A DHS administrative subpoena is a demand issued by the Department of Homeland Security under statutes like 8 U.S.C. § 1225(d) for user data from tech companies, without requiring judicial approval or a judge's signature, unlike regular court subpoenas which are issued or enforced by courts. These are not self-enforcing and target protected speech activities, often without user notification unless the company chooses to inform them.

No, tech companies are not legally required to notify users of DHS administrative subpoenas, though companies like Google, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Snap often do so unless prohibited by law or in exceptional cases; this lack of mandatory notice can prevent users from challenging the subpoenas in court.

Czech ice dancers Katerina Mrazkova and Daniel Mrazek used an AI-generated remix of an AC/DC track for their routine, which included an AI-generated beat layered behind the original music. The backlash arose because figure skating emphasizes human artistry in music selection, choreography, and performance, making the use of AI feel dismissive of these traditions, especially without clear permission from AC/DC for the remix.

While AI music backlash highlights concerns over artistry, figure skating has frequent copyright issues with licensed music, as seen with skaters like Petr Gumennik and Amber Glenn changing routines due to missing permissions; unlike traditional music requiring clearances, AI-generated tracks raise new questions about permissions from original artists like AC/DC and the devaluation of human creative contributions.

A first-look deal is a contract where a studio gets the first opportunity to review, finance, and distribute projects developed by the filmmaker before they are offered to other studios, but it does not prevent the director from pursuing projects with other companies outside the deal's scope.

No, the three-year first-look deal with Paramount focuses on developing projects for that studio and does not specify impacts on his Disney relationship or Predator plans, as specifics are unknown and he has hinted at future ideas for the franchise.

Kindle lock screen ads, or Special Offers, are promotional banners displayed on the device's lock screen and sometimes home screen when the Kindle is in sleep mode or powered on. They do not interrupt reading but appear briefly before accessing books, making the experience slightly less distraction-free.

Contact Amazon customer support politely and request removal of Special Offers from your device; many users report success without charge, though results vary by representative and purchase history. This avoids the official $20 one-time fee via Manage Your Content and Devices.

Robert Playter is a longtime Boston Dynamics executive with over 30 years at the company, including roles as VP of Engineering and COO before becoming CEO in 2019 when founder Marc Raibert stepped down to become chairman. He holds a PhD from MIT on robot gymnastics and a background as a champion gymnast.

Boston Dynamics is majority-owned by Hyundai, following previous ownership by Google and SoftBank. Under Playter, the company commercially launched the dog-like robot Spot, transitioned the Atlas humanoid to all-electric, partnered with Google DeepMind for AI integration, and plans Atlas deployment in Hyundai factories by 2028.

The new guidelines increase the adult RDA for protein from 0.8 g/kg of bodyweight to 1.2–1.6 g/kg, recommending a high-protein food at every meal to 'end the war on protein.'

Critics argue the emphasis on animal protein, butter, and full-fat dairy lacks scientific basis, may favor meat and dairy industries due to panel members' financial ties, and contradicts prior evidence on saturated fats and established RDA processes.

A bone-driven signaling pathway is a molecular mechanism initiated by bone cells that influences nerve growth and pain sensation. In spinal degeneration, increased osteoclast activity (bone-resorbing cells) leads to acidosis in the bone microenvironment, which activates sensory nerves and triggers pain signals. Additionally, osteoclasts secrete NETRIN1, a nerve attractant factor that promotes sensory nerve innervation into degenerating bone tissue. This bone-initiated process explains how structural degeneration of the spine translates into chronic pain by essentially inviting pain nerves to grow into affected areas.

When intervertebral discs degenerate, inflammatory mediators accumulate in the disc tissue and stimulate sinuvertebral nerves, causing chronic pain. Nerve growth factor (NGF) signaling increases pain sensitivity through multiple mechanisms and promotes the growth of pain-transmitting nerve fibers into degenerating disc tissue. Additionally, the p38 MAPK signaling pathway becomes activated in degenerative discs, triggering inflammation and the release of matrix metalloproteinases that further degrade the disc structure. This creates a vicious cycle where inflammation promotes nerve growth, which in turn amplifies pain signals and accelerates further degeneration.