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AUSTIN, Texas – Any Texas or Texas A&M player has heard the lore of the rivalry between the two schools, a grudge match that dates to 1894. But for more than a decade — two generations of college football players — that's all it has been: Ghostly memories of great games and great plays made by heroes of the distant past. Recommended Videos That changes this week when one of college football's great rivalries is reborn. Third-ranked Texas (10-1, 6-1) and No. 20 Texas A&M (8-3, 5-2) meet Saturday night for the first time since 2011, with a berth in the Southeastern Conference championship game on the line . “Guys that have been in my position and bleed burnt orange, they have not gotten to play this game,” said Texas fourth-year junior safety Michael Taaffe, who grew up in Austin. “Remember them when you step on Kyle Field.” For Aggies fans, who have carried the misery of Texas' 27-25 win in 2011, getting the Longhorns back in front of a frenzied crowd in College Station is a chance for some serious payback. “I was born and raised an Aggie, so I’ve been dreaming about playing in this game my whole life,” Texas A&M offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III said. Zuhn played high school football in Colorado, but his parents and grandparents attended A&M. At SEC media days back in August, Zuhn said his family would turn Texas gear upside down in stores. He keeps a picture of a longhorn in his room, hanging upside down, of course. “It should be the most amazing atmosphere that I’ve ever experienced,” Zuhn said. "I can’t wait for that, and I feel bad for Texas having to play in that." Texas players said they are ready. “That place is going to be rocking,” Texas senior cornerback Jahdae Barron said. “It's good to go on the road and play in hostile environments.” The Longhorns have overcome big and loud road crowds before. They won at Alabama in 2023. They won at Michigan and Arkansas, another old rival, this year. The Longhorns have won 10 in a row on an opponent’s home field. “When the hate is on us, we love it. We enjoy it,” Taaffe said. But some former Texas players say the current group has faced nothing like what awaits them in College Station. Playing at Texas A&M is more than just noise and a lot of “Horns down” hand signals. The “Aggie War Hymn” fight song calls for Aggies to “Saw varsity’s horns off." Beating Texas is their passion, said former Longhorns All-American offensive lineman Dan Neil, who won at Texas A&M in in 1995. He calls that win one of the best of his career. “I was done showering and getting ready to leave, and their fans were still standing outside the locker room screaming and throwing things,” he said. “The (Texas) players have no idea what they are walking into. They have no clue. No one on that team has walked into that stadium in burnt orange.” The rivalry broke up when Texas A&M left the Big 12 for the SEC in 2012. The Aggies have twice finished tied for second but have otherwise found little success there. Texas is in its first year in the SEC and has smashed its way to the top. Texas is the only SEC team with one loss this late in the season, which would make beating Texas that much sweeter for A&M. “The hype is definitely saying it's a rivalry. History says it's a rivalry, but for us, it's the football game we have this week,” Texas senior center Jake Majors said. “It's important for us to not let the environment, the game, get the best of us. ... I get to go out there and play not only for me and my team, but for the guys who came before me, so that's a true honor to have.” Even though the game hasn't been played since 2011, there has always been an element of the rivalry simmering under the surface, Texas A&M coach Mike Elko said. Elko is in his first year as the Aggies' coach, but he was the Texas A&M defensive coordinator under Jimbo Fisher from 2018-2021. “Even though it hasn’t been played, it just doesn’t feel like it’s ever really left the fabric. I really don’t think it’s as removed from the psyche as maybe it feels,” Elko said. “I think our kids are very much aware of what this is all about.” ___ Rieken reported from College Station, Texas. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
NoneBillionaire Elon Musk, tapped by US President-elect Donald Trump to slash Federal Government spending, lashed out at modern fighter jets on Monday, saying that drones were the future of air combat. “Manned fighter jets are obsolete in the age of drones anyway. Will just get pilots killed,” said the head of SpaceX, Tesla and X, in a post on his social media platform. Musk singled out the F-35 — a next-generation fighter jet manufactured by US-based Lockheed Martin that entered service in 2015 — for criticism. “Meanwhile, some idiots are still building manned fighter jets like the F-35,” he posted, alongside a video of hundreds of drones hovering in formation in the sky. The F-35, the world’s most advanced fighter, is stealth capable and can also be used to gather intelligence. Germany, Poland, Finland and Romania have all recently signed deals for the aircraft. Its development, however, has suffered from issues, notably in the design of its computer programs, and its very high operating costs are regularly criticized by its detractors. Related News NATO chief, Trump hold talks on global security COP29 braces for new deal after poorer nations reject climate offer Nigeria ranks seventh globally for international students in US “The F-35 design was broken at the requirements level, because it was required to be too many things to too many people,” said Musk on Monday, calling it “an expensive (and) complex jack of all trades, master of none.” For Mauro Gilli, a researcher at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, “what makes the F-35... expensive is the software and the electronics, not the pilot per se.” This is significant “because a reusable drone would need to get all that flashy electronics of an F-35,” he said on X. He also pointed out that the existence of the F-35 had forced US rivals to develop their own aircraft and advanced radar to match it. “By simply existing, the F-35 and the B-1 force Russia and China into strategic choices they would not have to make otherwise (i.e. budget allocations),” Gilli said, referring to B-1 heavy bomber aircraft. “Even if Musk were right (and he is not), deleting the programs would relax these constraints on them.” AFPHarry Kane becomes the fastest player to score 50 goals in the Bundesliga
