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Private US moon lander still working after breaking leg and falling, but not for long

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first private U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon broke a leg at touchdown before falling over, and had just a few hours of power left before its anticipated premature shutdown Wednesday night.

Don Henley says lyrics to 'Hotel California' and other Eagles songs were always his sole property

NEW YORK (AP) — The lyrics to “Hotel California” and other classic Eagles songs should never have ended up at auction, Don Henley told a court Wednesday. “I always knew those lyrics were my property.

Why did the Texas Panhandle fires grow so fast?

The rapid growth of raging wildfires in the Texas Panhandle has been staggering. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 60 counties Tuesday as the blaze forced widespread evacuations.

Scientists discover new species of fish in Pacific Ocean

Researchers have discovered a new species of tropical fish during an expedition to remote islands off the Pacific coast of Mexico.

Woman vanished after posting cryptic video; burned bones found in search

Police stated there was a dumpster with "definite signs" that a fire had been lit inside the dumpster.

Texas border cities offer Biden and Trump different backdrops for dueling visits

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Presidential visits to the border are usually short on substance and long on political theater and symbolism — starting with the choice of location.

Michigan's largest Arab American cities reject Biden over his handling of Israel-Hamas war

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Dearborn and two other Michigan cities with large Arab and Muslim populations turned against President Joe Biden in the state’s primary after Democratic leaders there warned for months that voters were angry about his handling of the Israel-Hamas war.

Around the world

Dubai's sky-high aspirations find a new outlet as it hosts a jet suit race for 'Iron Man' pilots

Pilots lined up on a runway in Dubai and fired up their seven jet engines with an ear-splitting roar.

Moldovan breakaway region appeals to Russia as a spat with the pro-Western government worsens

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Officials in Moldova’s Russia-backed breakaway region of Transnistria appealed to Moscow for protection Wednesday, as tensions escalate with the pro-Western government. Moldova, a candidate to join the European Union, imposed new customs duties on Jan.

Venezuelan government, allies and other groups propose more than 20 dates for presidential election

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela's government, its allies and other groups on Wednesday announced a proposal on when to hold this year's presidential election, suggesting more than 20 potential dates ranging from as soon as the last week of March through early December.

Navalny funeral set for Friday: Spokesperson

The funeral for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been scheduled for this week, a spokesperson for the late rival of Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Wednesday. The funeral will be open to the public and will be held Friday at 2 p.m.

French President Macron to inaugurate Olympic village in disadvantaged area transformed for Paris Games

French President Emmanuel Macron will inaugurate the Paris Games' Olympic Village Thursday, located in a formerly run-down area outside of the suburb of Saint-Denis.

Ghana's parliament passed an anti-LGBTQ+ bill that could imprison people for more than a decade

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Ghana 's parliament passed a highly controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill on Wednesday that could send some people to prison for more than a decade.

Food aid reaches north Gaza for first time in weeks. Israeli hostages' families push for release

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Aid convoys carrying food reached northern Gaza this week, Israeli officials said Wednesday, the first major delivery in a month to the devastated, isolated area, where the U.N.

Technology

CIOがAIに光を与える5つの方法

ジェネレーティブAIの急速な普及と民主化は、約150年前に電気と同じことをした電球と比較されてきた。電気の発明（1831年）から数十年後の1879年に発明された電球が、大衆や企業に実用的なユースケースをもたらしたように、ジェネレーティブAIはAIにも同じことをもたらそうとしている。 テクノロジーが研究室から日常生活へと移行するとき、主流への採用は通常、ますます強力になり、証明された初期のユースケースに乗る。このような急速な採用には、可能性の芸術に対する興奮が伴う。これが、ガートナーのハイプ・サイクルにおいて、AIが現在、期待のピークに達している理由の一部である。 実際、ChatGPTは昨年、わ

GitHub ships GitHub Copilot Enterprise

GitHub Copilot Enterprise, an edition of the AI-based pair programming assistant that can be customized to an organization’s codebase and processes, is now generally available, GitHub announced on February 27.

