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Rapper Yella Beezy convicted of hiring gunman who fatally shot rapper MO3 on busy Dallas interstate

Rapper Yella Beezy convicted of hiring gunman who fatally shot rapper MO3 on busy Dallas interstate

A Dallas County jury has unanimously convicted rapper Yella Beezy of capital murder in a brazen daylight attack on rapper MO3 on a busy Dallas interstate in 2020

Australian companies face 'AI washing' claims after wave of job cuts, offshoring

Australian companies face 'AI washing' claims after wave of job cuts, offshoring

By Renju Jose and Christine Chen SYDNEY, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Australia's blue-chip companies are increasingly invoking artificial intelligence as they cut jobs and move work offshore, unions and experts say, complicating the government's efforts to support employment in a slowing economy.

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles, drones; group denies targeting Mecca

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles, drones; group denies targeting Mecca

DUBAI, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Saudi air defences intercepted Houthi missiles and drones launched towards Riyadh, Mecca and other regions on Wednesday, as hostilities between the Iran-aligned group and the kingdom worsen.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says progress in peace talks hinges on US approach to Russia

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says progress in peace talks hinges on US approach to Russia

By Padraic Halpin DUBLIN, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Kyiv hoped to achieve concrete results in talks on resolving the war with Russia this year, but that much depended on how the United States approached Moscow.

Irma P. Hall, 'Soul Food' and 'The Ladykillers' actor who found fame at 60, dies at 91

Irma P. Hall, 'Soul Food' and 'The Ladykillers' actor who found fame at 60, dies at 91

Jonathan Lipnicki Cried After Filming ‘Psychologically Harrowing’ Role as a Predator in ‘Primetime’: ‘I Had to Wash Myself Clean’

Jonathan Lipnicki Cried After Filming ‘Psychologically Harrowing’ Role as a Predator in ‘Primetime’: ‘I Had to Wash Myself Clean’

Jonathan Lipnicki is jumping at projects that scare him. With three decades in the business, the 36-year-old actor and producer knows that sometimes, it’s about taking a risk. During a conversation with Variety at Coronado Island Film Festival on Nov. 5, he opened up about his career arc, including the daunting role he took on […]

FBI Warns of Increasing Operational Technology Hacking Threat to Critical U.S. Infrastructure

FBI Warns of Increasing Operational Technology Hacking Threat to Critical U.S. Infrastructure

The FBI is issuing a warning to U.S. companies and organizations regarding a growing threat of hackers targeting operational technology (OT) systems. According to FBI Seattle Special Agent in Charge Mike Herrington, these attacks have become more frequent over the past few years and pose significant concerns. Herrington highlighted that many operational systems, some decades old, lack modern security features and are not designed to withstand current sophisticated hacking techniques. He noted that hackers often scan the internet for vulnerable devices, such as specific programmable logic controllers, and exploit unpatched systems. The FBI emphasizes that these operational technology hacks could lead to severe consequences, including loss of life, injuries, or substantial financial damages. An example cited involved an attempt to tamper with dam settings, which, while not physically connected at the time, illustrates the potential for widespread disruption.

BIOMED Joins NVIDIA Inception to Advance AI-Driven Precision Medicine

BIOMED Joins NVIDIA Inception to Advance AI-Driven Precision Medicine

BIOMED, a healthcare technology company specializing in precision and personalized medicine, has been accepted into NVIDIA Inception. This program is designed to support startups that are advancing artificial intelligence and accelerated computing. BIOMED's participation in NVIDIA Inception is a strategic move to further its mission of transforming healthcare delivery and improving access to personalized healthcare solutions. The company is currently developing OPM-AI™, its proprietary artificial intelligence platform, which is intended to support the next generation of precision and personalized medicine. By combining AI advancements with biomedical innovation, BIOMED aims to make healthcare more intelligent, accessible, and responsive to individual patient needs. As a member of NVIDIA Inception, BIOMED will gain access to a global startup ecosystem, including technical resources, developer training, preferred partner offerings, and networking opportunities within the broader AI community.

University of Chicago Law Professor Explores Evolving Interpretations of Second Amendment

University of Chicago Law Professor Explores Evolving Interpretations of Second Amendment

Professor Darrell A.H. Miller of the University of Chicago Law School recently delivered a lecture titled “The Aim of the Second Amendment,” tracing the evolution of Second Amendment jurisprudence. Miller discussed how the prevailing judicial understanding has shifted from a militia-centered view to one recognizing an individual's right to gun ownership. He highlighted that for much of U.S. history, courts primarily linked the Second Amendment to militia service, citing cases like *Presser v. Illinois* (1886) and *United States v. Miller* (1939). The turning point came with *District of Columbia v. Heller* (2008) and *McDonald v. City of Chicago* (2010), which established and extended the individual right to bear arms for self-defense. Miller also critiqued the Supreme Court's emphasis on self-defense as the sole central purpose, suggesting other aims like autonomy and anti-tyranny.

AI System Developed for Coma Patient Movement Monitoring and Alerting

AI System Developed for Coma Patient Movement Monitoring and Alerting

An AI-based system has been developed to continuously monitor the movements of coma patients and provide alerts to healthcare professionals. This system utilizes computer vision and deep learning techniques, specifically MediaPipe Pose for body landmark identification and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks for movement pattern recognition. The process involves capturing live video footage of the patient, extracting key body landmarks, and analyzing these movements over time. When significant or abnormal movement is detected, the system automatically captures a screenshot, records the event in a monitoring dashboard, and sends an email alert to the authorized doctor. The monitoring dashboard is accessible remotely via a public IP address, allowing doctors to observe patient activity without being physically present. This non-contact method aims to reduce the burden of continuous manual observation and provide timely information for patient care.

