Republican senators vying to become the next leader of the party have pledged to quickly confirm President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees despite his criticism of some of their views. Senator Rick Scott of Florida was the first to respond, saying he would “do whatever it takes” to get Trump’s nominations through as quickly as possible. This … Read more
The Taliban are attending a U.N. climate conference in Azerbaijan for the first time since taking power in Afghanistan in 2021. The conference, known as COP29, starts on Monday and marks an important milestone for the group, which does not have official recognition from the international community. Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency has sent a … Read more
Toyota has introduced an innovative hydrogen-powered Hilux truck, marking a significant step towards sustainable energy in heavy-duty vehicles. The company’s fuel cell technology combines combustion efficiency with zero-emission capabilities. Ten fuel cell Hilux prototypes have been constructed at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) factory in Burnaston, Derbyshire. Five prototypes will undergo extensive field testing … Read more
AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor has been put through its paces by testing top games across various platforms, and the results are impressive. The CPU performed well in Battlefield V, Cyberpunk 2077, DOOM Eternal, Forza Horizon 5, Metro Exodus, Shadow of The Tomb Raider, and Spider-Man Remastered. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D clocked in at … Read more
Ford has responded to a recent rumor claiming that Tesla and CEO Elon Musk are acquiring the company. In a statement to multiple outlets, including MySA, a spokesperson for Ford confirmed that the rumors are “totally false.” The claim seems unfounded, given Tesla’s history of not pursuing such acquisitions. While some speculate that AI-generated YouTube … Read more
Saturday Night Live (SNL) tackled Donald Trump’s election victory in a somber opening monologue, but quickly shifted to a tone of mockery and flattery towards the new president. The show began with cast members, primarily women and minorities, describing their reality after Trump’s win. Ego Nwodim said that many people were shocked and horrified by … Read more
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying a way to target cancer cells containing elusive circular fragments of DNA that drive aggressive cancer growth. The research, published in Nature, reveals how these fragments, known as extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA), enable tumors to rapidly adapt and resist treatment. The study found that ecDNA is widespread across various … Read more
Apple has revealed why the power button is located at the bottom of its 2024 Mac mini, a move that raised questions among users. Two senior vice presidents, Greg Joswiak and John Ternus, explained that the design change was made possible by the reduced size of the new device. The smaller footprint required the placement … Read more
Fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) is an effective way to modify their behavior or style without retraining from scratch. This approach allows you to extend the capabilities and knowledge base of pre-trained models, making them more suitable for specific tasks or industries. However, training a model from scratch can be computationally expensive and requires significant … Read more
A pistachio boom in California has brought significant growth for the industry, with nearly $3 billion generated last year. The crop’s popularity has led to a surge in demand, mainly from China, where pistachios are a treat during Lunar New Year. American Pistachio Growers, which represents over 800 farmers, reports an explosion of plantings over … Read more