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AI could cause ‘catastrophic’ financial crisis, says Yuval Noah Harari
Artificial intelligence could cause a financial crisis with “catastrophic” consequences, according to the historian and author Yuval Noah Harari, who says the technology’s sophistication makes forecasting its dangers difficult. Harari told the Guardian a concern about safety testing AI models was foreseeing all the problems that a powerful system could cause. Unlike with nuclear weapons,…
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Oakland International Airport is prepared for Thanksgiving holiday travel
Oakland, Calif. – November 9, 2023: Oakland International Airport (OAK) projects over 360,000 passengers will pass through the airport during the eleven-day Thanksgiving holiday travel period from Friday, November 17 through Monday, November 27. This is a 2.2 percent increase over the same period last year and 85% of the 2019 pre-pandemic traffic benchmark. According to…
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Hint: turn your oven on first
Lindsay Parrill/The Manual It’s soup season, and when that happens, it’s easy to be bombarded by all of the beautifully new and exciting recipes floating around social media and fall food-themed magazines at the checkout counter. We want to try every exquisite butternut bite spiced with all of the amazing autumnal flavors. Of course we…
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Padel tennis in Hong Kong: A beginner’s guide
Padel tennis is an exciting racquet sport that has rapidly gained popularity worldwide. The sport has grassroots and professional levels in Mexico, Argentina, and Spain. Initially introduced in Asia through Japan in 2013, it quickly spread to countries like Singapore, China, Thailand, India, and the Philippines. Now, this thrilling sport has made its way to…
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WCBB recruiting class updates and high school superlatives from best shooters to defensive impact
Shane Laflin Nov 9, 2023, 11:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Player development, much like recruiting, never really ends. Coming off the summer circuit of events and NCAA live periods, there are more elite invite-only opportunities for the cream of the crop of talent in the respective high school classes than ever before. It is…
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Diabetes and mental health: Depression may hasten death
Share on PinterestDepression may hasten death in people with type 2 diabetes. Image credit: Yasser Chalid/Getty Images. Worldwide, type 2 diabetes affects more than 6% of people, or around 462 million individuals, and it is the ninth leading cause of mortality. Mental health issues are common in people with type 2 diabetes, with studies finding…
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Chico State’s Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Jason Halley / University Photographer For more than 10 years, Chico State’s Basic Needs has provided students in need with access to nutritious food and other vital resources through the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry. What began as a small bookcase stocked with canned and dry goods in 2013 has grown into one of the most…
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Government of Canada launches survey on resale rights for artists
Resale rights for artists would benefit visual artists when their work is resold in Canada and in many countries GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 9, 2023 /CNW/ – Visual arts are a vibrant part of Canada’s culture and help us celebrate our shared heritage. Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and the Honourable François-Philippe…
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Quarry Hill to offer AARP Driver Safety Course
CAMDEN — Drivers aged 50 and over are invited to attend the AARP Driver Safety Course, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Anderson Inn at Quarry Hill in Camden. Presented by instructor Paul Sheridan, AARP’s Smart Driver curriculum covers defensive driving, existing and new rules of the road…
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Komfo Anokye kola tree: Ghana outrage after 300-year-old tree felled
By Thomas Naadi BBC News, Accra The authorities in Ghana have launched a manhunt for the people who cut down a famous 300-year-old kola tree, which was believed to have healing powers. The tree dates back to the Ashanti Kingdom, part of modern-day Ghana. Local people says the tree grew in the spot where renowned…