A.I.’s Latest Challenge: the Math Olympics

For four years, the computer scientist Trieu Trinh has been consumed with something of a meta-math problem: how to build an A.I. model that solves geometry problems from the International Mathematical Olympiad, the annual competition for the world’s most mathematically attuned high-school students. Last week Dr. Trinh successfully defended his doctoral dissertation on this topic…

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Jim Irsay treated for overdose by local police

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was found unresponsive, cold and struggling to breathe after Carmel Police were dispatched to his home in December, according to a police report obtained by TMZ. Colts owner Jim Irsay chooses orca over RB The report says that on December 8, 2023, local police were sent to Irsay’s Carmel residence…

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Need a Passport? You’re in Luck.

The State Department, which issues and renews passports for American citizens, has faced a number of challenges since the start of the pandemic. Staffing shortages caused extensive delays in the application process, including a scarcity of in-person appointments, while a surge of Americans hoping to travel led to a record number of applications and renewal…

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Six Reasons Drug Prices Are So High in the U.S.

Florida’s plan to save money by importing medications from Canada, authorized this month by the Food and Drug Administration, has renewed attention on the cost of prescription drugs in the United States. Research has consistently found that drug prices in America are significantly higher than those in other wealthy countries. In 2018, they were nearly…

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How to Cut Down Your Screen Time but Still Get Stuff Done

Worried about smartphone addiction after seeing your latest screen-time statistics? A certain amount of phone use is often necessary these days, but repetitive tasks pile on the minutes. Google’s Assistant Routines and Apple’s Shortcuts app are two free options that may help — by condensing several actions into one tap or command. Here’s how to…

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