The yellow-and-black construction companion, which can run on a lithium-ion battery for approximately 90 minutes at a time, is also capable of self-navigating around obstacles or people on the move.
“It’s intelligent as well,” Fyrer said of the 75-pound device that can go up and down stairs with ease.
“It will be able to say, ‘hey, there’s something there,’ then stop, wait for it to pass, and then it will continue on its path — or it will find another way to go around that.”
Camera technology inside Spot can also be harnessed to identify any workers who aren’t adhering to safety codes on a job by detecting blatant violations, such as not wearing hard hats.
“Then we can trigger a conversation with that person.”
Clients like Northwell are also more than satisfied to see things propelled into the next generation, too.
“It’s nice to see a company thinking outside the box and bringing new technology in,” Vinod Nair, the hospital’s vice president of operations, said.
“As well as embracing higher, sophisticated technologies in the industry.”
Spot is also built to endure, according to Fyrer, who called the robot “extremely rugged.”
“Boston Dynamics did a phenomenal job building this system…it can take a hit,” he said.
“Lighter people have sat on it.”
Man’s best friend
The robodog is also brought to area schools for demonstrations on what it can mean for their generation of technology and the workforce.
Fyrer maintains that advances like Spot won’t be stealing jobs, but making employees’ lives much easier.
“Look at some of the guys who were in the industry for 50, 60 years,” he said.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Apple with tariffs and urged CEO Tim Cook to manufacture iPhones in America, a move experts have said would be near-impossible. China has also been a headache for Apple since Huawei, whose smartphone business was crippled by U.S. sanctions, made a comeback in late 2023 with the release of a new phone containing a more advanced chip that many had thought would be difficult for China to produce.
Since then, Huawei has aggressively launched devices in China and has even begun dipping its toe back into international markets. The Chinese tech giant has found success eating away at some of Apple's market share in China.
To counter this, Baidu made some major changes to its core search product:
Users can now enter more than a thousand characters in the search box, versus 28 previously;
Questions can be asked in a more direct and conversational manner, mirroring how people now use chatbots;
Users can ask questions through voice but also prompt the seach engine with pictures and files;
Baidu has integrated its AI chatbot features, which enable users to generate photos, text and videos, into the product.
"This is more aligned with how people use ChatGPT and DeepSeek in terms of how they look for answers," Wang said.
The three firms are considered part of the U.S.-dominated electronic design automation (EDA) market, which encompasses software, hardware, and essential services for designing chips and semiconductor devices.
Synopsys CEO Sassine Ghazi said in a conference call with analysts in May that the company saw a slowdown in China during its fiscal second quarter, which ended on April 30. Customers in China made up around 10% of Synopsys' $1.6 billion in quarterly revenue.
China has also introduced policies to prop up its domestic chip-design software makers and develop independent chip design know-how, Synopsys said.
According to TrendForce, Synopsys, Cadence, and Siemens EDA held a global market share of 31%, 30%, and 13%, respectively, in 2024.
The news comes after China signaled last week that they are making progress on a trade truce with the U.S. and confirmed conditional agreements to resume some exchanges of rare earths and advanced technology.
Use of National Guard in Fla. Sparks Praise, Outrage
President Donald Trump's authorization of National Guard troops to serve as immigration judges in Florida has been met with praise and backlash as the administration looks to speed up the process of deporting illegal migrants.
On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared with Trump as the duo toured a newly renovated detention center for illegal aliens nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" due to its isolated location within the Florida Everglades. The state is in the midst of converting the 17,000-acre Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport just west of Miami into a massive holding facility.
Trump was asked by the Washington Examiner if he would support DeSantis' idea of using National Guard troops to serve as immigration judges as a way of expediting the process of deportation.
I understand the need for Trump to address immigration efficiently but using National Guard troops as immigration judges raises concerns about due process and legal qualifications.
There are nine Judge Advocate General (JAG) officers in Florida's National Guard who could be trained in as little as six weeks to be immigration officers, according to the state's plan for immigration. A spokesperson for the National Guard told the Miami Herald it has not received the official approval to initiate training for the JAG officers but was "standing by to provide support to this mission as needed and directed by Governor DeSantis."
But while Trump has the support of most Republicans for the order, Democrats are crying foul on both the use the National Guard and the holding center based in the unforgiving environment of the Everglades. Thomas Kennedy of the Florida Immigration Coalition decried the president's maneuver.
Brown bloomed from the Gregg Popovich tree in San Antonio, winning titles as an assistant with the Spurs and then under another Pop disciple, Steve Kerr, in Golden State. As a head coach, Brown was less successful in the playoffs. His only Finals appearance was nearly 20 years ago with the Cavs, when James carried an overmatched ragtag group into a 2007 series against the Spurs.
Brown flamed out quickly in subsequent stops, notably lasting only 71 games with the Lakers as Phil Jackson’s replacement. More recently, Brown guided the Kings to their first playoff appearance in 18 years. He cultivated a high-octane offense behind De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, demonstrating his versatility as a coach after being labeled defensive-minded earlier in his career. But Brown was fired less than two years later — the fourth time he was canned as a head coach.
It’s unclear who the Knicks will tap for Brown’s staff of assistants, but Rick Brunson undoubtedly will return on the bench. Other assistants from last season are under contract and, according to sources, will be considered by Brown. James Borrego is being targeted as the associate head coach, according to a source, but requires permission to get out of his contract with the Pelicans.
The Pelicans would be justified in rejecting Borrego’s request because a potential move to the Knicks is technically lateral, even if it’s for more money. Generally, teams grant permission to get out of a contract if the next job being offered is a promotion. Borrego is already the associate head coach of the Pelicans.
In a new coach, the Knicks are prioritizing some of the issues that led to Thibodeau’s dismissal — they are emphasizing player development, expanding the rotation, empowering the staff, collaborating with the front office and assigning roles to assistants like defensive and offensive coordinators.
