Author: Vidya Saras
Silicon Valley let out a sigh of relief on Wednesday when it learned that President Donald Trump’s tariff bonanza included an exemption for semiconductors, which, at least for now, won’t be subject to higher import duties. But just three days later, some US tech companies may be finding that the loophole actually creates more problems than it solves. After the tariffs were announced, the White House published a list of the products that it says are unaffected, and it doesn’t include many kinds of chip-related goods.That means only a small number of American manufacturers will be able to continue sourcing…
The president’s tariff war is also a constitutional crisis. Ad Policy President Donald Trump holds a reciprocal tariffs poster during a tariff announcement in the White House on April 2, 2025.(Kent Nishimura / Bloomberg via Getty Images) Donald Trump’s startling new tariffs amount to a declaration of war against the entire planet. In defending the president, Republicans are leaning into variations of the adage “short-term pain, long-term gain.” Republican Senator Tim Sheehy spelled out the argument on CNN, “There’s absolutely going to be short-term pain.… If you’re going to remodel your house to make it better in the end,…
Due to the inherent ambiguity in medical images like X-rays, radiologists often use words like “may” or “likely” when describing the presence of a certain pathology, such as pneumonia.But do the words radiologists use to express their confidence level accurately reflect how often a particular pathology occurs in patients? A new study shows that when radiologists express confidence about a certain pathology using a phrase like “very likely,” they tend to be overconfident, and vice-versa when they express less confidence using a word like “possibly.”Using clinical data, a multidisciplinary team of MIT researchers in collaboration with researchers and clinicians at…
A Minnesota cybersecurity and computer forensics expert whose testimony has featured in thousands of courtroom trials over the past 30 years is facing questions about his credentials and an inquiry from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Legal experts say the inquiry could be grounds to reopen a number of adjudicated cases in which the expert’s testimony may have been pivotal. One might conclude from reading Mr. Lanterman’s LinkedIn profile that has a degree from Harvard University. Mark Lanterman is a former investigator for the U.S. Secret Service Electronics Crimes Task Force who founded the Minneapolis consulting firm Computer Forensic…
In a recent video interview by Bitcoin Magazine, Troy Cross, Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Reed College, delves into the topic of his latest article for Bitcoin Magazine’s “The Mining Issue,” titled “Why the Future of Bitcoin Mining is Distributed.” Watch the full discussion here. In the interview, Troy explores the centralization vectors in Bitcoin mining and presents a compelling argument for the decentralization of hashrate. Despite the economies of scale that have given rise to mega mining operations, he highlights a critical—and potentially economic—imperative for distributing mining power, offering insights into the future of Bitcoin’s infrastructure. The following…
Famed broadcast journalist Gayle King sparked controversy on live television on Friday after using a gay slur while retelling a joke.Comedian Matteo Lane, an openly gay comedian, was on “CBS Mornings” to promote his new cookbook, “Your Pasta Sucks.”During the interview, King quoted one of Lane’s jokes but used a slur, leading to varying reactions on social media.Article continues below advertisementGayle King And Matteo Lane’s InteractionWhile interviewing Lane, King freely discussed his sexual preference and told him per Page Six, “You embrace being gay and your homosexuality.”She then asked, “And I’m wondering where did this come from? The funniness that you…
US President Donald Trump has announced a 75-day extension to the deadline for TikTok’s sale or divestment, postponing a potential ban of the social media platform in the United States. The move, confirmed via a statement on Truth Social, marks the second time the president has delayed enforcement of legislation passed by Congress last year that mandates TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance to sell its US operations or face a ban. “The TikTok deal requires more work to ensure all necessary approvals are signed,” Trump posted on Friday. The original deadline for a ban or forced sale was 19 January, but…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Donald Trump’s mass tariffs continue to send shockwaves across the global markets, including the crypto market. Interestingly, a similar development with tariffs has occurred twice in the past, and history suggests that they could have far-reaching consequences, even more than what financial experts predict. What Happened The Last Time Similar Events Like Donald Trump’s Tariffs Occurred In an X post, market commentator Stacy revealed that events similar to Donald Trump’s tariffs have occurred twice in American history before now. The first is said to have been in…
Evan BarlowKen Burns’s upcoming series, The American Revolution, follows works exploring themes including the US and the Holocaust (Credit: Evan Barlow)Ahead of his upcoming PBS documentary, The American Revolution, acclaimed film-maker Ken Burns tells BBC special correspondent Katty Kay about his unique approach to chronicling US history, from war and conflict to baseball and jazz.Titles like Brooklyn Bridge, Prohibition and The Dust Bowl may conjure visions of classroom lessons and by-the-book recitations of facts, but portraying historical events in an approachable – and enthralling – way has become US documentarian Ken Burns’s trademark. Since the 1980s, he has brought history…
tl;dr This week the EF announced the Eth2 Staking Community Grants round in an effort to support a more delightful staking experience. This is an open call for proposals for grants that aim to enhance all things staking — tools, documentation, educational resources, etc. Check it out for more details including a non-exhaustive wishlist. Proposals are due by December 22nd! v1.0 eth2 testnets — Toledo and Pyrmont This week, client developers led by protolambda launched the Toledo devnet — a 16k validator testnet with v1.0 mainnet configuration. Although you can sync up your favorite node to this testnet, you cannot…