South Dakota Teachers Selected for NASA Liftoff Summer Institute =============== #2b6a1b1a ver:0.18 Palisades High School students have made a significant contribution to the International Space Station by manufacturing parts that will be used onboard . The students were provided with blueprints and had the opportunity to sign their names on the devices they created . One of the parts they manufactured is a small tab called Tang . This hands-on experience has given the students a sense of pride and accomplishment, as they have directly contributed to space exploration . In a separate development, Spain has won NASA's International Space Settlement Design Competition . The competition brings together students from around the world to design visionary projects related to colonization and settlement development in space. The winning team consisted of four Spanish students: Enrique Jiménez,... #newstr #Nasa #LiftoffSummerInstitute #Teachers #SouthDakota #ProfessionalDevelopment #Science #Technology #Engineering #Mathematics #SpaceExploration #Plants https://here.news/story/2b6a1b1a?ver=0.18

Snapchat Introduces AI Captions Feature and Spotify Enhances Personalization with AI-Powered Playlist Creation =============== #2c542de3 ver:0.4 Snapchat has launched a new feature called AI Captions, which uses generative AI to automatically generate captions for images. This feature is exclusive to Snapchat+ users and is currently being rolled out in limited regions. To use AI Captions, users simply need to take a photo using Snapchat's camera, tap the T icon, and select the AI Captions option. The AI will then scan the image and provide a caption with a star emoji at each end. Users have the option to regenerate the caption if they don't like it. However, the feature currently lacks the ability for users to provide input or change the tone of the caption. The suggestions provided by the AI are limited and may repeat after generating a few captions. The quality of the generated captions depends on how well the AI scans the scene ... #newstr #Snapchat #AiCaptions #Spotify #AiPlaylist #Personalization #PlaylistCreation https://here.news/story/2c542de3?ver=0.4

China's Ambassador Outlines Ambitious Plan to Jumpstart Economy and Foster High-Tech Industries =============== #299b285d ver:0.31 Chinese Ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, has revealed China's plan to accelerate economic growth through investment in high-tech and emerging industries. The plan, called 'new quality productive forces,' aims to upgrade traditional industries to be higher-end, smarter, and greener. It also seeks to foster new industries such as biomanufacturing and commercial spaceflight, as well as advance the digital economy. China intends to open up its market to attract foreign investment and lift restrictions on foreign investment access to manufacturing. The strategy is expected to boost China's growth, generate investment and consumption needs, and improve economic and business relations between China and the United States. Ambassador Xie Feng dismisses concerns about China's economy peaki... #newstr #China #Economy #Investment #Hightech #EmergingIndustries https://here.news/story/299b285d?ver=0.31

The Impact of Restrictive Abortion Laws in Texas: A Mother's Heartbreaking Story and the Widespread Personal Connections to Abortion Restrictions =============== #a8d3ffcf ver:0.12 The challenges and achievements of Latinas in the U.S. Yamila Ruiz, Senior Director of Communications & Public Affairs at the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, discusses the impact of the overturning of Roe v. Wade on Latinas, the accessibility of abortion medication, misinformation spreading among Latinas, and the importance of addressing the abortion issue in the 2024 Elections . Over 6.7 million Latinas, including 43% of all Latinas of reproductive age, live in states that have either banned or are soon to ban abortion access . Ruiz emphasizes the need for a cultural shift and destigmatization of decisions regarding the right to choose over one's body. She also highlights the disproportionate harm caused by the overturning of Roe v. Wade to Latinas, immigrants, and co... #newstr #Abortion #ReproductiveRights #Poll #RoeVWade #2024Election #AbortionRestrictions https://here.news/story/a8d3ffcf?ver=0.12

Controversial Hate Crime Law in Scotland Raises Concerns About Free Speech and Artistic Expression =============== #cb846839 ver:0.24 In Scotland, around 300 people gathered outside the Scottish Parliament to protest against the new Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act. The protesters, organized by the Scottish Family Party, expressed their opposition to the legislation, with some even stating that they were prepared to be jailed. The Act has been described as 'totalitarian' and 'ammunition for bigots', raising concerns about potential tit-for-tat reports. Placards at the protest read 'Truth is not hate speech' and 'Protect free speech'. Notably, a coffin adorned with masks resembling SNP leader Humza Yousaf and co-leader of the Scottish Greens, Patrick Harvie, bore a sign reading 'We hate hate crime laws' . The president of the body representing senior Police Scotland officers has also expressed concerns about th... #newstr #Scotland #HateCrime #FreeSpeech #ArtisticExpression #TheatreCensorship https://here.news/story/cb846839?ver=0.24

