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Inside the $9 Billion Startup Building a DRONE Armada for America

It was September 2022, and Dino Mavrookas was trying to build the future of U.S. naval power atop an $800 dinghy. A former Navy SEAL turned tech investor, Mavrookas had recently launched the startup Saronic Technologies with a vision for shoring up America’s defenses: cheap, fast autonomous boats that could be commanded in swarms, armed with sensors and weapons, and manufactured at factory scale. But first, he and his team, veterans of SpaceX and Anduril, needed a prototype. So they bought a raf

The Creator Tracking EVERY Outlandish Claim From AI Executives

When Brian Patrick wakes up each day, he logs on to his computer and starts combing through social media, news articles, and YouTube videos to find the craziest things prominent AI executives have ever said. He always finds something. There’s the clip of Oracle founder Larry Ellison admitting to building body cameras that record users while they’re in the bathroom. A sound bite of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk advocating for merging humans with AI. Even an interview with Friend CEO Avi Schiffmann, in whi

The Dbrand Cube Was a LIE — Here's What Happened Up Close

Dbrand is the company that shipped a product that told Nintendo's legal team to "go fuck yourself," and the company that had a second set of lawyer-dodging PS5 plates ready when Sony threatened to sue over the originals. But on June 29th, the company finally ate some serious humble pie, canceling its Portal-themed Companion Cube external shell for the Steam Machine after Valve lawyered up. I couldn't believe it. Surely Dbrand had to have seen this coming. There must be a plan B, right? "There is

The Verge·Tech·3h ago

Why EV Owners Are Still TERRIFIED of Running Out of Power

The storm developed quickly over west central Illinois on April 17th, first as a single high-intensity system called a supercell, and then later that evening transforming into a long squall line of thunderstorms. Tucked inside a wall of wind were several smaller, quick-forming tornadoes, one of which landed directly on Rivian’s electric vehicle factory on the outskirts of the college town of Normal. The ferocious storm knocked down one of the walls and tore through the plant’s roof like a can op

The Verge·Tech·3h ago
Business

The CONDITION That Could Reshape Hollywood's Biggest Merger

Paramount will exit its United International Pictures distribution joint venture with Universal as a condition for EU approval of its $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The move is in response to a request for Paramount to exit the venture made by the European Commission’s anti-trust watchdog last week. The European Commission said on Wednesday […]

Variety·Business·2h ago
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International

The CRIMES Against Humanity Happening Right Now in Sudan

Report accuses paramilitary force of crimes including ethnic cleansing in systemic campaign against civilians The Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during its seizure of El Fasher last year, Amnesty International has alleged. Many of the crimes, including murder, torture, rape, enslavement and sexual slavery, were carried out as part of a widespread and systematic attack against civilians and amounted to crimes against humanity, the

Health

The UNEXPECTED Way Ozempic Could Save Your Heart

A growing body of evidence shows that GLP-1 drugs benefit cardiovascular health. Image Credit: Healthline/Munro/Getty Images GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy help protect heart health, but stopping the medications may reduce the protective effects. Some research suggests that GLP-1s containing tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) may help lower the risk of further complications in people with cardiovascular disease. Other research suggests that GLP-1s may help reduce thromboembolic even

The AI Tool That Can Predict Your Heart Attack BEFORE Symptoms

A first-of-its-kind AI tool was cleared by the FDA to detect underlying structural heart disease before symptoms present. ljubaphoto/Getty Images The FDA cleared the first artificial intelligence tool to detect hidden structural heart disease during routine ECGs. EchoNext is a heart screening designed to detect underlying disease before symptoms present. The new tool is credited with spotting severe, undiagnosed heart failure in a 45-year-old man who ultimately received a successful heart tr

