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Arizona’s drop in SNAP participation signals potential nationwide impact of Trump legislation

Arizona’s drop in SNAP participation signals potential nationwide impact of Trump legislation

Published by Sam Flores

More than 400,000 Arizonans have lost their SNAP benefits since July — the largest decline in the nation by a wide margin — as an underfunded state agency administered changes called for in President Donald Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The drop represents nearly 47% of the state’s participants in the program better known as food stamps and includes about 180,000 children, according to the Arizona Department of Economic Security, which administers the program. On Wednesday, the nonpartisan Center on Budget and Policy Priorities released data through February showing that the reduction in Arizona has far outstripped other states. After Arizona, the largest loss of participants was in Florida, where less than 16% of recipients lost benefits since July, according to the center’s analysis. Arizona officials attribute the plunging caseload to swift implementation of policy changes forced by the bill, including new work requirements. But interviews suggest that Arizona’s efforts to comply, combined with cuts to the agency that runs the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, have contributed to the decline — making it …

Japan Finance Minister flags impact of cross-market volatility on interest rates

Japan Finance Minister flags impact of cross-market volatility on interest rates

Published by Sam Flores

TOKYO, April 9 : Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Thursday recent market turmoil has underscored how sharply interest rates can be driven by volatility spilling over from other markets, a dynamic she said had become too significant to overlook. “Financial markets have seen an excessive degree of volatility since Feb. 26, far beyond what would normally be warranted,” Katayama told parliament. “One of the key lessons … is that interest-rate increases transmitted from other markets can materialise much more rapidly than we anticipate,” she said. The spillover effects were widely acknowledged at a recent online meeting with her Group of Seven counterparts, she added. “This is an area where we need to respond in a renewed and well-considered manner.” Source link

The Download: water threats in Iran and AI’s impact on what entrepreneurs make

The Download: water threats in Iran and AI’s impact on what entrepreneurs make

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—Casey Crownhart  This story is part of MIT Technology Review Explains, our series untangling the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more from the series here.  AI is changing how small online sellers decide what to make  For small entrepreneurs, deciding what to sell and where to make it has traditionally been a slow, labor-intensive process. Now that work is increasingly being done by AI.    Tools like Alibaba’s Accio compress weeks of product research and supplier hunting into a single chat. Business owners and e-commerce experts say they’re making sourcing more accessible—and slashing the time from product idea to launch.   Read the full story on how AI is leveling the path to global manufacturing.  —Caiwei Chen  The gig workers who are training humanoid robots at home  When Zeus, a medical student in Nigeria, returns to his apartment from a long day at the hospital, he straps his iPhone to his forehead and records himself doing chores.   Zeus is a data recorder for Micro1, which sells the data he collects to robotics firms. As these companies race to build humanoids, …

How I calibrated my subwoofer placement for peak impact in awkward room setups

How I calibrated my subwoofer placement for peak impact in awkward room setups

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Jada Jones/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Placing your subwoofer correctly can maximize its bass output. Every room has its limitations, but simple workarounds make a difference. For living rooms and common areas, you’ll have to get creative. A subwoofer is a surefire way to upgrade your home theater, whether you’re following the expansion recommendations from Sonos or Sony, or building a more advanced setup with receivers, in-ceiling speakers, and more. Whether you’re upgrading the equipment in your living room or a dedicated theater room, a subwoofer is a wonderful addition, but where you place the device in the room matters. Also: Your TV may be tracking your viewing data – here’s how to stop it (beyond disabling ACR) Audio geeks may find few opinions to agree on, but one commonality is that a subwoofer should go in the front quadrant of a room. In this position, your room’s walls act as barriers that guide the woofer’s low-pitched sounds in the right direction. However, optimal placement can be a complicated …

The Download: AI’s impact on jobs, and data centres in space

The Download: AI’s impact on jobs, and data centres in space

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The must-reads  I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology.  1 Trump has again proposed major cuts to US science and tech spending He wants to slash nearly every science-focused agency. (Ars Technica) + If Trump gets his way, the US could face a costly brain drain. (NYT $)  + Top research talent is already fleeing the country. (Guardian)  + Basic science deserves our boldest investment. (MIT Technology Review)  2 Sam Altman lobbied against AI regulations he publicly welcomed  A bombshell report reveals many OpenAI insiders don’t trust him. (The New Yorker $) + Some have called him a sociopath. (Futurism) + OpenAI’s CFO fears it won’t be IPO-ready this year. (The Information $)  + A war over AI regulation is brewing in the US. (MIT Technology Review)  3 NASA’s Artemis II has broken humanity’s all-time distance record The astronauts have flown farther than any humans before them. (BBC) + Their mission includes MIT-developed technology. (Axios)  4 Chinese tech firms are selling intel “exposing” US forces It comes from combining AI with open-source data.. (WP $) + AI is turning the Iran conflict into theater. (MIT Technology Review)  5 War is pushing countries to ditch hyperscalers Driven by Iran naming tech giants as military targets. …

