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Today Briefly

"If the world doesn't plug this hole, we estimate that an additional six million people will be newly infected in the next four years. We could have four million additional AIDS-related deaths."

Television images showed dozens of demonstrators gathered on a road between fields where uniformed officers stood in a line across from them, creating a tense standoff during law enforcement's operation.

"There's almost no middle class anymore. It goes to the really in-demand creators. The brands, if they are going to spend, are going after those."

I've always believed in personal growth, and I've always wanted to make a difference.

In 1971, the singer-songwriter John Denver famously claimed that sunshine on his shoulders made him happy. Researchers have put this idea to the test many times since, and found that it is basically true.

C/2014 UN271, a massive comet, is set for a close approach to the Sun in 2031, revealing secrets about its composition and origins.

Now you can test your wits every day of the week with a challenging quiz hosted by Ray Hamel, featuring unique questions on specific topics.

"USDA has a lot of data that people should be very concerned about protecting for a lot of different reasons," said one current USDA employee who requested anonymity due to ongoing fear of retaliation. "Farmers' financial and production data should be protected at all costs, for privacy reasons and because of competition. If you got access to disaster payments, you would be able to layer a lot of data and arrive at a lot of valuable conclusions about productivity and U.S. farmland, futures markets, and commodity prices. You can hedge a lot of bets and make a lot of money if you know what's happening with U.S. agriculture."

Grok 4 appears to integrate Elon Musk's personal views and social media posts when addressing divisive topics like the Israel-Palestine conflict, raising concerns about its truth-seeking nature.

Technology advances and platforms like Instagram and TikTok have dramatically lowered the barriers to create work and share it with the world.

AI-powered tools no longer require design artifacts to be built from scratch. Usable layouts can be generated in minutes, enhancing team collaboration.

The European Commission announced the publication of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, aimed at helping companies comply with the AI Act. Compliance is voluntary.

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"I view technology not just as a tool but as a collaborator," Chung says. Their work explores shared agency—even identity—between human and machine, code and gesture.

The Orioles traded setup man Bryan Baker to Tampa Bay for the 37th pick in the draft, signaling potential upcoming bullpen trades for Baltimore.

Raleigh is MLB's home run leader with 36. He is well on track to surpass Salvador Perez's record of 48 homers by a catcher. There's a good chance Raleigh will become the first backstop in league history to hit 50.

Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) facilitates software composition analysis, allowing organizations to track and manage vulnerabilities in third-party components effectively.

Lee Elia passed away at the age of 87, remembered for his coaching career and work as a manager in Major League Baseball, notably with the Cubs and Phillies.

Britain and France are strengthening nuclear cooperation to bolster European security amid concerns about US defense commitments and Russian intentions in the region.

Charlie Cook noted, "We look at market trends. Within our business we employ a food and drink futurist to look at where those trends are going."

In the past, non-meat eaters had very limited options in most Irish restaurants, often left with only a mushroom risotto or a spinach and goats cheese tart to choose from.

In a world where online trust is non-negotiable, SSL certificates have become essential for every website.

Opening a restaurant requires deep soul-searching and a genuine love for the food and beverage industry, not just a romantic notion.

re:cap has launched a €125M credit facility for tech companies, addressing the challenges they face in securing traditional funding while offering a real-time analytics platform.

Fighting Russia's escalation of drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities led to a three-year high in the number of civilians killed or wounded in June, the United Nations said.

Israeli airstrike near a medical center in Gaza killed 16 Palestinians, including 10 children, during ongoing ceasefire talks with no immediate deal in sight.

The Bay Area Air District issued an air quality advisory due to smoke from wildfires burning in the northern Sacramento Valley area, impacting the Bay Area.

The depth of suffering and the humanitarian crisis in Darfur has reached an intolerable state. Famine is escalating, and hospitals and civilian infrastructure are being targeted.

Media psychology is a relatively new field of psychology that examines the ways behavior is affected by media and technology.

Three upstart media-measurement companies - Comscore, iSpot and VideoAmp - are now deemed ready for primetime as valid alternatives to Nielsen by the Joint Industry Committee (JIC). The JIC, formed in 2023, seeks to establish new audience measurement standards amid evolving viewing habits driven by broadband and mobile technology. Following a comprehensive audit, the JIC found these companies' technologies meet necessary functionality, transparency, and usability benchmarks, marking a significant development in the media measurement landscape.

AI compensation models are shifting from flat-fee licensing to varied systems that compensate publishers based on multiple functions of data usage.

AI-generated posts without personal insight are detected by LinkedIn's algorithm, leading to low engagement and a lack of human connection with the audience.

In this 8-team PPR mock draft, only five quarterbacks were selected in the first 10 rounds, showcasing a different draft strategy focused on running backs and wide receivers.

Veo 3 AI can create eight-second clips based on text prompts, producing videos quickly and easily for platforms like TikTok or YouTube Shorts.

The sister was at her desk with the view of the park and on the phone with the brother. He was scolding her during their weekly check-in call.

Stephen King's list of favorite books reveals his inclination towards narratives that delve into the darker aspects of human nature rather than traditional horror stories.

We promised in our manifesto that we would end years of inaction and make the changes that fans have fought for for so long and are so overdue.

The principal investigators recognized that writing caused a bottleneck in their work, as completing grant applications and reports took time they preferred spending on scientific work.

The pronoun hwæt appears around 5,800 times in Old English literature, leading to extensive interpretations and discussions regarding its meaning and context.

The 2025 Sunset Wine Competition highlighted a variety of winning wines, starting with the Best White, the 2024 Brockmeyer Family Wines Albariño from Walla Walla, WA.

The 2025 Sunset Wine Competition recognized diverse top wines, awarding Best White to the 2024 Brockmeyer Family Wines Albarino from Walla Walla, WA.

Copilot's chardonnay hails from the Los Carneros of Napa Valley. Apple and citrus notes with a touch of buttery oak make this $8 white wine a no-brainer for creamy seafood dishes.

Gen Z is experiencing significant changes in sexual behavior, exhibiting less sexual activity than previous generations due to a combination of political, cultural, and societal factors.

The new Superman movie, directed by James Gunn, reintroduces the character with a message of hope, embodying the classic superhero spirit that audiences cherish.

Sly Stone, founder of Sly and the Family Stone, created some of the most memorable funk hits from 1968 to 1973, leaving a lasting legacy on modern music.

The Met Police has identified Brixton Town Centre, Croydon Town Centre, and Kingston Town Centre as top priority areas for tackling concentrated crime issues. These Tier 1 areas are receiving heightened police interventions, focusing on significant crime types like shoplifting and robbery, especially as five million extra visitors are expected during the school holidays.

Agentic artificial intelligence has transitioned from science fiction to reality in DevOps, enabling software delivery autonomously while presenting new security vulnerabilities.

Every other pub is hosting an after party and a pre-party. Bars blast out Supersonic at lunchtime, while signs outside advertise Beer Here Now.

One of the most frequent causes of failed deployments is an incorrect Kubernetes manifest. A typo in the YAML or a wrong API version can mean kubectl apply never succeeds or creates broken resources.

Wimbledon's chief executive will demand investment in the District line after disruption continued into the second week of the world-famous tennis championships.