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ATLANTA (AP) — Millennial and Generation Z Christian influencers are increasingly filling a void in American religion, growing audiences across digital platforms by steering young people to biblical answers to tough questions that aren’t always answered in Sunday sermons.“I can be that in-between — Monday to Saturday help — to give you practical things to make you feel like you’re not walking this walk alone,” said Megan Ashley, 35, sitting cross-legged in sweats on the couch where she records her “In Totality” podcast. From myriad backgrounds, these influencers talk candidly to their listeners about everything from anxieties and doubts to…
When iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last Sunday, it marked the end of an era for one of America’s most beloved robotics companies. The Roomba maker, which had sold over 50 million robots since its 2002 launch, had survived 35 years of near-death experiences and technical challenges only to be undone by what founder Colin Angle calls “avoidable” regulatory opposition. The collapse followed Amazon’s January 2024 decision to scuttle its $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot after 18 months of investigation by the FTC and European regulators. In this candid conversation, Angle reflects on what he describes as a profoundly…
Law firms representing Google and Apple have warned that employees who need a visa stamp to re-enter the United States should avoid leaving the country due to longer-than-usual visa processing times, according to Business Insider. BI says it has viewed memos from BAL Immigration Law (which represents Google) and Fragomen (which represents Apple). “Given the recent updates and the possibility of unpredictable, extended delays when returning to the U.S., we strongly recommend that employees without a valid H-1B visa stamp avoid international travel for now,” the Fragomen memo reportedly said. A State Department spokesperson told BI that embassies are “now…
Just five months after opening its private island in the Bahamas, Celebration Key, Carnival Cruise Line welcomed its one-millionth guest.To mark the moment, the one-millionth guest, Andrew Sexton, was greeted with a surprise celebration when he stepped ashore with his family. He was sailing with his wife, Savannah, their three daughters, and extended family all from Knoxville, Tennessee, on a holiday vacation that was a special gift from the grandparents. The celebration was made even more meaningful as it marked Andrew’s and the children’s first-ever cruise. The Sexton family arrived on Carnival Vista, the ship that made the inaugural call…
This article originally appeared in the December issue of AGENTatHOME magazine. Subscribe here to receive your free copy each month. When heading Down Under, many travelers may consider visiting Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. But Emma Terry, CEO of the South Australian Tourism Commission, is encouraging clients to take a closer look at South Australia, home to myriad opportunities for wildlife lovers, oenophiles and urban dwellers alike.And now, a new United Airlines flight from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), launching this month, will make the region even easier to discover. Soon, travelers will have a direct flight from SFO to Adelaide via…
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the RAISE Act, positioning New York as the second U.S. state to enact major AI safety legislation. State lawmakers passed RAISE Act in June, but following lobbying from the tech industry, Hochul proposed changes to scale the bill back. The New York Times reports that Hochul ultimately agreed to sign the original bill, while lawmakers agreed to make her requested changes next year. The bill will require large AI developers to publish information about their safety protocols and report safety incidents to the state within 72 hours. It will also create a new office within…
Travelers heading to Europe may face delays of up to three hours at airports due to the European Union’s Entry-Exit System (EES), which launched on Oct. 12.“The EU digital border scheme is causing three-hour waits at passport control as officials struggle with a 70 percent increase in the time taken for border checks, says the group representing Europe’s airports,” the Independent reported. In response to the delays, the Brussels-based Airports Council International (ACI) is requesting an “urgent” review of EES, the Independent story said.Currently, just 10 percent of travelers are required to register through the digital system, but that number…
Heather Sterling stepped into the ring at the Texas Game Warden Training Center, ready to face an ambush by instructors acting as violent assailants.The four-on-one drill is a rite of passage for those training to be game wardens, sworn officers who enforce state conservation laws. Nationwide, thousands of local and state police recruits are allowed into the profession only after passing similar drills – simulated fights for their lives.The barrage of force against Sterling came rapidly, video obtained by The Associated Press shows. A surprise push from behind threw her to the floor. A right-handed punch to the back of…
Associated Press (AP) — When recruits were repeatedly punched and tackled during a role-playing exercise at the Texas game wardens academy last year, they were taking part in a longstanding police training tradition that critics say should be retired.By the end of the day, at least 13 of the cadets reported injuries. At least two concussions. A torn knee. A bloody nose. A broken wrist. Two would need surgery. One would resign in protest. Another quit even before the drill.A state investigation later found nothing wrong with the drill, which its supporters say is intended to teach recruits to make…
Renowned AI scientist Yann LeCun confirmed on Thursday that he had launched a new startup — the worst-kept secret in the tech world — though he said he will not be running the new company as its CEO. His startup is called Advanced Machine Intelligence (AMI) and has hired Alex LeBrun, co-founder and CEO of medical transcription AI startup darling Nabla, as its CEO. Nabla disclosed LeBrun’s new job in a press release and LeCun confirmed it in a brief post on LinkedIn. “Yes, AMI Labs is my new startup. I’m the Executive Chairman. And Alex LeBrun is transitioning from…