June 13, 2025 • By whyevolutionistrue

Here is a concise summary of the news article: The blog "Why Evolution is True" by Jerry Coyne discusses various topics, including politics, culture, and science. The main news story is Israel's potential attack on Iran, which could lead to a wider war in the Middle East. The US has withdrawn diplomats from Iraq and authorized the voluntary departure of US military family members from the region. The International Atomic Energy Agency has declared that Iran is not complying with its nuclear nonproliferation obligations. Other news stories include the killing of five Palestinian workers with a humanitarian aid organization by Hamas, and the crash of an Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London, which killed at least 204 people. Additionally, RFK Jr. has appointed new members to a vaccine advisory panel, including some known vaccine skeptics. The article also mentions a rivalry between two Madrid restaurants, Sobrino de Botín and Casa Pedro, which both claim to be the world's oldest restaurant. Furthermore, there are various posts and comments on social media, including a photo of a giant sequoia in California, a video on scale worms, and a quote on the importance of lifetime learning.

June 13, 2025 • By Nate Rosidi

The article discusses the evolution of data analytics and the potential impact of AI agents on manual data analysis. It begins by describing the shift from using Microsoft Excel in the 90s and early 2000s to the adoption of SQL, Python, and R for data analysis. The introduction of no-code tools like Tableau and Power BI further simplified data analysis. However, the emergence of large language models (LLMs) and AI agents has raised questions about the future of manual data analysis. The article highlights the capabilities of AI agents, such as automating data exploration and visualization, using tools like ChatGPT and Langchain. It provides an example of building an AI agent using Langchain and Streamlit to automate data exploration and visualization. The agent can upload CSV or Excel files, apply data exploration and visualization codes, and provide results in seconds. The article concludes that AI agents have the potential to enhance existing data analytics workflows, making them more efficient and automated. However, it also notes that it is still early days for AI agents, and their impact on the field of data science is yet to be fully determined. The author, Nate Rosidi, a data scientist and founder of StrataScratch, provides insights into the latest trends in data science and career market, and offers resources for data scientists to prepare for their interviews.

June 13, 2025 • By Mike Razak

The 2025 aBlogtoWatch Watch Enthusiast Community Survey is winding down, and four more winners have been announced. Each winner chose a watch from survey partners, including Nodus, Astor+Banks, Sō Labs, Jack Mason, Tsao Baltimore, RZE, Vaer, and traser. The winners are Iosif P. from Greece, Ray Y. from Australia, Kirk M. from the US, and Krisztián K. from Hungary. They chose the Sō Labs Layer 2, Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT, Nodus Sector Deep, and Tsao Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer DLC, respectively. The survey is still open, and two more winners will be selected to receive a traser P68 Pathfinder Solar and a Vaer D4 Meridian 38mm. Participants can enter by completing the survey.

June 13, 2025 • By Jessica Stoya

The article features advice columns from "How to Do It" where individuals share their intimate concerns and receive guidance. Four letters are discussed: 1. "All Ears" - A straight woman in her 30s who occasionally orgasms through direct clit stimulation, but unexpectedly experienced an orgasm when her doctor flushed her ears with water. The columnist, Jessica Stoya, explains that ear eroticism is common and associated with the vagus nerve, which can stimulate orgasm. Stoya advises the woman to discuss her experience with her doctor to learn how to safely stimulate her ears at home. 2. "Big Switch" - A 240-pound woman who identifies as lesbian and wants to be physically dominated in bed, but often ends up in the dominant position due to her size and people-pleasing nature. The columnist suggests that she communicate her desires with potential partners and consider using restraints or objects to achieve the desired level of dominance. 3. "I'm Overthinking This, Right?" - A college student who identifies as asexual but heteroromantic, and is unsure about dating due to her lack of interest in sex. The columnist advises her to take her time, focus on what she wants in a romantic relationship, and be open with potential partners about her asexuality. 4. The final letter is from someone who has never enjoyed sex and is feeling pressured by their partner's "required minimum" times per week. The columnist's response is not provided in the given text. Overall, the columns aim to provide guidance and reassurance to individuals with unique concerns and desires, promoting open communication, self-awareness, and acceptance in relationships.

June 13, 2025 • By Dor Eisner, Forbes Councils Member, Dor Eisner, Forbes Councils Member https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/people/doreisner/

The article discusses how AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity for small businesses. With 33% of small businesses facing cyberattacks in the past year, resulting in financial and reputational damage, it's essential for them to pivot to advanced technologies to stay protected. Traditional cybersecurity methods and fragmented tools are often insufficient, and small businesses lack the personnel and expertise to handle these challenges. AI-powered unified detection and response is an integrated approach that combines multiple security technologies and processes into a single, cohesive system for detecting, responding to, and mitigating threats. This approach enables detection and response in near real-time, helping small businesses and their managed service providers (MSPs) to mitigate threats faster. AI can automate processes, unite fragmented security platforms, and deliver a more comprehensive defense. It can also provide actionable, user-centric insights, allowing MSPs to anticipate and prevent future attacks. However, implementing AI-powered security tools can be challenging for small businesses, with barriers including data quality, implementation complexity, and trust and privacy concerns. To be effective, AI needs to be more transparent, easier to adopt, and designed with the real-world constraints of small businesses in mind. By embracing AI-powered cybersecurity, small businesses and their MSPs can turn the tide against cybercrime and safeguard the foundations of their communities.

