US nuclear industry sees revival with Three Mile Island restart
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved the restart of Unit 1 at the Three Mile Island (TMI) nuclear power plant, a first for the facility since a partial meltdown in 1979. The move marks a significant step towards reviving the country's nuclear industry.
Source: https://www.ft.com/content/b90f6e21-bb8d-4606-9e5e-c4acb56b86ce
**VoyageAI Unveils Multimodal Embedding Model: "Voyage-Multimodal-3"**
A new multimodal embedding model, "Voyage-Multimodal-3," has been introduced by VoyageAI. This model allows for efficient vectorization of knowledge bases containing both pure-text documents and unstructured data (such as PDFs/slides/webpages). The model's performance is evaluated across 20 multimodal datasets, demonstrating its effectiveness in tasks like table/figure retrieval, document screenshot retrieval, and text-to-photo retrieval.
The model outperforms several top-performing alternatives in these tasks, including OpenAI CLIP large and Cohere multimodal v3. Voyage-Multimodal-3 is now available for use, with the first 200 million tokens free.
Source: https://blog.voyageai.com/2024/11/12/voyage-multimodal-3/
** The Decline and Fall of a Global Industrial Powerhouse: Lessons from Britain's Economic Shift
The story of Britain's economic decline offers valuable insights into the complexities of technological change, specialization, and global competition. Despite being once a dominant industrial force, Britain's economy began to slow down in the late 19th century due to its inability to adapt to new technologies that utilized natural resources intensively.
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Source: https://worksinprogress.co/issue/the-decline-and-fall-of-britain/
** Explore the Fascinating History and Legacy of King Arthur at Tintagel Castle
Tintagel Castle, a 12th-century fortress in Cornwall, England, is believed to be the birthplace of legendary King Arthur. While the historical accuracy of his existence remains debated among scholars, the impact of Arthur's legend on British culture and identity is undeniable.
According to archaeological findings, Tintagel was an important Celtic settlement before it became a Roman outpost. The castle's location has significant cultural and symbolic meaning, with many regarding it as a hub for ancient trade routes and spiritual practices.
Historian Gareth Stoyle notes that Arthur's influence extends beyond the realm of legend. He argues that the Tudor dynasty, which ruled England from 1485 to 1603, actively promoted their Welsh heritage by embracing Arthur's legacy. Even Henry VIII, often associated with English nationalism, celebrated St. David's Day in court and spoke both Welsh and Cornish.
Archaeologist Andrew Price emphasizes the importance of Tintagel Castle as a historical site, highlighting its potential to shed light on the lives of ancient Britons. However, some scholars, like Dr. Mark Stoyle (no relation to Gareth), remain skeptical about Arthur's existence, citing early medieval texts that appear to rewrite history for propagandist purposes.
Regardless of the truth behind Arthur's legend, his impact on British culture and identity is undeniable. Tintagel Castle remains a symbol of Cornwall's rich heritage and a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from around the world who seek to connect with this captivating piece of history.
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Source: https://www.cnn.com/travel/king-arthur-tintagel-wales-cornwall-celtic-britain/index.html
**Historic Letter Revealed: Gandhi's Open Appeal to Adolf Hitler (1940)**
Discord API Errors Update: Stay Informed with Email and Text Message Notifications
** RSS enthusiast praises "mark all as read" feature, highlighting benefits of manual syncing and ad-free content consumption.
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Source: https://manuelmoreale.com/an-appreciation-of-the-mark-all-as-read-button
Tech leaders recommend colleagues for Trump's cabinet, citing influence through Elon Musk. Suggestions include Emil Michael for Transportation and Jim O'Neill for Health and Human Services. However, the President has made his own choices, such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/14/tech-leaders-recommend-colleagues-for-trumps-cabinet/
** Heroku CEO Bob Wise Departs Amid Growing Competition in Cloud Platform as a Service Market
Heroku's CEO, Bob Wise, has left the company after facing challenges and setbacks during his tenure. The departure comes as the competition for cloud platform as a service (PaaS) has intensified, with startups offering competitive pricing and features.