An association of legislative aides at the Colorado state Capitol is demanding the resignation of state Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis, D-Longmont. Jaquez Lewis had been stripped of her ability to hire state-paid legislative aides for repeated mistreatment of those aides. In its demand for her resignation, the Political Workers Guild (PWG) asked the Senate Democrats to review the lawmaker's actions and convene an ethics committee if she refuses to sign. That — or another method that will allow for caucus discussion and decision, the aides group said. The duties that Jaquez Lewis had been asking her aides to conduct "shows a lack of respect and decency," the group wrote. "It is contrary to the values of PWG, and we hope the values of the Senate Democrats, to make aides feel pressured to do tasks out of fear of retaliation." "Jaquez Lewis has consistently shown that she does not have the ability to manage an office, sit in a leadership role as chair, and show basic respect and decency to staff and her colleagues," the group added. "Allowing Jaquez Lewis to stay in the Democratic Caucus is a reflection of the Caucus and their values." The group also asked legislative leaders to create a formal body to address grievances by aides. The group said it would help set such a body up. "For too many years, we have been reporting incidents that have been met with few repercussions for the legislator because of the lack of accountability mechanisms in the current system," the group said. "Too many aides have had to experience workplace violations met with little consequences, and we hope the Senate Democrats view this as an opportunity to send a clear message; that staff in the Capitol are to be respected." The Political Workers Guild "is an open-model minority union that represents legislative aides, campaign workers, and political organizers who want to fight for dignity in our workplaces." It is organized under the Communications Workers of America Local 37074. Outgoing Senate President Steve Fenberg, in a sternly-worded Dec. 3 email obtained by Colorado Politics, told Jaquez Lewis, who was reelected to her second and final term last month, that he had received "new concerns" about the senator's treatment of her legislative aides. "This is now clearly a recurring issue that we have tried to address with you," Fenberg wrote. Colorado Public Radio had reported during the spring that four former aides complained of their pay being withheld, that the senator set unreasonable work schedules and otherwise prohibited them from interacting with other people "in the Democratic sphere." She was removed from a bill dealing with wage theft during the 2024 session as a consequence of that behavior and barred from using Senate partisan staff to help her hire aides. Last January, she was stripped of her leadership of the Senate Local Government and Housing Committee by Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, a Democrat from Denver. Fenberg said the problems dated back to the 2023 interim, but that he has continued to receive concerns about how Jaquez Lewis treats her aides. According to the Colorado Sun , a workplace misconduct complaint filed on Nov. 15 with the Office of Legislative Workplace Relations alleged she paid an aide, who was a Hispanic man, to do landscaping work and tend bar, and that she paid him with a campaign check. She did not report those expenditures in her campaign finance reports. She also paid the aide to knock on doors for an Adams County commissioner candidate in the June primary who faced off against the wife of one of Jaquez Lewis' legislative rivals, according to reports. “Out of respect to those employees’ privacy, I do not wish to comment in detail on HR matters," Jaquez Lewis told the Sun. "I will note that all campaign work by my staff this cycle was the choice of those individuals and was fully compensated. That compensation is reflected in checks that they were paid. I regret that there was an oversight in filing these payments in TRACER. I am amending the reports to reflect these payments.” The lawmaker has not yet done so. The legislative rival is believed to be Sen. Kyle Mullica, D-Northglenn, whose wife, Julie, was elected to the Adams County Board of County Commissioners in November. The aides association called the recent incidents a clear violation of state law for campaign finance reporting, adding she had asked one of her aides to sign a nondisclosure agreement, which is prohibited by a state law passed last year , one that Jaquez Lewis and the rest of the Senate voted for unanimously. Fenberg has cut off Jaquez Lewis' state-paid legislative aide hours. "It is imperative that you do not engage in any behavior that could be reasonably perceived as retaliatory in nature towards past legislative aides or interns, legislative aides in the building, staff, or Senators. Engaging in any retaliatory behavior may constitute a violation of the Workplace Expectations policy," the president said. Jaquez Lewis can use campaign funds to pay aides during the 2025 session. She easily won her reelection bid in November. As of Oct. 28, she had just over $19,000 left in her campaign account. Jaquez Lewis is one of the more progressive members of the Senate Democratic caucus, sponsoring legislation on gun restrictions. She also pushed for a ban on new oil and gas drilling. In 2023, she sponsored the bill that originally intended to ban the carrying of firearms in almost any public place, although that measure was substantially watered down in its trip through the Colorado General Assembly. Jaquez Lewis has not responded to a request for comment as of Saturday afternoon.None
