China unveils video of its moon base plans complete with NASA space shuttle
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has unveiled a video showcasing its ambitious plans for a lunar base, known as the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS).
This concept, jointly announced with Russia in 2021, aims to establish a comprehensive scientific outpost on the moon over the next couple of decades.
CNSA’s recent presentation, part of the country’s Space Day celebrations, highlights missions including surface sample returns, lander and rover operations, and supporting orbital satellites.
These align with upcoming Chang’e missions, with Chang’e-6 and 7 scheduled for launch in the near future.
As China takes the lead in this lunar initiative, it seeks international partners, with several countries already on board, Space.com has reported.
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US government shows off massive AI-powered robot tank with green eyes
Engineers at the Pentagon have developed a formidable autonomous tank as part of the Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency (RACER) program.
This 12-ton behemoth boasts impressive features including glowing green eyes, a top speed of 25 miles per hour, and the ability to navigate rough terrain autonomously.
Standing at 20 feet in length, the tank is equipped to traverse challenging landscapes like heavy vegetation and rocky terrain.
While the glowing eyes serve as status indicators, they add to the tank’s menacing appearance, Tweak Town has reported.
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Microsoft taps Sanctuary AI for general-purpose robot research
Microsoft is expanding its involvement in general-purpose robotics AI through strategic investments and partnerships.
Following a substantial Series B funding round for Figure, the tech giant has now announced a collaboration with Sanctuary AI, a key competitor in the field.
This partnership underscores Microsoft’s focus on artificial general intelligence, aiming to develop humanoid robots capable of learning and reasoning like humans.
Sanctuary’s expertise in designing hardware for such robots complements Microsoft’s commitment to AI development, Tech Crunch reported.
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Sam’s Club to roll out AI checkout technology across all stores soon
Sam’s Club is revolutionizing the checkout experience by introducing AI-powered technology to verify purchases as members exit, replacing traditional receipt checks.
This innovation has been implemented in 120 Sam’s Club locations nationwide, with over half of customers opting to use it, resulting in a 23% faster exit process.
Initially showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show, the AI technology is slated for installation in all nearly 600 Sam’s Club stores by the end of the year.
This move counters a trend of reconsidering self-checkout options due to rising theft rates, as highlighted by a 2023 LendingTree survey, Fox 9 reported.
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Mysterious, incredibly powerful AI system appears on the internet then disappears
A powerful chatbot, dubbed gpt2-chatbot, briefly surfaced on the LMSYS Org website, catching the attention of users due to its remarkable capabilities comparable to OpenAI’s GPT-4.
Despite its brief appearance, the origins of this mysterious AI system remain unknown, fueling speculation and intrigue among enthusiasts.
LMSYS Org attributed the system’s disappearance to unexpected high traffic, hinting at a possible broader release in the future, the Independent reported.
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Ukraine unveils AI-generated foreign ministry spokeswoman
Ukraine has introduced an AI-generated spokeswoman named Victoria, who will deliver official statements on behalf of its foreign ministry.
Despite being digitally created, the statements will be written and verified by humans. Victoria Shi, dressed in a suit, was unveiled in a social media presentation, gesturing and speaking with lifelike movements.
While her appearance and voice are based on a real person, Rosalie Nombre, she is purely digital and separate from Nombre.
The initiative aims to save time and resources for diplomats, with the AI generating only the visual aspect of the spokeswoman.
Created by a team called The Game Changers, Victoria’s name is derived from “victory” and the Ukrainian term for artificial intelligence, Barron’s reported.
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FCC fines Verizon, AT&T other major carriers nearly $200 million for sharing customer data
Several major cellphone carriers, including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint (now merged), have been fined nearly $200 million in total by federal regulators for unlawfully sharing customers’ location data without consent.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the fines following investigations revealing that the carriers sold access to customer location data to aggregators, who then sold it to third parties without proper authorization.
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel criticized the carriers for failing to protect sensitive customer information, highlighting the importance of safeguarding such data against cyber threats.
The carriers attempted to shift responsibility for obtaining consent onto downstream recipients, resulting in many instances where valid customer consent was not obtained.
