On Monday, the leading U.S. stock indices experienced declines, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average concluded the day 0.65% below at 37,735.11 read more
Elon Musk's new plan to use current product lines as the basis for new affordable vehicles - rather than springing for all-new models - follows the playbook of Tesla's old-school Detroit rivals, as some Tesla investors and analysts see it. The shift toward incremental improvement, mirroring a common strategy of Ford and General Motors, suggests the future of car-making that Musk has promised to disrupt may still look a lot like the past. Musk's new strategy followed an exclusive Reuters report...
Run-of-the-mill engineering coursework may not be enough as AI expands in complexity. But engineers grounded in philosophy should have the reasoning abilities and first-principle thinking to keep pace.
The visitors who flock to the hyacinth and tulip fields of the Netherlands every spring may encounter a new type of farmer this year. Tulpenselectierobots [literally “tulip selection robots”] have become an increasingly common site in the country’s bulb fields. Their job is to spot sick plants and terminate them before they infect their neighbours. A field full of weak (or dead) tulips is a major potential setback for farmers in an industry that remains one of the biggest in
A shelter dog's special field trip outside the kennel has touched people's hearts online as the break from the stressful environment gave him a chance to showcase his personality.Duke, the 2-year-old Labrador mix, was brought in as a stray by an animal care and control officer to the Montgomery County Animal Shelter (MCAS) in Conroe, Texas. Duke has waited patiently for an adopter to come forward for over 290 days. At one point, he thought his forever family came forward, but that unfortunately...
All aboard! There are so many cute small towns near Toronto to visit and you can get to these spots without a car. These VIA Rail trips from Toronto take you to enchanting villages and hidden gems so you can enjoy a little getaway without a lengthy car ride. You can spend a day or more wandering along historic streets, discovering cute cafes, lounging on sandy beaches and more at these enchanting spots. Here are nine VIA Rail trips from Toronto that take you to beautiful small towns. Toronto to...
TOPEKA (KSNT) - People of all abilities gathered at the Topeka Zoo this morning for Abilities Day. Dialogue Coffeehouse and the Capper foundation hosted the first Abilities Day field trip at the Topeka Zoo. It offers anyone with disabilities to have a safe, inclusive space to meet. Monday, many people got to hang out with []
Four expatriate workers lost their lives, and two others sustained injuries in a recent drone attack on the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq's Kurdistan region. This attack, reported by an advisor to the Iraqi Kurdish Prime Minister and a senior Kurdish political source, has also resulted in the suspension of production at the site. The ramifications of the assault extend beyond casualties, impacting electricity generation in the region. Kurdistan's electricity ministry stated that the drone attack...
Here's a super-cool opportunity for the right summer scholar. UCLA is offering a course starting in June that includes a field trip to Willis Wonderland, the incredible bubble-gum pink former home of late great songwriter Allee Willis. You'll likely remember her from songwriting credits that include Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" and "Boogie Wonderland," as well as the "Friends" theme and "The Color Purple" musical. — Read the rest
A teacher has a gripe to pick with parents who are willing to help out with a class field trip — stop bringing your extended family!
PUBG: Battlegrounds is somehow old enough to evoke nostalgia. The pioneering battle royale game, which entered Steam Early Access in 2017, will borrow a page from Fortnite’s playbook and honor its first map. Erangel Classic will recreate the old-school battlefield from the game’s inception for a limited two-week run in May and June. Developer and publisher Krafton says the Erangel Classic map will reproduce the original’s concepts, graphics, atmosphere and UI. However, it will blend those with...