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The AI boom's historical warning - Axios
business 2026/06/30 09:21:53

The AI boom's historical warning - Axios

The technological revolutions that transform the economy have a long history of attracting more investment than what near-term returns justify.

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Don't pressure them: Six science-backed ways to get fussy children to eat vegetables - BBC
health 2026/06/30 09:21:29

Don't pressure them: Six science-backed ways to get fussy children to eat vegetables - BBC

Small changes in how children experience food everyday can have a lasting impact on what they eat.

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Energy experts said gas prices would stay high. Why were they wrong? - Politico
business 2026/06/30 09:05:00

Energy experts said gas prices would stay high. Why were they wrong? - Politico

The unexpected drop in gasoline prices has given Trump a political boost, even as energy analysts warn the fragile ceasefire and tightening oil supplies could quickly reverse the trend.

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Medicare will start covering obesity drugs for the first time. Here's what patients should know - CNBC
business 2026/06/30 09:00:01

Medicare will start covering obesity drugs for the first time. Here's what patients should know - CNBC

The move could unlock millions of new patients for Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and expand access to medications that were previously out of reach for seniors.

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In January 2026, scientists reported that the human brain processes spoken language in a sequence that closely mirrors the layered architecture of advanced AI language models — suggesting that biological brains and artificial networks may build meaning th - Space Daily
science 2026/06/30 08:54:20

In January 2026, scientists reported that the human brain processes spoken language in a sequence that closely mirrors the layered architecture of advanced AI language models — suggesting that biological brains and artificial networks may build meaning th - Space Daily

In January 2026, researchers reported that the order in which the human brain makes sense of spoken language, from raw sound up to meaning, lines up closely with the layer-by-layer way large language models process text. The brain and the model, it seems, cli…

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Starmer to set out long-delayed defence spending plans - BBC
general 2026/06/30 08:18:57

Starmer to set out long-delayed defence spending plans - BBC

The blueprint will outline how billions will be spent on equipping the UK armed forces in the years ahead.

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