Pam Bondi could be part of Donald Trump ‘s cabinet. After the Republican nominated her to be the next U.S. attorney general, voters wanted to learn more about her education background and personal life . Florida residents, though, know Bondi as their former attorney general — a position she held from 2011 to 2019. Learn more about Bondi’s law experience and career below. Did Pam Bondi Go to Law School? Bondi attended the University of Florida and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice. After receiving her Juris Doctor from the Stetson University College of Law, the Tampa, Florida, native was admitted to the state bar in 1991. At the beginning of her law career, Bondi worked as a prosecutor in Hillsborough County, Florida. Over time, she served as an assistant state attorney, then ran for the state’s attorney general position. In 2020, Bondi served as one of Trump’s lawyers during his first impeachment trial. In November 2024, Trump selected Bondi to serve as the new AG. In his social media announcement, the president-elect noted that he and Bondi have known each other for “many years.” “Pam was a prosecutor for nearly 20 years, where she was very tough on violent criminals, and made the streets safe for Florida families,” Trump noted about Bondi’s law career. “Then, as Florida’s first female Attorney General, she worked to stop the trafficking of deadly drugs, and reduce the tragedy of Fentanyl overdose deaths, which have destroyed many families across our country. She did such an incredible job, that I asked her to serve on our opioid and drug abuse commission during my first term — we saved many lives.” Is Pam Bondi the New Attorney General? The Senate must approve Bondi to be the attorney general. Is Pam Bondi Married? Bondi is not currently married . However, she was reportedly engaged to Greg Henderson in 2012. It’s unclear if they’re still together, as Bondi keeps her personal life away from the public eye. Previously, Bondi was married to her first husband, Garret Barnes , from 1990 to 1992. She then married her second husband, Scott Fitzgerald , in 1997. They split in 2002. Does Pam Bondi Have Children? It’s unclear if Bondi has any kids from her previous relationships.Wake up the ghosts! Texas, Texas A&M rivalry that dates to 1894 is rebornNew Delhi, Nov 23 (PTI) The Congress on Saturday described the Maharashtra poll outcome as "unexpected and inexplicable", and claimed that the level-playing field in the state was disturbed in a targeted manner as part of a conspiracy to defeat it. The opposition party, however, hailed the poll results in Jharkhand, saying the people of the state have categorically rejected the "politics of polarisation" peddled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance swept the Maharashtra polls, decimating the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) with a landslide victory, while the INDIA bloc retained Jharkhand, voters in both states giving the parties in power an emphatic thumbs up. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh asserted that his party may have lost the polls in Maharashtra but it would continue to raise the issues that it has been raising since the parliamentary polls. "On Maharashtra, there can be no two ways about it that in a targeted manner, the level-playing field, a phrase that the Election Commission often uses, was disturbed. The election results are unexpected, very surprising and inexplicable," Ramesh said. "Some people are analysing the poll results of Maharashtra and saying this is a victory of development, and an NCP leader has stated that the Congress party's fake narrative has been rejected by the people of the state. This is wrong, there should not be any doubt that the agenda we had during the Lok Sabha polls -- economic inequalities, social polarisation, protection of the Constitution, a caste census and the Modani scams -- these issues are as important and we will continue to raise those," he added. The people of Maharashtra have not rejected this, the Congress leader said. The Congress will analyse the results but even those who won did not expect this, Ramesh said. "We were expecting that we will get the mandate. Farmers were upset and everyone believed that we will get the mandate. The results are absolutely opposite to this, but this does not mean that we will deviate from our agenda," he said. "We will re-energise our organisation on the basis of this agenda. We have gotten a jolt but this jolt was given. There was a conspiracy to defeat us," Ramesh claimed. He said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge had a word with AICC Maharashtra in-charge Ramesh Chennithala and in the next 24 to 36 hours, there will be a meeting where various issues related to the poll results will be discussed. Hailing the Jharkhand Assembly polls verdict, Ramesh congratulated the people of the state for showing the country a new way and "categorically rejecting" the politics of polarisation. "(Assam Chief Minister) Himanta Biswa Sarma, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, (Union minister) Shivraj Chouhan, Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- what all did they not say? The entire election was about one issue and one word -- 'ghuspetiya' (infiltrators). Attempts were made to create fear but people have given a decisive verdict," he said. "This is a positive message for the whole country that politics of polarisation can be defeated and we will defeat it," the Congress leader asserted. Addressing the presser, Congress's media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said as the principal opposition party, "we find it our responsibility to keep raising issues of transparency in elections". "The Lok Sabha election was fought in the name of Modiji in Maharashtra and the BJP did not do well. The same state gives the same BJP 132 out of 148 seats (contested by the saffron party) within four-five months. What kind of a strike rate is this? Is this strike rate possible? Democracy is our concern," Khera said. "Whether we win or lose, we will continue to question the election process and raise issues of transparency. In a country where exam papers are leaked, can we blindly trust the machines? You cannot shut us up by showing the results of Jharkhand. To date, apart from poetry, we have not received any concrete answer from the Election Commission," he said. (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)