Thibodeau didn’t embrace those instructions from the front office and ownership but did plenty of winning.
He finished fourth on the franchise’s all-time list with 226 regular-season wins, behind only Red Holzman, Joe Lapchick and Jeff Van Gundy.
His five seasons at the helm were the most since Van Gundy.
The Knicks started their search with rejected attempts to attract head coaches under contract, with denials from the teams employing Jason Kidd, Ime Udoka, Chris Finch, Billy Donovan and Quin Snyder. They redirected the search toward Brown and Taylor Jenkins, who, according to sources, fell behind after projecting less enthusiasm for the job.
Brown, in some ways, became the fallback option. And it won’t matter if the Knicks live up to their lofty expectations.
‘Reservoir Dogs,' ‘Kill Bill' and ‘Donnie Brasco' actor Michael Madsen dies at 67
Los Angeles County deputies responded to Michael Madsen's Malibu home, where the actor was found unresponsive after a 911 call.
Prolific Hollywood actor Michael Madsen has died after he was found unresponsive early Thursday at his Malibu home, according to authorities and his representatives.
He was 67.
Deputies responded to the Los Angeles County home after a 911 call early Thursday. Madsen was pronounced dead at the home.
The death is believed to have been from natural causes and no foul play is suspected, the sheriff's department said. In an email, manager Ron Smith confirmed Madsen died from cardiac arrest.
"In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film including upcoming feature films "Resurrection Road, "Concessions" and "Cookbook for Southern Housewives," and was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life.," managers Susan Ferris and Ron Smith, and publicist Liz Rodriguez said. "Michael was also preparing to release a new book called "Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems," currently being edited.
"Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.”
Known for portraying enigmatic tough guy characters, Madsen amassed a long list of film credits during his career spanning four decades. Madsen, the brother of actor Virginia Madsen, brought complex characters to life in "Kill Bill: Vol. 1," "Reservoir Dogs," "Thelma & Louise," "Donnie Brasco" and more.
The bill ensures Bitcoin and other crypto lending is not taxed as a sale, aligning it with traditional securities lending and improving capital efficiency. It also applies the 30-day wash sale rule to digital assets, closing a loophole and promoting tax fairness across asset classes.
The bill allows digital asset dealers and traders to elect mark-to-market tax treatment, aligning Bitcoin and other crypto with existing rules for securities and commodities. This allows a more accurate income recognition based on fair market value, eliminating arbitrary discrimination based on asset type.
A Long Island construction project has recruited a $100,000 mechanical mutt to walk the premises, ensuring maximum efficiency and safety for workers building the new wing of South Shore Hospital in Bay Shore.
“I would say it’s a morale booster,” Suffolk Construction’s Adam Fyrer, who handles the state-of-the-art Boston Dynamics-made robotic dog — aptly named Spot — told The Post.
“I think a lot of people haven’t seen this kind of technology in person. It’s something that excites them to come to work.”
Rather than doing tricks, Spot’s primary focus on the future site of a six-story building that will feature almost 100 new patient rooms is both worker and structural safety, according to Fyrer, who uses the bot on other projects as well.
Spot primarily conducts walkthroughs on the property that would conventionally be delegated to someone like a project manager, to create a “Google Street”-esque map that owners can refer to upon the job’s completion.
“The benefit of that is you get it more accurate and continuously throughout the job cycle,” Fyrer said, adding that Spot’s trips take off about an hour of labor a day at the Northwell Health facility.
Apple iPhone sales in China rose in the second quarter of the year for the first time in two years, Counterpoint Research said, as the tech giant looks to turnaround its business in one of its most critical markets.
Sales of iPhones in China jumped 8% year-on-year in the three months to the end of June, according to Counterpoint Research. It's the first time Apple has recorded growth in China since the second quarter of 2023.
Apple's performance was boosted by promotions in May as Chinese e-commerce firms discounted Apple's iPhone 16 models, its latest devices, Counterpoint said. The tech giant also increased trade-in prices for some iPhone.
"Apple's adjustment of iPhone prices in May was well timed and well received, coming a week ahead of the 618 shopping festival," Ethan Qi, associate director at Counterpoint said in a press release. The 618 shopping festival happens in China every June and e-commerce retailers offer heavy discounts.
Apple's return to growth in China will be welcomed by investors who have seen the company's stock fall around 15% this year as it faces a number of headwinds.
Tripadvisor shares jumped 10% after Starboard Value revealed a more than 9% stake in the online travel company, according to a securities filing.
The position was valued at about $160 million as of Wednesday's close.
Tripadvisor shares have been flat since the start of the year after plummeting more than 30% in 2024. Last year, the travel review and booking company said it created a special committee to explore potential options.
Starboard Value has gained a reputation for pushing for changes such as new CEOs and cost cuts by acquiring significant shares in companies.
Baidu search has been facing pressure from AI rivals like Tencent and DeepSeek.
Chinese tech giant Baidu has bolstered its core search platform with artificial intelligence in the biggest overhaul of the product in 10 years.
Analysts told CNBC the move was a bid to keep ahead of fast-moving rivals like DeepSeek, rather than traditional search players.
"There has been some small pressure on the search business but the focus on AI and Ernie Bot is a key move ahead," Dan Ives, global head of tech research at Wedbush Securities, told CNBC by email. Ernie Bot is Baidu's AI chatbot.
"Baidu is not waiting around to watch the paint dry, full steam ahead on AI," he added.
Baidu is China's biggest search engine, but — as is also being seen by Google — the search market is being disrupted.
Users are flocking instead to AI services such as ChatGPT or DeepSeek, which shocked the world this year with its advanced model it claimed was created at a fraction of the cost of rivals.
But Kai Wang, Asia equity market strategist at Morningstar, also noted that short video platforms such as Douyin and Kuaishou are also getting into AI search and piling pressure on Baidu.
The U.S. government has rescinded its export restrictions on chip design software to China, U.S.-based Synopsys announced.
