Psychology researchers have focused on the idea that people form friendships with those who are similar, familiar and nearby. But how do individual people pick those who will become their friends?
November 01, 2023
In a closing argument, a prosecutor told a New York jury to follow overwhelming evidence and the “pyramid of deceit” that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried constructed to conclude he's guilty of fraud charges
November 01, 2023
A routine inspection by engineers at an aircraft maintenance facility in Lisbon this spring uncovered an audacious fraud that has sent shockwaves through the aviation industry. Workers noticed suspicious signs of wear on a replacement part for a CFM56 engine, the world’s most widely used jet engine model. The part’s paperwork identified it as brand new, but further scrutiny by the engineers revealed the documents had been forged. Their discovery led engine makers Safran and GE to uncover that thousands of counterfeit parts with fabricated certificates have entered the global supply chain through a single obscure distributor based in London
November 01, 2023
DoorDash reported better-than-expected sales in the third quarter as it gained users and they ordered more frequently
November 01, 2023
Airbnb says it made nearly $4.4 billion in the third quarter on better-than-expected revenue and a tax benefit
November 01, 2023
European privacy officials have widened a ban on Meta's “behavioral advertising” practices to most of Europe
November 02, 2023
Nippon Steel has dropped its lawsuit against Toyota over a patent for a technology used in electric motors, saying wrangling among Japanese companies was not beneficial to keep the nation competitive
November 02, 2023
Psychologists have long focused on the importance of a secure attachment with a mother for healthy child development. A new look supports the value of attachment – but it doesn’t have to be with mom.
November 02, 2023
Upcoming NASA missions will help scientists understand the composition of asteroids – which could inform companies one day hoping to commercially mine asteroids.
November 02, 2023
Your doctor’s MD emerged from the Dark Ages, where practicing rational “human medicine” was seen as an expression of faith and maintaining one’s health a religious duty.
November 02, 2023
In the absence of comprehensive AI regulation from Congress, the executive branch is building on its previous efforts to address AI harms.
November 02, 2023
A newly unredacted portion of the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon says the company used a secret algorithm that essentially helped the company raise prices on other online sites
November 02, 2023
Apple’s sales remained on a downward slope during the summer
November 02, 2023
Misinformation about the latest Israel-Hamas war is thriving on social media platforms, where misrepresented video footage, mistranslations and outright falsehoods often crowd out real reporting from the conflict
November 02, 2023
Amazon is saying goodbye to its clothing stores
November 02, 2023
A majority of American adults think artificial intelligence tools will increase the spread of false and misleading information in the 2024 presidential election
November 03, 2023
Brunch dates and flag football games might be a little easier to get to this Sunday, when phones grace early-risers with an extra hour of rest before alarm clocks go off
November 03, 2023
Researchers discovered a satellite virus latching onto the neck of another virus called MindFlayer. Studying the viral arms race between similar viruses could lead to new ways to fight infections.
November 03, 2023
Social media users shared a range of false claims this week
November 03, 2023
After nearly three decades, Jeff Bezos is leaving Seattle
November 03, 2023
One person’s content moderation is another’s censorship when it comes to Democrats’ and Republicans’ views on handling misinformation.
November 03, 2023
The conviction of former cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried for stealing at least $10 billion from customers and investors is the latest black mark for the crypto industry
November 03, 2023
Synchronizing your daily activities to your circadian rhythm could help you improve your performance on a variety of cognitive tasks − and even influence diagnosis of cognitive disorders.
November 06, 2023
Less than a year into its meteoric rise, the company behind ChatGPT has unveiled the future it has in mind for its artificial intelligence technology
November 06, 2023
Trading in shares of WeWork has been halted as rumors swirl that the office sharing company, once valued as high as $47 billion, will seek bankruptcy protection
November 06, 2023
Profiles in clean energy: Dad concerned about climate change shifts company away from oil and gas
France's Barnier entrusts budget dilemma to little-known duo
For home shoppers, the Fed’s big rate cut is likely just a small step towards affording a home
UK's Starmer under pressure over cuts, donations at Labour conference
Swiss regulator investigating Credit Suisse's final months, report says
A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark are unanimous choices for WNBA AP Player and Rookie of the Year
Lando Norris cruises to victory at Singapore Grand Prix to cut Max Verstappen's F1 lead
Las Vegas star A'ja Wilson is unanimous choice as WNBA MVP, winning the award for the third time