NASA is preparing for the Artemis II mission, which will be the first attempt to send humans to the moon in 53 years. A rocket carrying four astronauts is scheduled to launch on a nearly 10-day mission, where they will orbit the moon and then return to Earth.
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NASA started the countdown for the Artemis II mission on Monday.
This mission will be the first human journey to the moon since 1970.
A large rocket, called the Space Launch System, will carry four astronauts.
The mission involves a quick loop around the moon without landing.
The flight will last almost 10 days and end with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.
The launch was delayed from February due to hydrogen fuel leaks and a clogged helium line, which have now been fixed.
The rocket returned to the launch pad after repairs a week and a half ago.
The crew consists of astronauts from both the United States and Canada.
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David Sacks will continue to influence President Trump's AI policies from outside the government. This change allows him to avoid some government restrictions while still helping shape tech policy. Sacks has been a powerful voice in Silicon Valley and remains connected to the Trump administration.
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David Sacks will keep playing a big role in President Trump's AI agenda but not as a government employee.
Sacks will serve as co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
He has moved outside the government to avoid certain rules but will still have access to President Trump.
Sacks has founded a $100 million AI group called Innovation Council Action to support Trump's AI policies.
Some people in the administration believe Sacks' views on AI regulations are increasingly unpopular with voters.
Sacks was involved in attempts to prevent states from regulating AI that did not succeed.
The administration maintains that it is aligned with Sacks on the overall AI vision despite some internal debates.
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Over 110,000 AirClub Convertible Bassinets sold on Amazon are being recalled due to safety risks that could harm infants. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission found that these bassinets create a gap between the bed and bassinet, which could be dangerous. Consumers are advised to stop using the product and contact the company for a repair kit.
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Over 110,000 bassinets sold on Amazon have been recalled.
Recalled bassinets were sold from October 2023 to December 2025.
Bassinets are identified as Model QX-831.
Sold in light grey, beige, or purple with quilted padding.
No injuries or deaths have been reported yet.
The recall is due to a dangerous gap that may trap infants.
Consumers should replace original straps with new ones for safety.
Federal guidelines require firm, flat sleep surfaces for infants.
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The third season of the series "Euphoria" is set to premiere on April 12, featuring the characters from East Highland High School as they navigate early adulthood. The latest trailer reveals plotlines involving drug-related troubles, complex relationships, and new career paths for the main characters. Notable returning actors include Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney, with new additions like singer Rosalía joining the cast.
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"Euphoria" Season 3 premieres on April 12.
The new season picks up five years after the last episode.
The storyline follows characters dealing with drugs, relationships, and personal challenges.
Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, and Jacob Elordi return as main characters.
Notable new cast members include singer Rosalía and Trisha Paytas.
The season includes eight episodes, with the finale on May 31.
The show's creator, Sam Levinson, suggested this might be the best season yet.
Actor Angus Cloud, who played Fezco, passed away, affecting his character's storyline.
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David Begnaud, previously known for his work at CBS News, has launched a new media company called Do Good Crew. The company features a podcast named "The Person Who Believed in Me," with notable guests like Oprah Winfrey. Begnaud's podcast focuses on personal stories about mentors and significant life changes.
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David Begnaud is a journalist formerly associated with CBS News.
He has started a new media company, Do Good Crew.
The company's podcast is titled "The Person Who Believed in Me."
Oprah Winfrey was the debut guest on the podcast.
The podcast explores mentors and pivotal moments in people's lives.
Begnaud's interview style aims to be personal and honest.
His background includes navigating challenges such as growing up gay in the South and having Tourette's syndrome.
The podcast's content is available on the Parting Shot Podcast.
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Josh Wardle, the creator of the word game Wordle, hasn't played the game since he sold it to The New York Times in February 2022. Despite initially not planning to create another puzzle, Wardle has launched a new game called Parseword, which is inspired by cryptic crosswords.
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Josh Wardle created Wordle during the Covid-19 lockdowns for his girlfriend to play.
He sold Wordle to The New York Times in February 2022.
Wordle was originally called "Mr Bugs' Wordy Nugz."
Parseword, Wardle's new game, is a wordplay game based on cryptic crosswords.
Players of Parseword can solve one cryptic crossword clue per day.
Wordle became the most Googled word of 2022.
Wordle was praised by many, including Countdown's Susie Dent.
Wardle's sale of Wordle made him a "low" seven-figure sum.
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Tech companies are moving away from creating AI-generated pornography due to legal, safety, and reputation concerns. OpenAI recently canceled plans to launch adult content because of issues with safety and age verification, reflecting a broader industry trend to avoid risks associated with such material.
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Major tech firms like OpenAI are stopping AI-generated adult content projects.
Concerns involve legal issues and safety of the content, such as preventing access by minors.
OpenAI dropped a project because of investor and internal team concerns about safety.
A chatbot developed by xAI was found to generate illegal content even after safety measures were added.
The adult entertainment sector has historically driven tech innovation, such as early e-commerce.
