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TechCrunchCMU is developing low-flying drones to map wildfires
A harsh truth: As bad as North American wildfires have grown over the past several years, things are only going to get worse. Climate change continues to accelerate the issue, putting people, property, nature and animals at risk. "As of now, the military-grade drones used by those fighting wildfires are high-altitude aircraft that fly far above the trees," Carnegie Mellon University PhD student Andrew Jong notes.
- TechCrunch
Climate tech investment roars back with an $8.1B start to 2024
Climate tech startups raised $8.1 billion in the first quarter, near record amounts of money that suggest 2023’s quiet close might have been more of a blip than the sign of a protracted downturn. The figure, contained in a new report from PitchBook, shows that climate tech hasn’t succumbed to the same slowdown that has dragged on the rest of the venture community. A deeper look into the $8.1 billion raised in the first quarter shows that investors focused their attention on materials, including green steel and battery materials and minerals.
- Yahoo Sports
Kicker rankings for fantasy football 2024
The Yahoo Fantasy football analysts reveal their first kicker rankings for the 2024 NFL season.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
'Literally perfect': Shoppers can't get enough of this weightless SPF moisturizer — it's over 40% off
This cream-to-water lotion is a hydrator, sunscreen and anti-aging product all in one — talk about a triple threat!
- Yahoo Sports
Former Dodgers P Julio Urías placed on probation, ordered to counseling after pleading no contest to domestic battery charge
Urías has been on administrative leave from MLB since his September arrest.
- Yahoo Entertainment
TikTok has launched the careers of countless authors. They say they're worried about what a potential ban could do to the industry.
BookTok has become the most influential platform in the literary space, but it might not be around for long.
- Yahoo Finance
NYCB CEO predicts a 'clear path to profitability' after disclosing first-quarter loss
Troubled regional lender New York Community Bancorp lost $327 million in the first quarter, but its stock soared as the CEO promised a 'clear path to profitability over the following two years.'
- The Yodel
5 states sue over Title IX LGBTQ protections, Israel offers ‘generous’ ceasefire deal and Blue Ivy Carter joins ‘Mufasa’ cast
The stories you need to start your day: GOP-led states file Title IX lawsuits, new car safety rules and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
- TechCrunch
Change Healthcare hackers broke in using stolen credentials — and no MFA, says UHG CEO
The ransomware gang that hacked into U.S. health tech giant Change Healthcare used a set of stolen credentials to remotely access the company's systems that weren't protected by multifactor authentication (MFA), according to the chief executive of its parent company, UnitedHealth Group (UHG). UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty provided the written testimony ahead of a House subcommittee hearing on Wednesday into the February ransomware attack that caused months of disruption across the U.S. healthcare system. This is the first time the health insurance giant has given an assessment of how hackers broke into Change Healthcare's systems, during which massive amounts of health data were exfiltrated from its systems.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
Made in the shade: This $150 gazebo from Wayfair — it's over 50% off right now — will transform your summer
Got a graduation, Father's Day or 4th of July bash coming up? This early Way Day deal is your secret weapon.
- Yahoo Sports
MLB uniforms are changing again, Twins’ home run sausage & Ohtani vs. Blue Jays fans
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss MLB changing their uniforms back to how they were last year after complaints from players and fans, as well as recap the weekend action including the Twins’ home run sausage celebration and Shohei Ohtani’s not-so-friendly reception in Toronto.
- Autoblog
Volvo EX30 endures a side impact crash test with an EX90
Volvo wants to make a point about safe its tiny electric EX30 crossover is, so it put the EX30 through a side impact crash test with an EX90.
- Yahoo Sports
2024 NFL Draft grades: Los Angeles Chargers begin Jim Harbaugh's roster restock with very good class
Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Chargers' 2024 draft.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
Protect yourself from baking burns with the oven rack shields shoppers call 'real wrist-savers' — now 30% off
Burnt cookies are one thing, but your arms? No more!
- Yahoo Finance
Retirement confidence in the US ticks up; new rule for financial advisers is set to start
Two-thirds of Americans reported that they feel confident they have enough money for a comfortable retirement, up a notch from last year.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
'Better than Crocs': Amazon's $28 clogs are loved by podiatrists, nurses and doctors alike
The top-rated shoes have over 22,000 five-star reviews, many of which highlight their comfort level, versatility and ease of wear and cleaning.
- Engadget
The world's leading AI companies pledge to protect the safety of children online
Leading artificial intelligence companies including OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Meta and others have jointly pledged to prevent their AI tools from being used to exploit children and generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
- TechCrunch
Alphabet X’s Bellwether harnesses AI to help predict natural disasters
The world is on fire. The Google parent’s moonshot factory X this week officially unveiled Project Bellwether, its latest bid to apply technology to some of our biggest problems. Here that means using AI tools to identify natural disasters like wildfire and flooding as quickly as possible.
- TechCrunch
Internet users are getting younger; now the UK is weighing up if AI can help protect them
Now, a U.K. regulator wants to explore how AI is used on the other side: in the fight against malicious content involving children. Ofcom, the regulator charged with enforcing the U.K.'s Online Safety Act, plans to launch a consultation on how AI and other automated tools are used today, and can be used in the future, to proactively detect and remove illegal content online, specifically to protect children from harmful content and to identify child sex abuse material that was previously hard to detect. The move coincides with Ofcom publishing research showing that younger users are more connected than ever before: Among children as young as 3 or 4 years old, some 84% are already going online, and nearly one-quarter of 5-7 year-olds surveyed already own their own smartphones.
- Yahoo TV
‘The Sympathizer’ puts Vietnamese culture front and center in new HBO series: 'This was a personal story'
Vietnamese actors "haven’t gotten a chance to be showcased and they certainly haven’t gotten a chance to be the leads in telling a story from their perspective," series executive producer Susan Downey said.