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UC to review high school course requirements amid SAT debate

UC to review high school course requirements amid SAT debate

Published by Sam Flores

As UC embarks on a new and speedier plan to determine whether to reinstate SAT standardized testing, the university’s admissions board is also moving to reexamine key academic requirements that reach even further into California high school classrooms: the exact set of courses students must take to get in. Those requirements dictate what California teenagers learn long before they even fill out an application. Because of the size and influence of UC across the state, the university’s course requirements determine aspiring students’ high school careers. On Wednesday, the UC Academic Council, the executive body of the systemwide faculty Academic Senate, ordered the university’s admissions board to review both questions. The board will study standardized testing first, delivering a report to the council by Feb. 12, 2027, the council announced. The Board of Regents would receive a recommendation on whether to require the SAT or ACT no later than June 2027. The admissions board will then turn to high school course requirements, submitting an initial report to the council in May 2027; the regents would take …

We want to hear how Medicaid work requirements are affecting you

We want to hear how Medicaid work requirements are affecting you

Published by Sam Flores

NBC News is looking to speak with patients, medical providers and healthcare advocates about the changes they are experiencing due to a new Medicaid work mandate. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The law, passed last year as part of the Trump administration’s “big, beautiful bill,” requires some Medicaid participants to work, volunteer or go to school for at least 80 hours each month. The requirements have already rolled out in some states, including Nebraska, and will be implemented across the country by Jan. 1. The rules apply to some Medicaid patients in states that expanded access under the Affordable Care Act. Certain people, such as those who are pregnant or medically frail, are exempt. But experts have warned that the administrative burden placed on states could result in millions of people losing coverage, even if they should still be receiving Medicaid. We want to hear from you: Are you or others in your community subject to the work requirements? If you or someone you know …

Siri AI in iOS 27: Features, Requirements, and How It Works

Siri AI in iOS 27: Features, Requirements, and How It Works

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The biggest change in iOS 27 is Apple’s total overhaul of Siri, with ‌Siri‌ turning into ‌Siri‌ AI. Apple delivered on the features originally promised at WWDC 2024 and added new capabilities that turn ‌Siri‌ into a viable competitor to chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT. ‌Siri‌ AI is available in the ‌iOS 27‌ beta, but everyone will get access this fall. Below, we walk through everything new you can expect from ‌Siri‌. Siri AI ‌Siri‌ AI is more knowledgeable, more capable, and unlike other chatbots, able to tap into your personal data in apps like Mail, Messages, and Photos. Apple says ‌Siri‌ has understanding and reasoning that wasn’t available before, with four main improvements that change how ‌Siri‌ works. All of the different ‌Siri‌ functions come together to allow ‌Siri‌ to do far more than it could before. You can have full back-and-forth conversations with ‌Siri‌, and include multiple tasks in a single request. Personal Context Understanding Apple overhauled its search index, and ‌Siri‌ has access to emails, text messages, files, photos, notes, and more. …

Trump’s New AI Executive Order Has No Teeth and No Requirements

Trump’s New AI Executive Order Has No Teeth and No Requirements

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Under an executive order issued by President Donald Trump, AI companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic are being asked to submit advanced artificial intelligence models to the government for vetting on cybersecurity, confidentiality, “insider risk” and intellectual property protections. But as the executive order makes clear, AI companies are under no obligation to do much of anything.  At the end of a section ordering the creation of a vetting process in which AI companies would submit their models 30 days ahead of release, it states: “Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the creation of a mandatory governmental licensing, preclearance, or permitting requirement for the development, publication, release, or distribution of new AI models, including frontier models.” A White House representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Frontier models are cutting-edge AI models that could pose a major security risk, such as Anthropic’s Mythos, which the company kept from public release due to cybersecurity concerns. US-based AI companies are in a race to train and release artificial intelligence models, especially …

Trump admin outlines who would be exempt from Medicaid work requirements

Trump admin outlines who would be exempt from Medicaid work requirements

Published by Sam Flores

Pregnant women, parents of young children, veterans with disabilities and several other groups will be exempt from Medicaid’s new work requirements, the Trump administration said Monday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The guidance was released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, meeting a June 1 deadline under President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” to explain how states should carry out the work rules. Beginning Jan. 1, many adults on Medicaid will need to work, attend school or volunteer for at least 80 hours a month to keep their coverage. The guidance also allows exemptions for people who are “medically frail” or have conditions that significantly limit their ability to work, such as cancer or substance use disorder. The guidance doesn’t include an exemption for people who are homeless. States will have discretion to determine which medical conditions qualify for exemptions. Nebraska, which implemented Medicaid work requirements this year, listed diagnoses that would qualify a person as medically frail in a nearly 300-page list …