New York Mets Urged to Pursue Tarik Skubal to Strengthen Pitching Rotation

New York Mets Urged to Pursue Tarik Skubal to Strengthen Pitching Rotation

New York Mets Urged to Pursue Tarik Skubal to Strengthen Pitching Rotation

Freshman WR Trent Mosley is the big-play threat on USC's offense heading to Indiana showdown

Freshman WR Trent Mosley is the big-play threat on USC's offense heading to Indiana showdown

Trent Mosley is one of the nation's top freshman receivers at Southern California

Astros name Brad Ausmus as manager

Astros name Brad Ausmus as manager

By Field Level Media Nov 11 (Field Level Media) - The Houston Astros hired New York Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus as their next manager on Wednesday.

Majority of JetBlue lenders sign cooperation deal, Bloomberg News reports

Majority of JetBlue lenders sign cooperation deal, Bloomberg News reports

Nov 11 (Reuters) - A majority of JetBlue Airways' creditors have executed a cooperation agreement that would prevent the company from striking side deals with lenders in the group, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Central Florida Eateries Face Closures Due to Health Violations, Including Improper Frozen Shrimp Storage

Central Florida Eateries Face Closures Due to Health Violations, Including Improper Frozen Shrimp Storage

Six Central Florida eateries were temporarily shut down last week following health inspections that uncovered various violations, according to state records. Issues reported included rodent droppings, live and dead roaches, and significant storage problems. For instance, one establishment, Pronto Pizza in Ocala, was cited for storing bags of frozen raw shrimp directly above grocery bags containing frozen bread inside a reach-in cooler, and raw shrimp on top of broccoli in a refrigerated make-table. Other violations at various locations included operating with expired licenses, presence of flying insects landing on food, and rodent burrowing materials. Most of the affected restaurants were permitted to reopen after addressing the health standards.

Italy's Meloni says cyberthreats are intended to spread fear after schools hit by bomb threat

Italy's Meloni says cyberthreats are intended to spread fear after schools hit by bomb threat

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni says law enforcement found no concrete threat after thousands of school buildings were evacuated due to an emailed bomb threat

USDA Warns Consumers Against Certain Frozen Meat Products Due to Undeclared Allergens

USDA Warns Consumers Against Certain Frozen Meat Products Due to Undeclared Allergens

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a warning to consumers regarding specific frozen meat products from BetterBallen Foods. These products, which include beef, pork, and chicken, contain undeclared allergens. Specifically, all products contain sesame, and the beef products also contain anchovy. These allergens are not listed on the product labels, posing a risk to individuals with sensitivities or allergies. The affected items were distributed nationwide through online sales by Lowlands House and may have also been sold at various events in South Carolina. A formal recall was not initiated because the products are no longer available for purchase, but consumers who may still have these items in their freezers are advised to dispose of them or return them to the point of purchase.

Conduent HCI Releases 2025 Food Insecurity Index, Identifying High-Risk U.S. Communities

Conduent HCI Releases 2025 Food Insecurity Index, Identifying High-Risk U.S. Communities

Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (HCI) has released its 2025 Food Insecurity Index, a tool designed to identify U.S. communities at the highest risk for experiencing food insecurity. This index is part of Conduent's SocioNeeds Index® Suite, which provides analytics on social determinants of health to improve community health outcomes. The index calculates a national value from 0 to 100 for every zip code and county in the U.S., with higher values indicating greater estimated food insecurity. The methodology incorporates validated indicators related to education, financial stability, household environment, and personal transport expenditures. To help communities pinpoint areas of highest need, locations are also ranked from 1 (low need) to 5 (high need) based on their index value relative to similar locations within their region. The data used for this index is sourced from Claritas Pop-Facts® 2025, Claritas Consumer Spending Dynamix 2025, and the American Community Survey 2019-2023. It is important t...

Aaniie Care Introduces Unscheduled Clock-Ins and Enhanced EVV Workflows for IDD Providers

Aaniie Care Introduces Unscheduled Clock-Ins and Enhanced EVV Workflows for IDD Providers

Aaniie, Inc., a provider of an all-in-one home care software platform, has announced new capabilities for its Aaniie Care platform. These updates include unscheduled clock-ins and enhanced Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) workflows specifically designed for agencies serving state developmental disabilities programs, such as Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) programs. The new features aim to help providers accurately capture services that occur outside of a predetermined schedule, reduce EVV exceptions at the point of care, and streamline the process of moving accurate service information into billing. This development addresses a common challenge for agencies supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), where care often adapts to the individual's daily needs rather than a fixed schedule. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) can now document support as it happens, while adhering to the authorization and verification controls mandated by DDD programs under the 2...

St. Louis Public Schools Board Approves Closure of Nine Schools Amid Budget Deficit

St. Louis Public Schools Board Approves Closure of Nine Schools Amid Budget Deficit

The St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education has voted to close nine schools and restructure its magnet program, effective next year. This decision comes despite objections from parents, teachers, and students who advocated for a delay. The elementary schools slated for closure are Ames, Ashland, Carver, Hamilton, Hickey, Meramec, Monroe, and Walbridge, along with AESM @ L’Ouverture Middle School. This action will reduce the district's total number of schools from 61 to 52. Additionally, Clyde C. Miller Career Academy will cease new high school enrollments in 2027, transitioning into a career and technical education center by 2030. The board also decided to table a proposal for earlier start times for elementary students. This consolidation plan, known as Future Ready SLPS, aims to address a projected $41 million budget deficit for the current school year and respond to declining student enrollment and the costs associated with maintaining aging facilities.