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Pitt QB Eli Holstein carted off with leg injuryMIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins second-year running back De’Von Achane continues to be one of the NFL’s most electric, exciting players to watch. And better yet, he is seen with the ball in his hands more and more as he handles his increased workload in Year 2 without issue. Achane has stormed past last year’s total touches, 168 in 10 games this year after having 130 in 11 games in 2023. He surpassed his rookie-year carry total two games ago — now at 122 after having 103 attempts last season. And after catching 27 passes last year, his 46 thus far as a second-year pro have him within reach of doubling that mark by Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots . The best part about it all, as Achane has been productive at 4.3 yards per carry along with being more active catching passes, is he hasn’t brushed up with any injury concerns. This after the 5-foot-9, 188-pound speedster had a pair of knee issues in 2023, one which placed him on injured reserve to miss four games. “I feel good,” Achane said this week. “I’m just glad I’m 100 percent healthy. I didn’t have any injuries like I did last season, so I’m just trying to keep that up, just make sure my body is maintained for the rest of the season.” The concussion that took him out early in the first meeting with the Patriots, Oct. 6 in Foxborough, Massachusetts, didn’t even cost him the next game as he recovered over the bye week. He did return to action with a Guardian cap over his helmet, but Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders was the first one he played without it. In that 34-19 win against the Raiders , he had 17 carries for 73 yards and a touchdown, adding four catches for 32 yards. He had 21 touches, while rookie Jaylen Wright had six and veteran Raheem Mostert had three. Related Articles Coach Mike McDaniel went into the game expecting to distribute opportunities more among his three running backs, but Achane’s productivity again couldn’t be kept off the field. “De’Von’s play merited some extra snaps that we were kind of anticipating being a little more level,” he said. “He was really playing well, so in those situations we kind of lean on the hot hand, so to speak, and I think he’s really made it difficult in in-game situations, the last two in particular, to take him off the field. But we try to leave that room for guys to decide for us during the game on how much play time they’ll get and respond appropriately.” Achane hasn’t broken off as many long runs that led to his absurd modern-era record of 7.8 yards per attempt as a rookie, but McDaniel noted how Achane has been more consistent in the run game, turning plays that could go for loss of yards into significant gains. Catching passes was an emphasis for Achane this offseason, and he has a reception on all but five of his targets this season as he has become a go-to for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa while defenses focus in so much on wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Related Articles “We basically just take what the defense gives us,” said Achane, feeling at some point defenses will adjust to open things back up for Hill and Waddle. “We’ve been doing it pretty much all season, so you expect for the defense to try to cover it.” Said offensive coordinator Frank Smith of Achane: “Whatever the game requires, he’s ready for it, and he’s done a great job with everything just making sure he’s ready to go for the season. “He handles everything like a professional, and he’s been helping us win. So, excited for everything he’s done.” Then, there’s the other side of Achane’s uptick in work. The other half of last year’s backfield duo, Mostert, isn’t seeing nearly as much action. “He’s doing a good job,” Mostert said of Achane. “He’s hot right now, and it’s good to see. He’s very impressive. “I’ve dealt with a lot, but I’m here to play a role. And that’s just to get myself better, get everybody else around me better. If my opportunity knocks, I just got to answer the door.” Mostert recently had a sit-down with McDaniel, with whom he goes back to time together in San Francisco, before either of them arrived in Miami. “We just try to see eye to eye. That’s the best thing we can do,” Mostert said. “We had a good conversation, and we see eye to eye now. Moving forward, I told him, he can always come to me, and I’m going to come to (him), as well. We have a lot in common, and a lot of things that we discussed. It was beneficial.”NGen Leads Assessment of Skills Requirements of the Canadian Manufacturing Workforce
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On December 26, 2004, the Indian Ocean Tsunami struck with devastating force, claiming over 230,000 lives and displacing millions across 14 countries. The event exposed significant vulnerabilities in disaster preparedness and response systems worldwide. As we reflect on this tragedy two decades later, we find ourselves with tools that could rewrite the story of disaster management — chief among them, artificial intelligence. Generative AI, in particular, holds immense potential to transform how we predict, prepare for, and recover from natural disasters. From analyzing seismic patterns to planning urban resilience, its capabilities can bridge the gaps that past disasters have revealed. However, to harness its full potential, we must pair technology with ethical and inclusive principles, ensuring it serves humanity and the planet effectively. How AI Is Already Changing Disaster Management AI is no longer a concept of the future—it’s actively reshaping how we address disasters today. Early Warning Systems That Save Lives In disaster-prone areas, even a few minutes’ warning can save thousands of lives. AI systems are already improving early warning capabilities by analyzing vast amounts of seismic, oceanic, and atmospheric data to detect early signs of danger. For example, advanced tsunami warning systems use AI to process real-time seismic activity and ocean changes, issuing faster and more accurate alerts. Countries like Japan and Taiwan have implemented AI-driven systems to predict earthquake and typhoon impacts. In Taiwan, AI models successfully forecasted the trajectory and severity of Typhoon Bebinca , enabling authorities to prepare communities in its path. These systems demonstrate the life-saving potential of AI when used to detect threats before they escalate. Rapid and Precise Emergency Response When disasters strike, the speed and accuracy of response determine how many lives can be saved. AI plays a vital role here by analyzing real-time satellite and drone imagery to pinpoint the most affected areas. During Hurricane Harvey, for instance, AI systems processed aerial images to map flooded regions, helping rescue teams focus their efforts where they were needed most. Additionally, AI-driven communication platforms ensure that critical updates reach affected populations, even in regions with diverse languages and dialects. Breaking language barriers in crisis communication is essential, especially in multicultural areas where linguistic diversity can otherwise slow down emergency responses. Assessing Risks And Building Resilience For cities with aging infrastructure, the risks posed by earthquakes, floods, or hurricanes can be catastrophic. AI is already being used to analyze structural vulnerabilities, identifying which buildings and bridges are most likely to collapse during a disaster. In earthquake-prone regions, these insights are driving retrofitting projects to make structures safer before calamities strike. AI also supports urban planning by simulating disaster scenarios. It suggests optimized evacuation routes, flood-resistant building designs, and infrastructure layouts that minimize risk. This proactive approach ensures that cities not only rebuild after disasters but emerge stronger and more resilient. Accelerating Recovery And Reconstruction Post-disaster recovery is often a slow and resource-intensive process. AI accelerates this phase by processing satellite images to quickly assess the scale of damage, guiding aid distribution to the most affected areas. These rapid assessments reduce delays in relief efforts, ensuring that resources like food, water, and medical supplies reach those who need them most. When it comes to rebuilding, AI-generated designs prioritize disaster resistance, enabling communities to prepare for future challenges. This forward-looking approach transforms recovery into an opportunity for long-term resilience. What Generative AI Could Do Soon Generative AI, known for creating new content, could bring even more innovative solutions to disaster management. Its potential lies in enhancing predictive modeling, crafting realistic training simulations, and improving communication across diverse populations. Predictive Modeling : Generative AI can simulate more accurate disaster scenarios, helping authorities anticipate impacts and prepare accordingly. This shifts disaster management from reactive responses to strategic prevention. Training Simulations : Emergency responders can benefit from hyper-realistic scenarios crafted by generative AI, offering valuable experience without real-world risks. Inclusive Communication : Generative AI could provide instant translations in multiple languages, ensuring vital information reaches everyone, regardless of linguistic or literacy barriers. These applications are still developing yet their promise is interesting. Generative AI can help create a world where preparedness meets precision, leaving less to chance. Taking this one step future – the complementarity of natural and artificial intelligences can result in unforeseen options of energy production, architecture, agriculture, transportation, and our overall consumption pattern, and lead to a hybrid footprint that is not only less prone to be harmed by natural disaster, but also less likely to cause it. The Importance Of Prosocial AI As powerful as AI is, its deployment must be guided by ethical principles that systematically prioritize the sustainable survival of our species and the natural habitat it depends on. Prosocial AI — which is designed to serve the best interests of people and the planet — offers a framework to ensure these technologies remain tools for good. Four principles should drive its use in disaster management: Tailored Solutions: AI systems must adapt to the unique needs of different communities, recognizing that one-size-fits-all approaches rarely work in disaster scenarios. Rigorously trained and tested : Models must be trained on diverse datasets and subjected to stringent testing to eliminate biases and inaccuracies that could jeopardize lives. Impact-Driven Implementation: AI should be targeted toward maximizing positive outcomes, prioritizing human safety, equity, and environmental sustainability. Lessons From Two Decades: The A-Frame Framework To fully integrate AI into disaster management, the A-Frame — Awareness, Appreciation, Acceptance, and Accountability — provides a practical roadmap: Awareness : Understand both the potential and limitations of AI in disaster contexts. Educate communities and decision-makers about how these technologies can improve preparedness and response. Appreciation : Value the synergy between human expertise and AI, recognizing that neither can work in isolation. Celebrate the contributions of diverse stakeholders in creating inclusive solutions. Acceptance : Embrace AI while maintaining human oversight to ensure ethical and effective use. Be open to innovation without ignoring the risks it may pose. Accountability : Demand transparency in AI decision-making processes. Hold developers and implementers responsible for ensuring that AI systems serve the public good. Beyond Tsunamis – Building Our Safer Future, Smarter The Indian Ocean Tsunami was a wake-up call to the global community, highlighting the devastating consequences of being unprepared. Today, we have the tools to ensure such tragedies do not repeat. Generative AI, when combined with human ingenuity and ethical oversight, offers a path toward a safer and more resilient future. As we honor the memory of those who lost their lives we have an opportunity to commit to using these lessons to protect our own, and future generations. The intersection of technology and humanity is not just a meeting point — it’s an opportunity to create a world where disasters no longer define us but reveal our capacity to innovate and endure.
