Linus Torvalds, the creator and lead developer of Linux, has publicly rejected a contribution to the Linux 6.17 kernel from a Google engineer. The code, submitted by Palmer Dabbelt, was deemed “garbage” due to its poor quality and late submission. Torvalds stated that he had asked for early pull requests, citing his upcoming travel schedule … Read more
Scientists discovered a sharp-toothed mammal, Novaculadon mirabilis, from the rodent-like order of multituberculates. The species lived among dinosaurs during the Mesozoic Era and was likely omnivorous with teeth designed for both processing vegetation and meat. The fossil, found in Dorset, England, showed a complete jawbone with intact teeth, including a robust incisor and premolars. This … Read more
Unfortunately, it appears that the requested content is not accessible due to regional restrictions. This can be caused by various factors, including geo-blocking, copyright laws, or other technical limitations. When a website or online service is blocked in your region, it means that the content is intended for viewers outside of that area. To access … Read more
In a pivotal scene from The Cosby Show, Theo Huxtable (played by Malcolm-Jamal Warner) responds to his father’s pressure with unexpected wisdom. Cliff Huxtable, played by Bill Cosby, scolds Theo for being afraid to try, fearing his brain will “explode” and ooze out of his ears. However, this scene reveals a deeper truth: both characters … Read more
A newly signed US-brokered peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan has been welcomed by many international institutions, but not without opposition from Iran. The agreement aims to end decades of conflict over the disputed region of Karabakh. However, Iran claims it will block a planned corridor along its border due to concerns over foreign intervention. … Read more
A decade-long mystery has finally been solved: what killed more than 5 billion sea stars off the Pacific coast of North America? Researchers have identified a bacterial culprit that caused the devastating epidemic. The outbreak, which started in 2013, ravaged over 20 species and left the sunflower sea star population dwindling by 90% within its … Read more
To confirm you are human and not a bot, many websites use simple captchas. A captcha is a challenge designed to prove that the person using it is a real person. The most common type of captcha is an image-based test where you need to press or click on certain symbols or text. In this … Read more
Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi has issued another warning that the US economy is on the brink of recession. While the current jobs data doesn’t signal a recession, more than half of US industries are already shedding workers. This has led some experts to question whether future revisions to jobs data will show employment … Read more
A 23-year-old former OpenAI researcher has made headlines by rapidly accumulating over $1.5 billion in investments focused on artificial intelligence-related ventures. Leopold Aschenbrenner’s success can be attributed to his early experience as a digital influencer, where he published a widely read manifesto showcasing his knowledge of AI. He now leads a hedge fund dubbed the … Read more
A 14-year-old Palestinian boy has been killed after an air-dropped humanitarian aid box fell on him in western Nuseirat Camp in central Gaza. The incident occurred on Saturday, leaving the community in shock. Local residents were delivering aid boxes to needy families when the package suddenly dropped from the sky, hitting the teenager and causing … Read more