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"Everything in the final version will definitely 100% be human made" - But Owlcat says gen-AI is being used during The Expanse: Osiris Reborn development
"We don't use it to create any assets that will be in the game," says Owlcat, developer of Mass Effecty game The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. But where is the line?
Tom Brady opens up about his health amid GLP-1 surge: Water, movement and discipline
Seven-time Super Bowl champ Tom Brady says he wants to break the stigma around willpower as he joins eMed's mission to bring GLP-1 weight-loss support to workers.
Cocaine-fueled sharks are on the prowl in the Caribbean — scientists blame partying tourists
This puts the "white" in "Great White."
Executive Council narrowly approves fifth rural health program contract
During a lengthy meeting Wednesday, the New Hampshire Executive Council approved the contract for the fifth “hub” in the state’s marquee rural health program.
Good Morning, Nashville! Talking Immigration Data Politics at Vanderbilt University
After a busy day on Capitol Hill yesterday, I landed in Nashville, Tennessee, last night for an exciting two days on campus at Vanderbilt University. Carwil Bjork-James, an anthropologist whose creative use of database construction to support critical scholarship resonates strongly with my own work, generously invited me to give a talk today about the politics of immigration data and to join a Wikipedia edit-a-thon tomorrow on the topic of immigrant detention. I encourage you to check out Carwil’s database project “Ultimate Consequences” about political deaths in Bolivia after 1982, and his book The Sovereign Street: Making Revolution in Urban Bolivia. My talk today is titled “Untangling the Messy Politics of Immigrant Detention Data.” I’ll focus on how immigrant detention data (not just detention centers themselves) become sites of controversy—from the collection and classification choices that shape what we can know, to the strategic withholding and distortion of data for political ends. Drawing on research spanning multiple administrations, I’ll trace how current data controversies in the second Trump administration connect to long-standing tensions in how we measure, interpret, and communicate about immigration. My goal is to move beyond simple partisan narratives and offer a practical guide for anyone working with immigration data to explore both the pitfalls to avoid and the creative opportunities for more transparent, rigorous public communication about immigration realities. If you are on campus, please stop by. Tomorrow I will join Carwil and Vanderbilt students for a Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon to edit and update Wikipedia entries related to immigrant detention with the latest robust information and data. This event is designed to orient participants into how to edit on Wikipedia, provide them with data-driven starter templates on detention facilities, and allow each person to produce an initial article on one element of the network of ICE facilities or one death in custody this year. The workshop is also a demonstration of how to use open data sources to build public knowledge—something I am deeply passionate about. Thank you to Vanderbilt University, the Spatial Histories series, and Carwil for hosting me. I would love to be a part of conversations and workshops related to immigration data on your campus. Students are really eager these days to have informed, critical, and data-driven explorations of our current immigration system. Reach out anytime if you want to discuss the possibility of bringing me to your campus. Subscribe
This Week in Sports Trivia: March 26, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
Science Communication Is Central to the Practice of Science
Opinion | Explaining and defending knowledge is as essential to the scientific enterprise as publishing research.
Gilbert Latin restaurant, Chandler bowling alley cited by health inspectors
A popular Latin restaurant in Gilbert and other East Valley spots were cited by health inspectors in this week's Dirty Dining report.
Jalen Flowers Accepts Navy All-American Bowl Invitation
Defensive back Jalen Flowers (Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA/ Palos Verdes High School), the four-star prospect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2027 Navy All-American Bowl.
Melania Trump shares the spotlight with a robot at an education and technology event
Melania Trump and the humanoid walked slowly side by side along the red carpet from the opposite end of a White House hallway.
Students ‘Surge’ with fun at local entertainment center
Have you ever wanted to visit an arcade, a restaurant and a bowling alley all in one place? Surge Entertainment by Drew Brees combines all three in same building, along with more activities including laser tag and sports simulators. While the venue offers variety, its attempt to do everything at once leaves certain areas underdeveloped,...
