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Body roundness index more accurate than BMI to measure obesity: Report
For decades, body mass index has been the standard used to measure obesity — but that could be changing. New research shows the “body roundness index” may be more accurate. BMI has been around for nearly two centuries, and it gained popularity as the standard way to assess a person’s body fat in the 80s.… -
Reports: Apple to unveil AI upgrades at conference
One of Apple’s biggest events of the year kicks off Monday, June 10, in Cupertino, California. According to reports, the Worldwide Developers Conference will see Apple showcasing its advancements in artificial intelligence — which the tech company has reportedly dubbed “Apple Intelligence.” “We believe in the transformative power and promise of AI, and we believe we… -
Benny Gantz resigns from Israel’s war cabinet
A key member of Israel’s war cabinet has resigned. Benny Gantz, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s biggest political rival, has stepped down after Netanyahu failed to meet the deadline Gantz gave him to come up with a post-war plan to replace Hamas in Gaza by June 8. In a speech on Sunday, June 9, the retired army… -
Trump to attend virtual pre-sentencing interview
With a month to go until his sentencing in his New York criminal case, former President Donald Trump will take part in a virtual interview. And caught on camera: the moment a bull jumped a fence at an Oregon rodeo, injuring several people. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, June 10, 2024.… -
Microsoft AI ‘Recall’ feature could have been gift to hackers, changes coming
Microsoft is hitting the reset button on its “Recall” feature in the wake of security concerns. The company announced changes to the Windows 11 feature on Friday, June 7. Microsoft will release the feature in a slew of new computers on June 18. Recall takes screenshots of everything users do on their computer and uses… -
Teacher absenteeism has jumped since the pandemic, costing schools billions
Teacher absenteeism has increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic. According to data collected by Kelly Services, 10% of teachers are absent from the classroom on a typical day, up from 6% during the pandemic. In 2024, instructors from some parts of West Virginia were absent for a third or more of their contract year. On… -
Big Tech raises privacy concerns in quest for human-driven data to power AI
Tech giants are seeking to dominate the new world of artificial intelligence. In their quest, they’re causing controversy, raising concerns over user privacy and more. Adobe’s recently updated terms of service angered and worried some users when they were announced on the week of June 3. The updated terms reportedly allow the company to have… -
Social media video reveals China’s tallest waterfall isn’t all that natural
Touted as China’s “tallest uninterrupted waterfall,” the cascade may actually be a “water fail.” On Monday, June 3, controversy arose after a hiker posted a video from atop the tourist attraction at Yuntai Mountain Scenic Resort, which showed the waterfall being fed by man-made pipes. The Yuntai Mountain Waterfall clip has received millions of views… -
Trump’s conviction raises questions about his conceal carry permit
Under federal law, convicted felons are not legally allowed to possess a firearm. Former President Donald Trump has held a concealed carry license for more than a decade, but a Manhattan jury convicted the former president of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records on May 30. Now, the status of his concealed carry license… -
WHO confirms first human death from bird flu
The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that a man from Mexico died from the bird flu, caused by a strain not previously found in humans. The specific strain is called H5N2. According to the WHO, it remains unclear how the 59-year-old man contracted the virus. H5N2 has been reported in poultry in Mexico, although the… -
US police use drones as first responders boosting safety, efficiency
Across the United States, police departments are increasingly turning to drones as their first response when someone calls 911. More than 1,500 departments are now equipped with unmanned aerial vehicles that function in real time with call-center operators and police units on the ground. In 2018, Chula Vista, California, became the first city to use… -
As Boeing looks to restore confidence, more whistleblowers emerge
As Boeing looks to restore confidence in its brand amid a flurry of recent safety flubs, more whistleblowers are coming forward with accusations against the company’s safety practices. The latest two whistleblowers told the New York Post that some of the planes being pushed out the door are unfit for flight. The latest two whistleblowers… -
Arizona lawmakers add immigration enforcement measure to November ballot
Five months before the November elections, immigration remains a top concern for American voters. Lawmakers in Arizona voted Tuesday, June 4, to give voters a chance to determine how to handle illegal immigration in their state. Come November, people in the Grand Canyon State will vote on a ballot measure that would make it a…
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