Protein Overload Impact On Hair

Protein Overload Impact On Hair

Published by Sam Flores

If protein is a building block of hair, it can only be a good thing to load up on lots of products that contain protein, right? Popular hair repair options these days include keratin, collagen, peptides and bond-building complexes that claim to improve the health of your hair. But don’t load up on them too fast… While protein helps maintain strong, healthy hair, strands can actually become stiff and brittle when topically applied protein builds up faster than hair can handle it, leading to breakage, frizz and tangling. Here, experts explain what protein overload is, how to spot it in your hair and how to rebalance your routine. Why too much protein can backfire Protein is made primarily of keratin, which gives each strand of hair strength and structure. Bonds, also known as crosslinks, between keratin chains within the hair allow it to stretch. “Healthy hair is the state where this protein matrix and its crosslinks are intact enough that fibres resist traction, yet still show good elastic return and cosmetic shine,” explained Caroline Ruggiero, …

What it means if you feel mentally ‘off’ when everything seems to be going fine: ‘We often don’t notice the impact’

What it means if you feel mentally ‘off’ when everything seems to be going fine: ‘We often don’t notice the impact’

Published by Daniella Wilson

You’re feeling a bit off – a lingering sense of emptiness or unease that you can’t quite put your finger on, but it’s there, weighing you down.  As author and psychiatrist Anabel Gonzalez explains, the cause is often found in the things that didn’t happen – the absences, the emotional gaps and the things you missed out on in the past. These quiet, hidden wounds can be the root of a constant sense of dissatisfaction in our relationships and our lives. Because of this, it’s essential to do the “inner work” to find that missing piece of the puzzle and truly understand ourselves. “In my clinical experience, I’ve seen how being ignored or abandoned can often be harder to heal than direct harm,” says the expert. “We often don’t even notice the impact, precisely because it’s about what was missing.” We often focus on the things that have happened to us – the mark left by every event on our personal journey – but we don’t usually stop to think about the things that didn’t happen, …

Trump says downing of U.S. jet won’t impact Iran negotiations

Trump says downing of U.S. jet won’t impact Iran negotiations

Published by Sam Flores

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Southern California faces first wildfires of the season 00:27 Helicopter drops marshmallows for Easter tradition 00:19 Search for F-15 pilot in Iran enters second day 00:41 Why the NCAA is calling for changes to gambling laws 01:41 Pope Leo marks Good Friday with cross procession at Colosseum 00:24 Now Playing Trump says downing of U.S. jet won’t impact Iran negotiations 00:45 UP NEXT NASA shares photos of Earth taken by Artemis II crew 00:25 Firings in Trump 1.0 vs Trump 2.0 01:33 Could Lee Zeldin be the next attorney general? 00:40 Tourists walk hanging Eiffel Tower bridge 00:29 Artemis II astronauts troubleshoot onboard toilet 00:57 One pilot has been rescued by U.S. military 00:37 Iran offering reward for the capture of U.S. aircrew 00:51 U.S. fighter jet goes down over Iran 01:03 U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March 01:16 Attack on Iran’s B1 bridge kills at least eight people 00:24 Astronauts describe space as they rocket toward the moon …

Surprising Psychological Impact of Artemis II Space Mission

Surprising Psychological Impact of Artemis II Space Mission

Published by Jenni Sidey

The Artemis II mission is an extremely unusual event; it’s the first time since 1972 that humans have traveled outside of the Earth’s orbit. The launch was witnessed by millions across the globe, who will also view unique pictures of the fragile blue Earth amid a sea of blackness from space as the spacecraft takes a looping path, transporting the crew around the far side of the Moon and back again. Psychological research into the experience of astronauts uncovers the possibility of a profound emotional and mental personal shift, arising from visualizing our planet from the unique perspective of outer space. The Overview Effect The “overview effect” is a term that was coined to capture the intense emotional reactions to viewing the Earth from space, which transform the way astronauts see the planet and humanity’s place in the universe. Findings from a recent study involving astronauts and cosmonauts recruited from the Association of Space Explorers and the NASA astronaut corps at the Johnson Space Center confirm the overview effect, suggesting that seeing the Earth from …

Starmers Brexit Gamble May Impact Labours Support

Starmers Brexit Gamble May Impact Labours Support

Published by Sam Flores

Keir Starmer loves the European Union. It is not controversial to point this out. Few, if any, MPs did more to overturn the result of the 2016 Brexit referendum than the member for Holborn and St. Pancras. As Labour’s shadow Brexit secretary, Starmer led the charge – often against intense resistance from his own party colleagues – for a second referendum, and made no secret of the fact he would campaign to stay in the EU if it ever happened. In the end, Jeremy Corbyn’s decision to support Boris Johnson’s call for a snap election in 2019 put paid to Starmer’s dream. Johnson won a landslide victory and took the UK out of the bloc on January 31, 2020. This neatly coincided with the Labour leadership contest, which Starmer won with a promise to “defend free movement as we leave the EU”. That pledge, alongside the other nine he made during that campaign, were all quickly ditched once he was in post. Indeed, the return of free movement remains a “red line” the government says …