Science happens here! Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology invites public to free Open House Saturday, May 2, 2026
Dive into the world of marine science and explore cool tech at this open house you won't want to miss! Have you ever wondered what happens in that unique
Digital Science acquires Virtual Knowledge Graph pioneer Ontopic
Acquisition aimed at strengthening technology company's capabilities in semantic data and enterprise AI
STUDENT ORG SPOTLIGHT
Colorado Law is home to nearly 50 active student organizations. These organizations empower law students to increase their knowledge, gain leadership
Digital Science acquires Ontopic to accelerate the customer journey for enterprise knowledge graphs
Digital Science has announced the acquisition of Ontopic, a pioneer in Virtual Knowledge Graph technology.
Democracy Depends on Science—So Scientists Need to Show Up for Democracy
A shared commitment to facts and knowledge, produced independently from political interference, is critical to democracy—and worth fighting to protect.
Jay-Z felt 'uncontrollable anger' amid sexual assault, rape lawsuit
Jay-Z has broken his silence about the lawsuit that accused him and fellow music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping a teenage girl more than two decades ago.
Democrat flips Republican-held Florida state House district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Democrat Emily Gregory narrowly won the special election for the district on Tuesday night, The Associated Press projects. Trump carried the area in 2024.
Entertainment Poll: Who is the highest paid (annually), active athlete on the planet?
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Joe Flacco returning to Bengals: 41-year-old QB set for 19th NFL season in 2026
Flacco is coming off his first Pro Bowl selection.
Joe Flacco reportedly agrees to return to Bengals
Flacco went 1-5 in his starts with the Bengals and earned a Pro Bowl selection.
Residents, business owners express mixed reaction about roadway project underway in Trussville
A major roadway project along Highway 11 is entering its final phase in Trussville, with city leaders acknowledging temporary inconveniences while emphasizing long-term traffic relief in one of the area’s fastest-growing corridors.
Health Ring Oura Interviews Banks for IPO as Soon as This Year
Health ring Oura has been interviewing bankers to advise on an initial public offering that could take place as soon as this year, according to a person with direct knowledge of discussions. A public offering would follow fast growth at the company, which sells connected devices—which cost from ...
MIT hosts its first High School Regional Science Bowl
High school teams competed in the 2026 MIT Science Bowl Invitational. The volunteer-run event is an opportunity for top students from across the country and current MIT students to connect.
Exit polls suggest Italy's Meloni has narrowly lost justice referendum vote
Exit polls on Monday suggested Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had narrowly lost a referendum on her flagship reform of the judicial system, dealing a potential blow to the ruling coalition ahead of next year's general election.
Cursor acknowledges its new low-cost coding model has Chinese roots
Cursor says its new coding model builds on Kimi K2.5, a Chinese model it didn't mention at launch.
Students compete in Virginia Science Olympiad State Tournament at UVA
The tournament’s events ranged from knowledge tests to building robots.
Students compete in Virginia Science Olympiad State Tournament at UVA
The tournament’s events ranged from knowledge tests to building robots.
In the Fight to Defend the Amazon, This Indigenous Community’s Secret Weapon Is Science
In the copper-rich mountains of southeastern Ecuador, Shuar people are combining ancestral knowledge and modern science to protect their forest from a Canadian mining giant.
Bridging medical realities in the study of technology and health
Anthropologist and MIT Associate Professor Amy Moran-Thomas studies medical technologies and how they fail to reach some communities. “What anthropology has to offer the world, and other knowledge systems, is the insights of people that might be missing from many accounts,” she says.
Business investment in the era of digital transformation
The weak performance of business investment across the OECD since the Global Financial Crisis holds back potential growth. However, it masks a strong investment dynamic in digital assets such as hardware, software, and databases. This column describes how this divergence between digital and non-digital assets has intensified from the mid-2010s. The strong investment performance of the US relative to the rest of the OECD is almost exclusively a digital phenomenon. A ‘digital divide’ is emerging, where laggard countries are accumulating digital capital per worker more slowly than those with higher initial starting levels.
For decades, no one listened to him… today his theory about the origin of life is intriguing scientists - Futura-Sciences
When Tibor Gánti passed away at the age of 75 on April 15, 2009, he remained largely unknown. Much of his career unfolded behind the Iron Curtain, which divided Europe for decades and limited the exchange of scientific knowledge. While his theories gained some attention during the communist era, today...
