Technology

Colombia to use underwater robot to remove treasures worth billions from 18th-century shipwreck

The Colombian government has announced an expedition to recover items of “incalculable value” from the wreck of the legendary San Jose galleon, which sank in 1708 while carrying gold, silver, and emeralds estimated to be worth billions of dollars. Culture Minister Juan David Correa stated that, seven years after the discovery of the wreck off Colombia’s coast, an underwater robot would be deployed to extract … Continue reading Colombia to use underwater robot to remove treasures worth billions from 18th-century shipwreck

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Technology

Robots invading farms as part of revolution of agriculture industry

As part of the agricultural industry revolution, robots are making their way onto farms, bringing forth a wave of technological advancements. Among the adopted technologies are two Lely robotic milkers, which autonomously milk cows while monitoring various parameters such as cow activity, rumination, resting time, temperature, and milk quality and quantity. A Barn-E robot takes care of manure cleanup within the barn, contributing to cleaner … Continue reading Robots invading farms as part of revolution of agriculture industry

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Technology

Nvidia, Intel, and Jeff Bezos invest millions in AI humanoid robot company

Nvidia, Jeff Bezos, and several prominent technology firms are investing in Figure AI, a startup focused on developing human-like robots. The company is securing approximately $675 million in funding, valuing it at around $2 billion before the investment, as reported by Bloomberg. Figure AI has garnered significant interest from the tech industry, attracting investments from major players such as Microsoft, contributing $95 million, and Nvidia, … Continue reading Nvidia, Intel, and Jeff Bezos invest millions in AI humanoid robot company

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Business

Fed-Favored Inflation Gauge Seen Rising Most in a Year

The underlying inflation in the United States likely increased in January, possibly marking the most significant rise in a year, according to the Federal Reserve’s preferred metric. The core personal consumption expenditures price index, which excludes food and energy costs, is anticipated to show a 0.4% increase from the previous month. This would signify the second consecutive monthly acceleration in a metric that has generally … Continue reading Fed-Favored Inflation Gauge Seen Rising Most in a Year

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Business

Ford stopped shipping F-150 Lightning electric pickups

Since February 9, Ford has halted the shipment of its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickups, holding them for quality inspections. Ford spokesperson Emma Bergg did not specify the exact quality concern prompting the pause, referring to such holds as a routine part of the manufacturing process when transitioning to a new model year. The automaker has recently initiated shipments for the new 2024 model year F-150 … Continue reading Ford stopped shipping F-150 Lightning electric pickups

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Business

Soaring US stocks could take cues from Fed as earnings wind down

Robust corporate performances have played a pivotal role in propelling the S&P 500 to new peaks this year, diverting attention from the Federal Reserve’s intricate journey toward lower interest rates. As the earnings season concludes, some investors anticipate a resurgence of monetary policy as a dominant factor. Nvidia Corp’s exceptional earnings results served as a striking conclusion to the fourth-quarter reporting period, with the soaring … Continue reading Soaring US stocks could take cues from Fed as earnings wind down

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Business

Nvidia’s market value briefly catapults to $2 trillion

On Friday morning, Nvidia achieved a significant milestone as its market value exceeded $2 trillion, joining an exclusive club. This accomplishment followed the chipmaker’s remarkable earnings report, which once again fueled enthusiasm on Wall Street for artificial intelligence. However, later in the day, Nvidia’s stock experienced a partial pullback, causing its market value to dip below the $2 trillion mark by the market’s close. During … Continue reading Nvidia’s market value briefly catapults to $2 trillion

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Business

Broadcom reportedly nears $3.8 billion sale of remote access unit to KKR

Chipmaker Broadcom is on the verge of finalizing a $3.8 billion deal to sell its end-user computing business, which enables users to access desktops and applications from any device, to private-equity firm KKR, according to individuals familiar with the matter on Saturday. The potential agreement is part of Broadcom CEO Hock Tan’s efforts to streamline the company’s portfolio, following the completion of its $69 billion … Continue reading Broadcom reportedly nears $3.8 billion sale of remote access unit to KKR

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Politics

Blinken reverses Trump-era policy on Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank

