When Garth Stevenson, a nature musician and composer, carried his 6-foot-tall double bass instrument with him to Antarctica, he had a life-changing experience when he imitated whale calls on his instrument. He ended up drawing 12 sei whales to the edge of the icebreaker where he stood making music. Having grown up in the mountains of Western Canada, Stevenson has always connected his music to nature, but this experience in Antarctica revealed the two-way connection between humans and our natural...
William Guy Amick III, 36, also goes by “E.” He lived in Mabel and Rushford, Minn., for approximately two years until May 2023. His whereabouts since that time are unknown.
Anze Kopitar scored in overtime to cap a three-point game and give the visiting Los Angeles Kings a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. Their best-of-seven Western Conference first-round playoff series is tied 1-1, with Game 3 set for Friday in Los Angeles. Adrian Kempe scored twice while Drew Doughty and Kevin Fiala tallied once apiece for the Kings, who recovered after surrendering leads of 3-1 and 4-3. Goalie Cam Talbot made 27 saves. Quinton Byfield posted two assists,...
The biggest cities in the US are mourning animals who fostered a rare sense of connection. Art is preserving their legaciesWorking near Central Park, one New Yorker regularly witnessed one of its most beloved residents: Flaco the owl, who became a celebrity after escaping the nearby zoo. The woman took the bird’s message to heart, re-evaluated her life and decided to quit her job. Now, she’s one of dozens with a Flaco tattoo.“They’ll be walking around the rest of their lives, that name and owl...
You’ve likely heard of digital driver’s licenses, digital passports, and digital IDs. Now, digital birth certificates are emerging as the latest addition to the digital identity landscape, offering a glimpse into the future of identification and authentication. An ongoing pilot program in New South Wales (NSW) in Australia is paving the way for over 18,000 children to receive […]
Generation Z, born between 1997-2012, represents a cohort deeply intertwined with digital technologies. “They are described as the first digitally native generation — a generation that has lived with mobile phones and apps for most of their lives. The iPhone was introduced 17 years ago when the oldest of this cohort, known as Gen Z, […]
Canada’s Parliament is considering a tax on digital services revenue that would impact the world’s biggest tech companies. The legislation would cover companies’ digital services revenue made from Canadian users, imposing a 3% tax on the revenue above 20 million Canadian dollars (about $14.5 million), Bloomberg reported Wednesday (April 17). It would apply only to companies […]
Automakers like General Motors (GM) are sharing customers' detailed driving behavior data with insurance companies, which can lead to higher premiums for some drivers. According to a March report from The New York Times, the practice fuels concerns over privacy and consent in the IoT world. After that report was published, however, the author realized that she and her husband were also being tracked -- and she is now sharing their experience. The initial Times report focused on the experience of...
The ongoing revolution in artificial intelligence has the potential to dramatically improve our lives—from the way we work to what we do to stay healthy. Yet ensuring that America and other democracies can help shape the trajectory of this technology requires going beyond the tech development taking place at private companies. Research at universities drove…
The after school pickup turned out to be the best place to pick up a date for these single parents, who got married 111 days after their first date. This sweet love story will definitely bring a smile to your face.
Vera Szumowski isn't afraid of snakes. On a sunny April day, she found a nest of the harmless garter variety seeking warmth by the old well at Burlington's Ethan Allen Homestead. The 6-year-old, who was visiting the park with her mom, held a writhing black serpent in each hand as if she had been doing it her whole life. Children are often drawn to critters and plants, according to Zoe Richard, who cofounded and now leads Burlington Wildways, which links the urban park with a larger...
Dalonzo Alfred, 23, of Ville Platte, is charged with accessory after the fact to second degree murder in connection with the death of 18-year-old VonShonskee “Shonskee” Charles