Americans fined $27,500 for illegal Ontario moose hunt

Dollar Weakness Spurs Yen Gains, Gold Hits $5,000

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CEOs are hugely expensive. Why not automate them? - If a single role is as expensive as thousands of workers, it is surely the prime candidate for robot-induced redundancy.

This New Statesman article discusses the rising costs of CEO salaries, exemplified by Alex Mahon, CEO of Channel 4, who could receive a record annual pay of £1.4m. The article questions whether companies need a CEO at all, considering the potential for automation and the high costs associated with executive pay. It also highlights the potential for automation in strategic decision-making roles, citing examples of successful automation in other areas.

American factory worker Robert Williams became the first human to be killed by a robot on this day in 1979 — man crushed by a robot’s mechanical arm at the Ford plant in Flat Rock

On this day in 1979, Ford Motor Company factory worker Robert Williams became the first human to be killed by a robot. The incident occurred at Ford’s casting plant in Flat Rock, Michigan, when Williams was struck by a robotic arm while climbing a shelf. His family was awarded $10 million in compensation in 1984, a record at the time.

Trump moved to cut funding for ICE body cameras, pared back oversight

Macron calls for ban on social media for children under 15 to be in place by September

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a ban on social media for children under 15 to be implemented by September, citing concerns over mental health and the manipulation of young users by tech companies. Macron's push comes as France's health watchdog reports that half of teenagers spend between two and five hours a day on their smartphones, with 58% using them for social networks. The proposed bill aims to protect children from harmful content and excessive screen time, mirroring similar moves by the British government and Australia, where social media companies have already revoked access to millions of child accounts.

California-born rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes

California-born rock climber Alex Honnold successfully reached the top of the Taipei 101 skyscraper without using ropes or protective equipment. The free solo climb, which was broadcast live on Netflix, took him about 90 minutes to complete the 1,667-foot tower. Honnold, known for his ropeless ascent of Yosemite's El Capitan, faced challenges with the building's middle section, which consists of 64 floors with steep overhangs.

You can now pay $1M to reserve a hotel stay on the moon

California startup GRU Space is pioneering lunar tourism by offering the first opportunity to reserve a hotel stay on the moon, with deposits ranging from $250K to $1M. Their plan includes testing inflatable structures in 2031 and constructing lunar hotels by 2032, capable of housing up to four people for multi-day stays. These hotels will offer views of the lunar landscape and Earth, along with activities such as moonwalks, driving, and golfing. GRU Space aims to solve off-world habitation, paving the way for human expansion to Mars and beyond.

Korean researchers find way to remove nanoplastics from water in 10 minutes

Korean researchers from Pusan National University have developed a water-treatment method that removes nanoplastics from water in 10 minutes using plate-shaped iron-oxide magnetic nanoparticles, offering a potential solution for cleaner drinking water and wastewater systems.

Dutch minister calls Trump's Greenland tariff threat 'blackmail'

Rockstar Bans GTA Online Missions Recreating Charlie Kirk Assassination - Techtroduce

Rockstar Games has removed player-created missions in 'Grand Theft Auto Online' that depicted the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA. The company has updated its internal profanity filter to include 'Charlie Kirk' as a term that flags prohibited content. This adjustment is part of Rockstar’s broader initiative to prevent the incorporation of real-life violent events into gameplay. The controversy emerged following the introduction of a new feature in December that allows players to design and share their own missions within the game. Among the user-generated content was a mission titled 'We are Charlie Kirk,' which tasked players with assassinating a character resembling Kirk from a vantage point that mirrored the location of his real-life shooting at Utah Valley University on September 10.

Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from Bayer, the maker of Roundup weedkiller, to block thousands of lawsuits alleging that the company failed to warn users about the potential cancer risks associated with the product. The case will focus on whether the Environmental Protection Agency’s approval of Roundup without a cancer warning should preclude state court claims. The Trump administration has sided with Bayer, reversing the Biden administration’s stance. Bayer has set aside $16 billion to settle cases and has been working to persuade states to pass laws barring the lawsuits.

ChatGPT to start showing ads in the US

OpenAI is set to introduce ads in the US version of its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, as a new revenue stream. The ads, which will be visible above or below the chatbot's responses, are intended to be relevant to the user's conversation and will not appear for users under 18 or for sensitive topics. Users will have the option to understand why they are seeing a particular ad. This move comes despite CEO Sam Altman's previous reluctance to include ads, as the company seeks to balance revenue needs with user trust.

Trump is making China – not America – great again, global survey suggests

A global survey suggests that the Trump administration's policies are perceived to be boosting China's global influence, while the US is less feared by its traditional adversaries. The survey found that most Europeans no longer see the US as a reliable ally and are increasingly supportive of rearmament. Additionally, the survey revealed that perceptions of the US among EU citizens have markedly declined, with only 16% considering the US as an ally.

Wikipedia is now getting paid by Meta, Microsoft, Perplexity, and other AI companies

U.S. military says it killed Al Qaeda affiliate leader in northwest Syria

U.S. forces conducted a strike in northwest Syria that resulted in the death of Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, an Al Qaeda affiliate leader tied to an ISIS shooter who ambushed and killed Americans last month, according to officials.

EU Set to Halt US Trade Deal Over Trump’s New Tariff Threat

European Union lawmakers are poised to halt approval of the EU’s trade deal with the US over President Donald Trump’s vow to impose tariffs on countries that supported Greenland in the face of American threats.

Denmark officials react to tariff threat: We will not ‘bow down’ to Trump’s ‘bullying tactics’

Classroom cell phone ban passes Michigan House with overwhelming support

The Michigan House passed a bill banning cell phones in classrooms, with 99-10 votes, aiming to improve student focus and reduce distractions. The bipartisan bill, spearheaded by Rep. Mark Tisdel, seeks to mitigate issues like cyberbullying and physical fights stemming from social media use. Students can still use their devices outside class, and exemptions exist for medical reasons and emergencies. The bill now moves to the Michigan Senate.

Google’s fine print may cost your Fourth Amendment rights — Pennsylvania Supreme Court allows authorities to access your search history without a warrant

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that police can access Google search histories without a warrant, arguing that users implicitly consent to this by agreeing to Google's privacy policy.

Russia plans nuclear power plant on moon within decade

Russia plans to establish a nuclear power plant on the moon by 2036 to support its lunar space program and a joint Russian-Chinese research station. This initiative aims to transition from one-time missions to a long-term lunar exploration program and ensure a stable energy supply for future lunar bases. This move comes as major powers, including the US and China, are also planning lunar bases and energy sources.

A carpenter from Sooke, B.C., claims he turned $88K into $415M, before losing it all

A carpenter from Sooke, B.C., has filed a lawsuit against RBC Dominion Securities Inc. and RBC Wealth Management Financial, claiming that their 'inadequate advice' led to him losing his $415 million fortune accumulated from trading Tesla stock options. RBC has denied any wrongdoing, stating that they advised DeVocht to diversify and derisk his portfolio but he chose to continue with his high-risk trading strategy.