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Chesterfield County launches drone-as-a-first-responder program, first of its kind in Central Virginia

Chesterfield County launches drone-as-a-first-responder program, first of its kind in Central Virginia

Chesterfield County launches drone-as-a-first-responder program, first of its kind in Central Virginia
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next

Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without steering wheels or eventually even brake pedals

Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

A record-challenging heat dome is about to bake the West with the summer’s hottest temperatures so far

A record-challenging heat dome is about to bake the West with the summer’s hottest temperatures so far

A record-challenging heat dome is about to bake the West with the summer’s hottest temperatures so far
Health|Science|World

Ancient mummy DNA provides scientific evidence that colonization brought smallpox to the Americas

New research says ancient mummy DNA provides the firmest evidence yet that European colonization brought smallpox to the Americas

Ancient mummy DNA provides scientific evidence that colonization brought smallpox to the Americas
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Tanning is getting hot again. Here's what it really does to your skin

Experts are worried about tanning's resurgence among young adults, fueled by social media

Tanning is getting hot again. Here's what it really does to your skin
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

OpenAI cuts prices on smaller models as businesses scrutinize AI spend

OpenAI slashed prices of its low- and mid-tier AI models on Thursday, a move that may intensify competition in the industry as U.S. companies battle cheaper Chinese rivals for

OpenAI cuts prices on smaller models as businesses scrutinize AI spend
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OpenAI's Sam Altman to discuss voluntary AI safety tests with Trump officials after agent went rogue

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will discuss his company's upcoming AI models and voluntary government cybersecurity testing of advanced AI systems with White

OpenAI's Sam Altman to discuss voluntary AI safety tests with Trump officials after agent went rogue
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Amazon's Zoox wins first US approval for paid robotaxis without human controls

Amazon's Zoox unit has won U.S. approval for limited commercial deployment of its novel steering-wheel-free robotaxis, a first for the autonomous ride

Amazon's Zoox wins first US approval for paid robotaxis without human controls
Business|Science|Technology

Company tapped to build components for NASA lunar rover

Company tapped to build components for NASA lunar rover

Company tapped to build components for NASA lunar rover
Health|Political|Science|World

US Senate panel advances Trump CDC pick Schwartz

The U.S. Senate health committee voted on Thursday to advance the nomination of President Donald Trump's pick for CDC director Dr.

US Senate panel advances Trump CDC pick Schwartz
Business|Science|Technology

Scale AI taps former Google Cloud executive as CEO

July 30 - Scale AI said on Thursday it had named former Google Cloud executive Francis DeSouza as chief executive officer, effective August 10, as the AI company looks to expand its data and

Scale AI taps former Google Cloud executive as CEO
Health|Science|Sports

Matt Hasselbeck joins Boston researchers to help diagnose CTE in living patients

Matt Hasselbeck joins Boston researchers to help diagnose CTE in living patients

Matt Hasselbeck joins Boston researchers to help diagnose CTE in living patients
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Watch Dr. Anthony Fauci plead the Fifth at Capitol Hill hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci, who led the US government response to the Covid-19 pandemic, invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, refusing to testify Wednesday just minutes into a Capitol Hill hearing that Republicans outwardly hoped would undermine the scientist and open him to claims of perjury.

Watch Dr. Anthony Fauci plead the Fifth at Capitol Hill hearing
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Science

Between prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants

It’s been a choppy year for restaurants that lean into lettuce

Between prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants
Environment|Health|Science

Ventana Wildlife Society warns lead poisoning is stalling California condor nesting in Central Coast

Ventana Wildlife Society warns lead poisoning is stalling California condor nesting in Central Coast

Ventana Wildlife Society warns lead poisoning is stalling California condor nesting in Central Coast
Health|Political|Science|US|World

White House nominee for CDC director advances to full Senate vote

White House nominee for CDC director advances to full Senate vote

White House nominee for CDC director advances to full Senate vote
Health|Science

Senate committee advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has cleared a hurdle in the Senate

Senate committee advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Labcorp raises annual profit forecast on strong testing demand

Laboratory operator Labcorp raised its annual profit forecast and posted better-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday, as steady demand for diagnostic

Labcorp raises annual profit forecast on strong testing demand
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Regeneron beats quarterly estimates on eczema drug strength, shares rise

Regeneron on Thursday beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue and profit, helped by strong demand for its eczema drug Dupixent and a high-dose version of its eye drug

Regeneron beats quarterly estimates on eczema drug strength, shares rise
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Braveheart Bio targets $1.2 billion valuation in US IPO

Braveheart Bio is targeting a valuation of up to $1.2 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, the clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company said on Thursday.

Braveheart Bio targets $1.2 billion valuation in US IPO
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI cloud provider Nscale to buy software startup Anyscale

Cloud infrastructure provider Nscale will buy AI software startup Anyscale to help clients better manage and run AI systems efficiently, the companies said on Thursday.

AI cloud provider Nscale to buy software startup Anyscale
Africa|Americas|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference

A U.S. government map of Africa mislabeled every country during a State Department presentation at a global conference taking place in Brazil this week, causing a

US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference
Environment|Europe|Science|World

France and Spain win some respite, as wildfire battles rage across Europe

France, Spain and Greece battled major wildfires on Thursday, with Spain bringing one blaze under

France and Spain win some respite, as wildfire battles rage across Europe
Health|Science

Toddler receives life-saving kidney from late cousin in Children's Healthcare milestone

Toddler receives life-saving kidney from late cousin in Children's Healthcare milestone

Toddler receives life-saving kidney from late cousin in Children's Healthcare milestone