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C.H. Robinson, a logistics stalwart, disrupting industry with AI
C.H. Robinson, one of the world’s largest logistics providers, has gone from disrupted to disruptor.Five to 10 years ... Read More
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This Day in History, December 24
On December 24th, 1914, the World War I "Christmas truce" began.
Tech review: Anker dock makes quick work of connecting your peripherals
My first computer was a Macintosh Plus, which was an all-in-one computer with a built-in black and white monitor.
Then I moved up to an actual desktop PC, with a separate color monitor.
Back then, laptops were expensive ...Read more
California's plastic bag phaseout nears, but leftover bags remain unregulated
At the Target store on Riverside Boulevard on Friday, stacks of plastic bags sat prominently at checkout counters — the only visible option available for shoppers at both self-checkout kiosks and traditional lanes.
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Why California's milk cartons may lose their coveted recycling symbol
LOS ANGELES — California milk cartons may lose their coveted recycling symbol, the one with the chasing arrows, potentially threatening the existence of the ubiquitous beverage containers.
In a letter Dec. 15, Waste ...Read more
Today's Word "jocular"
jocular \ JOK-yuh-luhr \ (adjective) - 1 : Given to joking or jesting. 2 : Characterized by joking; playful.
"He had not been a jocular man, and occasionally, while she was laughing with Bob, she had caught him studying ...Read more
Hristmas Arols
Below are ten clues, each of which relates to the first line of a different Christmas carol or song. Unlike the title of the teaser, these clues only have the first letters of each of the words.
Can you figure out what songs they are?
1. CROAOF
2. IDOAWC
3. RTRNRHAVSN
4. GGROBAR
5. IHABCWY
6. ISMKSC
7. OTFDOCMTLGTM
8. FTSMWAJHS
9. IBMBOJHSSOM
10. JBJBJBR
Maryland climate commission calls for state action amid budget pressure
The Maryland Commission on Climate Change released its 2025 annual report Tuesday, offering a new set of recommendations aimed at helping the state meet aggressive greenhouse gas reduction goals while preparing communities...Read more
SpaceX defends airspace safety ahead of Florida Starship launch plans
ORLANDO, Fla. — With plans to launch the massive Starship from Florida next year, SpaceX defended its commitment to airspace safety after a Wall Street Journal article claimed an explosive mission in early 2025 was a ...Read more
Editorial: Climate change Grinches look to ruin the holidays
Who doesn’t have a soft spot for the smells of the holidays? The aromatic cinnamon stick flavoring a cup of eggnog or the hint of vanilla in grandma’s baked goods can trigger wonderful memories of the Christmas season....Read more
Deadly winter storm arrives in Southern California, bringing widespread flood, travel risks
LOS ANGELES — A major atmospheric river storm walloping the state with heavy rains, strong winds and major snow has made its way to Southern California, bringing what forecasters say may become the region's worst ...Read more
How Agility Robotics uses artificial intelligence, from their humanoid 'Digit' to everyday workflow
Digit the humanoid robot is 5 feet 9 inches tall and lives in warehouses, helping its human coworkers move and stack boxes up to 35 pounds. It also "smiles" and waves.
Robots like Digit are a growing pursuit among ...Read more
It's been 25 years since America decided to save the Everglades. Where do we stand?
The 20th century was horrible for the Everglades. The broad shallow river, one of the most unique ecosystems on the planet, was labeled wasteland and ruthlessly dammed, carved into parcels, dried out and diverted into near...Read more
Orlando officials say tree count is good investment, despite DOGE criticisms
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia blasted several line items in Orlando’s budget as “wasteful” spending, but by far the largest was $450,000 to count its trees.
“Maybe they’re ...Read more
Today's Word "kobold"
kobold \KOH-bold\ (noun) - In German folklore, a haunting spirit, gnome, or goblin.
"The Kobolds were a species of gnomes, who haunted the dark and solitary places, and were often seen in the mines." -- Sir Walter Scott, ...Read more
This Day in History, December 23
On December 23rd, 1986, the Voyager became the first aircraft to fly non-stop around the first.
Opposites
What two words, when said or written seem as though they are opposite, but really mean the same thing?
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Vince Zampella, 'Call of Duty' co-creator, dies after crash on Angeles Crest Highway
Vince Zampella, the video game developer who helped launch the wildly lucrative and enduring "Call of Duty" franchise and "Apex Legends" studio Respawn Entertainment, has died.
A representative for Electronic Arts, which ...Read more
Fight between Waymo and Santa Monica goes to court
Waymo is taking the city of Santa Monica to court after the city ordered the company to cease charging its autonomous vehicles at two facilities overnight, claiming the lights and beeping at the lots were a nuisance to ...Read more
Instacart ends AI pricing test that charged shoppers different prices for the same items
Instacart will stop using artificial intelligence to experiment with product pricing after a report showed that customers on the platform were paying different prices for the same items.
The report, published this month ...Read more
Kentucky Senate Republicans blast environmental report calling for end to state's coal dominance
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Recent temperature swings in the Bluegrass State underscore why Kentucky lawmakers are still clinging to coal, according to Senate Republicans who responded to new research by environmental groups ...Read more
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