Pornography-related websites still see significant traffic compared to mainstream platforms like Netflix.
There is potential for smaller, specialized companies to explore AI in adult content as big firms exit the space.
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NASA is preparing astronauts for a lunar mission as part of the Artemis program. They are developing specialized spacesuits designed to handle conditions during launch, landing, and emergencies, with future plans for Mars missions.
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NASA is getting ready for a lunar mission called Artemis.
The mission will be the first lunar fly-around in over 50 years.
Dustin Gohmert is responsible for engineering the spacesuits used for this mission.
The spacesuits are designed to protect astronauts during launch and landing.
These suits can also handle emergency situations.
The new suits can handle unprecedented pressures and durations.
Orion suits are also planned for use in future Mars missions.
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NASA is preparing to launch the Artemis II mission, their first crewed mission around the Moon in over 50 years. However, the launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, could be delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions like clouds, showers, and lightning. The 45th Weather Squadron is closely monitoring these conditions to ensure a safe launch.
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Artemis II is NASA’s first mission to send astronauts around the Moon in over 50 years.
The mission is set to launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Weather conditions such as clouds, showers, and strong winds are being monitored as they can delay or cancel the launch.
The launch window opens on April 1, with additional potential launch days from April 2 to 6.
A large area of high pressure is causing wind and moisture, which can lead to thunderstorms.
The 45th Weather Squadron uses meteorological data to assess the safety for rocket launches.
Almost half of scrubbed launches are due to weather issues.
Lightning, including rocket-induced lightning, is one of the biggest risks to the mission.
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A dermatologist ranked skincare ingredients on TikTok, highlighting the effectiveness of established products like retinoids, vitamin C, and sunscreen, while placing trendy ingredients like PDRN lower due to limited evidence. This has stirred discussions on social media about the importance of evidence-based skincare products over popular trends.
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A dermatologist's video ranks skincare ingredients on TikTok, focusing on which are most effective.
Retinoids, vitamin C, and sunscreen are placed in the top category for effectiveness.
Retinoids boost collagen, improve skin thickness, and smooth the outer skin.
Vitamin C brightens skin, evens tone, and reduces dark spots, while protecting against damage.
Sunscreen is essential for slowing skin aging and protecting against ultraviolet damage.
Some newer skincare ingredients, like PDRN, lack strong evidence for effectiveness.
Social media discussions highlight the divide between evidence-based and trendy products.
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A TikTok user named Mike Sheffer shared a video explaining how to enable "lossless" audio on Spotify, which can improve sound quality significantly. The feature requires manual activation and allows listeners to hear music in its original form without data loss during compression.
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Mike Sheffer highlighted a Spotify feature for improved audio called "lossless" audio.
Lossless audio keeps all details from the original music recording, unlike compressed formats.
To use lossless audio on Spotify, users must enable it under "Media Quality" settings.
Lossless audio can enhance listening quality on headphones, speakers, and car systems.
This audio setting uses larger files, needing good internet or storage space.
Some users noted the feature uses a lot of data and can quickly fill up storage.
Spotify's focus on high-quality audio aims to compete with other streaming services.
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In China, social media users are sharing images of Kris Jenner, a reality TV star, as part of a trend believed to bring good luck and success. This trend has seen her image used on platforms like Weibo, RedNote, and Douyin, where users humorously change their profile pictures to Jenner's to manifest prosperity.
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Kris Jenner's image is used by social media users in China to attract luck and fortune.
The trend involves platforms like Weibo, RedNote, and Douyin.
There have been hundreds of thousands of posts with Jenner's image in recent days.
Jenner is known as a "momager" and plays a significant role in her family's media empire.
TikTok creator Marcelo Wang highlighted the trend, noting Chinese respect for hard work.
Jenner responded to the trend with a humorous comment referencing her TV show.
The trend includes edited images of Jenner in various work attire, like "lawyer Kris."
RedNote, a platform similar to Xiaohongshu, has 300 million users, many of whom are engaging with this meme.
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General Motors (GM) is using artificial intelligence (AI) to speed up and improve the car design process. The company focuses on balancing AI advancements with human creativity. This approach allows faster production and exploration of new design ideas.
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GM is integrating AI into its vehicle design process.
Bryan Stiles is the GM director responsible for design innovation.
AI helps reduce time between design steps, allowing for fast development.
The goal is to keep human creativity central while using AI.
AI has quickly moved from being "cool" to "mission-critical" at GM.
General Motors uses Vizcom software to create animations from sketches.
AI allows a single designer to complete a task in a day that previously took multiple teams months.
The role of designers is shifting to more of an art director role, as AI handles detailed tasks.
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A driverless Tesla Cybercab was spotted in Los Angeles, attracting attention and criticism for its unusual design and build quality. The vehicle uses camera-based systems instead of traditional mirrors, sparking discussion about its roadworthiness. Commentators online reacted to the video footage, highlighting Tesla's known issues with vehicle construction.
