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Pinterest CEO Bill Ready told investors on the company’s second-quarter earnings call that the social app and inspirational bookmarking site could be considered an “AI-enabled shopping assistant.” However, he thinks that the agentic web, where AI agents shop on users’ behalf, is still far in the future. The remarks were made in response to a question about the agentic web, which could impact the search funnel and businesses like Pinterest, which positions itself at the early stages of the shopping journey — around the time when users are seeking ideas that could later turn into purchases. Investors are likely concerned…
A CDC employee told CNN he was driving home from work when he saw a man approach the steps of a building at the agency’s campus, put a backpack down and shoot at the building. The shooting was “certainly targeted” at the CDC, the employee said. The gunman seemed to be shooting at CDC’s Building 21, according to the employee, who said he first thought the man was pulling fishing gear from his backpack. The employee said he thinks he saw the shooter pull two rifles from the bag. He heard at least six or seven shots and called 911…
Anthony Considine, Head of Sales, North America, Intrepid Travel. (Photo Credit: Intrepid Travel)WHY IT RATES: The appointment comes on the heels of the responsible travel leader’s biggest year-to-date sales month.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior EditorIntrepid Travel, a leader in responsible travel, today announced the promotion of Anthony Considine as Head of Sales, North America, marking a significant step forward in the company’s ambitious 2030 growth strategy.Since joining Intrepid in 2024 as Sales Manager for Tailor-Made, Considine has made a major impact, growing Tailor-Made sales by 66% year-over-year, delivering a record-breaking month in December 2024, and representing Intrepid at key industry events. The…
Following Wednesday’s launch of Instagram’s new Snap Map-like opt-in “Instagram Map” feature — which lets U.S. users share their most recent active location with others and discover location-based content — Instagram head Adam Mosseri is having to reassure people that their location is only visible to others if they decide to share it. Although Meta has made it clear that location sharing is off by default, there have been numerous posts on social media urging users to turn off location sharing, incorrectly claiming that it’s automatically turned on. “We’re double checking everything, but so far it looks mostly like people…
ATLANTA (AP) — A suspected shooter near the campuses of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Emory University is dead and one law enforcement officer is injured after police responded to reports of an active shooter Friday, authorities said.Police did not specify whether other people were injured. Authorities said there was no longer a threat to the public. Emory University announced in a post on X that the shelter-in-place order on campus had been lifted, but asked people to avoid the area.Staff at a nearby deli said they heard what sounded like a string of gunshots. CDC…
Facebook Tweet Email Link EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of As Equals, CNN’s ongoing series on gender inequality. For information about how the series is funded and more, check out our FAQs. When Kikuyo Nakamura’s adult son discovered bumps on his back, she assumed it was just a rash. Still, she urged him to go to the hospital — better safe than sorry. Hiroshi, her second son, was born in 1948, three years after the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki. As a survivor of the bombing, Nakamura had long feared she might pass on health problems to…
As human-spaceflight missions grow longer and travel farther from Earth, keeping crews healthy gets more challenging. Astronauts on the International Space Station can depend on real-time calls to Houston, regular cargo deliveries of medicines, and a quick ride home after six months. All of that may soon change as NASA and its commercial partners, like Elon Musk’s SpaceX, look to conduct longer-duration missions that would take humans to the moon and Mars. That looming reality is pushing NASA to gradually make on-orbit medical care more “Earth-independent.” One early experiment is a proof-of-concept AI medical assistant the agency is building with…
by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 8:50 AM ET, Fri August 8, 2025 Holland America Line is celebrating an 80-year legacy of sailing Alaska with over 100 cruises to the region available for booking in the 2027 anniversary season, along with new Cruisetour experiences. Holland America Line will be operating six ships in Alaska between April and September 2027, with opportunities to sail round-trip from Seattle or Vancouver or to sail between Vancouver and Whittier, Alaska. Itineraries range from seven to 28 days, including a monthlong “Legendary Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice” journey, which provides an opportunity for travelers to celebrate the longest…
TechCrunch Disrupt isn’t just a tech conference — it’s a launchpad. For 20 years, startups have come to TechCrunch Disrupt to meet their first investors, land their biggest partnerships, and spark the idea that takes them to the next level. In 2025, that launchpad could be your exhibit table. With tables selling fast, now is your moment to get in front of 10,000+ founders, VCs, and tech innovators from October 27-29 in San Francisco’s Moscone West. If you wait, your competitor will grab the spotlight — and the deals. Image Credits:Slava Blazer Photography What you lose if you don’t exhibit…
NEW YORK (AP) — An executive order signed by President Donald Trump late Thursday aims to give political appointees power over the billions of dollars in grants awarded by federal agencies. Scientists say it threatens to undermine the process that has helped make the U.S. the world leader in research and development.The order requires all federal agencies, including FEMA, the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, to appoint officials responsible for reviewing federal funding opportunities and grants, so that they “are consistent with agency priorities and the national interest.” It also requires agencies to make it so…