MINISO's Growth in North America Driven by IP Strategy and Innovative Shopping Experiences =============== #23d1d33d ver:0.22 American fast-food chains like KFC, McDonald's, and Starbucks are continuing to invest heavily in China's fast-food market, seeing it as a lucrative opportunity despite concerns and caution among US companies about investing in China. KFC China's parent company recently celebrated the opening of its 10,000th restaurant in China and aims to have stores within reach of half of China's population by 2026. McDonald's is also planning to open 3,500 new stores in China over the next four years. Starbucks has invested $220 million in a manufacturing and distribution facility in eastern China. These investments come at a time when overall foreign investment in China has been falling, with tensions between China and its Western trading partners causing many multinational companies to shift investme... #newstr #Miniso #NorthAmerica #IpStrategy #ShoppingExperiences #RevenueGrowth https://here.news/story/23d1d33d?ver=0.22

Google Settles Class-Action Lawsuit by Deleting Billions of Incognito Mode Data Records =============== #649f3cf2 ver:0.16 Google has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit that accused the company of secretly tracking the internet use of users who believed they were browsing privately. The settlement, valued at over $5 billion, requires approval from U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. The lawsuit, which began in 2020, covers millions of Google users who used private browsing since June 1, 2016. As part of the settlement, Google will update its disclosures regarding what it collects during 'private' browsing and will allow users of its Incognito mode to block third-party cookies for a period of five years. Google denies associating data with users in Incognito mode and has agreed to delete old technical data that was never linked to an individual. This settlement is seen as a significant step ... #newstr #Google #Privacy #Lawsuit #IncognitoMode #Chrome #Surveillance #DataPrivacy #ClassactionLawsuit #TechnologyCompanies #PrivacyPractices https://here.news/story/649f3cf2?ver=0.16

The Weaponization of Privacy: A Growing Concern Amid Politically Charged Division and Credible Threats =============== #9906d22a ver:0.09 Student journalists in India are defying censorship and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. They use social media as a platform to discuss topics that are often hidden or ignored by national media . These student journalists serve as a lifeline for the country's journalism industry, filling the gaps left by professional journalists. While they heavily rely on digital media, many are also branching out into print media to reach a wider audience. Their goal is to ensure that marginalized voices are heard on mainstream platforms. However, they face harassment and legal abuse from the government and academic institutions. Public recognition and support from established media organizations are crucial for their sustainability . In India, journalists' digital security is in dange... #newstr #Privacy #OnlinePrivacy #Weaponization #Threats #PublicServants #PrivateCitizens https://here.news/story/9906d22a?ver=0.09

Investors Seek Clues on Rate Outlook as Futures Tread Lower =============== #5a6eb1ac ver:1.0 Asian stocks fell on Tuesday as rate-cut optimism faded and solid economic readings led to speculation that major central banks would keep interest rates higher for longer. The decline followed Wall Street's drop and concerns about the pace of Federal Reserve easing. Futures for equity benchmarks in Japan and Australia pointed down, while those for Hong Kong remained little changed. The S&P 500 saw its worst day in almost a month, with Tesla leading losses in megacaps. Traders are awaiting remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell and weighing comments from two officials who vote on monetary policy decisions this year. San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly and her Cleveland counterpart Loretta Mester said they still expect the central bank to cut rates three times in 2024, though they're in no ... #newstr #StockMarket #InterestRates #FederalReserve #TreasuryYields #Nasdaq #Dow #UsEconomy #RateCuts #ClevelandFedBank #SanFranciscoFedBank #Intel #Tesla #ParamountGlobal https://here.news/story/5a6eb1ac?ver=1.0

Guggenheim Downgrades Endeavor Group Stock Following Silver Lake's Take-Private Deal =============== #fae36049 ver:0.29 Endeavor Group Holdings Inc., the talent agency and controlling investor in WWE and the Ultimate Fighting Championship, has agreed to be acquired in a $13 billion buyout by the private equity group Silver Lake Management. The offer of $27.50 per share has been approved by an independent committee of Endeavor's board. Silver Lake, which already owns a controlling stake in Endeavor, is following through on plans announced in October to acquire the company. Endeavor had a market value of $11.8 billion when trading was halted . Institutional investors have also increased their holdings in Endeavor Group Holdings. III Capital Management raised its holdings by 50.0% during the third quarter, now owning 142,466 shares of the company's stock. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings by 29.4% in... #newstr #EndeavorGroupHoldings #SilverLake #PrivateEquity #StockMarket #Guggenheim #Downgrade #ConsolidatedEdison,Inc #Paramount #Skydance https://here.news/story/fae36049?ver=0.29