Crimson Desert on PC: Minimum requirements and recommended specs

Crimson Desert on PC: Minimum requirements and recommended specs

Published by Daniella Wilson

As perhaps the most visually impressive game of the year, Crimson Desert’s PC requirements are really not as bad as they look. Of course, you’re going to want the beefiest PC possible to run this bad boy, but even those of us whose builds are looking a bit worse for wear should be alright! So, for the lowdown on the Crimson Desert minimum requirements and recommended specs on PC, let’s get into it! Crimson Desert PC system requirements: Minimum requierments and recommended specs Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has provided a rough guideline to what specs you’ll need to run the game on each graphics preset. Crimson Desert minimum specs The minimum requirements to run Crimson Desert on PC will allow for a resolution of 1080p (upscaled from 900p) running at 30 fps: GPU: AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel i5-8500 RAM: 16GB OS: Windows 10 64-bit 22H2 or newer Storage: 150GB SSD DirectX: DirectX 12 Want to see this content? This page contains …

Valve Steam Frame Verification Explained: 90 FPS VR Badge Requirements

Valve Steam Frame Verification Explained: 90 FPS VR Badge Requirements

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Valve’s new “Steam Frame Verified” standard sets a clear benchmark for standalone VR games, requiring a minimum frame rate of 90 FPS to ensure smoother visuals and reduce motion sickness. This initiative, highlighted by Gamertag VR, emphasizes the importance of consistent performance in maintaining immersion, especially in fast-paced or graphically demanding games. By introducing this verification system, Valve not only enhances the user experience but also provides developers with a clear framework to optimize their titles for the standalone VR ecosystem. In this explainer, you’ll learn how the 90 FPS standard impacts both developers and players, from the technical requirements it imposes to the broader implications for game quality. You’ll also discover how Valve’s integration of Proton expands the platform’s compatibility with PCVR titles and why the hardware powering Steam Frame plays a crucial role in maintaining these performance standards. Whether you’re a gamer or a developer, understanding these details offers valuable insight into the evolving landscape of VR gaming. Valve’s 90 FPS VR Standard TL;DR Key Takeaways : Valve has introduced the “Steam Frame …

Resident Evil Requiem PC | Minimum requirements and recommended specs

Resident Evil Requiem PC | Minimum requirements and recommended specs

Published by Daniella Wilson

As horror fans there’s nothing quite like the release of a brand-new Resident Evil game to set the pulses racing, and PC owners will want to know if their rig matches the Resident Evil Requiem minimum requirements and/or recommended specs. It’s best to head into PC games knowing if your setup can run a game before you swoop in and buy a copy. Fortunately, Capcom knows this and has revealed the minimum requirements and recommended PC specs to run Resident Evil 9. They seem about par with other modern releases with detailed visuals, with nothing too surprising being required to play the game. In fact, you won’t need anything too modern to play the game at recommended specs. Everything listed by Capcom is at least a few years old – especially in the graphics card department. Keep reading to see what the Resident Evil Requiem PC recommended specs and minimum requirements are. Fingers crossed your PC can match the specifications to run the game! Resident Evil Requiem PC minimum requirements Resident Evil Requiem. Capcom Capcom The …

UK Gambling Commission wagering requirements chart a course for 2026

UK Gambling Commission wagering requirements chart a course for 2026

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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has introduced new changes that will affect online casinos, sportsbooks, bingo operators, and land-based casinos nationwide across 2026. The initial raft of changes took effect in January 2026 and applies to licensed gambling operators in Great Britain, but will have a wider impact on customers and account holders, marketing partners, and those responsible for compliance and risk. What do these wagering requirement changes mean? The UKGC outlined these changes in 2025, a formative period for games of chance in Britain, with the November 2025 Chancellor’s Budget widely expected to be detrimental to gambling operators. As we reported, the budget was not nearly as crippling to gambling firms and the wider commercial sector, but a consultation, published in error and then hastily reinstated, earmarked a possible 30% increase in gambling license fees from the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Labour attacked our pubs, tourism, and hospitality with National Insurance and Business Rates hikes and now they're hitting gambling with higher license fees. I know Labour MPs are a …