Despite warnings, all four carriers continued to sell access to location information without implementing adequate protective measures, USA Today has reported.
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Home prices surge to another record high in February
In February, home prices surged to a new peak despite soaring mortgage rates, exacerbating affordability challenges for many Americans amid a persistent housing shortage.
According to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index, national home prices rose by 6.4% compared to the previous year, accelerating from the prior month’s 6% increase and marking the fastest growth since November 2022.
On a monthly basis, prices climbed by 0.4%.
Various factors are contributing to the affordability crisis, including years of underbuilding, rising mortgage rates, and expensive construction materials.
Additionally, sellers who secured historically low mortgage rates during the pandemic are hesitant to sell, further constraining supply.
Economists anticipate that mortgage rates will remain high throughout 2024, with a potential decline only occurring once the Federal Reserve begins to cut rates, Fox Business reported.
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Walmart to close 51 clinics as it shutters its entire Walmart Health division
Walmart is shutting down its Walmart Health initiative, including all 51 of its doctor-staffed health clinics located in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas, along with its virtual care option.
Despite previous plans for expansion, the retail giant cited financial challenges as the reason for the closure.
Patients with appointments will still be seen, with efforts made to direct them to alternative providers within their insurance networks.
This decision follows similar struggles faced by other nontraditional healthcare providers like Walgreens and the failed joint venture between Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase, NBC News reported.
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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao sentenced to 4 months for allowing money laundering
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao received a four-month prison sentence for neglecting money laundering issues on the cryptocurrency exchange.
Despite a guilty plea and efforts to enhance compliance, Zhao faced criticism for disregarding U.S. banking regulations.
Prosecutors argued for a stricter sentence, emphasizing the severity of Zhao’s actions in allowing transactions linked to illegal activities.
Defense attorneys highlighted Zhao’s lack of personal involvement in specific transactions and Binance’s overall transaction volume.
Zhao’s post-sentencing concerns about safety in prison were noted, resulting in a shorter sentence, the Associated Press reports.
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Beijing May Be Preparing To Deploy Economic ‘Nuclear Option’
China’s aggressive buying of commodities has raised concerns among analysts about the possibility of the country resorting to the “economic nuclear option.”
Speculation abounds regarding whether China is preparing for a significant devaluation of its currency, the yuan.
Such a move could stimulate exports but would also trigger global economic repercussions and exacerbate trade tensions with the United States.
China’s recent accumulation of resources like gold and oil suggests a strategy to bolster financial security and bargaining power in the event of a currency devaluation.
The country’s central bank’s continuous gold purchases and increased crude oil imports indicate efforts to diversify assets and mitigate risks amid geopolitical tensions, Newsweek has reported.
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Trump leads Biden in major battleground states: Polls
New surveys by Emerson College Polling/The Hill reveal former President Trump leading President Biden in seven crucial battleground states, though the margins are slim and within each poll’s margin of error.
Trump maintains slight leads in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
The inclusion of undecided voters leaning towards a candidate slightly boosts Trump’s lead in some states.
Third-party candidates impact support differently across states. Both candidates have secured their party’s presumptive nomination, setting the stage for a rematch.
Recent polls show a tight race, with Trump holding a slight edge in polling averages, The Hill reported.
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China’s Xi says the U.S. needs to accept Beijing’s rise for bilateral relations to improve
Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken the importance of viewing China’s development positively for bilateral relations to improve.
Amidst strained ties, highlighted by tech competition and geopolitical differences, Blinken emphasized the necessity for face-to-face diplomacy to prevent misunderstandings.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi acknowledged increased dialogue but warned of rising tensions, urging the U.S. to respect China’s development rights and core interests, CNBC reported.
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RFK Jr. Is a Huge Help to Trump in Swing States
A recent survey conducted by The Hill and Emerson University indicates that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could significantly impact the upcoming election.
The poll suggests that Kennedy’s candidacy might hurt President Joe Biden’s campaign while benefiting former President Donald Trump’s chances.
