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UK researchers seek to harness AI and drones to combat wildfires
Drones could soon be teaming up in swarms to battle wildfires before they spread out of control. Researchers in the United Kingdom hope they can harness the power of artificial intelligence to create fleets of drones capable of detecting and extinguishing flames at an early stage. A combined team of firefighters, scientists and engineers are… -
British Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary convicted of directing terrorism
British radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary faces life in prison after being convicted of directing terrorism on Tuesday, July 23. The landmark case, which resulted from an international investigation, centers on al-Muhajiroun (ALM), a group that was outlawed by the British government in 2010 for being involved in committing, preparing for or promoting terrorism. Choudary,… -
Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris
President Joe Biden has ended his bid for reelection following weeks of calls from prominent members of his party to leave the 2024 race. The decision comes after concerns about the president’s health following a debate with former President Donald Trump in June. In the statement released Sunday, July 21, the president said he is… -
Donald Trump found guilty on 34 felony counts in hush money trial
Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree, becoming the first former American president to be tried and convicted of a crime. The guilty verdict means the jury determined Trump falsified the business records with the intent to conceal another crime. The jury… -
Senate investigates cost of weight loss drugs, impact to US health system
Weight loss drugs have risen in popularity. In the past three years, the number of young people taking the drugs increased by 594.4%. A new study suggests that the drugs could profoundly impact the U.S. health care system if they become widely covered by Medicare and Medicaid. Sen. Bernie Sanders, chair of the Senate Committee… -
X owner Elon Musk accuses advertisers of blackmailing him
During The New York Times’ Dealbook Summit on Wednesday, Nov. 29, X owner Elon Musk accused advertisers of blackmailing him. The comments come in the wake of several advertisers withdrawing their spending from the platform following Musk’s endorsement of a post boosting an antisemitic conspiracy theory. In a strongly worded message, Musk addressed the advertisers,… -
Queen Elizabeth II’s passing triggers ‘Operation London Bridge’
Queen Elizabeth II has been recognized as Britain’s longest reigning monarch since her coronation almost 70 years ago. But what happens when her reign ends? The queen’s passing has triggered a series of events called “Operation London Bridge,” beginning with a coded call to Prime Minister Liz Truss. Inside Buckingham Palace, Prince Charles is to…