Bill Gates defended his controversial memo calling for a shift to prioritizing human welfare in climate debates. Gates spoke with Axios about the widespread reactions to his memo, saying he’s glad people are listening, but finding it hard to convey “nuanced positions” in today’s discussions. He denied that his funding towards addressing climate change and … Read more
In the latest Danish drama on Netflix, The Asset, a former spy is murdered during a flight, and his agency recruits a new undercover agent to infiltrate a powerful drug gang led by Miran. The show follows Tea Lind, a tough but independent police academy recruit who becomes the perfect asset for the mission. As … Read more
Former Minneapolis Public Works Director Robin Hutcheson is set to become the new chair of the Metropolitan Council in December. She replaces Charlie Zelle and will lead the regional planning agency for the Twin Cities area. Governor Tim Walz praised Hutcheson as a “proven leader” with experience improving road safety, infrastructure, and collaboration. A veteran … Read more
Fort Worth mayors Mattie Parker and Stephanie Boardingham will distribute 100 food boxes to families in southeast Fort Worth on Tuesday morning, as part of the THRIVE Drive event at O.D. Wyatt High School. The boxes contain four meals and a case of water and were made possible by local donations from the Tarrant County … Read more
Bitcoin-focused companies like Sequans Communications are reducing debt by using Bitcoin reserves as part of their treasury strategies. Sequans sold 970 BTC worth $94.5 million, cutting its liabilities by 50% and lowering its debt-to-NAV ratio to 39%. Despite this move, the company’s stock fell 82% in a year. The trend is being seen among listed … Read more
Paramount has appointed new leaders to its cable brands, including MTV, Comedy Central, and Nickelodeon, as part of the company’s plan to “reinvent” these networks following recent layoffs. George Cheeks, Chair of TV Media at Skydance-owned Paramount, has named top executives across these networks. New programming head Laurel Weir will oversee MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, … Read more
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Researchers at MIT’s Picower Institute have found that synchronized neural activity in the brain acts like a rotating wave to refocus thought back to a task. This wave, visualized using mathematical techniques, helps restore attention and coordinate cognitive processes. The study shows that the brain uses these waves for analog computation, making it more energy-efficient … Read more
Researchers at MIT’s Picower Institute have discovered that the brain uses rotating waves of activity to regain focus after distractions. In a new animal study, they found that these rotations predicted performance and helped restore attention. The brain needed time to complete the cycle, revealing a biological rhythm of cognitive recovery. Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251104013002.htm
New Yorkers are voting for their next mayor with three main candidates: Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, has a large lead over Cuomo in polls. He wants to tax the rich and make the city more affordable, appealing to younger voters. Cuomo is running as an independent after losing … Read more