Tom Kean Jr.'s political roots date to 1776. Is that enough to protect the Republican's House seat?
Tom Kean Jr.’s bid for a third term representing New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District offers a window into the larger battle for control of the narrowly divided House
Tom Kean Jr.'s political roots date to 1776. Is that enough to protect the Republican's House seat?
Tom Kean Jr.'s bid for a third term representing New Jersey's 7th Congressional District offers a window into the larger battle for control of the narrowly divided House. Kean and other Republicans...
Country music star wants a shot at Super Bowl Halftime Show: ‘Make the call’
It's been a while since a country music star landed the gig.
Tectonic shift: Earth was already moving 3.5 billion years ago
Scientists have uncovered the oldest direct evidence yet that Earth’s tectonic plates were on the move 3.5 billion years ago. By analyzing magnetic fingerprints in ancient rocks, they reconstructed how parts of the planet slowly drifted and even rotated over time. This challenges long-standing ideas that early Earth may have had a rigid, unmoving surface. Instead, it suggests the planet was already dynamic—and possibly setting the stage for life—much earlier than expected.
US furiously seeks to avert potential months-long closure of Strait of Hormuz
US officials are furiously trying to avert a potential months-long closure of the Strait of Hormuz, privately acknowledging that reopening the key waterway is a problem without a clear solution and dependent at least in part on what lengths President Donald Trump is willing to go to force the Iranian regime’s hand, multiple administration and intelligence officials tell CNN.
Fowler College of Business names founding director of ‘real-world’ lea
Professor Iana Castro will head the Shaw Family Center for Experiential Learning
Logan Wilson speaks out on retirement, Super Bowl penalty
Bengals great Logan Wilson didn't take long to speak out after his retirement.
How the NFL is betting big on gambling
More than $3 billion will be wagered on March Madness this year. Around $30 billion was bet on the last NFL season. All evidence of an explosion in sports gambling across this country.
Longtime Epstein attorney says he didn’t know of the financier’s sexual abuse
Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime employee and attorney Darren Indyke testified on Thursday that he “had no knowledge whatsoever” of the convicted sex offender’s wrongdoing and rejected “any suggestion” he assisted or facilitated his former boss’ crimes.
A public health professor is bringing the National Bioethics Bowl to Pitt
The competition, organized this year by Cindy McCarthy, gives students a chance to consider challenging questions about health and technology.
This Week in Sports Trivia: March 19, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
FNC acquires McPherson-based farm management business
Farmers National Company has acquired a Kansas-based farm management division to help provide sustainability for ag operations. FNC says the purchase from Peoples Bank and Trust in McPherson, Kansas, will give producers access to specialized management, local knowledge, and resources to help maintain profitability for producers. Grant Fitzgerald, Senior Vice President of Farm and […]
Paul Questions Mullin’s Character Over Response to Attack by Neighbor
Senator Rand Paul was assaulted in 2017. Markwayne Mullin acknowledged that he once said he understood the reason for the attack, but did not apologize.
Albatross Entertainment takes top spot as Best New Tenpin Center in the U.S.
EDISON, N.J. — Albatross Entertainment (Albatross) in Edison, New Jersey, has been named Best New Tenpin Center in the U.S. in the 41st Annual Bowling Center Architecture and Design Awards, present…
Apple Cracks Down on ‘Vibe Coding’ Apps
Apple has quietly prevented AI vibe coding apps such as Replit and Vibecode, which help people create games and other applications, from releasing updates to their mobile apps on the App Store unless they make modifications, according to several people with knowledge of the situation. The ...
I had to jump in and celebrate with fans
Ryley Towler thought only of celebrating with Lincoln City fans in the stands when he scored the equaliser at Huddersfield.
Playoffs? Check. Next up for Thunder: Handle lowly Nets
The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the first step in their title defense and saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extend his historic streak on Tuesday.
Colorado lawmakers want to rein in sports betting
The legislation acknowledges an increase in problem gambling since the state legalized it in May 2020.
Project SnowWork: The easiest way for business users to get work done
Today, we are announcing Project SnowWork (Research Preview), a new autonomous AI platform for business leaders and knowledge workers across finance, sales, marketing, operations and more designed to move beyond simple answers.
