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A new Medicare payment trial to determine if the federal government can promote digital health applications like remote monitoring to manage chronic illnesses. Dubbed ACCESS, new model would pay participating Medicare providers & suppliers a fixed amount to manage chronic issues
December 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
A new Medicare payment trial to determine if the federal government can promote digital health applications like remote monitoring to manage chronic illnesses. Dubbed ACCESS, new model would pay participating Medicare providers & suppliers a fixed amount to manage chronic issues
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NEW: NEC Director Hassett jas just said: I think we're likely to see a cut at the next Fed meeting, around 25 basis points.
December 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
NEW: NEC Director Hassett jas just said: I think we're likely to see a cut at the next Fed meeting, around 25 basis points.
Last month hackers used fake credentials to carry out coordinated phishing & “vishing” (voice-phishing) campaigns impersonating Jaguar Land Rover’s IT support staff to harvest credentials & gain access. Automaker shut down IT systems & production lines, resulting in a ~$1.5B loss
December 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Last month hackers used fake credentials to carry out coordinated phishing & “vishing” (voice-phishing) campaigns impersonating Jaguar Land Rover’s IT support staff to harvest credentials & gain access. Automaker shut down IT systems & production lines, resulting in a ~$1.5B loss
Anthropic says it has found ways to train and run its AI models more efficiently. To be sure, Anthropic is nowhere near profitable today: It was pacing to end 2025 having consumed $2.8 billion more cash than it took in. On track to break even in 2028, two years ahead of OpenAI.
December 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Anthropic says it has found ways to train and run its AI models more efficiently. To be sure, Anthropic is nowhere near profitable today: It was pacing to end 2025 having consumed $2.8 billion more cash than it took in. On track to break even in 2028, two years ahead of OpenAI.
In the first half of 2025, investment in AI-related components such as chips, software, and data centers may have accounted for as much as half of the growth in inflation-adjusted GDP, pushing GDP growth to 1.6%.
Excluding AI spending, growth would have been a sluggish 0.8%
Excluding AI spending, growth would have been a sluggish 0.8%
November 28, 2025 at 11:18 PM
In the first half of 2025, investment in AI-related components such as chips, software, and data centers may have accounted for as much as half of the growth in inflation-adjusted GDP, pushing GDP growth to 1.6%.
Excluding AI spending, growth would have been a sluggish 0.8%
Excluding AI spending, growth would have been a sluggish 0.8%
Traders now overwhelmingly expect a divided US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next month, after two of Chair Jerome Powell’s allies suggested they support a trim. Inflation remains high and the jobs market shows signs of weakening — two things that require different policies to fix.
November 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Traders now overwhelmingly expect a divided US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next month, after two of Chair Jerome Powell’s allies suggested they support a trim. Inflation remains high and the jobs market shows signs of weakening — two things that require different policies to fix.
Warner Music Group’s legal settlement with AI music startup Suno ends a copyright lawsuit against Suno and establishes a partnership that will let consumers create AI-generated music with the voices, compositions, names, and likenesses of any Warner Music artists who participate.
November 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Warner Music Group’s legal settlement with AI music startup Suno ends a copyright lawsuit against Suno and establishes a partnership that will let consumers create AI-generated music with the voices, compositions, names, and likenesses of any Warner Music artists who participate.
In the US, ~40% of jobs could be replaced by AI, from education and healthcare to business and legal. AI agents and robots could automate more than half of US work hours using technology that is available today. ~$2.9tn of economic value could be unlocked in the US by 2030.
November 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
In the US, ~40% of jobs could be replaced by AI, from education and healthcare to business and legal. AI agents and robots could automate more than half of US work hours using technology that is available today. ~$2.9tn of economic value could be unlocked in the US by 2030.
Paragon Space Development Corp. is developing Lunar Gateway’s Habitation and Logistics Outpost module.
“3 driving requirements for HALO are 15 years of life, high radiation, [and] dust. It’s no longer good enough to just say [astronauts are] still breathing, and they can hug their family.”
“3 driving requirements for HALO are 15 years of life, high radiation, [and] dust. It’s no longer good enough to just say [astronauts are] still breathing, and they can hug their family.”
November 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Paragon Space Development Corp. is developing Lunar Gateway’s Habitation and Logistics Outpost module.
