EV maker Fisker cuts output forecast on supply chain woes; shares slide
By Akash Sriram and Abhirup Roy (Reuters) -Fisker Inc shares fell nearly 9% on Friday after supply chain issues forced
2023-08-04 23:46
AI spots dangerous asteroid heading towards Earth that scientists missed
So far this year, we’ve mostly been seeing artificial intelligence pop up on our timelines as a tool for creating trivial things like odd news songs from classic bands or bizarrely sexualised images of classic artworks However, it looks like AI had a vital practical implementation recently after spotting a dangerous asteroid heading close to Earth that was originally missed by scientists. A 600-foot asteroid named 2022 GN1 was found thanks to a new algorithm, and it was revealed that our planet had a close shave with the object last year. As it’s now been revealed, 2022 GN1 flew a relatively close 4.5 million miles from Earth in September 2022. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter It sounds like a huge distance, but it falls within the definition of a potentially hazardous asteroid (PHA). At the time, it was completely missed due to it being obscured by starlight from objects in the Milky Way. The algorithm, named HelioLinc3D, spotted the object after observing data from the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) telescope. The team leader behind the algorithm, Mario Jurić, released a statement saying: “This is just a small taste of what to expect with the Rubin Observatory in less than two years, when [the algorithm] HelioLinc3D will be discovering an object like this every night. “But more broadly, it’s a preview of the coming era of data-intensive astronomy. From HelioLinc3D to AI-assisted codes, the next decade of discovery will be a story of advancement in algorithms as much as in new, large, telescopes.” Meanwhile, scientists think they have come up with a new approach to mitigating global warming: put up a giant “umbrella” in space to protect the Earth from excess sunlight. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-04 23:28
The Rock buys a house for UFC fighter who was sleeping in a gym
A wholesome video of Dwayne Johnson buying a UFC fighter a house has gone viral online and has left people in tears. The clip shared to Johnson's Instagram shows the actor surprising a man he has never met with the ultimate gift. Themba T L Gorimbo (@thembagorimbo_mma) recently won his first fight with $7 (£5) in his bank account. He was also said to be sleeping on the couch in the gym he trains at. In the caption, Johnson explained: "After the fight, he sold his fight gear (trunks & gloves) online and made $7,000. Instead of using the money to find a place to live, he built a bush pump so his village back in Zimbabwe can have clean water." The footage shows Johnson sneaking up on Gorimbo in the Miami gym, who gets emotional when he realises the surprise. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Johnson, famously known as The Rock, shared the heartwarming gesture in full in a YouTube video, where he took the UFC fighter to a house. He notices that his family photos are displayed around the house, saying: "It's my family? Oh my god." "So Themba, I don't know anybody who lives here," Johnson said. "I wanted to come here, I wanted to bring you here, I wanted to look you in the eye and I wanted to tell you, welcome home." Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Surprises UFC Fighter Themba Gorimbo With New House www.youtube.com Inevitably, the comments were flooded with viewers who were left in tears. "Whether he wins the title or not, this guy is already a champion, he deserves this, respect to Dwayne for seeing that," one person said. Another added: "This made me cry like a baby. Being a Zimbabwean myself I know what kind of change you have just brought to this man’s life and to lives of the people he wants to take care of. Great stuff DJ! Welcome home Themba." Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-04 23:26
An American billionaire says he'll stop funding the think tank behind Israel's judicial overhaul
An American billionaire and major donor to a Jerusalem think tank backing the Israeli government’s divisive judicial overhaul says that he will stop giving to the conservative group
2023-08-04 23:24
Putin signs law on windfall tax
President Vladimir Putin has signed a law introducing a windfall tax on excess profits of Russian companies, which
2023-08-04 22:47
Former Packers TE will make history by signing with rival Bears
Former Packers tight end Marcedes Lewis is joining a fierce rival for 2023, he's going to make NFL history doing so.Former Green Bay Packers tight end Marcedes Lewis, best known this offseason for being on Aaron Rodgers' wish list, is reportedly finalizing a deal with the Chicago Bears...
2023-08-04 22:26
How tall is Tom Cruise? ‘Mission Impossible’ star has been accused of wearing shoe lifts for movie premieres in the past
Tom Cruise’s height has become a raging topic among his fans since the start of his career
2023-08-04 22:26
UMe Celebrates Hip Hop 50 With 80,000 Collectible Metro Cards Featuring Cam’Ron, LL COOL J, Rakim, & Pop Smoke
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2023-08-04 22:25
China to attend talks on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia that exclude Russia
By Andrew Gray and Tom Balmforth BRUSSELS/LONDON China said on Friday it would send a senior official to
2023-08-04 22:19
Canada's Ivey PMI shows activity contracting in July
TORONTO Canadian economic activity contracted in July for the first time in seven months as a measure of
2023-08-04 22:16
Tupperware may not go out of business after all
Tupperware was left for dead; a relic of a lost time when leftovers storage had but one dominant market player. So why is its stock up 47% today?
2023-08-04 21:55
Crocker Park Deploys Innovative Security Measure with Knightscope Robot S.A.M.
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2023-08-04 21:55