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The holidays are a magical time, but let’s face it: keeping a young child and a few energetic nieces and nephews entertained during those long winter breaks can be challenging. Enter ChatGPT . While mainly used for adults, the AI-powered chatbot has more than a little Mary Poppins in its features. You might be amazed to find how good ChatGPT is at helping keep kids creatively engaged, and not just for the holidays. I’ve put together some of my favorite methods of using ChatGPT to enhance playtime with my very young child and his slightly older cousins and how I plan to keep it up in the year ahead. Tales from AI Kids love stories, and with ChatGPT, I can create characters who keep them entertained with endless tales and role-playing games. We started by designing a virtual magical snowman who told stories of adventures but have since made time-traveling princesses visiting dinosaurs and superhero astronauts going to other planets. I just have to ask ChatGPT to “pretend you’re a time-traveling princess. Tell us about your latest trip to the Jurassic period and the dinosaurs you met,” and I’ve got a great tale to tell, especially with the silly voices I add. And if there are questions I don’t know how to answer, the AI princess is there for backup. For next year, I’m thinking of setting up an interactive long-term story with a new chapter that brings back favorite characters every so often. Art projects ChatGPT’s AI image maker, DALL-E, brings some visual flair to this winter, too. Sometimes, it’s related to the stories I tell, but sometimes, it’s just random fun that I show off or they suggest. We’ve looked at images made from prompts like “A friendly dragon playing in a magical forest” and “A futuristic city on Mars with flying cars,” among many others. One fun thing to do is make them purely outlines of drawings and then print them out for the kids to color in. For the coming year, I’m picturing a full family “art gallery” where the kids can display their AI-assisted creations. We’ll create themes for each season, and I’ll encourage them to elaborate on what they’ve seen the AI do. Storybooks When a kid can't see their favorite character, sometimes they want to be the hero. ChatGPT makes it easy to create personalized tales that feature my little one and my nieces and nephews as the main characters. This is good for quieter times when I don’t want them to be so involved, like with the interactive characters and art. Instead it’s a good way to quickly make a story they’ll pay attention to when it’s naptime or bedtime. As the kids get older, I might even put together whole chapter books combining all of their favorite things and make them the stars of the story. Edu-tainment AI Kids like to learn if you can make it fun. Even a one-year-old who is learning to talk gets excited when they figure out two shapes are the same, and you praise them for doing so. You can ask ChatGPT to generate trivia games and quizzes at every level, with help from DALL-E for visual questions. You can even attach mini-lessons to help them learn. For example, I asked ChatGPT, “Create a trivia quiz for little kids about dinosaurs, including asking them to draw some or identify pictures. That was a hit. I even made one specifically about the area of New York where we live, so they felt like it was a test based on their own lives. A little prize at the end for everyone was my own idea, but ChatGPT really livened up the afternoon. I’d love to make it a full family activity in the coming year, maybe even make a family trivia night tailored to the kids or let them help come up with topics so they can be the quizmasters. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. AI Maestro Music is another way to keep kids entertained, and ChatGPT’s creative writing skills can help you compose custom songs for any occasion. Using prompts like, “Write a fun, rhyming song about cleaning your room, with a catchy chorus,” we’ve created silly jingles that make mundane tasks more fun. With a little finesse, I can even get ChatGPT to come up with lyrics that match the tune of some of their favorite songs. For instance, I asked the AI what key and time signature Yankee Doodle is in, then had it come up with lyrics to match the style, except the words were about everything they need to do before bed. They’re all a little young for anything more complicated musically, but someday, I would love to make a whole album of songs we collaborate on boosted with AI help on rhyme schemes and musical aspects. ChatGPT coded a game for me in seconds and I am simply astounded – and coders should be very worried ChatGPT's new 'Canvas' is the AI collaborator you didn't