In a head-to-head matchup between Trump and Biden in key swing states, Trump leads by various margins.
However, when Kennedy is included as an option, Trump’s leads tend to increase. Kennedy’s presence expands Trump’s lead in Georgia and contributes to his advantage in other states like Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Nevada.
Despite previous positive sentiments between Kennedy and Trump, they have recently exchanged criticisms, Mediaite has reported.
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Democratic leaders say they’ll shield Speaker Johnson from Greene motion to vacate
House Democratic leaders have pledged to support Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, against a potential conservative coup led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
This move aims to stabilize chamber business and prevent internal turmoil.
Greene’s threat to oust Johnson stemmed from disagreements over deals he made with President Biden, including on federal spending and aid to Ukraine.
Despite Greene’s motion, only two other GOP members have backed her, while some Democrats have promised to shield Johnson.
The Democratic backing ensures that Greene’s efforts to remove Johnson will likely fail, The Hill has reported.
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Trump held in contempt for violating gag order in “hush money” trial
Former President Donald Trump was found in contempt of court by Judge Juan Merchan in New York for repeatedly violating a gag order related to his criminal trial.
Trump breached the order nine times by making social media posts targeting key witnesses Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels.
Merchan fined Trump $9,000 and warned of possible jail time for future violations.
The gag order, initially issued in March, prohibits Trump from commenting on certain individuals involved in the case.
Prosecutors argued that Trump’s posts were willful violations, while Trump’s attorney claimed they were responses to political attacks, CBS News reported.
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Idaho Falls man kicks Yellowstone bison and goes to jail, say park officials
Yellowstone Park officials reported an incident involving a man from Idaho Falls who, while intoxicated, approached and kicked a bison, resulting in his injury and subsequent arrest.
Clarence Yoder, 40, was found near the West Entrance of the park after reports of harassing a bison herd.
Rangers intervened and charged Yoder with various offenses, including being under the influence of alcohol and disturbing wildlife.
The driver of the vehicle, McKenna Bass, 37, was also arrested for driving under the influence and other charges, East Idaho News reported.
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Former NSA worker gets nearly 22 years in prison for selling secrets to undercover FBI agent
A former National Security Agency employee, Jareh Sebastian Dalke, received a sentence of nearly 22 years in prison for selling classified information to an undercover FBI agent posing as a Russian official.
U.S. District Judge Raymond Moore described Dalke’s actions as a deliberate betrayal, bordering on treason.
Despite Dalke’s claims of remorse and mental health issues, the judge emphasized the seriousness of the offense.
Dalke’s defense argued for a lighter sentence due to his traumatic past and mental health struggles, but the judge remained skeptical, noting the lack of evidence provided.
Dalke, who pleaded guilty to espionage charges, admitted to selling information to the FBI agent, believing he was causing change and relieving his financial burdens, NBC News reported.
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Police and public capture runaway zebras in Washington state, but one is still missing
Law enforcement and the public in Washington state joined forces on Sunday to address an unusual hazard: zebras on the loose.
Near North Bend, just outside Seattle, four zebras broke free on Interstate 90, prompting a unique response from troopers and locals.
Three of the zebras were successfully captured, but one remains elusive.
Trooper Rick Johnson, from Washington State Patrol District 2, described the incident as unprecedented for him and his colleagues.
The animals escaped while their owner was securing their trailer, en route to Montana. Eyewitnesses shared their surreal experiences, with some mistaking the scene for a prank.
Videos circulated on social media captured the zebras causing traffic disruptions and wandering through residential areas, NBC News reported.
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Destructive tornadoes in America’s heartland kill 5 across 2 states
A severe weather outbreak wreaked havoc across the American heartland over the weekend, unleashing dozens of tornadoes that ravaged communities stretching from Texas to Iowa.
The devastation claimed the lives of at least five individuals, leaving thousands of residents grappling with the aftermath, sifting through debris in search of salvageable belongings.
Since Thursday, over 90 tornadoes, ranging in intensity from EF-0 to EF-4, have been confirmed, with the count expected to rise as assessment teams from the National Weather Service continue their evaluations.
