Figure AI co-founder and CEO Brett Adcock made a rare public appearance at the Bloomberg Tech conference, where he discussed his company’s progress in developing humanoid robots for manufacturing. Company Progress and Challenges Adcock’s comments come as Figure has been under scrutiny due to concerns about its progress with marquee customer BMW. Two months ago, […]
A 48-year-old man from Olds has been charged with four Criminal Code offenses related to child pornography following an investigation by the Olds RCMP and the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team’s Internet Child Exploitation unit. Investigation Details The investigation began in late May. A search warrant was executed at a residence in Olds on June
YouTube is implementing a change that will impact users who have subscribed to the more affordable Premium Lite option. According to reports, these users will experience an increase in ads on the platform. Overview of Premium Lite Introduction: Premium Lite was launched in March as a budget-friendly alternative for users who wish to watch most
Ontario’s housing minister has acknowledged that the province is not meeting its target for new homes, describing the situation as “a major crisis” across Canada. Current Housing Goals The Ford government set a goal of building 1.5 million new homes by 2031, which requires an average of 150,000 new housing starts each year. However, Ontario
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has expressed skepticism about Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s chances of being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. At 27, Tatum boasts an impressive résumé, including: An NBA championship Six All-Star appearances Five All-NBA selections However, during a recent conversation with sports commentator Lefkoe, O’Neal was not convinced that Tatum
Connecticut towns could be required to provide a certain number of low-income and moderate-income apartments under a bill passed by the state legislature. The bill, H.B. 5002, is awaiting Governor Ned Lamont’s signature and dictates how many low-income and moderate-income apartments each town must provide. Key Provisions of the Bill Housing Requirements: Towns will be
Dr. Najmussama Shefajo has seen a surge of patients at her private clinic in central Kabul since the Taliban banned women from nursing and midwife training courses last December. The influx began after she started hiring student nurses and midwives as employees, circumventing the education ban. CBS News visited her clinic multiple times over the
Summer Game Fest Live, scheduled for June 6th at 5 PM ET, will feature the Access-Ability Summer Showcase. This event aims to address a pressing issue in the gaming community: the lack of accessible information during video game showcases. Key Points Organizer Insight: Laura Kate Dale, the organizer, highlights that while some AAA games are
The job market for new college graduates is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the rapid adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology. According to Aneesh Raman, Chief Economic Opportunity Officer at LinkedIn, "We are entering an entirely new economy…and a new economy is on the way in." This shift has far-reaching implications for young
British Columbia is launching a recruitment drive in the U.S. states of Washington, Oregon, and parts of California to attract doctors and nurses to the province. Health Minister Josie Osborne stated that B.C. is open to international talent due to “the current chaos in the U.S. healthcare system.” Streamlined Credential Recognition To facilitate the process