“3 driving requirements for HALO are 15 years of life, high radiation, [and] dust. It’s no longer good enough to just say [astronauts are] still breathing, and they can hug their family.”
“3 driving requirements for HALO are 15 years of life, high radiation, [and] dust. It’s no longer good enough to just say [astronauts are] still breathing, and they can hug their family.”
Episteme—a research lab in San Francisco aiming to revive the spirit of Bell Labs and Xerox PARC. Designed as a “third way” between academia and startups, giving scientists generous pay, resources, ownership, and freedom from grant writing and short-term commercial pressures.
November 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Episteme—a research lab in San Francisco aiming to revive the spirit of Bell Labs and Xerox PARC. Designed as a “third way” between academia and startups, giving scientists generous pay, resources, ownership, and freedom from grant writing and short-term commercial pressures.
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ChatGPT has fallen
millions of students must learn
millions of students must learn
November 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
ChatGPT has fallen
millions of students must learn
millions of students must learn
“I think New Glenn is the most promising competitor for SpaceX right now because it is the only other medium/heavy-lift launcher with reusability. ULA’s Vulcan and Arianespace’s Ariane 6 missed the boat on reusability and have no real chance at being cost-competitive” — Todd Harrison
November 15, 2025 at 12:54 AM
“I think New Glenn is the most promising competitor for SpaceX right now because it is the only other medium/heavy-lift launcher with reusability. ULA’s Vulcan and Arianespace’s Ariane 6 missed the boat on reusability and have no real chance at being cost-competitive” — Todd Harrison
13.1% of respondents reported using generative AI for mental health advice, with higher rates among those aged 18 to 21 years (22.2%). Among users, 65.5% sought advice monthly or more often & 92.7% found the advice somewhat or very helpful jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Use of Generative AI for Mental Health Advice Among Adolescents and Young Adults
This cross-sectional study surveyed US adolescents and young adults on their use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) for mental health advice, including frequency and perceived helpfulness.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
13.1% of respondents reported using generative AI for mental health advice, with higher rates among those aged 18 to 21 years (22.2%). Among users, 65.5% sought advice monthly or more often & 92.7% found the advice somewhat or very helpful jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Telehealth use remains higher than before the pandemic: In 2024, 71.4% of physicians reported their practice used telehealth vs 25.1% in 2018 and 79.0% in 2020. In 2024, 85.9% of psychiatrists provided a video visit in the prior week vs an average of 49.6% across all specialties.
November 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Telehealth use remains higher than before the pandemic: In 2024, 71.4% of physicians reported their practice used telehealth vs 25.1% in 2018 and 79.0% in 2020. In 2024, 85.9% of psychiatrists provided a video visit in the prior week vs an average of 49.6% across all specialties.
Personalized interactive music systems—smart technologies that adapt rhythm and tempo to users' movements—can make exercise more enjoyable and help people stay active longer medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11-music-technologies-engagement-enjoyment.html
Adaptive music technologies can enhance exercise engagement and enjoyment
Research led by the University of Jyväskylä has found that personalized interactive music systems—smart technologies that adapt rhythm and tempo to users' movements—can make exercise more enjoyable an...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Personalized interactive music systems—smart technologies that adapt rhythm and tempo to users' movements—can make exercise more enjoyable and help people stay active longer medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11-music-technologies-engagement-enjoyment.html
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BREAKING:
A federal judge finds the Trump admin "did not comply" with his order to fund SNAP benefits.
Judge John McConnell has verbally ordered the admin to *fully fund* SNAP benefits for the month of November — by tomorrow.
A federal judge finds the Trump admin "did not comply" with his order to fund SNAP benefits.
Judge John McConnell has verbally ordered the admin to *fully fund* SNAP benefits for the month of November — by tomorrow.
November 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
BREAKING:
A federal judge finds the Trump admin "did not comply" with his order to fund SNAP benefits.
Judge John McConnell has verbally ordered the admin to *fully fund* SNAP benefits for the month of November — by tomorrow.
A federal judge finds the Trump admin "did not comply" with his order to fund SNAP benefits.
Judge John McConnell has verbally ordered the admin to *fully fund* SNAP benefits for the month of November — by tomorrow.
Through September, announced US job cuts reached almost 950,000, the highest year-to-date total since 2020. Excluding the pandemic year, this figure has already surpassed the full-year totals for every year since 2009.
