It was a plan for a true mixed reality platform that could easily hop between AR, VR and smart glasses like Meta's Ray-Bans. At Google I/O 2025 today, Google announced the second developer preview for Android XR, and it also showed off a bit more about how it could work in headsets and smart glasses. It'll likely be a...
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