In separate statements, semiconductor software designers Siemens AG, Synopsys, and Cadence all said they received letters from the U.S. Department of Commerce informing them that the controls had been lifted.
While Siemens is based in Germany, its chip design software subsidiary, Siemens EDA, is based in Oregon, U.S.
As a result of export control reversal, Siemens said it had "restored full access" to the recently restricted software and technology and had resumed sales and support to Chinese customers.
Synopsys and Cadence both said that they were working on doing the same. The U.S. Commerce Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment from CNBC.
The U.S. had informed the chip design software companies on May 23 that they were required to obtain licenses before exporting software and other technology for semiconductors to China. It followed an earlier tightening of export controls on other semiconductor products, which restricted the sales of advanced AI processors from Nvidia and AMD to China.
Shares of Synopsys and Cadence each climbed about 3% Thursday.
A federal judge has ruled that the First Amendment does not protect the output of an artificial intelligence chatbot accused of contributing to the suicide of a 14-year-old boy, marking a pivotal moment in the legal battle over the rights and responsibilities of generative AI.
Senior U.S. District Judge Anne Conway denied a motion by Character Technologies, the company behind the app Character AI, which argued that its chatbot's interactions with the teen should be considered constitutionally protected speech.
The bill proposes a $300 exemption for small Bitcoin and crypto transactions, defers taxes on mining and staking until assets are sold.
Today, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has introduced a comprehensive digital asset tax legislation that could significantly boost the use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies by cutting the bureaucratic red tape, modernising outdated tax rules, and supporting Bitcoin and crypto innovation.
“In order to maintain our competitive edge, we must change our tax code to embrace our digital economy, not burden digital asset users,” said Lummis. “This groundbreaking legislation is fully paid-for, cuts through the bureaucratic red tape and establishes common-sense rules that reflect how digital technologies function in the real world. We cannot allow our archaic tax policies to stifle American innovation, and my legislation ensures Americans can participate in the digital economy without inadvertent tax violations.”
The proposal introduces a de minimis exemption that would exclude small digital asset gains or losses from taxation, with a limit of $300 per transaction and $5,000 annually, and an inflation adjustment beginning in 2026.
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Its the summer so kids are out of school and I have been seeing more discounts on traveling. Early in the year I had plan not to spend on travel this year due to the uncertainties with the new president, but now seeing the discounts and stock market at all time highs I am tempting to spend more on travel.
The year is moving so fast and I am watching My spending this year because business is slow right here but I am hopeful that the business will pick up before last quarter of the year ..
1/🧵 A skyscraper needs to be built on strong foundations. What seems like nice to have quality of life feature will become impossible to live without once there is a complex simulated economy of ~50 resources.
That is why there is a great deal of work put on building Land 2.0 in a way that can last long without major changes.
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Recent reports indicate that over $3 trillion in federal debt will be refinanced between July and September, contributing to an overall $11 trillion in maturing obligations scheduled within the next year.
The increased refinancing yield, higher than the rates secured during 2020–2021, could translate into hundreds of billions in additional annual interest expenses.
One proposal has been to reduce interest rates by approximately 2–2.5% in order to lower the refinancing burden, with estimates suggesting that such reductions might save tens of billions of dollars, especially as short-term debt amounts to
Other strategies under consideration include extending bond maturities. By shifting new issuances toward longer-term bonds, the government could lock in current rates for an extended period and minimize the annual rollover volume.
Notably, the 10-year Treasury yield has dropped from 4.6% in March to around 4.2%, backed by easing inflation figures, more definitive signals regarding future rate reductions, and a higher appetite for government debt.
Billionaires exist as a result of well-established property rights and free-market systems. These markets encourage innovation through decentralized, grassroots efforts that produce in-demand goods and services.
Innovations like the smartphone, same-day delivery, and self-driving vehicles exemplify this achievement—something unlikely to emerge from a centralized, socialist structure.
Just the other day I read that snakes with triangle shaped head are venomous (or most venomous?), such as cobra, rattle snake... so that one might not be... I wouldn't try it though 😀
3/🧵 - Growing up just like everyone I also received many advices about managing my funds but one basic tip which is used to not pay much attention to actually helped me very much.
A decade-old blog post describes different stages of machine intelligence, comparing specialized systems like early translation engines or autopilot features with later developments.
It explains that Artificial Narrow Intelligence encompasses current systems that excel at specific tasks, while Artificial General Intelligence is reached when a single system outperforms humans in a broad range of tasks—similar to some
The post continues by defining Artificial Superintelligence as a level where one system possesses the capacity to undermine human authority by excelling at every possible task, including those requiring physical agency.
The timeline suggested for reaching that stage is five to ten years.
"Because AGI is a blurry milestone and there is an argument that it has already been achieved, focus has shifted to an undefined, asymptotic future—superintelligence—as
Just heard that one of my friends of friends scammed because of foolishness. The scammer said about a airdrop in binance and demanded screen share and to follow his command. It's hard to believe that he believed the unknown person whom he talked first time. Isn't it ridiculous?
Yeah, I know many of these stories. Especially in the great airdrop times people got very greedy and forget all safe mechanism and even shared there keys sometimes. Ridiculous!
A lot of people are dying of Heart attack before the age of 50. There are various famous bollywood figures that have all died of heart attack and according to reports the rate of death because of Heart attack has increased gradually after Corona pandemic. What do you think?
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GM, it was a rainy day with no internet network connection throughout the day. The rain has stopped now and the internet network is getting back little by little.
Every time I work with crypto companies or projects, I'm always struck with the contrast in work ethic and willingness to get out there and promote.
Not sure if some are aloof or lazy, but when I offer free promotional opportunities or connections, some just can't be bothered!
I always take note of those who hustle, answer messages, work hard, and, above all, will take on any task, no matter how "small potatoes" it seems. Especially those who work with others, including competitors sometimes.
