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Four men in Georgia, linked by a shared bacterial strain of the lethal soil bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, were infected over decades, with the first case in 1983 and the last two in September 2024. Researchers suggest this bacterium has been present in the area all along, with its recent resurgence potentially triggered by Hurricane Helene. Want More Context? 🔎

A computer science student, Hayk Grigorian, created an AI language model called TimeCapsuleLLM, designed to emulate Victorian-era English, which unexpectedly referenced real protests from 1834 London. This discovery led Grigorian to research the historical events, highlighting the model's authentic capture of the period's language and rhetoric. Want More Context? 🔎

Intel has agreed to sell a 10 percent stake in the company to the U.S. for $10 billion, as announced by Donald Trump after discussions with CEO Lip-Bu Tan. This deal follows Trump's prior call for Tan's resignation due to alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party, with Trump claiming Tan's desire to retain his position led to the deal. Want More Context? 🔎

Apple is reportedly exploring a partnership with Google to use its Gemini AI model for an updated version of Siri, alongside developing its own models. Delays in rolling out new AI features, including a personal data-driven Siri, have prompted Apple to consider third-party solutions, with a decision expected by 2026. Want More Context? 🔎

Belkin has launched three new wireless charging devices that support the Qi2.2 standard, including the $129.99 UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 Dock, the $99.99 Foldable Magnetic Charger, and the $59.99 2-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Charger, all capable of 25W charging for compatible devices. Want More Context? 🔎

Davis Lu, a former developer at Eaton Corporation, has been sentenced to four years in prison for sabotaging the company's Windows network with malware and a kill switch that locked out thousands of employees after his account was disabled. Following his termination in 2019, Lu's actions caused significant operational disruptions and financial losses, leading to his conviction for intentionally damaging protected computers. Want More Context? 🔎