know you needed ChatGPT o1-preview can solve riddles faster than me and I kind of hate it for it ChatGPT's 4o-mini model just got a big upgrade – here are 4 of the best new featuresUS stocks are rising near records and adding to last week’s gains. The S&P 500 was 0.1 per cent higher, as of 12:56 p.m. Eastern time, and sitting a bit below its all-time high set two weeks ago. The Dow Jones added 286 points, or 0.7 per cent, to its own record set on Friday, while the Nasdaq composite was 0.1 per cent higher. Wall Street has kicked off the week with more gains. Credit: AP The Australian sharemarket is set to edge higher, with futures at 4.54 pointing to a rise of 12 points, or 0.1 per cent, at the open. The ASX added 0.3 per cent on Monday. Treasury yields also eased in the bond market amid what some analysts called a “Bessent bounce” after President-elect Donald Trump said he wants Scott Bessent, a hedge fund manager, to be his Treasury Secretary. Bessent has advocated for reducing the US government’s deficit, which is how much more it spends than it takes in through tax and other revenue. Such an approach could soothe worries on Wall Street that Trump’s policies may lead to a much bigger deficit, which in turn would put upward pressure on Treasury yields. After climbing above 4.44 per cent immediately after Trump’s election, the yield on the 10-year Treasury fell back to 4.30 per cent Monday, down from 4.41 per cent late on Friday. That’s a notable move, and lower yields help make it cheaper for all kinds of companies and households to borrow money. They also give a boost to prices for stocks and other investments. The two-year Treasury yield, which more closely tracks the market’s expectations for what the Federal Reserve will do with overnight interest rates, also slid. The Fed began cutting its main interest rate just a couple of months ago from a two-decade high, hoping to keep the job market humming after bringing high inflation nearly all the way down to its 2 per cent target. But immediately after Trump’s victory, traders reduced bets for how many cuts the Fed may deliver next year. They were worried Trump’s preference for lower tax rates and higher spending on the border would balloon the national debt. On Monday, traders went back to increasing their bets for the number of cuts possible in 2025, according to data from CME Group. A report coming on Wednesday could influence how much the Fed may cut rates. Economists expect it to show that an underlying inflation trend the Fed prefers to use accelerated to 2.8 per cent last month from 2.7 per cent in September. Higher inflation would make the Fed more reluctant to cut rates as deeply or as quickly as it would otherwise. Goldman Sachs economist David Mericle expects that to slow by the end of next year to 2.4 per cent, but he said inflation would be even lower if not for expected tariff increases on imports from China and autos favored by Trump. In the stock market, Bath & Body Works jumped 14.8 per cent after delivering stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. The seller of personal care products and home fragrances also raised its financial forecasts for the full year, even though it still sees a “volatile retail environment” and a shorter holiday shopping season this year. Much focus has been on how resilient US shoppers can remain, given high prices across the economy and still-high interest rates. Last week, two major retailers sent mixed messages. Target tumbled after giving a dour forecast for the holiday shopping season. It followed Walmart, which gave a much more encouraging outlook. Another big retailer, Macy’s, said Monday its sales for the latest quarter were in line with its expectations, but it will delay the release of its full financial results. It found a single employee had intentionally hid up to $US154 million ($237 million) in delivery expenses, and it needs more time to complete its investigation. Macy’s stock fell 3.3 per cent. Among the market’s leaders were several companies related to the housing industry. Monday’s drop in Treasury yields could translate into easier mortgage rates, which could spur activity for housing. Builders FirstSource, a supplier or building materials, rose 6.8 per cent for one of the biggest gains in the S&P 500. Among homebuilders, D.R. Horton climbed 6.1 per cent, PulteGroup added 5.9 per cent and Lennar rose 5.5 per cent. In stock markets abroad, indexes moved modestly across much of Europe after finishing mixed in Asia. In the crypto market, bitcoin was trading around $95,300 after threatening to hit $100,000 late last week for the first time. AP The Market Recap newsletter is a wrap of the day’s trading. Get it each we e kday afternoon .