Trust me. I know who's going to be in business 5 years from now and who isn't. 😏
A lot of crypto projects are all coding and no hustle.
I've seen it in hive projects over the years where we have had the best and most creative projects built but no concept of useability or how to market it to the masses.
A project has no value if you can't get people to use it.
They might be geniuses at building but if they can't built if for users it's sad.
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Taskmaster, how safe do you think our personal data is on the internet, especially on web3.0?
Web 3.0 that uses keys is safe other one losing the keys.
Other aspects, like the client-server configuration, are the same as Web 2.0.
Okay, we have seen many cases where accounts was hacked in web2.0. Can the same thing also happen in web 3.0?
I heard someone say that social media has contributed to the poor thinking of mostly young people today. Please what do you think?
Don't you think that just like education every human should have access to the internet in this modern world?
Hi Taskmaster
Do you think there should be a kind of global regulation on artificial intelligence development ?
If yes, why?
No. There are countries who will ignore it so global regulation is foolish and handing the title to a country like China.
Alright. Thanks for sharing your view this.
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The yellow-and-black construction companion, which can run on a lithium-ion battery for approximately 90 minutes at a time, is also capable of self-navigating around obstacles or people on the move.
“It’s intelligent as well,” Fyrer said of the 75-pound device that can go up and down stairs with ease.
“It will be able to say, ‘hey, there’s something there,’ then stop, wait for it to pass, and then it will continue on its path — or it will find another way to go around that.”
Camera technology inside Spot can also be harnessed to identify any workers who aren’t adhering to safety codes on a job by detecting blatant violations, such as not wearing hard hats.
“Then we can trigger a conversation with that person.”
Clients like Northwell are also more than satisfied to see things propelled into the next generation, too.
“It’s nice to see a company thinking outside the box and bringing new technology in,” Vinod Nair, the hospital’s vice president of operations, said.
“As well as embracing higher, sophisticated technologies in the industry.”
Spot is also built to endure, according to Fyrer, who called the robot “extremely rugged.”
“Boston Dynamics did a phenomenal job building this system…it can take a hit,” he said.
“Lighter people have sat on it.”
Man’s best friend
The robodog is also brought to area schools for demonstrations on what it can mean for their generation of technology and the workforce.
Fyrer maintains that advances like Spot won’t be stealing jobs, but making employees’ lives much easier.
“Look at some of the guys who were in the industry for 50, 60 years,” he said.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Apple with tariffs and urged CEO Tim Cook to manufacture iPhones in America, a move experts have said would be near-impossible. China has also been a headache for Apple since Huawei, whose smartphone business was crippled by U.S. sanctions, made a comeback in late 2023 with the release of a new phone containing a more advanced chip that many had thought would be difficult for China to produce.
Since then, Huawei has aggressively launched devices in China and has even begun dipping its toe back into international markets. The Chinese tech giant has found success eating away at some of Apple's market share in China.
To counter this, Baidu made some major changes to its core search product:
Users can now enter more than a thousand characters in the search box, versus 28 previously;
Questions can be asked in a more direct and conversational manner, mirroring how people now use chatbots;
Users can ask questions through voice but also prompt the seach engine with pictures and files;
Baidu has integrated its AI chatbot features, which enable users to generate photos, text and videos, into the product.
"This is more aligned with how people use ChatGPT and DeepSeek in terms of how they look for answers," Wang said.
The three firms are considered part of the U.S.-dominated electronic design automation (EDA) market, which encompasses software, hardware, and essential services for designing chips and semiconductor devices.
Synopsys CEO Sassine Ghazi said in a conference call with analysts in May that the company saw a slowdown in China during its fiscal second quarter, which ended on April 30. Customers in China made up around 10% of Synopsys' $1.6 billion in quarterly revenue.
China has also introduced policies to prop up its domestic chip-design software makers and develop independent chip design know-how, Synopsys said.
According to TrendForce, Synopsys, Cadence, and Siemens EDA held a global market share of 31%, 30%, and 13%, respectively, in 2024.
The news comes after China signaled last week that they are making progress on a trade truce with the U.S. and confirmed conditional agreements to resume some exchanges of rare earths and advanced technology.
Use of National Guard in Fla. Sparks Praise, Outrage
President Donald Trump's authorization of National Guard troops to serve as immigration judges in Florida has been met with praise and backlash as the administration looks to speed up the process of deporting illegal migrants.
On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared with Trump as the duo toured a newly renovated detention center for illegal aliens nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" due to its isolated location within the Florida Everglades. The state is in the midst of converting the 17,000-acre Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport just west of Miami into a massive holding facility.
Trump was asked by the Washington Examiner if he would support DeSantis' idea of using National Guard troops to serve as immigration judges as a way of expediting the process of deportation.
I understand the need for Trump to address immigration efficiently but using National Guard troops as immigration judges raises concerns about due process and legal qualifications.
There are nine Judge Advocate General (JAG) officers in Florida's National Guard who could be trained in as little as six weeks to be immigration officers, according to the state's plan for immigration. A spokesperson for the National Guard told the Miami Herald it has not received the official approval to initiate training for the JAG officers but was "standing by to provide support to this mission as needed and directed by Governor DeSantis."
But while Trump has the support of most Republicans for the order, Democrats are crying foul on both the use the National Guard and the holding center based in the unforgiving environment of the Everglades. Thomas Kennedy of the Florida Immigration Coalition decried the president's maneuver.
Brown bloomed from the Gregg Popovich tree in San Antonio, winning titles as an assistant with the Spurs and then under another Pop disciple, Steve Kerr, in Golden State. As a head coach, Brown was less successful in the playoffs. His only Finals appearance was nearly 20 years ago with the Cavs, when James carried an overmatched ragtag group into a 2007 series against the Spurs.
