Restoring ecosystem function can reverse desertification in Europe's drylands

Desertification is accelerating under climate change, threatening biodiversity, food security, and human well-being across the Mediterranean Basin, southern Europe, and the Middle East. Water scarcity ...
Reuters

Musk's AI bot Grok limits some image generation on X after backlash

Grok's image generation restricted to paid subscribers after backlash Standalone Grok app and tab on X still allow image generation without subscription European lawmakers have urged legal action over ...
Wall Street Journal

xAI, Under Fire for Sexualized Child Photos on Grok, Restricts Tool

Elon Musk has repeatedly expanded the boundaries of permitted speech on his social-media platform X. Child-safety watchdogs and international regulators say a recent update to its ...
Los Angeles Times

GOP senators break with Trump to rein in use of military without Congress’ approval

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Five Senate Republicans voted with Democrats to rein Trump’s war powers as foreign policy goals remain vague. GOP ...
SlashGear

Yes, You Can Use A Roku Without Internet – But There's A Catch

Roku devices are quite convenient if you're looking for a wide array of TV shows, movies, and more to watch, and there are many great Roku streaming apps other than Netflix. For the majority of users, ...
Seeking Alpha

YMAX: Massive Distribution Paid Weekly, But Significant Erosion Likely To Continue Without Reinvestment

The YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF (YMAX) delivers a massive weekly distribution to its investors. This is achieved through investing in other underlying YieldMax funds that are focused ...
BGR

Can You Use A Roku Without Internet?

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Using a Roku streaming device to watch movies and TV shows doesn't require much more than an internet connection. You won't need to pay for ...
The Verge

Figma adds more Photoshop-like AI tools for image editing

Users can now instantly erase and isolate objects and expand images to fit new aspect ratios. Users can now instantly erase and isolate objects and expand images to fit new aspect ratios. is a news ...
PC Magazine

I Figured Out How to Use AI for Learning—Without Becoming Lazy

We all know that chatbots can be a crutch. But when used wisely, they’ll help you improve how you absorb, practice, and retain knowledge. Here's how I do it. From the laptops on your desk to ...
Wall Street Journal

Meta Is in Talks to Use Google’s Chips in Challenge to Nvidia

Meta Platforms META10.40%increase; green up pointing triangle is in talks to use chips made by Google in its artificial-intelligence efforts, a step toward diversifying away from its reliance on ...
JournalofAccountancy

Using Excel’s TEXTBEFORE AND TEXTAFTER functions to easily tame messy data

Q. How do the TEXTBEFORE and TEXTAFTER functions in Excel work? A. Excel’s TEXTBEFORE and TEXTAFTER functions allow users to quickly split up text in ways that used to require combinations of ...