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Denmark to trial autonomous sea drones amid tensions with Russia
The Danish Armed Forces are set to trial four autonomous sea drones that will patrol Northern Europe waters, looking for signs of criminal activity.  Powered by wind and solar,...
How AI is reshaping student writing
I’m a writing professor who sees artificial intelligence as more of an opportunity for students, rather than a threat. That sets me apart from some of my colleagues, who...
UK’s digital defences need ‘colossal’ overhaul for quantum era
Britain requires a “colossal” overhaul of its cybersecurity systems to defend against future quantum computers, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warned this week.  Speaking at the CYBERUK...
U.S. and U.K. to announce a bilateral trade deal, the first since Trump launched his tariff war
The United States and Britain are expected to announce a trade deal on Thursday that will lower the burden of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs and deliver a political...
Houston is sinking half an inch per year—and it’s not alone
In Texas, parts of Houston are sinking at a rate faster than 10 millimeters—or about two-fifths of an inch—per year. Parts of Dallas and Fort Worth are sinking more...
This flying sportscar is set to go on sale next year — for $1M
A flying car that morphs into a plane in just 80 seconds is set to go on sale in early 2026. Slovakian flying car maker Klein Vision unveiled the...
To keep healthcare human, we need better tech
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The new “Day One” playbook for progressive leaders in 2025 
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More than dollars, support nonprofits with critical skills   
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JARVIS reimagined: The rise of the intelligent wallet  
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Airline satisfaction soars: Travelers are happier with fewer fellow passengers clogging up flights
One of the worst parts about flying might just be, well, the fellow passengers. In fact, a 2023 Fast Company-Harris poll even found that 62% of airline customers are...
2025 ‘stimulus checks’ from New York state are coming: Am I getting an inflation refund from the government?
At a time of skyrocketing costs in the U.S., looming tariffs, and fears of a recession, New Yorkers are finally getting some good news: This year more than 8...