Brown flamed out quickly in subsequent stops, notably lasting only 71 games with the Lakers as Phil Jackson’s replacement. More recently, Brown guided the Kings to their first playoff appearance in 18 years. He cultivated a high-octane offense behind De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, demonstrating his versatility as a coach after being labeled defensive-minded earlier in his career. But Brown was fired less than two years later — the fourth time he was canned as a head coach.
It’s unclear who the Knicks will tap for Brown’s staff of assistants, but Rick Brunson undoubtedly will return on the bench. Other assistants from last season are under contract and, according to sources, will be considered by Brown. James Borrego is being targeted as the associate head coach, according to a source, but requires permission to get out of his contract with the Pelicans.
The Pelicans would be justified in rejecting Borrego’s request because a potential move to the Knicks is technically lateral, even if it’s for more money. Generally, teams grant permission to get out of a contract if the next job being offered is a promotion. Borrego is already the associate head coach of the Pelicans.
In a new coach, the Knicks are prioritizing some of the issues that led to Thibodeau’s dismissal — they are emphasizing player development, expanding the rotation, empowering the staff, collaborating with the front office and assigning roles to assistants like defensive and offensive coordinators.
Thibodeau didn’t embrace those instructions from the front office and ownership but did plenty of winning.
He finished fourth on the franchise’s all-time list with 226 regular-season wins, behind only Red Holzman, Joe Lapchick and Jeff Van Gundy.
His five seasons at the helm were the most since Van Gundy.
His four playoff series victories were more than the 12 previous Knicks coaches combined.
So Brown, who hasn’t won a playoff series as a head coach since 2012, is filling big shoes.
And through no fault of his own, the hiring feels like a consolation prize.
The Knicks started their search with rejected attempts to attract head coaches under contract, with denials from the teams employing Jason Kidd, Ime Udoka, Chris Finch, Billy Donovan and Quin Snyder. They redirected the search toward Brown and Taylor Jenkins, who, according to sources, fell behind after projecting less enthusiasm for the job.
Brown, in some ways, became the fallback option. And it won’t matter if the Knicks live up to their lofty expectations.
‘Reservoir Dogs,' ‘Kill Bill' and ‘Donnie Brasco' actor Michael Madsen dies at 67
Los Angeles County deputies responded to Michael Madsen's Malibu home, where the actor was found unresponsive after a 911 call.
Prolific Hollywood actor Michael Madsen has died after he was found unresponsive early Thursday at his Malibu home, according to authorities and his representatives.
He was 67.
Deputies responded to the Los Angeles County home after a 911 call early Thursday. Madsen was pronounced dead at the home.
The death is believed to have been from natural causes and no foul play is suspected, the sheriff's department said. In an email, manager Ron Smith confirmed Madsen died from cardiac arrest.
"In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film including upcoming feature films "Resurrection Road, "Concessions" and "Cookbook for Southern Housewives," and was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life.," managers Susan Ferris and Ron Smith, and publicist Liz Rodriguez said. "Michael was also preparing to release a new book called "Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems," currently being edited.
"Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.”
Known for portraying enigmatic tough guy characters, Madsen amassed a long list of film credits during his career spanning four decades. Madsen, the brother of actor Virginia Madsen, brought complex characters to life in "Kill Bill: Vol. 1," "Reservoir Dogs," "Thelma & Louise," "Donnie Brasco" and more.
The bill ensures Bitcoin and other crypto lending is not taxed as a sale, aligning it with traditional securities lending and improving capital efficiency. It also applies the 30-day wash sale rule to digital assets, closing a loophole and promoting tax fairness across asset classes.
The bill allows digital asset dealers and traders to elect mark-to-market tax treatment, aligning Bitcoin and other crypto with existing rules for securities and commodities. This allows a more accurate income recognition based on fair market value, eliminating arbitrary discrimination based on asset type.
Meet the $100K robodog Spot that patrols a Long Island construction site
A Long Island construction project has recruited a $100,000 mechanical mutt to walk the premises, ensuring maximum efficiency and safety for workers building the new wing of South Shore Hospital in Bay Shore.
“I would say it’s a morale booster,” Suffolk Construction’s Adam Fyrer, who handles the state-of-the-art Boston Dynamics-made robotic dog — aptly named Spot — told The Post.
“I think a lot of people haven’t seen this kind of technology in person. It’s something that excites them to come to work.”
Rather than doing tricks, Spot’s primary focus on the future site of a six-story building that will feature almost 100 new patient rooms is both worker and structural safety, according to Fyrer, who uses the bot on other projects as well.
Spot primarily conducts walkthroughs on the property that would conventionally be delegated to someone like a project manager, to create a “Google Street”-esque map that owners can refer to upon the job’s completion.
“The benefit of that is you get it more accurate and continuously throughout the job cycle,” Fyrer said, adding that Spot’s trips take off about an hour of labor a day at the Northwell Health facility.
Apple's China iPhone sales grows for the first time in two years
Apple iPhone sales in China rose in the second quarter of the year for the first time in two years, Counterpoint Research said, as the tech giant looks to turnaround its business in one of its most critical markets.
Sales of iPhones in China jumped 8% year-on-year in the three months to the end of June, according to Counterpoint Research. It's the first time Apple has recorded growth in China since the second quarter of 2023.
Apple's performance was boosted by promotions in May as Chinese e-commerce firms discounted Apple's iPhone 16 models, its latest devices, Counterpoint said. The tech giant also increased trade-in prices for some iPhone.
"Apple's adjustment of iPhone prices in May was well timed and well received, coming a week ahead of the 618 shopping festival," Ethan Qi, associate director at Counterpoint said in a press release. The 618 shopping festival happens in China every June and e-commerce retailers offer heavy discounts.
Apple's return to growth in China will be welcomed by investors who have seen the company's stock fall around 15% this year as it faces a number of headwinds.
Wow, that really a great news. Apple's China iPhone making more sells is really awesome.
Tripadvisor stock surges 17% as Starboard Value builds sizable stake in online travel company
Tripadvisor shares jumped 10% after Starboard Value revealed a more than 9% stake in the online travel company, according to a securities filing.
