Nobel Prize in physics awarded to 2 scientists for discoveries in machine learning John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton were awarded the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for discoveries and inventions that formed the building blocks of machine learning. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: Americans are using AI at fairly high rates. What does this mean for the economy?
Americans are using AI at fairly high rates. What does this mean for the economy? A new study finds that Americans have adopted generative AI faster than personal computers and the internet. Does this mean we’re about to see a long-awaited increase in productivity growth? Read more on NPR
NPR News: Here’s how to turn climate change anxiety into action
Here’s how to turn climate change anxiety into action More than half of young adults feel anxious, angry and powerless over climate change, a recent survey found. But there are ways to help turn that distress around. Here’s how to give them a try. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Harris is trying to reach new voters with a media blitz both traditional — and not
Harris is trying to reach new voters with a media blitz both traditional — and not Harris has already appeared on 60 Minutes and the popular podcast Call Her Daddy. Next up, appearances on The View, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Howard Stern Show. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Harris proposes help for the ‘sandwich generation’: a Medicare benefit for home care
Harris proposes help for the ‘sandwich generation’: a Medicare benefit for home care Harris is using ABC’s The View – a popular daytime television talk show — to unveil a new pledge squarely aimed at women who take care of aging parents as well as their own kids. Read more on NPR
NPR News: This mountain hamlet hit by Helene flooding preps for a winter without power
This mountain hamlet hit by Helene flooding preps for a winter without power Most of the people who live in Poplar, N.C, are seniors. One priority is securing propane and kerosene heaters to keep them warm when it turns cold. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Can ghost guns be regulated as firearms? The Supreme Court will decide
Can ghost guns be regulated as firearms? The Supreme Court will decide The government contends that ghost guns kits count as a firearm under a 1968 law. But those challenging the rule contend “a kit of parts is not a weapon.” Read more on NPR
NPR News: Hurricane Milton becomes a Category 4 storm as it moves toward Florida
Hurricane Milton becomes a Category 4 storm as it moves toward Florida Milton is expected to make landfall off the western coast of Florida Wednesday morning. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Tunisia’s President Saied wins reelection after cracking down on the opposition
Tunisia’s President Saied wins reelection after cracking down on the opposition Opposition parties boycotted the election, calling it a sham amid a deteriorating political climate and authoritarian drift in the birthplace of the Arab Spring more than a decade ago. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Harris is pressed for more specifics in a wide-ranging interview with ’60 Minutes’
Harris is pressed for more specifics in a wide-ranging interview with ’60 Minutes’ The interview followed criticism from former President Donald Trump that Harris has been unwilling to sit for hard interviews. She was pressed on everything from her economic proposals to immigration. Read more on NPR