Craig Wright, the computer scientist ruled to have lied “extensively and repeatedly” about being the inventor of Bitcoin, has been given a one-year prison sentence by a UK judge after being found in contempt of court. The sentence is suspended for two years, meaning that Wright will only face prison if he reoffends during that… Continue reading Craig Wright Found in Contempt of Court Over Bitcoin Creation Claims
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Amazon Warehouse Workers Across US Strike Ahead of Holiday Rush
“These greedy executives had every chance to show decency and respect for the people who make their obscene profits possible,” Teamsters general president Sean M. O’Brien said in a public statement. “Instead, they’ve pushed workers to the limit and now they’re paying the price. This strike is on them.” This has been a record-breaking year… Continue reading Amazon Warehouse Workers Across US Strike Ahead of Holiday Rush
The Best Cookbooks of 2024: Big Dip Energy, Ottolenghi Comfort, and More
The pandemic really threw a wrench into cookbook publishing. Things got weird for a while there, but then such a wonderful flood of books came out that we expanded our coverage to accommodate it all. This year, the momentum shows no signs of letting up. First, congratulations to two of our 2023 favorites, The World… Continue reading The Best Cookbooks of 2024: Big Dip Energy, Ottolenghi Comfort, and More
NASA Postpones Return of Stranded Starliner Astronauts to March
NASA has again postponed the return to Earth of Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, the astronauts stranded on the International Space Station after Boeing’s Starliner capsule malfunctioned in the middle of this year. The crew of the spacecraft arrived at the ISS in June. The objective was to test the Starliner’s comprehensive capabilities, including launch,… Continue reading NASA Postpones Return of Stranded Starliner Astronauts to March
Congress Again Fails to Limit Scope of Spy Powers in New Defense Bill
The US Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday after congressional leaders earlier this month stripped the bill of provisions designed to safeguard against excessive government surveillance. The “must-pass” legislation now heads to President Joe Biden for his expected signature. The Senate’s 85–14 vote cements a major expansion of a controversial US… Continue reading Congress Again Fails to Limit Scope of Spy Powers in New Defense Bill
CDC Confirms First US Case of Severe Bird Flu
The United States has now seen dozens of human bird flu cases this year, all of them mild—until now. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed Wednesday that a patient in Louisiana has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza caused by the H5N1 virus. This marks the first instance of severe… Continue reading CDC Confirms First US Case of Severe Bird Flu
Botto, the Millionaire AI Artist, Is Getting a Personality
It’s an interesting idea, and it is fun to see the idea of an AI agent explored within the relatively benign realm of artistic expression. That said, Botto still poses some ethical conundrums. Many working artists rightly worry about the impact AI is having on their profession, as models trained on millions of copyrighted works… Continue reading Botto, the Millionaire AI Artist, Is Getting a Personality
Intel Officials Warned Police That US Cities Aren’t Ready for Hostile Drones
In the memo obtained by WIRED, DHS displays less confidence in its ability to detect menacing drones. The document, which authorities were instructed not to make public, states that “tactics and technology to evade counter-UAS capabilities are circulated and sold online with little to no regulation.” In reality, the ability of police to track errant… Continue reading Intel Officials Warned Police That US Cities Aren’t Ready for Hostile Drones
Best Bird Feeders With Cameras, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
Birding is one of life’s great joys. Birds are so beautiful, and they’re fun to watch, but you have to keep your distance to not scare them away. Smart bird feeders—that is, bird feeders with cameras and connected apps—give you a close-up view of your backyard birds through captured images and real-time live views (as… Continue reading Best Bird Feeders With Cameras, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
A Third Person Has Received a Transplant of a Genetically Engineered Pig Kidney
An Alabama woman has become the third person to receive a kidney transplant from a genetically engineered pig, her doctors announced Tuesday. Towana Looney, 53, is off of kidney dialysis after undergoing the procedure at NYU Langone Health on November 25. She was discharged from the hospital on December 6, and her doctors say she… Continue reading A Third Person Has Received a Transplant of a Genetically Engineered Pig Kidney