The position was valued at about $160 million as of Wednesday's close.
Tripadvisor shares have been flat since the start of the year after plummeting more than 30% in 2024. Last year, the travel review and booking company said it created a special committee to explore potential options.
Starboard Value has gained a reputation for pushing for changes such as new CEOs and cost cuts by acquiring significant shares in companies.
Like Google, China's biggest search player Baidu is beefing up its product with AI to fight rivals
Baidu search has been facing pressure from AI rivals like Tencent and DeepSeek.
Chinese tech giant Baidu has bolstered its core search platform with artificial intelligence in the biggest overhaul of the product in 10 years.
Analysts told CNBC the move was a bid to keep ahead of fast-moving rivals like DeepSeek, rather than traditional search players.
"There has been some small pressure on the search business but the focus on AI and Ernie Bot is a key move ahead," Dan Ives, global head of tech research at Wedbush Securities, told CNBC by email. Ernie Bot is Baidu's AI chatbot.
"Baidu is not waiting around to watch the paint dry, full steam ahead on AI," he added.
Baidu is China's biggest search engine, but — as is also being seen by Google — the search market is being disrupted.
Users are flocking instead to AI services such as ChatGPT or DeepSeek, which shocked the world this year with its advanced model it claimed was created at a fraction of the cost of rivals.
But Kai Wang, Asia equity market strategist at Morningstar, also noted that short video platforms such as Douyin and Kuaishou are also getting into AI search and piling pressure on Baidu.
Thay was a good move by Baidu. Adding Ai to it search will help it stay in the game.
U.S. lifts chip software curbs on China in sign of trade truce
The U.S. government has rescinded its export restrictions on chip design software to China, U.S.-based Synopsys announced.
In separate statements, semiconductor software designers Siemens AG, Synopsys, and Cadence all said they received letters from the U.S. Department of Commerce informing them that the controls had been lifted.
While Siemens is based in Germany, its chip design software subsidiary, Siemens EDA, is based in Oregon, U.S.
As a result of export control reversal, Siemens said it had "restored full access" to the recently restricted software and technology and had resumed sales and support to Chinese customers.
Synopsys and Cadence both said that they were working on doing the same. The U.S. Commerce Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment from CNBC.
The U.S. had informed the chip design software companies on May 23 that they were required to obtain licenses before exporting software and other technology for semiconductors to China. It followed an earlier tightening of export controls on other semiconductor products, which restricted the sales of advanced AI processors from Nvidia and AMD to China.
Shares of Synopsys and Cadence each climbed about 3% Thursday.
Judge Rejects Free Speech Shield for AI Chatbot in Teen Suicide Case
A federal judge has ruled that the First Amendment does not protect the output of an artificial intelligence chatbot accused of contributing to the suicide of a 14-year-old boy, marking a pivotal moment in the legal battle over the rights and responsibilities of generative AI.
Senior U.S. District Judge Anne Conway denied a motion by Character Technologies, the company behind the app Character AI, which argued that its chatbot's interactions with the teen should be considered constitutionally protected speech.
Senator Lummis Introduces Digital Asset Tax Legislation
The bill proposes a $300 exemption for small Bitcoin and crypto transactions, defers taxes on mining and staking until assets are sold.
Today, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has introduced a comprehensive digital asset tax legislation that could significantly boost the use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies by cutting the bureaucratic red tape, modernising outdated tax rules, and supporting Bitcoin and crypto innovation.
“In order to maintain our competitive edge, we must change our tax code to embrace our digital economy, not burden digital asset users,” said Lummis. “This groundbreaking legislation is fully paid-for, cuts through the bureaucratic red tape and establishes common-sense rules that reflect how digital technologies function in the real world. We cannot allow our archaic tax policies to stifle American innovation, and my legislation ensures Americans can participate in the digital economy without inadvertent tax violations.”
The proposal introduces a de minimis exemption that would exclude small digital asset gains or losses from taxation, with a limit of $300 per transaction and $5,000 annually, and an inflation adjustment beginning in 2026.
How do you think countries should prepare for the massive unemployment being created by AI and machines?
!summarize #chatgpt #marcandreeson #robots #Technology
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Oh, an AI Agent tracking premium subscriptions and their latest activities by the subscribers, that's awesome.
Yeah, Ravenmus1c is awesome.
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kettlebells are my worst enemy.
web sales are slow for me right now at my job. Customers are also buying our lower cost items.
Are you watching your spending this year?
Its the summer so kids are out of school and I have been seeing more discounts on traveling. Early in the year I had plan not to spend on travel this year due to the uncertainties with the new president, but now seeing the discounts and stock market at all time highs I am tempting to spend more on travel.
Yep.
same. Feels like everyone is nervous.
Most suspect it's a house of cards. They are likely correct!
The year is moving so fast and I am watching My spending this year because business is slow right here but I am hopeful that the business will pick up before last quarter of the year ..
Before you publish a blog, make sure to feed the SIRP by adding 5% beneficiary to @leofinance
Alright, keep having fun on threads and supporting the community.
#cent #leo2 #feedthesirp
https://inleo.io/threads/view/khaleelkazi/re-leothreads-af2irqke?referral=khaleelkazi
This is always fixed, and it is a great help for the project.
Yeah. At times people choose to remove it. I removed it in the days of LEO 1.0.
Seen out hiking
Using LeoDex for some transactions.
#leodex #dex #airdrop
May a portion of your fees find a way into my wallet one day! 🤣
Guess that is easy mode and I don't have to do nothing. 😆
!BBH !ALIVE !MEME
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at the gym right now.
I’m also threading.
Earning Leo while I work out.
Where is the proof of gym?
My view right now.
#proofofgym confirmed.
Which hands are you using for threading when you are lifting weights?
stacking gains.
That's a double win!
