A New Study Links Living Near Nuclear Plants to Higher Cancer Death Rates
A nationwide analysis found that counties closer to nuclear power plants have higher cancer mortality rates.
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Source describes the failed Pentagon-Anthropic talks: through the end, the Pentagon wanted to use Anthropic's AI to analyze bulk data collected about Americans (Ross Andersen/The Atlantic)
Ross Andersen / The Atlantic : Source describes the failed Pentagon-Anthropic talks: through the end, the Pentagon wanted to use Anthropic's AI to analyze bulk data collected about Americans — Right up until the moment that Pete Hegseth moved to terminate the government's relationship with the AI company Anthropic …
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Apple replacing Core ML with modernized Core AI framework for iOS 27 at WWDC
A new report says that Apple will replace Core ML with a modernized Core AI framework at WWDC, helping developers better leverage modern AI capabilities with their apps in iOS 27. more…
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OpenAI shares more details about its agreement with the Pentagon
By CEO Sam Altman’s own admission, OpenAI’s deal with the Department of Defense was “definitely rushed,” and “the optics don’t look good.”
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Forget cold showers after a workout — according to an exercise scientist, 'the evidence to support that in terms of muscle regeneration is really lacking'
Cold plunges are all the rage, but heat is your real post-workout friend.
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I can’t recommend this Dell 15.6-inch FHD Laptop deal highly enough — it’s a seriously capable Windows 11 work-from-anywhere machine for under $500
This Dell 15.6" FHD laptop checks all the right boxes for work or home use, pairing a Ryzen 7 processor with 16GB of RAM and a spacious 1TB SSD.
NYT Pips hints, answers for March 1, 2026
The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.
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Crimson Desert delivers native 4K ray tracing without upscaling
Digital Foundry praises Crimson Desert for strong native 4K performance with ray tracing and surprisingly reasonable PC requirements. The post Crimson Desert delivers native 4K ray tracing without upscaling appeared first on Digital Trends .
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'The goal was always to create engaging and varied content that supported players ideas and stories, not historical realism' — The Sims 4’s lead game designer talks Royalty and Legacy
The Sims 4's Lead Game Designer Xènia Peña talks all things nobility in the latest expansion pack, Royalty and Legacy.
The 'dream OLED' TV tech upgrade may finally be on the way — CEO says it will improve 'efficiency, lifespan and color purity', and it's readying production
South Korean OLED manufacturer Lordin says it's secured manufacturing capacity for its blue PhOLED display technology
Apple Stores close in United Arab Emirates following Iran strikes
A number of Apple Store locations in the United Arab Emirates have temporarily closed, in line with government recommendations as Middle East tensions rise. Apple Al Maryah Island Joint strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel has led to an escalation of tensions in the Middle East, including the death of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Following the initial strikes and retaliation by Iran, as well as the threat of future incidents, Apple has moved to close its stores in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has made a recommendation to private sector companies in the country. The advisement seeks to minimize the number of workers in open areas, excluding anyone in essential roles requiring physical attendance. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Nvidia partners with Cisco, Nokia, and others to build 6G networks based on open, software-defined AI radio access networking (AI-RAN) architecture (Kyt Dotson/SiliconANGLE)
Kyt Dotson / SiliconANGLE : Nvidia partners with Cisco, Nokia, and others to build 6G networks based on open, software-defined AI radio access networking (AI-RAN) architecture — Nvidia Corp. early Sunday announced ahead of the MWC Barcelona conference that its joining global telecom leaders in a commitment to build 6G …
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 1, 2026
Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.
You Asked: Filmmaker mode vs. movie mode and why 85-inch OLEDs don’t exist
On today’s episode of You Asked: Why don’t all giant TVs come with legs that can sit the TV on the floor? Filmmaker vs. Movie mode. And should you still be buying 2024 TV models? Filmmaker mode vs. movie mode @brandonchappell1535 asks: My TCL has filmmaker mode. Is this considered to be better than movie […] The post You Asked: Filmmaker mode vs. movie mode and why 85-inch OLEDs don’t exist appeared first on Digital Trends .
Apple Stores in UAE temporarily closed following Middle East conflict escalation
Apple has temporarily closed its five retail locations in the United Arab Emirates following a significant escalation in Middle East conflict over the weekend. more…
LEGO Pikachu And Poke Ball (72152) Review: Lacking A Spark
In both build and execution, the LEGO Pikachu and Poke Ball (72152) set is one of the more disappointing releases in recent years.
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