Month: March 2021
Democrats’ police reform bill faces opposition in the Senate — but that’s only the first hurdle
Several policing and criminal justice experts also expressed uncertainty about whether the bill, if passed, could effect significant change amid long-standing challenges with federal oversight of state and local law enforcement.
Read MoreSome outdoor ballparks, stadiums and theme parks eligible to reopen April 1 in California, state officials announce – KTLA Los Angeles
Some outdoor ballparks, stadiums and theme parks eligible to reopen April 1 in California, state officials announce KTLA Los Angeles Why is Gavin Newsom changing California’s COVID-19 reopening tiers again? Sacramento Bee School re-openings: New California law aims to put kids in
Read MoreSnowflake latest enterprise company to feel Wall Street’s wrath after good quarter
Snowflake reported earnings this week, and the results look strong with revenue more than doubling year-over-year. However, while the company’s fourth quarter revenue rose 117% to $190.5 million, it apparently wasn’t good enough for investors, who have sent the company’s
Read MoreBiden Officials Propose Afghan, Taliban Summit to Form Interim Government
The Biden administration has proposed a new path forward to end the war in Afghanistan, officials said, moving to set aside a deal negotiated between the Trump administration and the insurgent Taliban movement and to delay a planned U.S. troop
Read MoreThe owner of Anki’s assets plans to relaunch Cozmo and Vector this year
Good robots don’t die — they just have their assets sold off to the highest bidder. Digital Dream Labs was there to sweep up IP in the wake of Anki’s premature implosion, back in 2019. The Pittsburgh-based edtech company had
Read MoreIranian Jewish leader tells US rabbi community freely observes its religion
Arash Abaie says regime’s deep commitment to religious law works to benefit of observant citizens from all religions, adding that local Muslims respect, understand Jewish customs
Read MoreDeep Science: AI adventures in arts and letters
There’s more AI news out there than anyone can possibly keep up with. But you can stay tolerably up to date on the most interesting developments with this column, which collects AI and machine learning advancements from around the world
Read MorePope Francis Welcomed With Red Carpet And Military Band On First Ever Trip To Iraq
The Vatican has sought to make a papal trip to Iraq, the traditional home of Abraham and now a shrinking Christian minority, since 2000. Pope Francis ended his first day there with religious leaders.
Read MoreHow the Biden administration is approaching crypto regulations
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Read MoreTel Aviv hosts its first ‘Green Pass’ concert for the vaccinated
500 people allowed into 30,000-seat capacity Bloomfield Stadium to attend a performance by Israeli pop star Ivri Lider
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