On Friday, Secretary of State Tony Blinken declared that the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank is “inconsistent with international law,” overturning the Trump-era decision that had reversed decades of U.S. policy on the matter. Blinken’s move, reversing the so-called “Pompeo doctrine,” comes in response to the Israeli government’s announcement on Thursday outlining plans for the expansion of settlements in the West … Continue reading Blinken reverses Trump-era policy on Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank

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Politics

Italy’s Meloni: If Russia hadn’t invaded Ukraine, Hamas wouldn’t have attacked Israel

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated in a published interview on Saturday that Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine two years ago served as a precursor to the attack by the Hamas militant group on Israel last October. “If Russia had not invaded Ukraine, in all likelihood Hamas would not have launched such an attack against Israel,” Meloni told Italy’s Il Giornale newspaper, Politico reported. “It was inevitable … Continue reading Italy’s Meloni: If Russia hadn’t invaded Ukraine, Hamas wouldn’t have attacked Israel

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Politics

RNC circulates resolutions that would slow Trump takeover of party and committee

As former President Donald Trump endeavors to reshape the configuration of the Republican National Committee (RNC), two resolutions are currently circulating within the RNC, and if ratified by members, could potentially impede the process, as outlined in a draft of the resolutions obtained by CNN. The first resolution aims to ensure that the RNC and its leadership maintain neutrality, refraining from hiring additional staff from … Continue reading RNC circulates resolutions that would slow Trump takeover of party and committee

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Politics

Trump celebrates South Carolina victory, says Biden will be ‘fired’ in November

Former President Trump triumphantly marked his clear win in the South Carolina GOP primary on Saturday night, expressing confidence in defeating President Biden in a presumed head-to-head rematch come November. During his address, Trump commended several politicians who supported him in the lead-up to the Palmetto State GOP primary, where he secured a decisive victory over his main Republican rival, Nikki Haley, the former governor … Continue reading Trump celebrates South Carolina victory, says Biden will be ‘fired’ in November

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Trump wins South Carolina, easily beating Haley in her home state

In the South Carolina Republican primary held on Saturday, Donald Trump secured a decisive victory, easily surpassing former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, who hails from the state. This win further solidifies Trump’s trajectory toward a third consecutive GOP nomination, having previously emerged victorious in key contests in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Despite pressure mounting on Haley to exit the race, … Continue reading Trump wins South Carolina, easily beating Haley in her home state

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U.S. News

2 National Guardsmen killed in military helicopter crash in Mississippi

In a news release, the Mississippi National Guard confirmed the tragic loss of two Guardsmen on Friday following a military helicopter crash currently under investigation. The AH-64 Apache helicopter, belonging to the National Guard, went down around 2 p.m. during what was described as a “routine training flight” near Booneville, Mississippi. “Both service members served at the Mississippi National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility 2 … Continue reading 2 National Guardsmen killed in military helicopter crash in Mississippi

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U.S. News

8 killed in California head-on crash include 7 farmers in van, 1 driver in pick-up

Tragically, on Friday, February 23, in Madera, California, authorities reported that eight men lost their lives in a head-on collision involving two vehicles. The California Highway Patrol disclosed that a total of nine men were in the crash, with one passenger being the sole survivor. At approximately 6:15 a.m., the driver of a black Chevrolet pickup truck collided with a GMC van carrying eight occupants. … Continue reading 8 killed in California head-on crash include 7 farmers in van, 1 driver in pick-up

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U.S. News

Balloon Intercepted by Fighter Jets Was Probably Just a Hobby Craft, NORAD Says

NORAD stated on Saturday that the suspicious balloon intercepted by U.S. fighter jets over Utah on Friday likely belonged to a hobbyist. The agency confirmed that the enigmatic balloon had exited U.S. airspace, offering no additional details regarding the operator’s identity or the balloon’s purpose. Military aircraft intercepted the balloon on Friday at an altitude of 43,000 to 45,000 feet, slightly above typical commercial flight … Continue reading Balloon Intercepted by Fighter Jets Was Probably Just a Hobby Craft, NORAD Says

