March FT-Booth Macroeconomists Survey: GDP, Recession, r*

The FT-Booth Macroeconomist Survey was released today. GDP is slated to grow 2.1% in 2024, q4/q4. Figure 1: GDP (bold black), CBO projection (blue), Survey of Professional Forecasters (red), FT-Booth median forecast (brown inverted triangle), GDPNow of 3/14 (light blue square), all in bn.Ch.2017$. Source: BEA 2024Q4 2nd release, CBO Budget and Economic Outlook (February), … Read more

PSL Final | Islamabad bank on Imad Wasim’s all-round heroics in thriller enroute to a record third title

Imad Wasim’s fifer and a 18-run cameo at the death sealed the PSL trophy for Islamabad United | Multan Sultans succumbed to a third finals defeat on the trot as Islamabad United claimed an unprecedented third PSL title in Karachi. Imad Wasim’s stunning fifer curtained the Sultans to a subpar 159/9 before his composed knock … Read more

In Addition To A Billboard Blitz in The Swing States Warning OF The Danger Trump Poses To America, Massive, State Sponsered Anti-Trump Demonstrations Must Begin Now. The Themes Of The Demonstrations Should Include Democracy v Autocracy, Women’s Reproductive Freedom, Gun Reform, Voter Protection Laws, Anti- White Nationalism, Racial Equality, And Protection For Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, And The Affordable Care Act.

Red Americans must peacefully and passionately take to the streets now to demonstrate to defend human rights, the Constitution, national security and the values that define the real America. Trump has sparked a movement which millions of Americans have joined. The Republican party is no longer a political party committed to conservative values and the … Read more

Nvidia Announces GR00T, a Foundation Model For Humanoids

Nvidia’s ongoing GTC developer conference in San Jose is, unsurprisingly, almost entirely about AI this year. But in between the AI developments, Nvidia has also made a couple of significant robotics announcements. First, there’s Project GR00T (with each letter and number pronounced individually so as not to invoke the wrath of Disney), a foundation model … Read more

The Connectivity Standards Alliance launches a cybersecurity standard that aims to provide a globally recognized security certification for consumer IoT devices (Jennifer Pattison Tuohy/The Verge)

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge: The Connectivity Standards Alliance launches a cybersecurity standard that aims to provide a globally recognized security certification for consumer IoT devices  —  As useful as connected devices like video doorbells and smart lights are, it’s wise to exercise caution when using connected tech in your home …

Giant Fires Everywhere

Emily, John, David and Jamelle discuss the impacts and threats of wildfires and the climate crisis, apocalyptic election talk, and the four of them envision a new and improved post-pandemic work week. Here are some notes and references from this week’s special show — part of the Texas Tribune Festival!: Abrahm Lustgarten for The New … Read more

FF7’s Two Remakes Remain as Sony Exclusives

FOR those holding their breath waiting for an announcement that Square Enix will release the two Final Fantasy 7 remakes on non-PlayStation consoles, there is bad news. Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth will remain PlayStation exclusives, and this will probably extend to the third game in the remake trilogy when it eventually comes out. … Read more

AI Healthcare Automation : mediscribe

Healthcare professionals often face burnout due to the overwhelming burden of paperwork and documentation – Mediscribe steps in as an AI-powered solution, offering medical scribing, charting, and documentation capabilities to alleviate this stress. By automating routine tasks, Mediscribe Pro minimizes the administrative workload, allowing healthcare professionals to focus more on patient care and less on … Read more