They now think there are sets of clicks that make up a ‘phonetic alphabet’ that the whales can use to build communication.
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FDIC report outlines ‘misogynistic,’ ‘patriarchal’ ‘good ol’ boys’ workplace culture
An independent review of the agency cites incidents of stalking, harassment, homophobia and other violations of employment regulations.
Judge in Trump’s classified documents case cancels May trial date
Judge Aileen Cannon says it would be ‘imprudent’ to set a new trial date and has postponed it indefinitely.
Some colleges that had been permissive of pro-Palestinian protests begin taking a tougher stance
Tensions have continued to ratchet up in standoffs with protesters on campuses across the U.S. and in Europe nearly 3 weeks into a movement launched by a protest at Columbia University.
In Holocaust remembrance, Biden condemns antisemitism sparked by protests and war
The president has struggled to balance his support for Israel since the attack by Hamas – the deadliest day for Jews worldwide since the Holocaust – with his efforts to protect civilian life in Gaza.
How to spot AI-generated deepfake images
These fake images might seem harmless. But they can be used to carry out scams and identity theft or propaganda and election manipulation.
Israel seizes Rafah border crossing in Gaza, putting cease-fire talks on knife’s edge
The White House described Israel’s operation as limited, but the U.N. warned of a potential collapse of the flow of aid to Palestinians from the closure of Rafah and the other main crossing into Gaza.
TikTok sues U.S. to block the law that could ban the social media platform
The popular social video company alleged the law is so ‘obviously unconstitutional’ that its sponsors are trying to portray the law not as a ban, but as a regulation of TikTok’s ownership.
Key takeaways from Stormy Daniels’ testimony in Trump hush money trial
The porn actor is at the center of the case because she was paid $130,000 in the final weeks of Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign to keep quiet about what she says was an unexpected sexual encounter with Trump a decade before.
Stormy Daniels gives occasionally graphic testimony in Trump’s hush money trial
In the final weeks of the 2016 Republican presidential campaign, Michael Cohen paid Stormy Daniels $130,000 to keep quiet about what she says was an awkward and unexpected sexual encounter with Trump.