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Trump has promised again to release the last JFK files. But experts say don’t expect big revelations DALLAS (AP) — The nation is set to mark 61 years since President John F. Kennedy was assassinated as his motorcade passed through downtown Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963. Even after over six decades, conspiracy theories about what happened that day still swirl and the desire to follow every thread of information hasn’t waned. President-elect Donald Trump made promises over the summer that if reelected he would declassify the remaining records. At this point, only a few thousand of millions of pages of governmental records related to the assassination have yet to be fully released. And those who have studied what's been released so far say that the public shouldn’t anticipate any earth-shattering revelations even if the remaining files are declassified. Bitcoin is at the doorstep of $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin is jumping again, rising above $98,000 for the first time Thursday. The cryptocurrency has been shattering records almost daily since the U.S. presidential election, and has rocketed more than 40% higher in just two weeks. It's now at the doorstep of $100,000. Cryptocurrencies and related investments like crypto exchange-traded funds have rallied because the incoming Trump administration is expected to be more “crypto-friendly.” Still, as with everything in the volatile cryptoverse, the future is hard to predict. And while some are bullish, other experts continue to warn of investment risks. NFL issues security alert to teams and the players' union following recent burglaries The NFL has issued a security alert to teams and the players’ union following recent burglaries involving the homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, the league says homes of professional athletes across multiple sports have become “increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups.” Law enforcement officials noted these groups target the homes on days the athletes have games. Players were told to take precautions and implement home security measures to reduce the risk of being targeted. Some of the burglary groups have conducted extensive surveillance on targets. Penn State wins trademark case over retailer's use of vintage logos, images PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Penn State has won a closely watched trademark fight over an online retailer’s use of its vintage logos and images. A Pennsylvania jury awarded Penn State $28,000 in damages earlier this week over products made and sold by the firms Vintage Brand and Sportswear Inc. Penn State accused them of selling “counterfeit” clothing and accessories. The defendants said their website makes clear they are not affiliated with Penn State. At least a dozen other schools have sued the defendants on similar grounds, but the Pennsylvania case was the first to go to trial. Has a waltz written by composer Frederic Chopin been discovered in an NYC museum? NEW YORK (AP) — A previously unknown musical work written by composer Frederic Chopin appears to have been found in a library in New York City. The Morgan Library & Museum says the untitled and unsigned piece is the first new manuscript of the Romantic era virtuoso to be discovered in nearly a century. Robinson McClellan, the museum’s curator, says he stumbled across the work in May while going through a collection brought to the Manhattan museum years earlier. He worked with outside experts to verify the document's authenticity. But there’s debate whether the waltz is an original Chopin work or merely one written in his hand. Volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) — A volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland is spewing lava from a fissure in its seventh eruption since December. Iceland's seismic monitors said the eruption started with little warning late Wednesday and created a long fissure but looked to be smaller than eruptions in August and May. Around 50 houses were evacuated after the Civil Protection agency issued the alert, along with guests at the famous Blue Lagoon resort, according to the national broadcaster. The repeated eruptions over the past year have caused damage to the town of Grindavík and forced people to relocate. Australian teen and British woman who drank tainted alcohol in Laos have died, bringing toll to 5 VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) — An Australian teenager and a British woman have died after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos in what Australia’s prime minister said was every parent’s nightmare. Officials earlier said an American and two Danish tourists also had died following reports that multiple people had been sickened in town popular with backpackers. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told Parliament that 19-year-old Bianca Jones had died after being evacuated from Vang Vieng, Laos, for treatment in a Thai hospital. Her friend, also 19, remains hospitalized in Thailand. Later Thursday, Britain said a British woman also died and the media in the U.K. identified her as 28-year-old Simone White. US ahead in AI innovation, easily surpassing China in Stanford's new ranking The U.S. leads the world in developing artificial intelligence technology, surpassing China in research and other important measures of AI innovation, according to a newly released Stanford University index. There’s no surefire way to rank global AI leadership but Stanford researchers have made an attempt by measuring the “vibrancy” of the AI industry across a variety of dimensions, from how much research and investment is happening to how responsibly the technology is being pursued to prevent harm. Following the U.S. and China were the United Kingdom, India and the United Arab Emirates. Pop star Ed Sheeran helps favorite soccer team sign player before getting on stage with Taylor Swift It turns out British pop star Ed Sheeran is also good at recruiting soccer players. Sheeran is a minority shareholder at English soccer team Ipswich Town and it needed his help over the summer to get a player to join the club. Ipswich CEO Mark Ashton tells a Soccerex industry event in Miami: “Ed jumped on a Zoom call with him at the training ground, just before he stepped on stage with Taylor Swift. Hopefully that was a key part in getting the player across the line.” Ashton didn’t disclose the player in question, saying only: “He’s certainly scoring a few goals.” Chris Stapleton wins 4 CMA Awards, but Morgan Wallen gets entertainer of the year It was mostly Chris Stapleton’s night at the Country Music Association Awards. Stapleton won four times and took the stage to perform three times Wednesday night at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. But an absent Morgan Wallen won the biggest award, entertainer of the year. Stapleton's wins included single of the year and song of the year for “White Horse,” and his eighth trophy as male vocalist of the year. Best female vocalist of the year went to Laney Johnson. An all-star ensemble including both Stapleton and Johnson performed in tribute to George Strait, who won the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.