How I imagine LeoDex
#leodex #leo #aiimage #nightcafe
The SIRP keeps scooping up $LEO every single day off the market
The price impact of this will be dramatic over time
https://inleo.io/threads/view/leo.alerts/alert-1751553751
Loving the SIRP buybacks.
I strongly believe in that,Leo have the power and the strength to go far after all it is the king
1/🧵 A skyscraper needs to be built on strong foundations. What seems like nice to have quality of life feature will become impossible to live without once there is a complex simulated economy of ~50 resources.
That is why there is a great deal of work put on building Land 2.0 in a way that can last long without major changes.
#threadstorm #outreach #splinterlands
2/🧵Having good communication between teams and working with a clear vision guided by the Whitepaper will allow the team to ship many feature even during the next bear market as they will be built on strong foundations.
3/🧵Being able to ship features fast is tremendously powerful. Blockchain gaming is yet to be on the spotlight. We are not too late to go mainstream.
We have to work on SEO and getting the right information out about @splinterlands to all the potential players and investors. We already have some of the best gameplay in a CCG.
https://inleo.io/@vimukthi/changing-strategies-around-glint-expenditure-land-updates-and-seo-challenges-3hs
I'm feeding the SIRP
Are you?
Yeah.
10% beneficiary or 5% is good enough for SIRP?
yessir. Every time.
Indeed. The SIRP has a tapeworm!
Yep. Way to go.
Dash's block reward is a well-oiled system that pays and incentivizes many different aspects of the ecosystem.
Everyone gets paid: masternodes, Evolution masternodes, miners, treasury, etc.
A full digital decentralized economy!
#dash #crypto #dao
love this idea.
https://inleo.io/threads/view/khaleelkazi/re-leothreads-hyuaui4z
So you approve of this message?
yes. Love the agents informing us of wins for the community.
#newsoninleo #liotes
Interesting !!
read on, link ⬇️
https://coinmarketcap.com/community/post/363516810/
Recent reports indicate that over $3 trillion in federal debt will be refinanced between July and September, contributing to an overall $11 trillion in maturing obligations scheduled within the next year.
This significant rollover follows years of short-term borrowing at low rates—a strategy that is now proving costly as interest rates have risen.
The increased refinancing yield, higher than the rates secured during 2020–2021, could translate into hundreds of billions in additional annual interest expenses.
One proposal has been to reduce interest rates by approximately 2–2.5% in order to lower the refinancing burden, with estimates suggesting that such reductions might save tens of billions of dollars, especially as short-term debt amounts to
a substantial refinancing challenge and inflation trends remain below 2.5%.
Other strategies under consideration include extending bond maturities. By shifting new issuances toward longer-term bonds, the government could lock in current rates for an extended period and minimize the annual rollover volume.
Additionally, a mix of stronger economic performance, subdued inflation, and fiscal policy adjustments may help alleviate borrowing cost pressures.
Notably, the 10-year Treasury yield has dropped from 4.6% in March to around 4.2%, backed by easing inflation figures, more definitive signals regarding future rate reductions, and a higher appetite for government debt.
When you come online and see this in the notification 🔔.
it means happiness 😌
!BBH
#FeelsGoodMan
1/2 Big news, creators! 🤯 Google just opened up their incredible Veo 3 AI video model to all Gemini app Pro subscribers, worldwide !
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2/2 Seriously, Veo 3 handles video, audio, dialogue, even real physics – and it's twice as fast. Imagine the stories you can now tell! What's the ver
https://9to5google.com/2025/07/02/gemini-veo-3-world/
Billionaires exist as a result of well-established property rights and free-market systems. These markets encourage innovation through decentralized, grassroots efforts that produce in-demand goods and services.
Innovations like the smartphone, same-day delivery, and self-driving vehicles exemplify this achievement—something unlikely to emerge from a centralized, socialist structure.
The preference is for a world where such wealth accumulation is an accepted byproduct of these systems.
"Z OHRAN MAMDANI: 'THERE IS NO NEED TO ELIMINATE BILLIONAIRES.'"
Good morning from avocado land!
Look at these beauties, fresh, plump, and full of creamy promise.
Wishing you a fruitful and healthy day ahead!
They look good. I have a tree in my backyard and soon they'll be ready.
About today. Shopping HBD is bae.
Great friend, you spend us a lot of money hahahahahaha
Yeah.
!BBH
Isn't this amazing?The world is growing really fast.
#inleo #web3 #tech
That's an interesting news. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome
News : Polygon blockchain has officially created 500M unique addresses on Polygon PoS.
#news #cent
.04 soon?
AI generated sea shanty song about stacking and hodling. Fun stuff. Link in comments.
Song is here: https://w3.do/Tl332RbP
My kids found this snake this week. Nobody dared touch it though.
It was good they didn't dare to touch it. Otherwise it might bite you kids.
Just the other day I read that snakes with triangle shaped head are venomous (or most venomous?), such as cobra, rattle snake... so that one might not be... I wouldn't try it though 😀
playing survival mode in #splinterlands is a tough one.
Link to a lost battle. Those cards I used are on cooldown now and I can not use them🥲
https://splinterlands.com/battle/sl_42de440e43b2deec35d7260a32a53afa?ref=solymi
https://inleo.io/threads/view/onealfa/re-leothreads-2pq6enqxw
What a BOOM 💥
The world abounds with kind souls.
If none are found, strive to embody that kindness.
Lööööve it 🤩🤩
https://inleo.io/threads/view/leo.alerts/alert-1751553751
The new tokenomics in motion.
Now to add more data.
1/🧵 - Which financial tip did you feel was the game changer for you ?
#outreach
#threadstorm
2/🧵 - Money is surely one of the most influential resources in our life which is why it's really important to be managed in a careful manner.
3/🧵 - Growing up just like everyone I also received many advices about managing my funds but one basic tip which is used to not pay much attention to actually helped me very much.