June 13, 2025 • By Alonzo Martinez, Senior Contributor, Alonzo Martinez, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/alonzomartinez/

The US House of Representatives has passed a budget reconciliation package that includes a provision to impose a 10-year federal moratorium on state and local regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). The measure, known as Section 43201, would prohibit states and municipalities from enforcing laws that regulate AI models, AI systems, or automated decision systems. This would preempt existing state and local laws governing the use of AI in hiring, promotion, and workforce management, and would also halt momentum behind dozens of AI-related bills pending across legislatures nationwide. The provision defines "artificial intelligence systems" as machine-based systems that make predictions, recommendations, or decisions, and "automated decision systems" as computational processes using machine learning, statistical modeling, or data analytics. These definitions would likely cover tools used by employers, such as resume screening software and employee monitoring systems. While the moratorium is expansive, it includes limited exceptions for state laws that apply broadly to both AI and non-AI tools, or that are necessary to protect public health, safety, or civil rights. However, most current AI employment laws are unlikely to qualify for these exceptions. The provision faces significant obstacles, including potential challenges under the Byrd Rule, which limits reconciliation bills to provisions that directly affect federal spending or revenue. A bipartisan coalition of 40 state attorneys general has also voiced strong opposition to the measure, citing concerns over states' constitutional authority to protect consumers and workers. For employers who use AI in employment decisions, the bill creates uncertainty and opportunity. Until the Senate acts, state laws remain in effect, and employers should continue to assess compliance obligations under local statutes. However, organizations should also begin scenario planning for a world in which those state-level obligations are preempted, and should continue investing in practices that promote transparency, accountability, and fairness in AI-driven employment decisions.

June 13, 2025 • By Corey Masisak

The Colorado Avalanche has signed center Brock Nelson to a 3-year contract with a $7.5 million annual cap hit. This move brings stability to the team's depth chart, addressing their long-standing issue of finding a consistent No. 2 center. However, the deal also carries risk due to Nelson's age (he turns 34 in October) and the potential for decline. Despite this, Nelson has had his best seasons recently, and the team believes he can mitigate age-related decline with modern fitness and recovery regimens. The surrounding context, including playing with talented teammates like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, may also help Nelson maintain his performance. The contract may not be team-friendly, but it provides the stability the Avalanche needed, and the team is willing to take the risk for a chance to win the Stanley Cup in the next few years.

June 13, 2025 • By Barrons

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June 13, 2025 • By Research and Markets

The global poultry market is expected to grow substantially, with a valuation of $350.2 billion in 2025 and a projected $620.1 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 6.6%. This growth is driven by increasing demand for poultry meat and eggs due to their affordability, nutritional benefits, and lower environmental footprint. Advancements in breeding, disease control, and sustainable practices are supporting the industry's growth. The market is shifting towards automation, sustainability, and protein diversification, with technologies like AI, robotics, and big data analytics expected to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impacts. However, the market faces challenges such as feed price fluctuations due to climate disruptions. Despite this, the poultry market is expected to continue evolving, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer expectations.

June 13, 2025 • By By Derrick Goold St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The St. Louis Cardinals lost their fifth consecutive game, falling 6-0 to the Milwaukee Brewers. Sonny Gray, the Cardinals' starter, allowed six runs on eight hits in 4 1/3 innings, including a two-run homer to Jackson Churio. The Brewers' rookie starter, Jacob Misiorowski, made his major-league debut and pitched five no-hit innings, reaching 102 mph with his fastball. The Cardinals' rotation has struggled during their losing streak, with starters allowing 40 hits in 26 1/3 innings and a 7.18 ERA. Manager Oliver Marmol said the team had expected a tough stretch, but the starters' inability to pitch deep into games has put pressure on the bullpen.

June 13, 2025 • By Senmiao Technology Limited

Senmiao Technology Limited, a financing and servicing company for China's online ride-hailing industry, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Changsha Yipeng Information Technology Co., Ltd. to develop an AI-backed data management system. The system aims to improve the efficiency of online ride-hailing management platforms by utilizing Senmiao's historical data on drivers, vehicles, and riders. Both parties will jointly seek financing for the project's development and deployment. This collaboration is part of Senmiao's efforts to generate new revenue sources from its vast amount of collected data after the recent sale of its online ride-hailing platform.

June 13, 2025

NASA has created a ready-to-use dataset that details land motion across North America. The dataset, called the North America Surface Displacement Product Suite, uses satellite radar measurements to track land movement, including earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, and other types of land motion. The data is available through an online portal, which allows users to view measurements at a local, state, and regional scale. The portal currently includes measurements for the US Southwest, northern Mexico, and the New York metropolitan region, and will be expanded to cover the rest of the US, Central America, and Canada by the end of 2025. The dataset and portal are designed to be accessible to non-experts, and can be used by state and federal agencies, as well as individuals, to identify areas of land motion and track changes over time.

June 13, 2025 • By Michelle Spear

Researchers from the Netherlands have found that taking an ice bath after a workout may actually slow down muscle growth. The study involved 12 healthy young men who did a strength workout using one leg, then immersed that leg in 8°C water for 20 minutes. The results showed that blood flow to the muscle was reduced by 60% after the ice bath, and the muscle received 30% less protein to aid in growth and repair. This is because the cold water causes blood vessels to constrict, reducing inflammation but also limiting the delivery of nutrients to the muscle. The researchers suggest that waiting at least an hour after a workout before taking an ice bath, or using milder cold water, may help minimize the negative effects on muscle growth. However, for athletes who need to recover quickly, carefully timed ice baths can still be beneficial.

June 13, 2025 • By pr@cmswire.com (Greg Kihlstrom)

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