Air Force Receives Close to $750,000 for AI-Enhanced DEI Training Tool Under Biden
The Air Force, under the Biden administration, has allocated close to $750,000 for the creation of an artificial intelligence-based virtual reality simulator, aimed at helping Air Force Academy cadets engage in conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. This information comes from internal records. The contract went to Smarter Reality LLC, which is tasked with developing […]
CIA Director Visited Moscow for Talks with Russian Intelligence, Not Putin, According to Kremlin
CIA Director’s Unexpected Visit to Moscow Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe did not meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his unexpected trip to Moscow, according to a spokesperson for the Kremlin. The unanticipated U.S. military flight from NATO Europe to Moscow that brought Ratcliffe sparked a lot of speculation regarding its purpose, specifically […]
Chicago startup evaluates gunshot detection app on Android during city trials
Chicago Startup Tests New Gunshot Detection App A startup based in Chicago is experimenting with a novel gunshot detection method that turns smartphones into acoustic sensors, potentially enhancing public safety. This initiative follows the city’s decision nearly two years ago to terminate its contract with SoundThinking. SplitSec, established in Chicago in 2025, has created an […]
Mike Mazzei, supported by Trump, secures GOP nomination in Oklahoma’s governor race
Mike Mazzei Becomes Republican Nominee for Governor of Oklahoma Mike Mazzei, a former state senator from Oklahoma, has secured the Republican nomination for governor, following an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. On Tuesday, with nearly all votes tallied, Mazzei garnered 186,678 votes, making up 50.3% of the Republican vote. In comparison, Oklahoma Attorney General […]
Belly fat could indicate more about how long older adults might live than body mass index.
New research indicates that adults aged 65 and older with a larger waist circumference may face a higher risk of dying prematurely. Interestingly, those categorized as overweight based on body mass index (BMI) appeared to have a reduced risk of early death. This finding is, well, a bit perplexing. While we know that obesity is […]
Nvidia’s earnings history, Canada’s response, Waymo’s global expansion and more in Morning Squawk.
CNBC’s Morning Squawk Newsletter Good morning and happy Wednesday. I caught “Maybe Happy Ending” on Broadway last night. It’s a musical centered on robots—quite fascinating, actually—and it made me think about whether we’ll ever have humanoid robots belting out tunes. This morning, stock futures are pretty much unchanged after a strong performance by all three […]
School Named After Obama Closes Permanently
Barack Obama Elementary School in Richmond, Virginia, will remain closed for an undetermined period due to significant mold concerns within the building, according to WRIC ABC 8News. Richmond Public Schools (RPS) Chief Operations Officer Patrick Herrel instructed individuals to vacate the premises on Monday, announcing the school’s closure, as confirmed by several people present that […]
‘Decoy Dan’ Sullivan makes progress in Arkansas while Sen. Dan Sullivan moves forward in Alaska
Alaska’s GOP Primary Complicated by Name Confusion WASHINGTON — An Alaskan Republican, sharing the same name as the state’s current senator, Dan Sullivan, has made it past the primary, adding to the confusion surrounding the GOP’s situation. This might inadvertently help the Democrats in the upcoming elections. Retired teacher Dan J. Sullivan has qualified in […]
Four killed in Caribbean as total drug-related deaths reach 227
U.S. Strikes Narco-Terrorists in the Caribbean The U.S. Southern Command has announced a recent operation targeting “narco-terrorists” in the Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of four individuals. This incident adds to a year-long tally of at least 227 fatalities across approximately 68 reported strikes, with activity ramping up over the past few days after a […]
Operation Riptide arrests cybercriminals in worldwide effort
Recently, an extensive 60-day operation by the FBI aimed at combating cybercrime has resulted in several arrests, significantly impacting global criminal networks that have been preying on Americans. Dubbed Operation Riptide, it commenced in June and was launched in response to the staggering $20 billion that cyber criminals defrauded from U.S. citizens last year, as […]