Office workers often complain that the building is either too hot or too cold. Now, engineers and architects are working on creating “sentient buildings” that can cater to the personal …
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Debut of China AI Anchor Stirs Up Tech Race Debates
China’s state-run Xinhua News has debuted what it called the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) anchor. But the novelty has generated more dislikes than likes online among Chinese netizens, with …
your ads here!In India, Women Turn to Apps to Avoid, Report Harassment
New web and phone apps in India are helping women stay safe in public spaces by making it easier for them to report harassment and get help, developers say. Women …
your ads here!US Lawmaker Says Facebook Cannot Be Trusted to Regulate Itself
Democratic U.S. Representative David Cicilline, expected to become the next chairman of House Judiciary Committee’s antitrust panel, said on Wednesday that Facebook cannot be trusted to regulate itself and Congress …
your ads here!Frigid Planet Detected Orbiting Nearby Star
A frozen and dimly lit planet, dubbed a “Super-Earth,” may be orbiting the closest single star to our solar system, astronomers said Wednesday, based on two decades of scientific observations. …
your ads here!Draft Brexit Deal Ends Britain’s Easy Access to EU Financial Markets
The United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed on a deal that will give London’s vast financial center only a basic level of access to the bloc’s markets after …
your ads here!Maná to Be Honored as Latin Grammys’ Person of the Year
Mexican rock band Maná will be honored as the Latin Recording Academy’s 2018 Person of the Year in a star-studded concert Wednesday, the eve of the Latin Grammy Awards ceremony. …
your ads here!Ocean Shock: Portugal Mourns Sardines’ Escape to Cooler Waters
This is part of “Ocean Shock,” a Reuters series exploring climate change’s impact on sea creatures and the people who depend on them. A priest in a white robe swung …
your ads here!Mexicans Disappointed With NFL Decision to Move Chiefs-Rams Game
The NFL’s decision to move the regular-season game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Rams due to the poor condition of the turf at Azteca Stadium has …
your ads here!US Adds New Sanctions on Cuba Tourist Attractions
The Trump administration is adding new names to a list of Cuban tourist attractions that Americans are barred from visiting. The 26 names range from the new five-star Iberostar …
your ads here!Uber’s Losses Continue Ahead of IPO
The ride-sharing and delivery company Uber continues to lose money, with growth slowing as it prepares to go public some time next year. The San Francisco-based company announced it lost …
your ads here!FCC Launches First US High-Band 5G Spectrum Auction
The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday launched the agency’s first high-band 5G spectrum auction as it works to clear space for next-generation faster networks. Bidding began Wednesday on spectrum in the 28 …
your ads here!As Laws Fail to Slow Online Sex Trade, Experts Turn to Tech
The online sale of sex slaves is going strong despite new U.S. laws to clamp down on the crime, data analysts said Wednesday, urging a wider use of technology to …
your ads here!When It Came to Racism, the Pen Was Stan Lee’s Superpower
Stan Lee was a seminal part of Miya Crummell’s childhood. As a young, black girl and self-professed pop culture geek, she saw Lee was ahead of his time. “At the …
your ads here!Publisher: NYT Reporters Work on Book About Brett Kavanaugh
Two journalists who helped cover the confirmation process of Brett Kavanaugh are working on a book about the newest Supreme Court justice. Portfolio says Wednesday that it has a …
your ads here!Soft Wearable Tech is Helping People Move
Robots with rigid metal frames are being used to help the paralyzed walk and have applications that could one day grant military fighters extra power on the battlefield. The problem …
your ads here!Fans Pay Tribute to Marvel Comics Legend Stan Lee
Fans are paying tribute to Marvel Comics’ legend Stan Lee at his Hollywood Walk of Fame star in Los Angeles. Lee – the creator of many superheroes – died on …
your ads here!Aretha Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace’ Concert Film Finally Debuts
Three months after her death and 46 years after she first recorded it, Aretha Franklin’s live gospel concert is coming to the big screen. “Amazing Grace,” filmed in January 1972 …
your ads here!Fuel Shortages the New Normal in Venezuela as Oil Industry Unravels
With chronic shortages of basic goods afflicting her native Venezuela, Veronica Perez used to drive from supermarket to supermarket in her grey Chevrolet Aveo searching for food. But the 54-year-old …
your ads here!With J.K. Rowling’s Help, Jude Law Builds a New Dumbledore
When Jude Law met with J.K. Rowling about portraying the younger version of Albus Dumbledore, the two discussed how to rebuild the fan-favorite character from the “Harry Potter” films. …
your ads here!Elon Musk’s ‘Teslaquila’ Faces Clash With Mexican Tequila Industry
Tesla co-founder Elon Musk and Mexico’s tequila producers could be headed for a collision after the agave-based drink’s industry group opposed the flamboyant billionaire’s efforts to trademark an alcoholic drink …
your ads here!Film Review: A Commanding Turn from Viola Davis in ‘Widows’
When you think of the wives and girlfriends of criminals and mobsters in cinema and television, what or who comes to mind? Kay Adams? Elvira Hancock? Skyler White? They are …
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