Wise joined Heroku from Amazon Web Services and was promoted to CEO in 2022, following Salesforce's acquisition of the company for $212 million. During his time at Heroku, Wise faced criticism over security concerns and the discontinuation of free plans due to fraud and abuse.
The platform as a service market has become increasingly crowded, with startups like Porter, Railway, Render, Fly.io, and Clever Cloud competing with Heroku's offerings. The company's efforts to engage with the developer community and provide low-cost solutions for compute and data resources will be impacted by Wise's departure.
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Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/14/heroku-ceo-bob-wise-departs/
**Tesla's Battery Rival Speaks Out**: The founder of CATL, a leading EV battery maker, has expressed doubts about Tesla's 4680 cell technology. Robin Zeng stated that the technology "is going to fail and never be successful." This comes after Elon Musk announced Tesla had produced 100 million of these cells.
**CATL specializes in lithium iron phosphate batteries (LFP), which have different performance characteristics compared to cylindrical cell units used by Tesla.**
Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/14/24296777/tesla-catl-ev-battery-maker-elon-musk-4860-cell
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist, to oversee the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Kennedy's nomination is contingent on congressional approval. As HHS director, he would have significant power to shape public health policies and make key decisions.
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Source: https://www.wired.com/story/trump-anti-vaccine-activist-rfk-public-health-hhs/
**Baseus Nomos 5-in-1 Charging Station Review**
A review by ZDNET Recommends highlights the features and benefits of Baseus' Nomos 5-in-1 charging station, which simplifies tabletop charging and cuts down on cord clutter. The device allows for up to five devices to be charged simultaneously, featuring a retractable USB-C cable, digital display, and 15W MagSafe Qi2 wireless charging pad.
Key features include:
* Compact design with multiple ports (USB-C x2, USB-A)
* Retractable 100W USB-C cable
* Digital display for real-time charging status tracking
* Supports up to 140W charging capacity
Available at Baseus or Amazon for $128 (15% off), the Nomos 5-in-1 charger is a convenient solution for gamers, remote workers, and those who value innovation.
** OpenAI's ChatGPT Expands Capabilities with "Work with Apps" Feature
OpenAI has introduced a new feature, "Work with Apps," which allows its chatbot ChatGPT to read and interact with certain desktop apps on Macs. This expansion enables developers to use ChatGPT without having to copy and paste code into the chatbot. While the feature is currently limited to coding apps like VS Code and Xcode, OpenAI plans to expand it to other text-based apps in the future.
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Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/14/chatgpt-can-now-read-some-of-your-macs-desktop-apps/
Volkswagen bets on Rivian's software prowess, investing $5.8 billion in its technology subsidiary.
Bluesky experiences technical difficulties, citing "something fell over" as cause for brief read-only mode and subsequent outage.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/14/24296537/bluesky-acting-up-outage-down
** Nike designs backpack with accessibility features for athletes, inspired by Paralympic Games. The Elite EasyOn backpack has a clamshell opening and adjustable strap design, allowing users to customize the bag's configuration to suit their needs.
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** Ford Agrees to $165 Million Fine for Delayed Rearview Camera Recall, Committed to Improving Safety and Compliance.
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Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/14/24296494/ford-nhtsa-recall-fine-rearview-camera
** The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is reportedly seeking to impose federal supervision on Google, potentially subjecting the tech giant to similar monitoring and inspections used on banks. The move, which could be significant for digital payment providers, has sparked debate within the industry.
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Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/14/24296500/cfpb-google-federal-supervision
Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook is reportedly planning to increase its use of AI-powered content moderation. This move aims to improve user experience by reducing false positives and improving the overall quality of user interactions on the platform.
** Recent Developments in AI Chess Capabilities Suggest Potential Advancements, but Also Highlight Challenges and Limitations.
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Source: https://dynomight.net/chess/