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Graham Platner, a Democratic hopeful for the U. S. Senate in Maine, found himself in hot water over a tattoo he got years ago. The tattoo, a skull and crossbones, is linked to Nazi symbolism. Platner, a Marine veteran and oyster farmer, said he got the tattoo while drunk in 2007 and had no idea abou

Pacific Waters See Latest US Strike on Suspected Drug Boat

In a recent event, US forces targeted and destroyed a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the Pacific Ocean. This action resulted in the deaths of two individuals on board, with no casualties reported on the US side. The boat was under surveillance by US intelligence and was believed to be trans

Ukraine Under Fire: What's Really Going On?

In a recent turn of events, Russia launched a series of strikes across Ukraine, targeting power plants, a kindergarten, and other locations. This attack resulted in six deaths and highlighted the ongoing tension between the two countries. The timing of these strikes is particularly noteworthy, as t

Can AI-Powered Cameras Really Make Neighborhoods Safer?

Jamie Siminoff, the founder of Ring, is back with a bold claim: AI could drastically reduce crime in neighborhoods within the next year. He believes that with enough cameras and advanced AI, Ring's technology can almost eliminate crime in average neighborhoods. However, not everyone is convinced. Pr

AI's New Rules: What Happens When the Dead Can't Say No?

OpenAI's Sora 2, a tool that creates super realistic videos from text, has updated its rules. Now, it won't let users make videos of real people or copyrighted characters without permission. This change came after many celebrities and creators complained. They didn't like seeing their faces and voic

Samsung's Galaxy XR: A Fresh Take on Mixed Reality Tech

Samsung has entered the mixed reality headset game with the Galaxy XR, a device that aims to outshine Apple's Vision Pro in several ways. The Galaxy XR is priced at $1, 800, which is significantly lower than the Vision Pro's cost. It runs on Google's new Android XR platform, which is designed to be

Federal Agents Clash with New Yorkers Over Street Vendors

In the heart of Lower Manhattan, a tense scene unfolded as federal agents in masks targeted street vendors on Canal Street. The situation quickly escalated when locals joined in to protest the arrests. It's still unclear exactly how many vendors were taken into custody, but witnesses reported seeing

Apple and Jon Prosser: A Legal Tug-of-War

Jon Prosser is in a legal scuffle with Apple. The tech giant claims he stole their secrets. But Prosser says he's been talking to Apple all along. Apple says otherwise. They filed a lawsuit in July. Prosser didn't respond by the deadline. So, Apple asked the court to move forward. Prosser says he's

Can AI World Simulators Really Help Robots Make Better Choices?

In the realm of artificial intelligence, there's a lot of buzz about generative world models (WMs). These models can create simulations that look incredibly real. But can they actually help robots and other AI agents make smarter decisions? Most tests for these models focus on how good the visuals

Maine Senate Hopeful Faces Tattoo Trouble