4/4 - Read this blog in which I have talked more on this
https://inleo.io/@freecrypto/the-budgeting-tip-youre-probably-ignoringbut-shouldnt-8yf
Thanks
I'm stuck in the rain. 😭
So you are saying that you are wet? LOL
Very much and cold too. 😂
I need a warm embrace.
Body heat is needed.
You get the deal. 😂
!DOOK
!LOLZ
Wet and cold is a bad combo! Way better to be wet and warm 🍉😎
The weather caused it.
!LOLZ
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Yeah.. weather can also cause wet and warm, but it's usually just contributicontributing to the cause 😝
I hate rains.
i hope so you'll reach home safe
Yeah, on the way now.
Thank you.
!BBH
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A decade-old blog post describes different stages of machine intelligence, comparing specialized systems like early translation engines or autopilot features with later developments.
It explains that Artificial Narrow Intelligence encompasses current systems that excel at specific tasks, while Artificial General Intelligence is reached when a single system outperforms humans in a broad range of tasks—similar to some
modern conversational models—even though it hasn't yet achieved physical embodiment.
The post continues by defining Artificial Superintelligence as a level where one system possesses the capacity to undermine human authority by excelling at every possible task, including those requiring physical agency.
The timeline suggested for reaching that stage is five to ten years.
"Because AGI is a blurry milestone and there is an argument that it has already been achieved, focus has shifted to an undefined, asymptotic future—superintelligence—as
the next target, ensuring the drive for ever-increasing intelligence and resources."
Every cage has a story of wild hearts, tamed paths, and eyes still dreaming of trees without bars.
Captured this quiet corner at the zoo…
and couldn’t help but feel the silence speak louder than the animals.
It's depressing that free spirits have to be behind bars missing the beauty of their wild home.
https://inleo.io/threads/view/leo.alerts/alert-1751553751 SIRP keeps SIRPING
Avoid letting ego obstruct both logical thinking and instinctive wisdom.
Ego distorts vision, intellect comprehends, while intuition truly understands.
Just heard that one of my friends of friends scammed because of foolishness. The scammer said about a airdrop in binance and demanded screen share and to follow his command. It's hard to believe that he believed the unknown person whom he talked first time. Isn't it ridiculous?
#scam #money #cent
When crypto was not there I fallen for malaysian scammer like this for paypal swap.
I hope you already learned you lesson and won't repeat the mistakes anytime.
Yeah, I know many of these stories. Especially in the great airdrop times people got very greedy and forget all safe mechanism and even shared there keys sometimes. Ridiculous!
Hmm. That's why we should not be greedy.
Nope...greediness is the death of every crypto enthusiast.
!BBH
esto pesto mesto and moreso
!summarize #quantum #computing #technology
!summarize #mlb #tampa #ray #toronto #bluejays #nyyankees
Feeding the AI with data's I guess ??
A lot of people are dying of Heart attack before the age of 50. There are various famous bollywood figures that have all died of heart attack and according to reports the rate of death because of Heart attack has increased gradually after Corona pandemic. What do you think?
#covid #pandemic #life
GM, it was a rainy day with no internet network connection throughout the day. The rain has stopped now and the internet network is getting back little by little.
We use to get all for granted... Today I have my WC broken, is funny how quickly we can fall into medieval ages again rofl
Every time I work with crypto companies or projects, I'm always struck with the contrast in work ethic and willingness to get out there and promote.
Not sure if some are aloof or lazy, but when I offer free promotional opportunities or connections, some just can't be bothered!
I always take note of those who hustle, answer messages, work hard, and, above all, will take on any task, no matter how "small potatoes" it seems. Especially those who work with others, including competitors sometimes.
Trust me. I know who's going to be in business 5 years from now and who isn't. 😏
#crypto
$dash and $leo will be around.
Yes, some of the hardest workers in the space.
A lot of crypto projects are all coding and no hustle.
I've seen it in hive projects over the years where we have had the best and most creative projects built but no concept of useability or how to market it to the masses.
A project has no value if you can't get people to use it.
They might be geniuses at building but if they can't built if for users it's sad.
A new friend boost is out... just random...
@DavideOwNzAll got it this time
#actifit #friendboost #activity
Oh thanks a lot!
!PIZZA
You're welcome!
!BBH !ALIVE
so good
I just posted on X about the potential of RWA like tokenized stocks on volume for @leodex. Consider what that could do if people could use #crypto earned to gain exposure to their favorite stocks.
The tweet is in comments. Head to X and share it for exposure of LeoDex.
Great job , I will check it out
💰 @leopool bought 1,000 $LEO at 0.1102 SWAP.HIVE/LEO on #hiveengine
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Every buying helps the success of SIRP inevitable.
how can I get this item, it's interesting
I am famous. Lol
Nice that we have celebraties on chain ;)
LOL! Thanks! !BBH
Can I get an autograph?
!BBH !ALIVE
No problem ;) !BBH
Live in one hour!
#dash #crypto
https://inleo.io/threads/view/dashpay/re-leothreads-xuuezuct
#rip #michaelmadsen #news
Michael Madsen (September 25, 1957 – July 2, 2025) the Hollywood actor passed away today.
Oh, damn... really liked him. Ever since those Tarantino films. RIP.
Yeah. He wasnt a star but a guy who's work I always enjoyed.
Another was Tom Sizemore who passed a couple years ago.
Actually I was thinking about Tom Sizemore as well! Kinda similar roles they played, I guess
Yeah neither a big name actor but always played strong roles.
Sizemore had a major addition problem which probably had a hand in his early demise.
I read about Sizemore problems, haven't heard anything about Madsen yet. He was relatively young as well..
I dont think Madsen had addiction problems. He just had a bad ticker it seems, and had the widow-maker.
On July 3, 2025, Madsen was found unresponsive at his home in Malibu, California where he was pronounced dead at the age of 67
May his soul rest in peace
He was an awesome actor ,RIP legend