Broncos land Jaylen Waddle in blockbuster trade: Examining Denver's Super Bowl window, rest of AFC West
The Broncos are Super Bowl or bust for the foreseeable future
US lawmakers Murphy, Casar push legislation to regulate prediction markets
The legislation aims to prevent bets made based on insider knowledge of wars, economic policy and controllable events.
810 Entertainment brings bowling, dining, gaming to The Arboretum of South Barrington
A new entertainment venue offering an all-in-one destination for dining, games and private events is now open at The Arboretum of South Barrington. Village representatives, community leaders and memb...
Academic All-Big Ten Honors Announced for Winter Sports - Michigan State University Athletics
East Lansing, Mich . - The Big Ten Conference has acknowledged its fall sport student-athletes – including 58 across five sports from Michigan State – who ea...
Introducing the Ultimate Earbuds for Every Workout: Nike x Powerbeats Pro 2
The special-edition earbuds deliver premium sound that empowers athletes to tune out the noise, stay focused on their goals and push beyond their limits.
When Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Science Meet, Good Things Happen
Tribal leaders and climate coordinators are working together to protect lands and waterways
Young Patriots LB Fueling Passion For Entertainment
Just a few weeks after Amari Gainer made a trip to the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots linebacker decided to take another trip to California. This time, in
Business majors preparing for the future
The third annual Arizona Statewide Business School Case Competition (ASBSCC), coming to Northern Arizona University, provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and test their soft skills—communication, leadership, adaptability, networking and collaboration—by placing them in realistic business scenarios that demand quick thinking and effective teamwork. This collaborative effort between Arizona State University, the University of Arizona and NAU allows students to work across institutional lines to…
Conan O'Brien's Oscars monologue targets TK TK
The comedian kept his opening monologue light and avoided politics, instead acknowledging the devastating wildfires that struck Los Angeles before the ceremony.
Meet 19-year-old US Paralympic skier who brought home huge medal haul in debut
The 19-year-old Para Alpine skier Audrey Crowley made her Paralympics debut at the 2026 Games — and hauled in three medals for an impressive showing.
Who is Jay Parry? The CEO behind Phoenix's NCAA Women’s Final Four
Jay Parry has put on several major events in Arizona, including the Super Bowl in 2015 and 2023. Her next task is bringing the Women's Final Four.
Top 5 most improved teams during NFL free agency, including the lowly Jets
After an initial flurry of moves, the NFL free agent market has slowed down. Here are the teams that have made the biggest improvements so far.
Learning ignites at SHS science circuit
Inside Sandpoint High School’s gym, elementary school students inflated cow lungs, flinched at bowling balls and made bubble tea boba as a part of the annual Science Circuit.
Commanders cornerback signs with Super Bowl champion Seahawks
A second Washington cornerback is signing elsewhere in free agency.
From Knowledge to Leadership: Harvard Business Impact on Future of MBA Education in Kazakhstan
From Knowledge to Leadership: Harvard Business Impact on Future of MBA Education in Kazakhstan
Power slowly being restored to residents, businesses
First Energy estimates power restoration for most Mahoning and Columbiana customers by 11 p.m. Sunday. Trumbull County may not be restored until 11 p.m. Monday.
If You See ‘Banana Poop’ In The Toilet Bowl, Here’s What You Need To Know
There’s a useful chart that can help you determine if your stool falls into a healthy or not-so-healthy category.
If You See ‘Banana Poop’ In The Toilet Bowl, Here’s What You Need To Know
There’s a useful chart that can help you determine if your stool falls into a healthy or not-so-healthy category.
Indigenous knowledge confirms what scientists observe: Large birds are disappearing
Many Indigenous peoples and local communities live in close contact with nature and learn to identify the wildlife around them from an early age. New research published in the International Journal of Conservation draws on that knowledge to better understand a scientifically documented trend: large bird populations are shrinking. Álvaro Fernández-Llamazares, an ethnobotanist with the […]
Centennial Students Earn 3rd Place at Iowa Regional Science Bowl
Michael Stevens, Ian Anderson, Anna Bruns, Jared Bond, Alice Baghdasaryan and teacher Madison Greif. (Not pictured: Team Manager Vivian Zhang.) Congratulations to our outstanding team for earning 3rd place at the 2026 Iowa Regional High School Science Bowl, held on the campus of Iowa State University on March 7! We’re proud of these students for representing our school with excellence in this challenging academic competition that tests knowledge in science, mathematics, and teamwork.