November 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Through September, announced US job cuts reached almost 950,000, the highest year-to-date total since 2020. Excluding the pandemic year, this figure has already surpassed the full-year totals for every year since 2009.
Walnut Creek City Council agreed to a community-wide ban on gas-powered leaf blowers starting April 1, 2026. Ordinance would prohibit the use of gas-powered leaf blowers for anyone in the City of Walnut Creek, including City staff and contractors working on City-owned property.
November 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Walnut Creek City Council agreed to a community-wide ban on gas-powered leaf blowers starting April 1, 2026. Ordinance would prohibit the use of gas-powered leaf blowers for anyone in the City of Walnut Creek, including City staff and contractors working on City-owned property.
The Concord City Council to spend $531,496 for 2 Skydio X10 drones, 3 Weatherproof Docking Stations, hardware, installation, 31 months of software and maintenance services, and 10 body cameras contracosta.news/2025/11/05/concord-approves-500k-purchase-of-drones-and-body-cameras/#google_vignette
Concord Approves $500k Purchase of Drones and Body Cameras
The Concord City Council agreed to spend $531k for drones as the police department moves forward with drones as first responders program
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November 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The Concord City Council to spend $531,496 for 2 Skydio X10 drones, 3 Weatherproof Docking Stations, hardware, installation, 31 months of software and maintenance services, and 10 body cameras contracosta.news/2025/11/05/concord-approves-500k-purchase-of-drones-and-body-cameras/#google_vignette
Those aged 18–39 experienced the biggest uptick in cognitive disability in the past decade. The proportion of US adults reporting serious cognitive difficulties rose from 5.3% to 7.4% between 2013 & 2023. For those under 40, the rate jumped from 5.1% to 9.7% over the same period
November 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Those aged 18–39 experienced the biggest uptick in cognitive disability in the past decade. The proportion of US adults reporting serious cognitive difficulties rose from 5.3% to 7.4% between 2013 & 2023. For those under 40, the rate jumped from 5.1% to 9.7% over the same period
Writers of online reviews are more likely to recommend products and services to others, and repurchase themselves, if they are induced to reflect emotionally on their experiences rather than factually journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Writers of online reviews are more likely to recommend products and services to others, and repurchase themselves, if they are induced to reflect emotionally on their experiences rather than factually journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
The Concord Police Department is asking Concord city council today to spend $500k for 2 new, fully automated Skydio X10 drones, 3 docking stations, and hardware, installation, and 31 months of software and maintenance services, and 10 body cameras
November 4, 2025 at 11:47 PM
The Concord Police Department is asking Concord city council today to spend $500k for 2 new, fully automated Skydio X10 drones, 3 docking stations, and hardware, installation, and 31 months of software and maintenance services, and 10 body cameras
10 Unmissable Concerts Before the End of 2025: Lola Young, The Polish Ambassador, Electric Guest, GoldLink, Gunna, FISHER, Amtrac, San Holo, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band & TOKiMONSTA www.sfstation.com/2025/11/04/w...
Winter Jam Alert: 10 Unmissable Concerts Before the End of 2025
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November 4, 2025 at 10:37 PM
10 Unmissable Concerts Before the End of 2025: Lola Young, The Polish Ambassador, Electric Guest, GoldLink, Gunna, FISHER, Amtrac, San Holo, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band & TOKiMONSTA www.sfstation.com/2025/11/04/w...
Walnut Creek City Council to hold a public hearing today to adopt a community-wide ban on gas-powered leaf blowers for homes & businesses. 100+ cities in California have restrictions or bans on leaf blowers, including Lafayette, Pleasanton, Piedmont, Emeryville, Novato & Oakland
November 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Walnut Creek City Council to hold a public hearing today to adopt a community-wide ban on gas-powered leaf blowers for homes & businesses. 100+ cities in California have restrictions or bans on leaf blowers, including Lafayette, Pleasanton, Piedmont, Emeryville, Novato & Oakland
The Concord/Pleasant Hill Healthcare District application for funding years 2026/27 and 2027/28 was released, with submissions due December 17. Nonprofit organizations and others serving the health and wellness needs of Concord and Pleasant Hill residents are encouraged to apply.
October 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The Concord/Pleasant Hill Healthcare District application for funding years 2026/27 and 2027/28 was released, with submissions due December 17. Nonprofit organizations and others serving the health and wellness needs of Concord and Pleasant Hill residents are encouraged to apply.