Friday marked the most active tornado day of 2024, with a staggering 88 tornado reports, reminiscent of the highest single-day tally since March 31, 2023.
Amidst the chaos, rare Tornado Emergencies were declared in Iowa and Nebraska, signaling catastrophic conditions.
Cities like Elkhorn, Nebraska, and Minden, Iowa, bore the brunt of the tornadoes, prompting the deployment of specialized response teams to survey the extensive damage, Fox Weather reported.
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4 law officers serving warrant are killed, 4 wounded in shootout at North Carolina home
Four law enforcement officers were tragically killed and four others wounded during a shootout at a residence in North Carolina while serving a warrant for a felon wanted for firearm possession.
Amidst the chaos, additional officers rushing to assist were also injured by a second shooter. The intense standoff lasted for three hours before armored vehicles breached the suburban home.
The suspect, who was wanted for illegally possessing a weapon, was killed in the front yard.
Inside the residence, another individual fired at officers, and upon clearing the scene, a woman and a 17-year-old male were found and are being questioned, the Associated Press reported.
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45 dead in Kenya floods
Flash floods and a landslide wreaked havoc in Kenya, claiming the lives of at least 45 individuals and leaving many others unaccounted for, according to the Interior Ministry.
Initially attributed to the collapse of the Old Kijabe Dam in the Mai Mahiu area, authorities later clarified that a blocked railway tunnel was responsible for the sudden surge of water, mud, and debris.
The disaster engulfed homes, submerged roads, and caused significant damage to property.
Emergency services scrambled to rescue survivors and attend to the injured, with 109 people hospitalized and 49 reported missing, as per the Kenya Red Cross.
This catastrophe adds to the toll of ongoing floods in Kenya, which have claimed 169 lives since mid-March. With forecasts predicting more rainfall, the government has ordered the inspection of all dams and reservoirs to prevent further tragedies, Fox News reported.
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Invasive and toxic hammerhead worms spotted in Canada
In Ontario, Canada, the discovery of a harmful worm species known as the hammerhead land planarian has raised concerns.
These worms, capable of reaching lengths of up to three feet, are toxic and pose risks to pets, small children, and wildlife.
Originally from semitropical regions, their presence in Ontario has surged in recent years, possibly facilitated by the transportation of greenhouse plants.
Hammerhead worms are notorious for preying on earthworms, leading to concerns about their impact on local ecosystems, CBS News reported.
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Hamas considers ceasefire-hostage release proposal, Israeli sources say could avert Rafah invasion
Hamas is considering a new proposal from Egypt to release up to 33 hostages taken from Israel in exchange for a halt in hostilities in Gaza, sources informed CNN.
The proposal, supported by Israel but not yet fully accepted, involves two phases. In the first, 20 to 33 hostages would be released over several weeks in exchange for a pause in hostilities and the release of Palestinian prisoners.
The second phase aims for a “restoration of sustainable calm,” involving the exchange of remaining hostages, captive Israeli soldiers, and bodies for more Palestinian prisoners.
This proposal could potentially end the war, but failure to agree may lead to an Israeli ground invasion in Rafah, Gaza, risking civilian casualties.
Israel awaits Hamas’ response, with mediation efforts ongoing in Cairo. Yahya Sinwar, Hamas’ leader in Gaza, is expected to respond soon, CNN reported.
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US urges countries supplying weapons to Sudan’s warring parties to stop, warning of a new genocide
The United States called for a halt to arms sales to Sudan’s warring factions, citing the alarming situation in Darfur, where a genocide occurred two decades ago.
U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield warned of a potential large-scale massacre in El Fasher, the only Darfur capital not held by paramilitary forces.
She urged all nations to recognize the looming crisis and pressed for immediate de-escalation efforts and humanitarian access.
The conflict, ignited in April 2023 between Sudan’s military and the RSF paramilitary, has caused widespread devastation, with foreign weapons exacerbating the violence.
Regional powers, including Egypt and Russia, have been implicated in supplying arms, the Associated Press reported.
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