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In the AI game, China has bet on strategic use over innovation, tightening its grip domestically and extending its reach internationally.

China leans into using AI − even as the US leads in developing it

Amazon activated the AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region Thursday, expanding its global cloud footprint with the addition of three availability zones in Malaysia. The hyperscaler plans to invest more than $6.2 billion to support the infrastructure through 2038, according to the announcement. The Malaysia cloud zones bolster an existing network...

AWS expands global cloud empire with new Asia Pacific region

Crystal River, FL

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One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Are people getting more high maintenance or is it just me? One thing that you can't deny is that CERTAIN people require a lot more TLC and attention, on the daily and especially during trying times. This applies to both platonic relationships and romantic. We usually call these people high maintenance because, well, they usually require (or demand!) all of your efforts and then some to be satisfied. These characteristics are closely linked to their zodiac sign temperament, so read on to see who is on the list!

5 Zodiac Signs that are the Highest Maintenance and Most Demanding

North Carolina State

Roxboro, NC

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According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

Entrepreneur

Most business leaders plan to use AI agents to automate tasks within the next few years.

'Human-Capable' AI Agents Will Change the Workforce Within 3 Years, According to a CEO Currently Creating the 'Perfect' AI Employee

In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

Denver, CO

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

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CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

Lamborghini is experiencing a period of remarkable success, having sold out all remaining Huracan models, non-hybrid Urus SUVs, and the first two years of production for the Revuelto hypercar. The brand’s strong performance follows a record-breaking sales year in 2023. According to Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann, an unexpected factor contributing to this surge is what he refers to as the “‘YOLO’ effect.”

Lamborghini’s Success is Driven by “YOLO” Mentality, CEO Stephan Winkelmann Says

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Employers are still clamoring for workers with deep expertise. That means it might make sense to go deep on a subject instead of being a generalist.

AI might threaten jobs unless you're a specialist

Different types of robots with greater precision and mobility are beginning to be deployed in semiconductor manufacturing, where they are proving both reliable and cost-efficient. Static robots have been used for years inside of fabs, but they now are being supplemented by collaborative robots (cobots), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and...

Increasing Roles For Robotics In Fabs

Timur Turlov and Freedom Holding Corp.: Contribution to Sustainable Development and the Future of Kazakhstan. The role of Kazakhstan as an intellectual center on the global map of chess is becoming bigger and bigger. Since the beginning of 2024, Kazakhstani chess players have won 65 medals in various international tournaments. Last year, they took 116 medals, including silver and bronze in team championships. According to the president of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation (KazChess), Timur Turlov, two international championships that KazChess organized in Astana and Aktau have had a positive impact on Kazakhstan’s image in the world of chess. “This is crucial for promoting Kazakhstan as a chess power,” Timur Turlov noted.

Timur Turlov and Freedom Holding Corp.: Pioneering Sustainable Development and Promoting Kazakhstan’s Future

The National Security Agency has released a cybersecurity information sheet outlining the best practices for event logging and threat detection in cloud services, enterprise networks, mobile devices and operational technology networks. The CSI was published in collaboration with other federal agencies, such as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and...

NSA & Partners Issue Cyber Information Sheet on Threat Detection

Wyoming State

Cheyenne, WY

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WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

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OpenMinds’s Founder on Malaysia’s AI Strategy Poised to Lead Asia Pacific

Malaysia’s strategic efforts to develop a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) framework, fueled by government initiatives and collaborations between the public and private sectors, are positioning the...

OpenMinds’s Founder on Malaysia’s AI Strategy Poised to Lead Asia Pacific

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