How Sports Are Helping Peacock Originals Fly Higher
Turns out hosting the two biggest sporting events of the year can be a real boon for your streaming service. It’s perhaps unsurprising that NBCUniversal’s Peacock racked up major wins in the month it carried both the Super Bowl and the most-watched Winter Olympic Games in over a decade, not to mention a massively watched NBA All-Star […]
Hegseth’s Claim About Killing a Would-Be Assassin Creates a Mystery
The defense secretary said the leader of an Iranian unit that had planned to assassinate President Trump had been killed. But U.S. officials privately acknowledge the story is not that simple.
Pittsburgh businesses ready for 2026 NFL Draft
Jim Coen expects his football-themed merchandise to fly off the shelves when the 2026 NFL Draft comes to town April 23. “I’m projecting this NFL Draft to be like two Super Bowls combined,” said Coen, who owns Yinzers in the Burgh, a Strip District store dedicated to all things Pittsburgh
Parallels Confirms MacBook Neo Can Run Windows in a Virtual Machine
Parallels Desktop virtualization software is compatible with the new MacBook Neo, according to an update from the company – but Windows VM performance will depend on your intended use case. From Parallels' updated knowledge base article: Parallels Desktop runs on MacBook Neo in basic usability testing. The Parallels Engineering team has completed initial testing and confirmed that Parallels Desktop installs and virtual machines operate stably on MacBook Neo.
Ward Melville, Great Neck teams win LI Science Bowl
The contest tested teams' knowledge on science disciplines including biology, chemistry and physics.
Scientists built the hardest AI test ever and the results are surprising
As AI systems began acing traditional tests, researchers realized those benchmarks were no longer tough enough. In response, nearly 1,000 experts created Humanity’s Last Exam, a massive 2,500-question challenge covering highly specialized topics across many fields. The exam was engineered so that any question solvable by current AI models was removed. Early results show even the most advanced systems still struggle — revealing a surprisingly large gap between AI performance and true expert-level knowledge.
Kyler Murray joins Vikings, whom 2-time Pro Bowl QB grew up rooting for, following release by Cardinals
Kyler Murray lands with Vikings on one-year deal after Cardinals release former No. 1 pick
The two-time Pro Bowler gets a clean slate in Minnesota.
Former Eagles Super Bowl-winning DE retires before age 30
An ex-Philadelphia Eagles contributor is hanging up his cleats before reaching age 30.
Cinemark bringing new Gamescape entertainment center to Corpus Christi
Cinemark is building a stand-alone Gamescape FEC in Corpus Christi with bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and dining. Opening targeted for December 2026.
Google Is Not Ruling Out Ads in Gemini
WIRED spoke with Nick Fox, Google’s SVP of knowledge and information, about how AI is changing the company’s advertising business.
Eagles re-work Landon Dickerson contract, giving him free agency a year early
The Eagles have restructured three-time Pro Bowl guard Landon Dickerson’s contract.
Blue Owl is doubling down on AI infrastructure investments
Blue Owl has become one of Wall Street's most prolific investors in data centers. Now it's growing its book of loans tied to the sector.
Ravens to sign safety Jaylinn Hawkins to 2-year deal
After seeing Ar’Darius Washington and Alohi Gilman depart on the first day of free agency, the Ravens have found their replacement at safety. As first reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Wednesday afternoon, Baltimore agreed to terms with free agent Jaylinn Hawkins on a two-year, $10 million contract. Hawkins, 28, is coming off an impressive […]
Commanders sign Super Bowl champion defender from Chiefs
The Commanders have become aggressive defensive spenders, this time adding Super Bowl winning defender Charles Omenihu.
Ramstad: Immigrant businesses are slowly coming back, raising questions about aid
Financial assistance to immigrant Minnesotans is clearly needed, but it shouldn’t get in the way of market signals.
