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MIT economist claims AI capable of doing only 5% of jobs, predicts crash
A Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) economist warned that the current artificial intelligence boom may only significantly impact 5% of jobs over the next decade. He predicted that companies investing heavily in AI may face challenges ahead. Daron Acemoglu, a professor of economics at MIT, outlined three potential scenarios for the future of AI, forecasting… -
Appeals court rules betting on US elections can resume
A federal appeals court cleared the way on Wednesday, Oct. 2, for Americans to bet on the 2024 congressional elections. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) asked the appeals court to block the prediction exchange platform Kalshi from offering congressional control contracts. The contracts allow buyers to bet on which political party will control the House… -
How biologists plan to help the ivory-billed woodpecker make a comeback
A species of woodpecker could help push genetic science into new territory. Whether or not the ivory-billed woodpecker is extinct is still up for debate. Either way, a team of biologists are hoping to help the bird make a comeback. A bioscience company announced on Tuesday, Oct. 1, it is launching a process they’re calling… -
Trump declares he would veto national abortion ban if reelected
Former President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, Oct. 1, that he would veto a national abortion ban if he’s reelected. The post came as part of a series commenting on the vice presidential debate. “Everyone knows I would not support a federal abortion ban, under any circumstances, and would, in fact, veto it, because it… -
Sudden WWII bomb blast forces airport shutdown in Japan
A World War II-era U.S. bomb exploded Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan. The explosion created a large crater on a taxiway and forced the cancellation of over 80 flights. No injuries were reported. Japanese officials confirmed that the 500-pound U.S. bomb had been buried for decades before its sudden detonation. Videos… -
Wawa tops Sheetz in customer satisfaction showdown
The latest survey from the American Customer Satisfaction Index is in, and Wawa has emerged as the top pick for consumer satisfaction. The store beat out some tough competition, including its longtime rival, Sheetz. Wawa scored an 82 out of 100 in the survey, taking first place among U.S. convenience store chains. Sheetz wasn’t far… -
Ukraine says Russia poisoned two of its rivers in act of ‘ecological genocide’
Ukraine says that Russia isn’t just trying to kill its people with bombs and bullets but also through “ecological genocide,” according to a report published on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Kyiv claims that Russia intentionally poisoned the Seym River by dumping chemical waste from a sugar factory into the waterway in September. The waste reportedly included… -
China reveals advanced space suit for upcoming moon landing
China is gearing up for its first manned moon landing, and the country’s space agency has just revealed its new spacesuit designed for the mission. After four years of research and development, the lightweight suit is specially built to protect astronauts during their mission. The lunar environment is harsh, temperatures can swing over 300 degrees… -
Helene and other storms unleash 40 trillion gallons of rain
More than 40 trillion gallons of rain drenched the Southeast in the last week from Hurricane Helene and two other other storm systems. That’s enough to fill the Dallas Cowboys stadium 51,000 times, or enough to fill all of Lake Tahoe. It could also fill more than 60 million Olympic-sized swimming pools. Ryan Maue, a former… -
UN extends international force’s stay in Haiti another year
The United Nations Security Council voted to unanimously extend the Multinational Security Support (MSS) on Monday, Sept. 30, meant to curb mass gang violence in Haiti. The international force led by Kenya, struggling with underfunding and limited police officers, will now stay in Haiti until October of 2025. However, the resolution does not fix the… -
Ryan Routh pleads not guilty in assassination attempt against Trump
Ryan Routh, the suspect in the second assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty to federal charges Monday, Sept. 30. Prosecutors say Routh camped outside Trump’s golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida, for 12 hours with a rifle before being spotted by a Secret Service agent on Sept. 15. That agent… -
Helene death toll rises to 120; President Biden to visit damaged areas
At least 120 people were confirmed dead across six states on Monday, Sept. 30, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. There are reports of at least 600 people unaccounted for because they can’t be contacted. Helene was a Category 4 hurricane when it made landfall in Florida on Thursday with winds of 140 mph. Crews… -
Netflix saw a spike in cancellations after co-founder endorsed Kamala Harris
New details have emerged about what led to a surge in Netflix cancellations over the summer. Many of those cancellations may have been supporters of former President Donald Trump after the service’s co-founder and chairman endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. Reed Hastings publicly endorsed Harris and revealed that he donated $7 million to the Harris…
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