Why Heart Failure Just Got a RADICAL New Definition

A new definition for heart failure emphasizes earlier detection to improve treatment outcomes and survival rates. Halfpoint Images/Getty Images Global health experts have updated the definition and guidelines for heart failure. The experts, including the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, say the guidelines were spurred by the rising prevalence of heart failure. The guidelines include a standard definition of heart failure, emphasize early detection, and discu

The TWO-HOUR Weekly Habit That Could Save Women's Hearts

Research shows that 2 hours of weekly strength training may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in women. Image Credit: COROIMAGE/Getty Images A new study suggests that women who do at least 2 hours of strength training per week have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.  The findings add that women who perform 150 minutes of weekly aerobic exercise and at least 2 hours of weekly strength training have a lower risk of heart attack.  Strength training is considered highly benefic

The Truth About Statins That Doctors Want You to KNOW

A large new study found that people taking statins are unlikely to develop serious muscle problems. Sol de Zuasnabar Brebbia/Getty Images New research reports that serious muscular disorders are rare for people who take statins to help lower cholesterol levels. Researchers say their findings are important because many people avoid taking statins out of fear of side effects like muscle aches. Experts say statins are an effective tool in lowering the risks of heart disease and stroke. The risk

The COVID Vaccine Study the CDC BLOCKED — Now Finally Released

A study on COVID-19 vaccines that was previously blocked by the CDC’s acting director was published in a medical journal. luis velasco/Stocksy A COVID-19 vaccine efficacy study that had previously been blocked by the CDC was published in a scientific journal. Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya blocked the study from appearing in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), prompting months of criticism. The study affirmed that COVID-19 vaccines reduced the risk of hospitalizatio

The Viral Overdose RESCUE That Changed One EMT's Mission

Simone Kelly went viral after reviving a man with Narcan at the Knicks parade. Here, she shares her passion for treating addiction. Simone Kelly, 24, a pre-med student and volunteer EMT, is pursuing her calling in emergency psychiatry and addiction. Courtesy of Simone Kelly Simone Kelly was off-duty during the New York Knicks celebration parade in Lower Manhattan when she climbed a subway platform at the World Trade Center to save a man’s life with Narcan on June 18.  Kelly, a 24-year-old

The SURPRISING Mental Benefit of Intermittent Fasting

Researchers compared intermittent fasting with calorie counting and found that people following fasting protocols thought about food less often. Anchiy/Getty Images A recent study found that people who bounce from one diet to another — or “yo-yo dieters” — may have better results following an intermittent fasting diet plan.  The study compared intermittent fasting to traditional calorie counting for weight loss.  The results suggest that people following intermittent fasting experienced psyc

Why Testosterone Therapy Labels Are About to CHANGE

HHS announced it would request updates to the warning labels for testosterone replacement therapy products. Malorny/Getty Images The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed key changes to the labeling of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) products. The proposed changes could expand access to TRT for men with idiopathic and age-related hypogonadism. According to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the changes reflect the most current scientific evidence on the risks a

The Small Lump That Led to a 24-Hour SURGERY Nightmare

Jayme Cohen Lynde’s rare tumor diagnosis led to a major surgery and a long recovery. Now, she is a thriving mom of two daughters. Image Credit: Photos by Jayme Cohen Lynde/Collage by Andrew Nguyen A lump in Jayme Cohen Lynde’s neck led to a carotid body tumor diagnosis and a second rare tumor called a paraganglioma. Surgery to remove the paraganglioma lasted 24 hours and required months of recovery, including relearning how to speak and swallow. Years later, doctors discovered a recurring tu

Sports

The World Cup Victory That Turned DEADLY in Mexico City

Three people have died from suffocation More than a million people gathered in Mexico City Three people died ⁠from suffocation as thousands of fans crowded Mexico City streets during World Cup celebrations, the capital’s health secretariat ⁠said in the early ⁠hours ​of Wednesday. The deaths occurred near the Angel of Independence landmark, where thousands of soccer fans had gathered to ⁠celebrate Mexico’s 2-0 victory over Ecuador in the round of 32. Continue reading...

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