Trump’s Latest Draft Executive Order Seeks to Integrate AI Into K-12 Education

China has been trying to unseat the United States as the leading global hegemon. All educators should undergo professional development to integrate AI into all subject areas, the draft order says. And some companies have tried to create AI tutors that create personalized learning tracks for each student. A draft executive order would seek to teach K-12 students “foundational AI literacy and critical thinking skills.”Getty Good luck implementing ChatGPT o4-mini!...

April 22, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Mary Davis

Uber’s Glorified Bus Service Launches Rides in Atlanta

Uber is a convenient service, but sometimes it can be somewhat expensive. Well, you are in luck. The company already offers Uber Shuttle to and from New Yorks LaGuardia and JFK airports. Uber Shuttle is launching shuttle operations to and from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.Sundry Photography/Shutterstock Rides can be requested through the app, with the option to book up to five seats at once. We are being a little facetiousof course, Uber Shuttle is a glorified bus....

April 22, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Richard Morgan

Why Free-Market Republicans Are Embracing a Surprisingly Green Cause

Several years ago, Louis Blessings wife asked for his help replacing the battery in her laptop. An electrical engineer by training, Blessing figured it would be a quick fix. To me, that is a garbage business practice, Blessing told Grist. Expanded access to repair has the potential to reduce carbon emissions and pollution.© JT8/Shutterstock Yes, its legal for them to do it, but that is truly trash. After the failed battery swap, Blessings wife wound up getting a new computer....

April 22, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Tammy Ford

Amazon Fire Max 11 Tablet Bundle Just Hit a Record Low, Accessories Included, No Extra Cost

The vivid display makes everything from productivity tasks to entertainment more engaging. Performance capabilities impress with an octa-core processor and 4GB of RAM, complemented by Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. This hardware combination ensures smooth multitasking, responsive gaming, and quick app launches. © Amazon The included keyboard case enhances productivity with 15 pre-programmed shortcut keys, two of which can be customized. The integrated trackpad supports gesture controls, providing a laptop-like experience. A three-month Microsoft 365 Personal subscription adds value for office tasks....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Jennifer Clark

Amazon Follows Microsoft in Retreat From Ambitious AI Data Center Plans

The number of tech giants paring back on their AI data center plans rises to two. The news comes shortly after several reports have indicated Microsoft has paused or cancelled some of its plans. It goes on to emphasize that Amazon still feels like going through with deals already signed. Amazon is pulling back on some data center leases, following similar moves by Microsoft.Bloomberg/Getty It does not help that President Trumps ongoing trade war is causing stocks to tumble....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Thomas Carr

AndorSeason 2 ProvesStar WarsStories Remain Essential and Timely

The first three-episode chapter picks up after the events on Ferrix seen inAndorseason one. Our heros storylines intersect to set the stage of how the Empires systemic fascism has bled into every class. I can imagine that some portion of the toxicStar Warsfandom might have their is this play about us? Andor© Lucasfilm moment (just like withThe Boys), 48 years past the original films overt anti-fascist messaging. In the prequels we saw how it insidiously started with trade wars and children being massacred....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Nicole Mullins

Archaeologists Unearth Roman Horse Cemetery With 100 Skeletons

An archaeological discovery in Germany offers rare insight into the animals that helped carry an ancient civilization. In July 2024, a construction project in Stuttgarts Bad Cannstatt borough unearthed approximately 100 horse skeletons. Bad Cannstatt was an important Roman military site during the first half of the second century AD. A construction project revealed an ancient Roman horse cemetery.© State Office for Monument Preservation in the Stuttgart Regional Council/ArchaeoBW The recent excavation, detailed in astatementfrom the regional government of Baden-Wurttemberg on Wednesday, confirms this interpretation....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Molly Ross

Bluesky Launches User Verification After Initial Skepticism of Checkmarks

Bluesky has long resisted creating a checkmark verification system to combat impersonation and fraud. In theory, its a great idea. And starting Monday, thats the system Bluesky is introducing as well. Bluesky will proactively verify authentic and notable accounts and display a blue check next to their names. Additionally, through our Trusted Verifiers feature, select independent organizations can verify accounts directly. Bluesky will review these verifications as well to ensure authenticity, the company wrote....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Brittany Bell

Doctor Who‘s Animated Adventure Fell a Little Flat

Episode over, people saved, everyones happy! Belinda being at peace with adventuring in Time and Space at some point was going to be an inevitability. Want more io9 news? © BBC/Disney News from the future, delivered to your present. Which Oscar-Winning Actress Said No to Shawn LevysStar Wars? Plus, find out whichLast of Ussurvivor wishes they had a stronger fence. © BBC/Disney © BBC/Disney © BBC/Disney © BBC/Disney © BBC/Disney

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · Tiffany Mendez

Elon Musk’s DOGE Seems to Be Losing Steam as He Prepares to Retreat to Tesla

As his130-day cutoffas a limited government employee approaches, it seems hell be leaving with a thud. That never came to fruition and,according to the Washington Post, was never even a real threat. The agency also never did anything with the emails it received. Donald Trump and Elon Musk speak in the Oval Office before departing the White House.© ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images As tends to happen with feckless policies, people started ignoring the emails altogether....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Collin Miller

Even a Republican Congressman Is Turning on Pete Hegseth After Signalgate 2.0

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trumps Defense Secretary, is on the ropes. Then, on Monday, NPRreported thatthe administration was looking to replace Hegseth. As the President said this morning, he stands strongly behind @SecDef. © Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images The administrations other account on X, Rapid Response 47,also tweetedabout the story: WRONG. I like him on Fox. But does he have the experience to lead one of the largest organizations in the world?...

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Miss Phyllis Morgan DVM

Everything We Saw atStar WarsCelebration Japan

), books and comic books, and game prospects. Also, a weirdly buff Hutt. it’s possible for you to read our descriptionhere. © Lucasfilm Star Wars: Starfighter Theres another movie coming. Star Wars Visions Japanese animation studios are coming back for thethird seasonof the animated anthology series. Read more and watch theVisionstrailerhere. © Lucasfilm She was the star ofTalesfirst episode, and you could read our description of the eventshere. The full miniseries premieres May 4....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · James Cook

FTC Says Uber Enrolled People Into Its Subscription Service Without Consent

Despite its cancel anytime promise, Uber also made the process needlessly difficult. The Trump-Vance FTC is fighting back on behalf of the American people. Uber has allegedly violated the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act. A person in their car pulling up the Uber app on their phone.© Getty But the FTC isnt only side-eyeing sign-up and cancellation processes. (Currently, Ubers site boasts that members save on average $27 per month....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Jason Kelley