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Preprint: Sparse parameter backdoors in image models can be computationally hard to detect

An arXiv preprint argues that tiny, noise-masked parameter changes can hide backdoors in pre-trained image classifiers, making tampering hard to detect. ...Read more

#ai, #machinelearning, #cybersecurity, #modelsecurity

Tornado Watch Issued for Parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and East Texas

Tornado Watch 186 in effect through 11 p.m. CDT for parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and far east Texas; forecasters warn of possible strong tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds. ...Read more

#weather, #tornado, #severeweather, #louisiana, #mississippi

Study: Galaxy Watch6 biosignals predicted vasovagal fainting up to five minutes — not a device feature

South Korean hospital study found Galaxy Watch6 biosignals predicted vasovagal fainting up to five minutes in tilt‑table tests; Samsung says it's not a device feature. ...Read more

#wearables, #samsung, #heart-health, #medical-research

JPL Prototype Lithium MPD Thruster Reaches 120 kW in Ground Test

A JPL prototype lithium-fed MPD electric thruster reached 120 kW in a Feb. 24 vacuum test — an early lab milestone toward higher‑power deep‑space propulsion. ...Read more

#space, #jpl, #electricpropulsion, #mpd

Macklem says Bank of Canada could raise or cut rates if U.S. trade curbs or oil-driven inflation shift outlook

Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem warned rates could rise or fall: cuts if U.S. trade curbs dent growth, hikes if sustained oil-driven inflation spreads. Rate held at 2.25%. ...Read more

#canada, #bankofcanada, #inflation, #interestrates

Tornado Watch 188 issued for northern, western Georgia and western South Carolina; overnight severe storms possible

Storm Prediction Center issued Tornado Watch 188 for parts of Georgia and South Carolina, warning of possible tornadoes, damaging winds and hail overnight. ...Read more

#weather, #tornado, #georgia, #southcarolina, #severeweather

Justice Department Finds UCLA Medical School Discriminated in 2023–25 Admissions

DOJ says UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine discriminated by race in 2023–25 admissions and seeks a voluntary agreement to end the practice. ...Read more

#ucla, #admissions, #discrimination, #doj

Ted Turner, Media Innovator Who Built CNN and Turned Braves Into ‘America’s Team,’ Dies at 87

Ted Turner, founder of CNN and the media leader who made the Atlanta Braves a national TV brand via TBS, died at 87; noted philanthropist and conservationist. ...Read more

#tedturner, #cnn, #atlantabraves, #media, #obituary

Tornado watch covers central, western Alabama; a few tornadoes possible through 11 p.m.

The Storm Prediction Center issued Tornado Watch 187 for central and western Alabama Wednesday, warning a few tornadoes — some possibly intense — through 11 p.m. ...Read more

#alabama, #tornado, #severeweather, #nws

Houston’s Carlos Correa to Miss Remainder of 2026 Season After Left-Ankle Tendon Tear

Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will miss the rest of 2026 after tearing a tendon in his left ankle during pregame batting practice; surgery and 6–8 month recovery expected. ...Read more

#baseball, #astros, #carloscorrea, #mlb

KelpDAO to Move rsETH Bridging From LayerZero to Chainlink CCIP After April Exploit

KelpDAO will shift rsETH bridging from LayerZero to Chainlink CCIP after an April exploit that released 116,500 rsETH and prompted DeFi freezes. ...Read more

#crypto, #defi, #bridges, #security

Renewed Fighting Deepens South Sudan Hunger Crisis; 7.8 Million Face Acute Food Insecurity

UN-backed analysis and Human Rights Watch say renewed fighting in Jonglei and Upper Nile has pushed 7.8 million South Sudanese into acute food insecurity. ...Read more

#southsudan, #humanitarian, #famine, #foodsecurity, #conflict

Trump Pauses 'Project Freedom' as Iran Talks Reportedly Progress; Oil Falls, Markets Rally

Trump said he was pausing the U.S. naval 'Project Freedom' amid reported Iran talks; oil prices fell and global markets rallied on easing tensions. ...Read more

#iran, #straitofhormuz, #oil, #markets

UK regulator confirms FCA probes into Mastercard, Visa and PayPal over digital wallet funding

The UK FCA confirmed antitrust investigations of Mastercard, Visa and PayPal over how PayPal’s digital wallet is funded and used; no findings yet. ...Read more

$PYPL, $MA, $V, #antitrust, #payments, #paypal, #visa, #mastercard

Former TSM Valorant player Tyler “sym” Porter dies at 21 in reported car crash

Tyler “sym” Porter, 21, a former TSM and Moist Moguls Valorant player, died in a reported car crash; authorities have not publicly confirmed details. ...Read more

#esports, #valorant, #tsm, #moistmoguls