Is it cool or creepy? Boston Dynamics’ Atlas the robot is back to further humble humanity. The YouTube robot sensation famed for previously performing backflips has now mastered the art of parkour, an athletic discipline derived from obstacle course training used by the military. The robot’s control software uses its whole body — legs, arms and torso — to jump over…
Is it cool or creepy? Boston Dynamics’ Atlas the robot is back to further humble humanity. The YouTube robot sensation famed for previously performing backflips has now mastered the art of parkour, an athletic discipline derived from obstacle course training used by the military. The robot’s control software uses its whole body — legs, arms and torso — to jump over…
This year’s Nobel Peace Prize went to two champions of women who are fighting sexual violence around the world. But their work also shows that much more still needs to be done. One recipient is Yazidi activist Nadia Murad, who was held captive and raped by ISIS militants. The other recipient is Dr. Denis Mukwege, a doctor who has treated…
The choice of two American economists, William Nordhaus and Paul Romer, to jointly share this year’s Nobel prize in economics comes with a theme and underlying directive: Countries around the globe must work together to combat the greatest environmental threat of our time. “It’s an ingenious pairing,” David Warsh, author of the 2007 book “Knowledge and the Wealth of Nations” told…
The choice of two American economists, William Nordhaus and Paul Romer, to jointly share this year’s Nobel prize in economics comes with a theme and underlying directive: Countries around the globe must work together to combat the greatest environmental threat of our time. “It’s an ingenious pairing,” David Warsh, author of the 2007 book “Knowledge and the Wealth of Nations” told…
Jason Kander, a Democratic activist and former Missouri Senate candidate, dropped out of the race for Kansas City mayor Tuesday, citing his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder. “I thought that if I could come home and work for the city I love so much as its mayor, I could finally solve my problems. I thought if I focused exclusively on…
The trade agreement Canada and the U.S. hammered out near midnight Sunday is the next step in revamping the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, and is a cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s approach to trade. Mr. Trump has long blasted NAFTA, even before his presidential campaign. Although the new agreement may not be “the biggest trade deal in…
The trade agreement Canada and the U.S. hammered out near midnight Sunday is the next step in revamping the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, and is a cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s approach to trade. Mr. Trump has long blasted NAFTA, even before his presidential campaign. Although the new agreement may not be “the biggest trade deal in…
Xochitl Torres Small, a Democrat, is running for Congress in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District. Screen grab from Torres Small campaign video Xochitl Torres Small is the latest Democrat to showcase her shooting skills in a political ad, signaling to the conservative district she hopes to represent that she’s not the kind of Democrat who wants to take away its…
NASA’s first astronaut class from 1959 appears in space agency’s anniversary video. NASA It’s NASA’s 60th anniversary, but you might not have time to delve into the space agency’s long and storied history until later. For now, get caught up in just 60 seconds with a NASA video released Monday. NASA’s “60 Years in 60 Seconds” covers many of the highlights from…
To quote the lady in the TV insurance ad: “That’s not how any of this works.” We don’t send the FBI to “investigate” alleged sexual assaults from 36 years ago. We don’t do CSI: Senate Judiciary Committee. And we don’t stand in the way of Supreme Court justice nominees based on activists ambushing senators in elevators. There were many powerful…
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Democratic former Gov. Phil Bredesen and Republican Rep. Marsha Blackburn, the candidates for Tennessee’s open Senate seat, are meeting for their first debate Tuesday evening. Bredesen and Blackburn are neck-and-neck in the race, with Bredesen trying to capitalize on his popularity from his eight years as the state’s governor, and Blackburn leaning on her ties to President Trump. Recent polling…
Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day, and Levi Strauss and Snapchat are looking to help improve on the dismal participation rate seen in 2016 — that election saw the lowest rate of eligible voters casting ballots in 72 years. The 165-year-old denim brand this week debuted a television spot showing a diverse group voting against the backdrop of the 1968…
UNITED NATIONS — It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand why K-pop boy band is at the U.N., a senior diplomat told me: “The development goals are set to be completed in 2030 and most Heads of State coming to the General Assembly are 60-plus years old. We need the next generation to follow through.” The U.N. needs youth…
United Airlines is introducing a new boarding process in an effort to relieve overcrowded gates. Already in place at Los Angeles International Airport since February, the carrier on Tuesday rolled out the change at United gates nationwide, following similar moves early last year by American and Delta. United Airlines updates its boarding process, creates new signage: https://t.co/JcJlWXSkOE pic.twitter.com/lpFs9aIfVK — The…
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Rep. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, in new ad campaign Rosen for Nevada Democratic senate candidate Rep. Jacky Rosen, of Nevada, is answering the challenge from the Republican incumbent she hopes to unseat, GOP Sen. Dean Heller. The sitting Nevada senator has been calling on her to compare their records on health care. In a new 30-second TV ad running statewide in…
As many as 10 million Americans are believed to have lost their homes because of the financial crisis that erupted a decade ago, according to the St. Louis Federal Reserve. The crisis wiped out almost $8 trillion in household stock-related wealth and $6 trillion in home value after banks, mortgage lenders and financial companies provided loans to speculators, house flippers and…
Campaign 2018: Election Hacking is a weekly series from CBS News & CNET about the cyber-threats and vulnerabilities of the 2018 midterm election. Part 1: Phishing attacks. Next week: Voting machine hacking. During the 2016 presidential campaign, Russian cyber-operatives conducted a sustained “influence campaign” cyberattack on the American electoral system by relying on social media to radicalize voters, undermine institutions, and…
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk, already under scrutiny for his public outbursts, appeared to smoke marijuana during a live interview with comedian Joe Rogan. The two-hour interview, which aired during Rogan’s podcast on Thursday and which is available on YouTube, shows Musk and Rogan talking about technology, samurai swords and other topics, including marijuana. When Rogan pulled out what he…
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk, already under scrutiny for his public outbursts, appeared to smoke marijuana during a live interview with comedian Joe Rogan. The two-hour interview, which aired during Rogan’s podcast on Thursday and which is available on YouTube, shows Musk and Rogan talking about technology, samurai swords and other topics, including marijuana. When Rogan pulled out what he…
Acclaimed Northern Irish astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell, pictured at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in 2011 where she talked about her work which included the discovery of the pulsar. Getty LONDON — One of Britain’s leading astrophysicists is donating her $3 million purse from a major science prize to encourage diversity in physics. Jocelyn Bell Burnell says the money will…
Nike aired its first “Just Do It” ad narrated by Colin Kaepernick during the NFL football season opener between the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles Thursday night. The ad created a buzz online when Nike dropped on social media Wednesday. It was the first commercial break of the third quarter, running the entire two minutes. The spot is part of…