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Taking advantage of Hawaii's diverse population, scientists built the state's first identified human osteology laboratory. In a laboratory at the University of Hawaii's John A. Burns School of Medicine, human skulls are neatly arranged on shelves mounted on the wall, each in its own numbered clear container. Other bones are scattered around the room, from sturdy femurs lined up on a table under a shelf to finely ground human remains in a palm-sized plastic bag next to a microscope. The entire skeleton sits on the largest table in the world as part of a new study by forensic anthropologist Robert…
The patriotic image shows megastar Taylor Swift dressed as Uncle Sam, falsely suggesting she supports Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.”Taylor wants you to vote for Donald Trump,” the image, which appears to have been generated by artificial intelligence, says.Trump shared the image to his 7.6 million followers on his social network, Truth Social, over the weekend, along with other images depicting support from Swift fans, spreading the lie.Deception has long played a key role in politics, but the rise of artificial intelligence tools that can quickly generate fake images and videos by simply entering a phrase has added a new…
The now highly scrutinized field of artificial intelligence is making its way into brick-and-mortar businesses, including restaurants. Companies like Slang.ai are using AI to answer phone calls and help customers make reservations. Restaurant365, a more established company, helps restaurants manage the operations that customers don't see, like budgeting, payroll, human resources, accounting and inventory. Nathan Thurston has been using the tool for nearly a year at his Charleston restaurant Miller's All Day. The breakfast-focused restaurant, which has locations downtown and on James Island, sources its ingredients from several small purveyors. Before Restaurant365, which is now valued at more than $1…
In discussions of art music, it’s impossible to escape talking about “the canon” and how it colors our individual listening experiences. One of the thorniest issues is how to ethically choose what music we play, listen to, and allow to influence us. Not so long ago, understanding and appreciating the Western classical music canon was supposed to offer a kind of guarantee in this department – canonic music had proven itself to be “great” and worthy of study, and to allow yourself to be influenced by it as a composer, performer, or listener signaled seriousness, achievement, and musical depth. The…
Thanks to the smash hit of Charli XCX's latest film, we're coming off a sassy summer and ready to jump on another social media trend. Join TikTok as the “very subdued” movement takes off this fall. We'll break down what it means and give you tips on how to navigate it. If you look up the word “demure” in the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, you'll find that it is defined as “an adjective often used to describe a modest, quiet, well-behaved, and demure woman.” As for etymology, the origin of the word is unclear, but it is believed to have first…
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) – The Goose Creek Fire Department is the first in the state and third in the country to get a new state-of-the-art medical device.The Lifepak 35 monitor and defibrillator enables emergency departments to provide faster and more efficient life-saving treatment to patients experiencing cardiac emergencies. The new device has just been launched in the US by Stryker Corporation.Throughout the week, Stryker leaders have been training the police department on how to use the device, and it will be officially rolled out on Thursday, allowing the department to update all of its equipment with the new technology.The…
Song Kyung-jin, director of the Asia Foundation's Korea office, speaks in an interview with The Korea Times on July 25. Photo by Choi Won-sook, The Korea TimesFirst Korean to head Asia Foundation's Korea officeKim Ji SooWhen Song Kyung-jin's doctoral thesis was being defended at the University of Kansas, the examining professors asked her where she saw herself in 10 years. She replied that she envisioned working for the United Nations or serving the underprivileged. Now, as the new director of the Asia Foundation's Korea office, she has the opportunity to do both.In the Asia Foundation's 70-year history, Song is the…
Pennsylvania health insurers plan to raise prices for insurance plans in 2025, a move that could lead to higher monthly premiums for people who buy plans through the Affordable Care Act's marketplaces.The state Insurance Department wants to hear from the public before approving final health insurance rates this fall ahead of the annual open enrollment period.”We recognize the true value of transparency at every stage of the rate review process,” Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys said in a statement. “In doing so, we hope to build on the trust we already have with consumers and further strengthen our mission to…
Shares of Chinese e-commerce company JD.com plunged 10% in Hong Kong on Wednesday and also fell in pre-market trading on Wednesday after retail giant Walmart (WMT) said it would sell its stake in the company.Walmart is seeking to raise around $3.74 billion (£2.87 billion) by selling a stake in JD.com, first reported by Bloomberg. The company is offering 144.5 million shares at between $24.85 and $25.85 a share.The deal also signals Walmart's confidence that its business in China is large enough to compete in the fiercely competitive retail market.The US retailer said it would maintain its working relationship with JD.com…
The BMW Championship will be held at beautiful Castle Pines Golf Club in Colorado. The top 50 players in the FedEx Cup standings will compete for a spot in the Tour Championship in Georgia. Learn about the playoff format. The top 50 players from last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship will compete in this week's BMW Championship. The top 30 players from the BMW Championship will compete for the FedEx Cup at the Tour Championship.Scottie Scheffler holds a nearly 1,500-point lead over Xander Schauffele for the FedExCup title. Nick Dunlap had a strong performance at the FedEx St. Jude Championship,…