Aberdeen FC Secures Vital Win Against Ross County Amid Mixed Fan Reactions =============== #12cbcebf ver:0.09 Hull City secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Millwall in the Championship, moving them back into the top six of the league standings. The match saw the debuts of Ryan Giles, Anass Zaroury, and Noah Ohio, who all made significant contributions to the team's success. Jaden Philogene scored the only goal of the match, with Zaroury providing the assist . The article from Hull Live praises Philogene's performance and highlights the importance of his return to the team. The author also assesses the debuts of Zaroury, Giles, and Ohio, noting their positive impact on the match. Zaroury's assist for Philogene's goal showcased his playmaking abilities, while Giles and Ohio impressed with their energy and enthusiasm on the pitch . Despite the victory, the article mentions that Hull City should have... #newstr #AberdeenFc #ScottishPremiership #Football https://here.news/story/12cbcebf?ver=0.09

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Discusses Human Rights and Taiwan Strait with Chinese Official =============== #82018af4 ver:0.25 Efforts by the US and other countries to reduce dependence on China in global supply chains and strengthen economic and security ties in the Indo-Pacific region are gaining momentum. A report by the Peterson Institute for International Economics highlights the challenges faced by the US in shifting trade away from China, as most of the targeted nations have increased their dependence on Chinese manufactured goods. However, the United States is actively reducing its dependence on China by increasing trade with key partners like India, Vietnam, and Mexico. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen outlined three priorities for the US' economic strategy in the Indo-Pacific region: increasing trade and investment, bolstering economic resilience, and cooperating on global challenges. The US is also en... #newstr #AntonyBlinken #LiuJianchao #China #Taiwan #HumanRights #UschinaRelations https://here.news/story/82018af4?ver=0.25

Caleb Landry Jones Discusses His Role in DogMan and Upcoming Projects =============== #25157331 ver:0.14 Belgian Malinois Britta, a 3-year-old dog, plays the role of Lulu in the movie DOG, co-starring and co-directed by Channing Tatum. The film is a road buddy movie that deals with the trauma war causes on soldiers. It follows two former Army Rangers, Briggs (played by Channing Tatum) and Lulu, as they take a road trip to a fellow soldier's funeral. The movie was released in theaters on February 18, 2024. Britta is represented by Andrew Simpson, who operates Instinct Animals for Film in Canada. In an interview with Caleb Landry Jones, who also stars in the film, he discusses his role in DogMan and his upcoming collaboration with director Luc Besson in the film Dracula: A Love Tale. Jones praises Besson's ability to capture the necessary scenes and emotions in DogMan, which features over 120 t... #newstr #BelgianMalinoisBritta #Dog #ChanningTatum #CalebLandryJones #LucBesson #Dracula:ALoveTale https://here.news/story/25157331?ver=0.14

'We definitely needed more room': Beloved Brookline theater opens expansion to movie fans =============== #156ac566 ver:0.11 A beloved theater in Brookline, Massachusetts, has opened its expansion to movie fans . The Coolidge Corner Theatre, which first opened in 1933, has added 14,000 square feet of space to its physical footprint . The expansion includes more screens, more seats, a renovated lobby, and an education and community engagement center . The project required 10 years of planning, over $12 million, and about two years of construction . The first movies to be played on the two new screens are 'The Wizard of Oz' and 'A Space Odyssey' . This expansion comes as part of a larger trend in the movie theater industry, with theaters across the country evolving to offer new experiences and amenities to attract movie-goers . The Coolidge Corner Theatre's expansion provides more space and options for movie f... #newstr #Brookline #CoolidgeCornerTheatre #MovieFans #Expansion #Screens #Seats #Lobby #EducationCenter #CommunityEngagementCenter #Planning #Construction #Movies https://here.news/story/156ac566?ver=0.11

'Fear Street: Prom Queen' Announces Ensemble Cast and Director for Netflix Horror Movie =============== #957f745e ver:0.11 Josh Hutcherson, the actor from the Five Nights at Freddy's movie, has provided an update on the sequel. According to a report from Digital Spy , Hutcherson mentioned that the story for the sequel is being finalized and everyone involved is eager to start production. He expressed his excitement to return to the set and praised the director, Emma Tammi. Hutcherson also shared that his co-star Jennifer Lawrence messaged him after the film's release. The first film adaptation of Five Nights at Freddy's, starring Hutcherson and directed by Tammi, was a box office hit despite not receiving critical acclaim. It earned $296.4 million at the box office and is available to buy and rent on various digital storefronts. Hutcherson's newest film, The Beekeeper, is currently in theaters. The sequel to ... #newstr #FiveNightsAtFreddy's #Scream7 #FearStreet:PromQueen #Netflix #HorrorMovie #RlStine #EnsembleCast #Director #StandaloneMovie https://here.news/story/957f745e?ver=0.11

