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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Northeast: NYC Braces for Damaging Winds and Hail
A severe thunderstorm watch is active through 10 p.m. Saturday for parts of New Jersey, New York, and neighboring states, as a cold front approaches. The National Weather Service warns of potential damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding, with conditions expected to improve overnight into a warm, mostly dry weekend.

Anthropic Deploys Engineers to NSA for Cyber Model Mythos Amid AI Tensions
Anthropic has reportedly sent engineers to the NSA to adapt its advanced cyber model, Mythos, for offensive operations, amid tensions over AI military use. This collaboration highlights ongoing government interest and procurement challenges, despite Anthropic's resistance to broad military applications.

4,500-Year-Old Arctic Site Reveals Advanced Paleo-Inuit Seafaring and Navigation Skills
A recent study reveals that Early Paleo-Inuit communities in the High Arctic, 4,500 years ago, possessed advanced watercraft and navigational skills, challenging traditional views on Arctic seafaring origins. These findings, published in Antiquity, suggest a complex interplay of technology and environment, hinting at maritime sophistication that could have influenced later Norse and Thule Inuit movements.
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California's primary results are delayed as 3.6 million ballots, primarily mail-in, remain uncounted, with Los Angeles County facing the slowest progression due to thorough verification. Officials attribute the delay to meticulous signature checks, emphasizing accuracy over speed, and will continue daily updates until completion.
The New York Knicks narrowly defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, leaving the Spurs in a precarious 0-2 position. Victor Wembanyama's late-game errors were pivotal, while the Knicks now look to capitalize on their strong start as the series heads to Madison Square Garden.
Older adults are rapidly embracing mobile AI, with usage surging 151% as AI platforms like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT reveal diverse interaction patterns. Meanwhile, Google's AI integration in search results and Anthropic's Claude app see marked growth, highlighting a broadening AI appeal.
AI Leaders 2026, the largest AI community in Central Eurasia, celebrated its graduation ceremony in Astana, Kazakhstan, featuring over 800 participants from nine countries. Supported by Kazakhstan’s Ministry and partnered with Stanford HAI, OpenAI Academy, and Silkroad Innovation Hub, the program offered extensive training and mentoring over eight weeks.
Filtr, a new ad-blocking tool, extends ad removal to apps on iPhone, iPad, and Mac without collecting personal data, potentially reshaping mobile advertising. Marketers might need to pivot towards first-party data strategies and alternative advertising formats as consumer adoption could hit 70%.
The Apple Watch has expanded its suite of diabetes management tools, integrating glucose data, health records, and medication tracking to enhance user health insights. These advancements hint at Apple's ambition for future non-invasive glucose monitoring, despite current reliance on CGMs and existing technical challenges.
Netflix is shifting focus to fewer, higher-quality projects that debut directly on its platform, moving away from traditional theatrical releases. Despite industry debate, Netflix prioritizes its vast subscriber base and streaming dominance, with exceptions like the Narnia series remaining rare.
Starlink has connected over 1,000 students and teachers in Bolivia to high-speed internet, enhancing educational access in 14 regions through a partnership with state-owned Entel. The initiative, launched after Starlink's commercial entry in February 2026, aims to provide long-term digital literacy in rural communities amid Bolivia's challenging geography and is eyeing permanent regulatory approval.












