Layoffs at federal housing agencies could hurt Seattle-area homebuyers
If massive layoffs seen in other government agencies hit the FHA, it could disrupt loan programs critical to many first-time homebuyers.
Day: February 26, 2025
How to Manage Rest Intervals to Improve Military Calisthenics Scores
A combination of strength and muscle stamina (conditioning) improves calisthenics scores.
Global freedom in decline with setbacks in Africa, the US and the far right in Europe
The 2025 report from the Freedom House think-tank has highlighted a continued, worldwide decline in freedom, with authoritarian regimes on the rise and tightening their grip.
Amazon’s Panos Panay demoed Alexa+ in a flowing ongoing conversation and says it can book concert tickets, make restaurant reservations, and text a babysitter (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg:
Amazon’s Panos Panay demoed Alexa+ in a flowing ongoing conversation and says it can book concert tickets, make restaurant reservations, and text a babysitter — Amazon.com Inc. has rebooted Alexa with artificial intellige…
Why AI Can’t Replace Cybersecurity Analysts
As we face an extreme downturn in cybersecurity hiring which entry level candidates bear the brunt of, I want to address an elephant in the room: AI. I spend a lot of my time providing career clinics and mentorship, and I truly understand this is one of the worst cybersecurity job markets for young people […]
New book to detail ‘cover-up’ of Biden’s health decline before 2024 election
Original Sin by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson will focus on president’s ‘self-delusional’ decision to seek re-electionA new book announced on Wednesday aims to tell a behind-the-scenes story about Joe Biden’s bid for a second term, promising to reveal …
Oscars A-Z: From Anora to a (disqualified) Hans Zimmer
Understanding this year’s Oscars is as simple as learning your ABC – so here’s an alphabetical run-down of this year’s Academy Awards.
Want your Safari to default to ChatGPT for search? Here’s how to do it
Say goodbye to Google. You can now use ChatGPT as your default search engine in Safari.
A look at the Defence news 18-23 February
By 4 February, the total value of Dutch military support to Ukraine, consisting of materiel and goods, had reached €5.88 billion. Netherlands Minister of Defence Ruben Brekelmans informed the House of Representatives accordingly last week.
Inside this year’s Oscar goody bags: $1m of disaster relief, spliffs and a reimagined backgammon experience
The gifts handed out to this year’s acting and directing nominees at the Academy Awards, feature key inclusions reflecting the California wildfiresOn Sunday, the Oscars take place after the devastating California wildfires which killed at least 29 peop…