UK Government Invests £1.73M in AI Projects to Advance Net Zero Goals, While Concerns Arise Over Potential Job Losses =============== #2f361453 ver:0.26 The UK government has announced an investment of £1.73 million ($2.2 million) in AI projects aimed at helping the country achieve its 2050 net zero emissions goals. The funding will support eight projects focused on areas such as electricity generation, transport decarbonization, and land use for renewables. Some of the specific projects include improving weather forecasting for renewable energy management, using AI to identify projects eligible for green finance funding, analyzing traffic and electric fleet charging to reduce transport emissions, and suggesting low-carbon technologies for construction projects. However, concerns have been raised about the energy consumption and environmental impact of AI, including the power needed to train AI models and process queries. Researchers estim... #newstr #UkGovernment #AiProjects #NetZeroGoals #JobLosses #AiAdoption https://here.news/story/2f361453?ver=0.26

The Impact of AI Journalism on PR Professionals =============== #0bb11efc ver:0.48 AI is transforming various aspects of the publishing industry, offering automation and efficiency while still maintaining a human touch. In book publishing, AI can assist with tasks such as topic curation, audience targeting, editing, and proofreading. Barbara Kline Pope, the Executive Director of John Hopkins University Press, believes that AI has the potential to revolutionize literature and knowledge circulation. By leveraging AI, publishers can streamline content creation, marketing, production, and data analytics processes . AI's role in publishing extends beyond book production. It can also enhance news publishing by automating repetitive tasks, analyzing data, and improving content quality. AI algorithms can assist journalists in researching, fact-checking, and generating personali... #newstr #AiJournalism #PrProfessionals #Publishing #Journalism #ScienceCommunication https://here.news/story/0bb11efc?ver=0.48

Israel's Use of Drones, AI, and New Military AI Technology in the Israel-Hamas Conflict: Questions Arise About AI Precision and Civilian Deaths in Gaza =============== #8e64fd61 ver:0.07 The conflict between Israel and Hamas has seen the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) utilizing various innovative technologies, including drones, AI-enabled military technology, and new military AI technology, to fight Hamas militants in Gaza. The IDF's 14th Armored Reserve Brigade played a crucial role in this regard, employing drones, AI technology, and new military AI technology to enhance their operations . During the Israel-Hamas War, the IDF utilized drones for multiple purposes. Major A and Major I, officers in the 14th Brigade, explained that drones were used to identify threats, distinguish between civilians and terrorists, and eliminate threats before ground forces had to engage. The coordination between drone operators and ground forces improved, resulting in more accurate and pre... #newstr #IsraelDefenseForces #AxonVision #ArtificialIntelligence #SituationalAwareness #GroundOperations #Gaza #ArmoredVehicles #ThreatDetection #TargetIdentification #Decisionmaking https://here.news/story/8e64fd61?ver=0.07

Fetch.ai, SingularityNET, and Ocean Protocol Merge AI Tokens to Create Decentralized AI Alliance =============== #20c0fe83 ver:0.6 Worldcoin (WLD) and Fetch.ai (FET) have emerged as top gainers in the crypto market lately. Market experts predict that Worldcoin's price could increase by 102% in 2024, reaching $18 by the end of the year. Fetch.ai is anticipated to surpass the $4 mark and reach $4.14 by the end of 2024. The broader crypto market has seen a 1.3% increase, while Fetch.ai's price has experienced a 3.2% decline, falling to $2.45. This drop comes after the cryptocurrency received a neutral rating. Despite this, analysts remain bullish on Fetch.ai's future growth potential . Recently, three cryptocurrencies with ties to AI-related tailwinds have seen significant gains. AI Crypto (AI), Fetch.ai (FET), and Chainlink (LINK) have experienced rises of 14.7%, 7.1%, and 2.9% respectively. These increases reflect the... #newstr #CryptoMarket #AiTokens #DecentralizedAi #Fetchai #Singularitynet #OceanProtocol https://here.news/story/20c0fe83?ver=0.6

NICE Recognized for European AI Product Innovation Industry Excellence =============== #36521cd7 ver:0.04 NICE, a global leader in AI-powered Customer Experience (CX) solutions, has been awarded Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Best Practices New Product Innovation Award for its advancements in AI for CX solutions in Europe. The award specifically recognizes NICE's Enlighten portfolio, which includes the Enlighten Copilot, an AI tool that analyzes CX data in real-time to provide actionable responses and content to employees and supervisors. This recognition highlights NICE's commitment to innovation and its ability to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance customer experiences. NICE's success in implementing CX AI solutions at Republic Services was also acknowledged. The implementation resulted in a 120% surge in coaching actions and a 33% improvement in customer sentiment. This demonstrates t... #newstr #Nice #Ai #CustomerExperience #Frost&Sullivan #EnlightenCopilot #RepublicServices https://here.news/story/36521cd7?ver=0.04