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A driverless Tesla Cybercab was seen in Los Angeles and filmed by passersby.
The vehicle uses cameras instead of traditional mirrors.
Tesla opts for camera-based systems over sensors like lidar.
The Cybercab has a unique design, described as smaller and narrower than the Model Y.
Viewers criticized the vehicle's build quality, noting panel gaps and rear alignment issues.
Tesla has faced similar criticism for manufacturing consistency in the past.
Online reactions included both criticism and amusement directed at Tesla's design choices.
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The article discusses the shift in how work is done, with machines now handling many processing tasks previously done by humans. This shift is similar to past technological changes that created new jobs rather than reducing employment overall.
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Businesses are using a new model where machines perform tasks, and humans review the outcomes.
This shift increases efficiency significantly compared to traditional methods.
There are concerns about potential job loss as machines take over some roles.
The Jevons Paradox suggests increased efficiency doesn't always reduce demand but can create new opportunities.
Technology changes in the past, such as smartphones, created new jobs that did not exist before.
New jobs are emerging that require human judgment alongside machine execution.
Current AI technologies can handle most tasks efficiently but struggle with complex, unique scenarios.
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Over 30 wind farm projects in the U.S. are delayed because of slow military reviews, affecting electricity generation for data centers important for artificial intelligence. These reviews check if wind turbines might interfere with military operations. There are arguments that the delays relate to national security concerns and reflect President Trump's past critical stance on wind energy.
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More than 30 wind farms in the U.S. are delayed due to pending military reviews.
The reviews ensure wind turbines do not interfere with military radar or aviation systems.
Each of these wind farms could provide significant electricity, enough for cities or large data centers.
The American Clean Power Association seeks clarity on what is causing these delays.
President Trump has been vocal against wind energy, describing it critically in the past.
National security concerns are cited as reasons for the delays, although some dispute these claims.
An unusual agreement was reached to repurpose offshore wind project funds for oil and gas.
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A video of a cat named Lily went viral when it looked like she tried to disable a home security camera. The footage, shared on Threads, amused many viewers who joked about the cat's actions resembling a heist movie plot. The video highlights how pet cameras can give insights into pet behavior, although they should not replace proper interaction.
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A video shows a cat named Lily approaching a Wyze security camera, making it seem like she disabled it.
The video was shared online by a user named @slop.guru and quickly got popular.
People joked that the cat was trying to be like characters in a heist movie.
Some comments suggested the cat acted intentionally to avoid surveillance.
Home security cameras are commonly used by pet owners to watch their pets when they're not home.
Experts say cameras can help owners spot problems with their pets early, but they shouldn't replace spending time with the pets.
The owner of Lily, the cat, found the video's popularity delightful.
This isn't the first time videos of cat behavior on cameras have become popular online.
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NASA's Artemis II mission will send four astronauts to fly around the Moon, marking the first time humans have returned to the Moon in over 50 years. A podcast titled "13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II" will cover this mission daily with input from experts like space scientist Maggie Aderin and astronaut Tim Peake.
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NASA plans to return humans to the Moon with the Artemis II mission.
The mission will involve four astronauts looping around the Moon.
This marks the first human trip beyond the Moon in more than 50 years.
The Artemis II mission will travel further from Earth than any previous human mission.
A podcast produced by the BBC, 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II, will cover the mission.
The podcast will feature space experts and will have theme music by Hans Zimmer and Christian Lundberg.
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Chinese tech companies are increasingly setting up in Hong Kong to access international markets. They use Hong Kong as a base to promote their products, raise funds, and build trust with global clients, particularly as they face challenges in the US and Europe.
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Chinese tech companies are choosing Hong Kong to expand their presence internationally.
Hong Kong serves as a strategic location for testing products and raising capital.
The number of mainland Chinese companies listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange rose to 76 in the past year.
Increased geopolitical tensions make it harder for these companies to operate in US and European markets.
Hong Kong is seen as a bridge for Chinese companies to connect with global investors.
The Chinese government is focusing on technology self-reliance, emphasizing local development in AI and semiconductors.
Hong Kong's policies support faster share flotations and help companies set up operations smoothly.
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Big Tech companies, including Google, Amazon, Meta, and others, are using the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) as a reason for cutting jobs. Executives claim AI allows them to operate efficiently with fewer workers, leading to job reductions even as they plan significant investments in AI technology.
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Tech companies like Google, Amazon, Meta, and smaller firms are reducing their workforce due to AI advancements.
Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, recently cut hundreds of jobs, including 700 positions last week.
Meta plans to nearly double its spending on AI this year while maintaining a hiring freeze in certain areas.
Jack Dorsey’s company, Block, will cut nearly half its workforce, citing AI tools as a reason.
Tech investor Terrence Rohan noted that companies are using AI as a more favorable explanation for job cuts compared to cost-cutting motives.
Companies, including Amazon and Google, plan to invest approximately $650 billion into AI this year, impacting their workforce decisions.
Amazon alone plans to invest $200 billion into AI in the next year.
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