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Robots Make Real-Time Choices with Ease

December 5, 2024

Ever thought about robots making quick decisions without any prior training? While Monte Carlo tree search is great for planning, it only sees a small part of the picture. Enter Spectral Expansion Tree Search (SETS), a clever new system that uses a robot's full spectrum to make real-time choices. SE

entertainment

Santosh: The U. K. ’s Oscar Hopeful Finally Finds a Home

December 5, 2024

"Santosh, " a critically acclaimed crime drama from India, has found a distributor in the U. K. Vertigo Releasing, in partnership with Civic Studio, will bring the film to British theaters on March 21, 2025. Directed by British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri, the story follows a widowed police consta

crime

Crime Drops in New York, Then a Shocking Murder

December 5, 2024

New York City saw a big dip in crime rates in November 2024. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) announced that crime fell by nearly 6 percent. This drop was mainly due to fewer murders, robberies, and burglaries. The NYPD also reported a significant decrease in shootings, with 61 fewer incid

finance

Fed Chair Powell's Last Public Chat Before Rate Decision

December 5, 2024

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be speaking at the New York Times' DealBook conference today. This talk is happening just two weeks before the central bank announces its decision on interest rates. It’s also Powell’s last public appearance before that important meeting. Markets are expecti

science

Babies' Ear for Thai: Infants from Korea and Japan Hear Differently

December 4, 2024

Did you know that even little babies can tell the difference between sounds from different languages? Scientists wanted to find out how babies from Korea and Japan hear sounds from Thai, a language they don't speak. They chose three special sounds from Thai that are called "stops. " These sounds are

crime

New Sheriff in Town: Nathan Hochman Takes Charge in LA County

December 3, 2024

Meet Nathan Hochman, the newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney. He's not your typical politician. With a background as a federal prosecutor, Hochman campaigned on a unique approach to fighting crime, which he called a "hard middle path. " In a landslide victory, he ousted the previous D

entertainment

Get Millie Black: A 100% Score Winner from HBO!

December 3, 2024

HBO, known for its crime dramas since The Sopranos, is back with another hit: Get Millie Black. Aired on HBO Max, this series follows ex-Scotland Yard detective Millie-Jean Black as she returns to Jamaica. She's there to solve missing persons cases, but things get personal when she tries to save her

crime

Hawaii’s Crime Boss Dies in Prison After Lifetime of Crime

December 3, 2024

Michael “Mike” Miske, a notorious Hawaii crime boss, was found dead in his prison cell this weekend. He was 50 years old. The Federal Detention Center in Honolulu discovered his body on Sunday morning. The cause of his death is still unknown. Investigators believe he might have taken his own life, b

health

Exploring Cognitive Interviews: Do Outcome Measures for Older Adults Hit the Mark?

December 3, 2024

Older adults, especially those over 65, are major users of healthcare and social services. Surprisingly, many tools designed to assess quality and economic impact haven't been properly tested with this age group. Enter cognitive interviews – a crucial method for validating these tools. This review l

politics

Supreme Court Battles Over Trans Youth Health Care Rights

December 3, 2024

On October 11, the Supreme Court will hear a crucial case, United States v. Skrmetti, regarding Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth. The heart of the debate is whether this ban violates the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause, which prohibits sex discrimination. Tennessee’s