Death. Taxes. Gonzaga cutting down WCC nets... one last time
Gonzaga in the West Coast Conference was a dream for nocturnals. The Bulldogs became catnip for night owls, must-see TV for the insomniacs among us.
What’s Your Chronotype? How Brain Science Can Boost Performance
A collaboration between Wharton and Slalom explores how aligning work with individuals’ biological rhythms can help teams perform their best.
Mental health solutions for the digital age
Ask the digital natives of Gen Z about the source of their biggest mental health challenges, and most will say social media and AI.Several of the nearly 400 guests at the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit, presented by the Friends of Semel Teen Advisory Council at UCLA on March 8, explicitly named the endless stream of content on their phones as serious stressors. “Everybody is addicted to (Tik Tok) as if they were addicted to substances,” said Jantin Asmar, 17, a senior at Virtual Academy in Antelope Valley. “We’re always chasing that dopamine. We’re expecting that dopamine rush and it’s really decaying our interactions with others.” High school student Jantin Asmar was among nearly 400 people who attended the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) Even young teens feel pressure to be on social media constantly, both to consume content and collect “likes,” said 13-year-olds Chloe and Sophia, both students at Brentwood School. “Everyone’s always on, and you miss stuff if you’re not on it,” Chloe said, adding that social media’s emphasis on appearances is leading to eating disorders: “That’s a big thing for our generation.”The incessant influx of images and updates creates expectations that “weigh teenagers down,” said Linda Kou, 16, a junior at San Gabriel High School.Even though digital spaces allow people to connect with others beyond their immediate surroundings, it doesn’t always translate to real-life community, said Kelah Morgan, 17, a senior at Animo South Los Angeles Charter High School. High school students Kelah Morgan, left, and Linda Kou, shared about the challenges presented by social media. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) “Even if you see people saying that they relate to you online, it might be hard to find people in your personal life who you see every day who you feel comfortable enough to say, ‘You see me online, but this is me in real life and what I’m actually going through,’” she said.Solutions for our digital timesThe Gen Z Wellness Summit was intentionally designed as a free, in-person gathering where young people interested in mental health from across the southland could meet in person. “Peer support is the most important element of maintaining our mental health in community,” said Helena Hansen, MD, PhD, director of UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.Keynote speakers at the summit addressed AI, social connection and self-empowerment, while breakout sessions included discussions about eating disorders, dating, substance use, phone detox and breathwork. Here are some of the day’s top takeaways:Beware of FOPO: Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, a psychology professor at Columbia University, said that rather than FOMO, or fear of missing out, we ought to be more aware of FOPO: fear of people’s opinions. “Just think about how much your FOPO might be holding you back in your life,” Dr. Kaufman said. “And just that inner contemplation should be enough for you to change your life, because there’s so many things we don’t go after because we have debilitating FOPO.”We don’t need to feel like we’re the best – or what he called “narcissistic self-esteem” – but it’s helpful to acknowledge our own worth, recognize our good qualities and develop self-belief in the skills and talents we’ve cultivated. When we have that – dignity and self-respect, without needing everyone to like us – FOPO is less of a concern.Self-reflection is most effective in community: “When we try to self-reflect alone, we sometimes ruminate,” said Ira Bedzow, PhD, executive director of the Emory University Purpose Project. “But when we self-reflect with people that we trust … (it) allows us to hold ourselves accountable to different ways of seeing and different ways of hearing and different ways of being.”Opening up about our experiences and listening to others are skills we can develop, Dr. Bedzow said.He invited students to participate in what he called a “fishbowl exercise,” where four students sat in a small circle, surrounded by a dozen or so students forming a larger circle. Those in the inner circle answered such questions as: “What stops you from being you today?” and “What helps you feel most like you?”Within minutes, the group in the small circle (the fishbowl), were sharing intimately about their life challenges as those in the outer circle nodded in understanding.After the exercise, one participant said, “I felt like I wasn’t alone, that it wasn’t just me who feels that way.”Another remarked on how “personal” it felt to share face-to-face with others, even strangers.Don’t let AI crush your creativity: Theoretical neuroscientist Vivienne Ming, PhD, has been studying artificial intelligence for more than 20 years. And while she said “it’s reasonable to be concerned” about the fast-growing technology, it can also help humans become better problem-solvers when used strategically.