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Editor's Note: People think a lot about physical longevity, and it's time to think about the longevity of our brains. Not just in terms of dementia, but our ability to think quickly and confidently. There's a lot we can do practically to make sure we stay sharp for longer.
WorkRhode Island state government hit by major cyberattack by Rhode Island Current staff, Rhode Island Current A massive cyberattack led the state of Rhode Island Friday to take down its online portal used by residents to obtain social services such as SNAP and Medicaid benefits, as well as health insurance through HealthSourceRI. WorkMega-Farms Are Driving the Threat of Bird Flu This story originally appeared on Inside Climate News and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A handful of dairy farms sprawl across the valley floor, ringed by the spikey, copper-colored San Jacinto mountains.
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WorkWorkHow AMDs Lisa Su Is Thinking About AI - Harvard Business Review (No paywall) Each spring, HBR hosts Leaders Who Make a Difference, a live virtual conference that spotlights executives and organizations making a positive impact in the world. This past years headliner was Lisa Su, chair and CEO of AMD, a company that has over the past decade become a leader in high-performance and adaptive computing powered by AI. AMD is now one of the fastest growing semiconductor businesses in the world, with customers ranging from Subaru and Tesla to Microsoft and Google.
WorkWorkBritain prepares for its third defence review in four years - The Economist (No paywall) IN WHITEHALL THERE is no pastime taken up with greater enthusiasm than a good policy review. At least a dozen are under way in the Foreign Office alone. China policy is going through an audit. A former national security adviser is reviewing the AUKUS submarine deal. The crown jewel among all these is the strategic defence reviewBritains third in four years. As it reaches its denouement, Britains armed forces are staring down the barrel of dramatic change.
WorkWorkBiden admin official offers reason for mystery drone sightings Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Sunday suggested that a rule change by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in September of 2023 "may be one of the reasons" for the reports of drone sightings at night in the northeast of the country.
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WorkHow the sunk cost fallacy hurts your finances Everyone makes mistakes or suffers from bad luck from time to time. But too often, people dig their heels when the tide is shifting against them, rather than getting back on course -- especially when they feel they've invested too much time, money or effort to make a change. WorkHow Teachers Should "Delve" into AI in the Classroom The threat of cheating with large language models (LLMs) has become ubiquitous at all levels of education. That being said, (mostly) gone are the days of harkening doomsday in the breakroom or rejoicing sneakily from home.
WorkU.S. Coast Guard Aviation, Facing Crisis, Rethinks Strategy Trouble with the U.S. Coast Guard's emblematic fleet of 135 lifesaving, smuggler-hunting and migrant-finding helicopters is forcing the Coast Guard aviation to update the Service's vision for their fleet of around 200 patrol aircraft and helicopters. The rethink, coming after years of Forbes. Work
WorkRed Rabbit Robotics takes human form to sell work as a service Red Rabbit Robotics made an appearance at the Humanoids Summit this week - a conference for builders making machines resembling people and selling autonomous labor as a service. Imagine Amazon Mechanical Turk, but the output is on-premises and physical rather than digital data. WorkWorkWorkHow Will the Rebels Rule Syria? Their Past Offers Clues. Every fall, when farmers across the rolling, red dirt hills of Idlib Province in northern Syria harvest their olive crops, they routinely find at least one representative of the local tax authority stationed at any oil press. WorkWorkWorkWorkSan Francisco sees first ever tornado warning in winter storm The advisory was issued just before 06:00 local time (14:00 GMT) on Saturday for northern San Mateo County and parts of downtown San Francisco. The storm caused power outages for more than 221,000 people across Northern and Central California, according to the PowerOutage website. Work1 in 6 Congresswomen Targeted by AI-Generated Sexually Explicit Deepfakes More than two dozen members of Congress have been the victims of sexually explicit deepfakes -- and an overwhelming majority of those impacted are women, according to a new study that spotlights the stark gender disparity in this technology and the evolving risks for women's participation in poli WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkW.E.N.A - The Middle East Has A New Name For The West A few weeks ago, it would have been inconceivable to most foreign policy experts that Israeli aircraft could bomb Syria at will with their tanks apparently in shooting distance of Damascus, all the while a new Islamist regime installed itself there. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkHackers may have stolen hundreds of thousands of Rhode Islanders' sensitive info in RIBridges cyberattack The system is now offline while Deloitte works to secure it, which means that anyone who needs to apply for one of the affected programs will have to do so by mail, and people who are currently enrolled won’t be able to access the online portal or app. The state said it so far hasn’t detected any identity theft or fraud relating to the attack, but it will be offering free credit monitoring to anyone affected by the breach. WorkBrazila??s President Lula leaves hospital after brain surgery However, the president stressed that if the accusations were proven, "these individuals [â¦] must be severely punished". He added that it was unacceptable for "high-ranking military officers to plot the murder of a president, his vice-president, and a supreme court judge", referring to what federal police claim was an assassination plan devised by Bolsonaro's allies after his 2022 electoral defeat. WorkWorkThe 2025 Lucid Air Pure is a luxe ride at $69,900 with room for tech tune-ups | TechCrunch Rebecca Bellan covers transportation for TechCrunch. She’s interested in all things micromobility, EVs, AVs, smart cities, AI, sustainability and more. Previously, she covered social media for Forbes.com, and her work has appeared in Bloomberg CityLab, The Atlantic, The Daily Beast, Mother Jones, i-D (Vice) and more.Rebecca studied journalism and history at Boston University. She has invested in Ethereum. WorkWorkWorkKal Freight's bankruptcy reveals massive fraud accusations As the bankruptcy proceedings unfold, all eyes will be on Kal Freight and its newly appointed independent directors and CRO. The trucking industry and creditors alike will be watching closely to see how this complex web of fraud is untangled and what consequences will follow for those involved in these deceptive practices. WorkWorkWorkKelly Cates a??to replace Gary Lineker on BBCa??s Match of the Daya?? Despite an increasingly fragmented viewership, in which younger fans exchange pirated clips of matches on social media and watch highlights on YouTube minutes after the final whistle is blown, top executives at the BBC are said to see "untapped potential" in a revamped iteration of the brand. WorkMan Gets 100 Years in Prison for His Role in 2020 Shooting Spree At the hearing on Friday, Mr. McDonnell, his face tattooed to resemble a skull, read from a brief statement: “I take full responsibility for my own wrongdoings, and I appreciate the courts for administering justice.” Mr. McDonnell’s lawyer did not respond to requests for comment on Sunday. WorkSaving Christmas in North Carolina, One Tree at a Time, After Hurricane Helene In recent weeks, farmers have been salvaging their crops, navigating recently rebuilt roads and urging loyal customers, some of whom sell the trees on lots around the state and country, to follow through with their orders. And in the aftermath of a storm that killed about 100 people in the state and wrecked hundreds of homes and businesses, residents are particularly eager for the comfort of the season’s rituals. TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 100,000 Industry Executives About Us | Advertise | Privacy PolicyUnsubscribe (one-click) You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs.
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