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New ‘living skin’ advances humanoid robot technology
Humanoid robots aren’t just science fiction anymore; in fact, they’re almost ready to enter the workforce. Amazon has been exploring replacing some of its warehouse staff with robots, and Elon Musk is also considering the potential of robotic helpers. The latest developments come from scientists at the University of Tokyo, who have created a type… -
NASA selects SpaceX to help retire the ISS amid space junk suit
NASA has the end of the International Space Station (ISS) in its sights as it deals with a historic lawsuit concerning space junk originating from the station. NASA awarded SpaceX nearly $1 billion to make the vehicle that will take the ISS out of its orbit when it’s time to retire in a few years. The… -
BP halts offshore wind projects, renews focus on oil and gas as demand soars
On Thursday, June 27, new British Petroleum (BP) CEO Murray Auchincloss announced that the company is pausing all new offshore wind projects and imposing a company-wide hiring freeze, which has few exceptions, as it reinvigorates its emphasis on fossil fuels. The move comes as stockholders were reportedly upset with the company’s previous effort to shift… -
Texas man executed for 2001 abduction and murder of 18-year-old
A Texas man who kidnapped, sexually assaulted and fatally shot an 18-year-old woman in 2001 was executed the night of Wednesday, June 26, on what would have been his victim, Bridget Townsend’s, 41st birthday. Ramiro Gonzales was pronounced dead just before 7 p.m. following a chemical injection at the state prison in Huntsville. “She was a beautiful person who… -
2 giant pandas from China headed to the US
The San Diego Zoo’s newest giant pandas are on their way from China, marking the first time Beijing is loaning pandas to the U.S. in two decades. It’s the beginning of a new era in “panda diplomacy.” Four-year-old male panda Yun Chuan and soon-to-be four-year-old female panda Xin Bao left China’s Sichuan province on Wednesday, June 26, for a… -
CNN hosts first presidential debate between Biden, Trump tonight
Hours away from the first debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, we’re breaking down what you need to know about the event hosted by CNN. And two giant pandas from China are on their way to the U.S. in a big step for “panda diplomacy.” These stories and more highlight The Morning… -
Is a super PAC ad deceiving PA voters? Trump campaign threatens litigation.
A 30-second advertisement produced by the Pennsylvania Values Super PAC drew scrutiny for its portrayal of former President Donald Trump’s stance on mail-in voting. The ad, which features old clips of Trump discussing mail-in ballot fraud, concludes with a slide urging Pennsylvania voters to “stand strong with President Trump against mail-in voting.” In response, Trump’s… -
Report: US pedestrian deaths on rise since 2019 as calls for safer roads grow
A report by the the nonprofit Governors Highway Association on Tuesday, June 25, found that the number of pedestrians killed by motor vehicles has increased over the past five years. In 2023, 7,318 pedestrians were killed in crashes, a 14% rise from 2019, according to the newly released findings. The nonprofit blames Americans’ love of… -
Biden pardons veterans convicted under military gay sex ban
In a move that impacts potentially thousands of former U.S. service members, President Joe Biden pardoned all those convicted of violating a now-repealed ban on consensual gay sex. The action, which comes as Pride month winds down, grants a pardon to service members convicted under the uniform code of military justice’s former article 125, which… -
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s espionage trial starts in Russia
The espionage trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is now underway in Russia, behind closed doors. Gershkovich appeared in a courtroom Wednesday morning, June 26, inside a glass cage before the proceedings began. Wednesday’s hearing went on for over two hours. Afterwards, prosecutor Mikael Ozdoev made a brief statement. He said the case against Gershkovich had… -
Toys‘R’Us uses OpenAI’s text-to-video model Sora to create short film
Toys”R”Us is known for the slogan “I don’t want to grow up,” but now the toy brand is growing with the times. It used AI to make its latest promotional video. Kim Miller, CMO of Toys“R”Us Creative Studios, told CNN that the concept originated after she attended a brand storytelling group. She shared with the host her… -
Supreme Court to deliver rulings on presidential power, abortion, social media
The Supreme Court is set to issue rulings on several high-profile cases. And the closed-door trial for a Wall Street Journal reporter begins in Russia. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, June 26, 2024. SCOTUS to deliver rulings on presidential power, abortion, social media It’s decision time at the Supreme Court. Over the… -
What is a ‘cheap fake’? The latest polarizing term this election
What is a “cheap fake” video? That depends which political party is explaining this latest polarizing point of conversation. Left-leaning news outlets are calling cheap fakes “misleading videos” that are used by the right to misrepresent President Joe Biden. Right-leaning news outlets said cheap fakes is a term made up by the left to protect…
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