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U.S. News

Police Arrest Man in Killing of Nursing Student at University of Georgia

On Friday, a 26-year-old man named Jose Antonio Ibarra was apprehended in connection with the homicide of a nursing student discovered on the University of Georgia campus. Police confirmed that the suspect did not know the victim, acted alone, and assured the university community that there was no ongoing threat. The victim, identified as 22-year-old Laken Hope Riley, a student at Augusta University College of … Continue reading Police Arrest Man in Killing of Nursing Student at University of Georgia

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U.S. News

Court Could Refer Fani Willis for Prosecution After New Evidence

Attorney and legal analyst Jonathan Turley warned on Friday that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis could get referred for prosecution by a Georgia court after new evidence was revealed. Willis, who enlisted the services of prosecutor Nathan Wade in 2021 to spearhead the racketeering case against former President Donald Trump, is facing scrutiny due to a past personal relationship that concluded in the summer of 2023. Trump, … Continue reading Court Could Refer Fani Willis for Prosecution After New Evidence

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World News

Unexploded World War II bomb found in a garden in England

Authorities in the English city of Plymouth announced on Friday that an unexploded World War II bomb found in a garden has been safely taken out to sea and detonated. The discovery prompted the cordoning off of parts of the southern English city, affecting up to 10,000 people to facilitate the removal of the device by bomb disposal experts, as stated by local parliament member … Continue reading Unexploded World War II bomb found in a garden in England

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Death toll rises to 10 after massive fire tears through residential building in Spain

The death toll resulting from a rapid and intense fire that swept through a multi-story apartment building in Spain on Thursday has now reached 10, according to local authorities. The devastating blaze erupted on Thursday evening in the Campanar neighborhood of the eastern Spanish city of Valencia around 5:30 p.m. local time. Authorities provided an update on Friday afternoon, confirming that there are no more … Continue reading Death toll rises to 10 after massive fire tears through residential building in Spain

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World News

Angry French farmers storm into Paris agriculture fair

A collective of French farmers disrupted a farmers’ fair in Paris on Saturday ahead of a planned visit by President Emmanuel Macron, expressing frustration over costs and regulations. Confronting a sizable police presence within the fair, the farmers voiced their discontent, shouting, booing, and calling for Macron’s resignation, accompanied by expletives. Amidst lines of French CRS riot police attempting to contain the demonstration, clashes ensued, … Continue reading Angry French farmers storm into Paris agriculture fair

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World News

Western leaders rally around Kyiv to mark 2 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy extended a warm welcome to Western leaders in Kyiv on Saturday, commemorating the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The occasion comes at a critical juncture, with Ukrainian forces grappling with an ammunition shortage and the fate of foreign aid hanging in the balance. Supportive allies from the EU and the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy democracies stood in solidarity with Kyiv. … Continue reading Western leaders rally around Kyiv to mark 2 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion

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Russian authorities hand over Alexei Navalny’s body to his mother

Russian authorities returned the body of opposition leader Alexei Navalny to his mother over a week after his demise in an Arctic penal colony, as reported by Navalny’s spokesperson. In a communication on X, formerly Twitter, spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh conveyed that a funeral is imminent, with uncertainties about whether authorities will permit the family to conduct it according to their wishes and in a manner … Continue reading Russian authorities hand over Alexei Navalny’s body to his mother

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Politics

Biden administration will impose sanctions on more than 500 targets in response to Navalny death

On Friday, the Biden administration is set to implement a new set of sanctions targeting over 500 entities in response to the demise of opposition figure Alexey Navalny and on the eve of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s conflict in Ukraine, as confirmed by a Treasury official. These sanctions represent the latest step taken by the administration to impose repercussions on Russia amid escalating tensions … Continue reading Biden administration will impose sanctions on more than 500 targets in response to Navalny death

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Trump pledges to defend Christianity against the left

In a speech to a gathering of religious broadcasters on Thursday night, former President Donald Trump pledged to champion Christian values during a potential second term in the White House. He indicated his intention to safeguard the central symbols of the Christian faith, cautioning that the left has aspirations to “tear down crosses.” “Remember, every communist regime throughout history has tried to stamp out the … Continue reading Trump pledges to defend Christianity against the left

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