The US dollar’s status as a safe-haven currency remains intact despite recent market volatility. Since Donald Trump returned to the White House, investors have grown accustomed to unexpected economic shocks. Even major announcements, such as tariffs on copper or the European Union, no longer elicit strong reactions. A rare exception occurred on July 16th when … Read more
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A recent study challenges the common belief that AI tools accelerate software development by testing experienced open-source developers with AI-enhanced tools like Claude 3.5 and Cursor Pro. Contrary to expectations, researchers found a 19% increase in task completion time despite developers believing they were working faster. The randomized controlled trial, conducted at METR, used production-grade … Read more
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the team. The deal is worth $93 million, with $62 million guaranteed. After playing just three seasons, Karlaftis’ new deal ties him to the team until 2030. He was drafted 30th overall in 2022 and has quickly become a key … Read more
Massachusetts could face significant job losses and wage reductions as the Trump administration phases out incentives for clean energy technologies. According to a recent report, the federal government’s rollback on wind, solar, and other renewable energy funding could result in 30,000 lost jobs and over $3 billion in lost wages by the end of the … Read more
Pope Leo reflected on the importance of hospitality, drawing inspiration from Old and New Testament readings that highlight Abraham’s welcoming nature and the story of Jesus’ encounter with Martha and Mary. He noted that true hospitality involves humility, kindness, attentiveness, and openness. Humility is a crucial aspect of receiving hospitality, Pope Leo explained. Martha, who … Read more
Tesla has installed its AI chatbot, Grok, in all new vehicles starting July 12, sparking concerns over data collection and privacy. The chatbot is created by xAI, a privately-held company co-founded by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Grok can now be accessed through the in-car display’s homescreen, allowing users to ask questions or give tasks to … Read more
Dementia affects over 55 million people worldwide, with the number expected to rise in the coming decades. Researchers at Fudan University and Zhejiang University School of Medicine have developed a new dietary intervention called MODERN (Machine-learning-assisted Optimizing Dietary intERvention against demeNtia risk), which uses machine learning to identify optimal food combinations that may reduce dementia … Read more
Leading stocks, including Tesla, Verizon, Coca-Cola, and Alphabet, saw their indexes hit new closing highs last Thursday before trading flat on Friday as the week came to a close. This upward trend was driven by relatively benign inflation readings released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics earlier in the week. Source: https://www.barrons.com/articles/tesla-verizon-coke-google-earnings-stocks-52dad8b3
The UK government has admitted to a major data leak, compromising personal information of Afghans who worked for British forces in Afghanistan. The recipients received an email warning that some of their sensitive data may have been accessed by unknown parties. Those affected had applied for asylum in the UK due to concerns over their … Read more