Nvidia's Market Value Surges $273 Billion in Record Jump due to AI Demand

Nvidia's stock price soared 16% in a single day, boosting the company's market value by $273 billion. The surge is attributed to the increasing demand for Nvidia's semiconductors, crucial for powering artificial intelligence applications.

Mexican President Criticizes YouTube for Removing Video with Journalist's Phone Number

Mexico's leader once again criticized YouTube for removing a portion of his daily press briefing in which he disclosed a reporter's phone number.

Florida passes controversial ban on children under 16 using social media

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers approve bill creating strict restrictions on minors' social media usage, despite constitutional concerns. The bill now goes to the governor for approval.

The Impact of Bio Digital Twins on Health Innovation

Healthcare technology is on the brink of transforming the medical field with the cutting-edge biological digital twin (bio digital twin) technology leading the way.

The most popular neural network styles and how they work

Neural networks are the foundation of modern machine learning and AI. They are the most essential component in understanding what AI is and how it works.

Sports News

MLB wants to make starting pitching more prominent, but it's a tough task in today's game

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Max Scherzer logged at least 179 innings in 10 of his first 16 years in the majors. And the three-time Cy Young Award winner learned some tough lessons on the road to pitching deep into games.

49ers climb in NFL players’ rankings but hot tub still sore subject

Coach Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers ranked seventh in the NFL Players Association's annual report card of the league's 32 franchises.

Massachusetts school rips 'harmful comments' made toward transgender athlete accused of injuring opponent

KIPP Academy, the Mass. private school that received backlash after video showed a transgender basketball student-athlete injuring a girl on the opposing team, stands by its decision.

El Segundo celebrates Opening Day of 2024 Little League season

The El Segundo community rallied behind a talented group of young baseball players last August, cheering them on until they were eventually crowned 2023 Little League World Series champions.  Fast forward to Saturday, and the boys are back for Opening Day of the 2024 El Segundo Little League season.

Widow of Tim Wakefield dies less than 5 months after former pitcher's passing

Stacy Wakefield, the widow of famed knuckleballer Tim, died Wednesday after battling cancer, less than five months after her husband's passing.

Russell Wilson on injury: 'I didn’t want to set a precedent'

Russell Wilson made it clear he didn’t want to remove his injury guarantee on his contract with the club.

T'Vondre Sweat leads group of NFL's big-guy prospects hoping to prove they're worth the weight

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat might have been the biggest guy on Texas' campus the past five seasons. It may be a fitting title for the NFL next season, too.

Politics News

Sec. of state issues apology to Nevada voters over glitch that caused ballots to show up as counted

The Nevada Secretary of State released an apologetic statement Thursday in response to numerous reports from voters who saw inaccurate information on the state's website that caused confusion and concern about the voting process.

The congressional candidates running to represent San Diego County

This primary election, voters are casting their ballots for who they want to represent them in Washington.

Hunter Biden faces backlash for claiming his father was not involved in business deals: 'Perjuring himself'

Hunter Biden was ripped by critics after claiming during an appearance for testimony before Congress that he "did not involve" his father, Joe Biden, in his business dealings.

McConnell's exit as Senate leader means new uncertainty as GOP falls in line with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Long before Sen. Mitch McConnell surprised colleagues Wednesday announcing he would step down as the Republican leader this fall, he knew the time had come. Hard-right Republican senators aligned with Donald Trump wanted to oust him.

Mayor Adams calls for changes in New York City's sanctuary policy

NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York City is looking to make a change to its sanctuary status following a series of crimes committed by migrants, Mayor Eric Adams said.

Williamson 'unsuspending' presidential campaign

Author Marianne Williamson announced Wednesday that she is “unsuspending” her presidential campaign, claiming American voters are “watching a car crash in slow motion” with the current candidates.

Congressional leaders strike deal to avert shutdown this week

Congressional leaders have struck a deal to avert a government shutdown this week, agreeing to punt a pair of funding deadlines later into March to buy more time for spending talks.