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Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk

Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk

WASHINGTON (AP) — About a million Americans a year are expected to develop dementia by 2060, roughly double today’s toll, researchers reported Monday.
'PDS' warnings were made to grab attention in tornadoes, hurricanes, and now wildfires

'PDS' warnings were made to grab attention in tornadoes, hurricanes, and now wildfires

The National Weather Service's Los Angeles page screams “Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS)” in hot pink letters against a gray background.
Company linked to Alex Jones doubles offer to buy Infowars after failed bankruptcy auction

Company linked to Alex Jones doubles offer to buy Infowars after failed bankruptcy auction

A company linked to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is now offering over $7 million to buy his Infowars platforms, more than double what it proposed when it lost to The Onion satirical news outlet in a bankruptcy auction that was later voided by a jud
Elon Musk says a third patient got a Neuralink brain implant. The work is part of a booming field

Elon Musk says a third patient got a Neuralink brain implant. The work is part of a booming field

Elon Musk said a third person has received an implant from his brain-computer interface company Neuralink , one of many groups working to connect the nervous system to machines. “We've got ...
Lasers help archaeologists study ancient tattoos on Peruvian mummies

Lasers help archaeologists study ancient tattoos on Peruvian mummies

WASHINGTON (AP) — For more than 5,000 years, humans have adorned themselves with tattoos. In a new study, researchers used lasers to uncover highly intricate designs of ancient tattoos on mummies from Peru.
Lasers help archaeologists study ancient tattoos on Peruvian mummies

Lasers help archaeologists study ancient tattoos on Peruvian mummies

WASHINGTON (AP) — For more than 5,000 years, humans have adorned themselves with tattoos. In a new study, researchers used lasers to uncover highly intricate designs of ancient tattoos on mummies from Peru.
'PDS' warnings were made to grab attention in tornadoes, hurricanes, and now wildfires.

'PDS' warnings were made to grab attention in tornadoes, hurricanes, and now wildfires.

The National Weather Service's Los Angeles page screams “Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS)” in hot pink letters against a gray background.
Britain's leader unveils AI strategy, including vow to rip up red tape hindering AI projects

Britain's leader unveils AI strategy, including vow to rip up red tape hindering AI projects

LONDON (AP) — The British government pledged on Monday to rip up the red tape hindering construction of data centers that underpin artificial intelligence while promoting its “pro-innovation” approach to regulating the technology.
Biden's administration proposes new rules on exporting AI chips, provoking an industry pushback

Biden's administration proposes new rules on exporting AI chips, provoking an industry pushback

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is proposing a new framework for the exporting of the advanced computer chips used to develop artificial intelligence , an attempt to balance national security concerns about the technology with the economic
Jeff Bezos' space company calls off debut launch of massive new rocket in final minutes of countdown

Jeff Bezos' space company calls off debut launch of massive new rocket in final minutes of countdown

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its massive new rocket early Monday because of technical trouble.