“The smartest thing on the planet today are humans and machines working together creatively,” Dr. Ming said. “What gets more valuable in humans as machines get smarter? Our ability to explore the unknown.“Your unique voice is literally your value to the world … but most of us for most of our lives have been taught to not be unique,” she continued. “Be your own person. Celebrate being different. It is genuinely, measurably, truly valuable.”In a breakout session called “Phone Detox? IYKYK: Living Your Story IRL” led by Don Grant, PhD, students shared their frustrations with AI compromising academic work, art and creativity.“Art is a translation of human experience,” one participant said. “When people use AI, they diminish their own human experience.”Dr. Grant urged them, as “the last generation to remember a world before AI,” to remember the power of imagination and creativity – and to act on it.Remember that social media distorts perceptions: Stuart B. Murray, PhD, PsyD, who directs the Eating Disorders Program and Translational Research in Eating Disorders Program at UCLA, asked the students in his breakout session to take a spontaneous selfie and edit it to conform with society’s beauty standards. All 20 girls in the room immediately got to work, thickening their hair, slimming their faces, plumping their lips.“The pressure to look like what we present on social media can be crippling,” Dr. Murray said. “We now know that social media use is part of a causal pathway into an eating disorder.”Adolescents and young adults are most at risk of developing an eating disorder, he said, with one in three students on college campuses exhibiting clinically meaningful eating-disorder symptoms. More than 4 million people in California will have an eating disorder in their lifetime.Even for those who don’t develop anorexia or bulimia, the ubiquity of modified images online distorts what we consider normal, making us feel worse about ourselves. Remembering that, he and other speakers said, might inspire us to log off occasionally and spend time in the real world with people who love us as we are.
Main Event set to join battle for Long Islanders' entertainment dollar
Main Event offers bowling, laser tag, arcade games, billiards, gravity ropes courses and other activities, as well as food and drinks.
Major new renovation coming to Rose Bowl in Fall 2026
The historic Pasadena stadium will look a little different the next time the Bruins take the field.
Rams to sign 2-time Super Bowl champion long snapper
The Rams are making their first addition on special teams, agreeing to a 2-year deal with former Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona.
LSA needs to scrap its natural science requirement
To meet LSA’s natural science requirement, most students select two of these courses and exert the minimum effort needed to acquire an A — which could be a problem because most feel they’re learning next to nothing. LSA’s natural science course requirement forces students to take classes they lack interest in and fails to achieve any meaningful development of natural science skills or knowledge. It should be scrapped.
Apple Postpones Smart Home Display Launch as It Waits for New AI and Siri
Apple Inc.’s artificial intelligence struggles are rippling through its product plans, forcing the company to delay a long-in-the-works smart home display until later this year, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Kenneth Walker III signing with Chiefs after Super Bowl MVP effort with Seahawks
Walker was named Super Bowl LX MVP after a 161-yard effort in the Seahawks' win against the Patriots.
Dallas Cowboys acquire Green Bay Packers Pro Bowl pass rusher
The NFL’s new league year will unofficially begin this afternoon. Teams will attempt to finalize trades, sign free agents, and make difficult roster cuts before Wednesday’s official start of the league year. The Green Bay Packers had planned to release…
The “Last Mile” Problem Slowing AI Transformation
Few companies have been able to fundamentally change their operating and business models around AI. The primary obstacle to progress is rarely model quality or data availability, but rather the “last mile” of transformation where technical capability must meet organizational design. There are seven frictions that contribute to this problem: proliferation of pilots, the productivity gap, process debt, the identity problem of tribal knowledge, agentic governance, architectural complexity, and the efficiency trap. To overcome these, companies need to focus on clean-sheet process redesign, strategically capturing knowledge, and managing their new digital workforce.
Chargers 'keeping tabs' on Pro Bowl wide receiver
The Chargers are reportedly keeping tabs on wide receiver A.J. Brown, who is on the trade block this offseason.
Will K’Lavon Chaisson return to the Patriots in 2026?
K’Lavon Chaisson is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2026 after reaching Super Bowl LX with the Patriots.