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Slashdot
Same Product, Same Store, but on Instacart, Prices Might Differ
A study this week has found that shoppers using Instacart are often charged different prices for identical products at the same store at the same time, even when selecting in-store pickup rather than delivery. The Groundwork Collaborative, a progressive policy group, and Consumer Reports organized nearly 200 volunteers across four cities to simultaneously check prices on 20 grocery items. Price differences appeared on nearly three-quarters of the items tested. In one test, more than 40 participants selected the same Safeway in Washington, D.C. and the same brand of eggs. Prices ranged from $3.99 to $4.79 -- a 20% spread. At a Target in North Canton, Ohio, Skippy peanut butter was $2.99 for some shoppers and $3.59 for others. The full 20-item basket varied by about 7% within each store. An Instacart spokeswoman said retailers on its platform set their own prices and that some run short-term, randomized pricing tests. The company said tests were "never based on personal or behavioral characteristics." Instacart acquired Eversight, an AI-driven pricing optimization company, in 2022. A Target spokesman said the company is not affiliated with Instacart and bears no responsibility for prices on the platform. Safeway and parent company Albertson's declined to comment.
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Nvidia Builds Location Verification Tech That Could Track Where Its AI Chips End Up
Nvidia has developed location verification technology that could determine which country its AI chips are operating in, Reuters reports, citing a source, a capability that may help address ongoing concerns about the smuggling of advanced semiconductors to restricted markets like China. The feature, which Nvidia has demonstrated privately in recent months but has not released, would be an optional software tool that customers install. It taps into the confidential computing capabilities of Nvidia's GPUs and uses the time delay in communicating with Nvidia-run servers to approximate a chip's location. The technology will first be available on Nvidia's newest Blackwell chips, though the company is examining options for its older Hopper and Ampere generations. U.S. lawmakers and the White House have pushed for location verification measures as the Department of Justice has brought criminal cases against smuggling rings allegedly attempting to move more than $160 million worth of Nvidia chips to China.
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AI Slop Ad Backfires For McDonald's
McDonald's has pulled an AI-generated Christmas commercial from YouTube after viewers pushed back on what they called a distasteful, "AI slop"-filled take on the holidays. The 45-second ad, titled "It's the most terrible time of the year," was a satirical look at holiday chaos -- people tripping while carrying overloaded gift bags, getting tangled in lights, burning homemade cookies, starting kitchen fires -- and ended with a suggestion to ditch the madness and hide out at McDonald's until January. The ad was created for McDonald's Netherlands by agency TBWA\NEBOKO and production company Sweetshop, whose Los Angeles-based directing duo Mark Potoka and Matt Spicer shot the film. After the backlash, Sweetshop said it used AI as a tool but emphasized human effort in shaping the final product. "We generated what felt like dailies -- thousands of takes -- then shaped them in the edit just as we would on any high-craft production," the company said. "This wasn't an AI trick. It was a film."
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Rubio Orders Diplomats To Return To Using Times New Roman Font
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor Antony Blinken's decision to adopt Calibri a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters. The department under Blinken in early January 2023 had switched to Calibri, a modern sans-serif font, saying this was a more accessible font for people with disabilities because it did not have the decorative angular features and was the default in Microsoft products. A cable dated December 9 sent to all U.S. diplomatic posts said that typography shapes the professionalism of an official document and Calibri is informal compared to serif typefaces. "To restore decorum and professionalism to the Department's written work products and abolish yet another wasteful DEIA program, the Department is returning to Times New Roman as its standard typeface," the cable said. "This formatting standard aligns with the President's One Voice for America's Foreign Relations directive, underscoring the Department's responsibility to present a unified, professional voice in all communications," it added.
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RoboCrop: Teaching Robots How To Pick Tomatoes
alternative_right quotes a report from Phys.org: To teach robots how to become tomato pickers, Osaka Metropolitan University Assistant Professor Takuya Fujinaga, Graduate School of Engineering, programmed them to evaluate the ease of harvesting for each tomato before attempting to pick it. Fujinaga's new model uses image recognition paired with statistical analysis to evaluate the optimal approach direction for each fruit. The system involves image processing/vision of the fruit, its stems, and whether it is concealed behind another part of the plant. These factors inform robot control decisions and help it choose the best approach. The model represents a shift in focus from the traditional 'detection/recognition' model to what Fujinaga calls a 'harvest-ease estimation.' "This moves beyond simply asking 'can a robot pick a tomato?' to thinking about 'how likely is a successful pick?', which is more meaningful for real-world farming," he explained. When tested, Fujinaga's new model demonstrated an 81% success rate, far above predictions. Notably, about a quarter of the successes were tomatoes that were successfully harvested from the right or left side that had previously failed to be harvested by a front approach. This suggested that the robot changed its approach direction when it initially struggled to pick the fruit. "This is expected to usher in a new form of agriculture where robots and humans collaborate," said Fujinaga. "Robots will automatically harvest tomatoes that are easy to pick, while humans will handle the more challenging fruits." The findings are published in Smart Agricultural Technology.
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Ars Technica
Dr. Oz tells his federal employees to eat less during the holidays
“You don’t have to try every cookie on the holiday table,” wrote Mehmet Oz in an email to staff.
AMD’s next-gen “FSR Redstone” brings big gains, as long as you’re using a new GPU
"Redstone" is a promising mix of old and new ideas, but Nvidia is years ahead.
Operation Bluebird wants to relaunch “Twitter,” says Musk abandoned the name and logo
“Abandonment” offers rare chance to reclaim one of tech’s most recognized brands.
Win hardware, collectibles, and more in the 2025 Ars Technica Charity Drive
Help yourself to prizes by helping us raise money for good causes.
Over 250 people quarantined in South Carolina as measles outbreak rages
16 cases are linked to a church, which followed exposures at four schools last week.
Big Tech joins forces with Linux Foundation to standardize AI agents
The Agentic AI Foundation launches to support MCP, AGENTS.md, and goose.
Supreme Court appears likely to approve Trump’s firing of FTC Democrat
Conservative justices seem ready to back Trump control of independent agencies.
NASA astronauts will have their own droid when they go back to the Moon
NASA crew will be the first astronauts to work with a robot on a celestial body other than Earth.
Court: “Because Trump said to” may not be a legally valid defense
The "arbitrary and capricious" standard strikes down another administration action.
Google is reviving wearable gesture controls, but only for the Pixel Watch 4
Google will let you select and dismiss with a gesture, but only on the newest watch.
Brazil weakens Amazon protections days after COP30
Backed by powerful corporations, nations are giving public false choices: Environmental protection or economic growth.
Pompeii construction site confirms recipe for Roman concrete
Latest results from a recently discovered ancient Roman construction site confirm earlier findings.
In a major new report, scientists build rationale for sending astronauts to Mars
"Everyone is inspired by this because it's becoming real."
Asked why we need Golden Dome, the man in charge points to a Hollywood film
"If they see how prepared we are, no one starts a nuclear war."
Pebble maker announces Index 01, a smart-ish ring for under $100
The Pebble Index 01 isn't quite a smart ring, but it can do some smart things.
ICEBlock lawsuit: Trump admin bragged about demanding App Store removal
ICEBlock creator sues to protect apps that are crowd-sourcing ICE sightings.
Paramount tries to swipe Warner Bros. from Netflix with a hostile takeover
Paramount has already proven it can get a controversial merger done.
F1 in Abu Dhabi: And that’s the championship
A three-way fight down to the wire as the ground effect era comes to a close.
A big bike on a budget: Lectric’s XPress 750
A budget e-bike that offers more than you might expect.
Meta offers EU users ad-light option in push to end investigation
Facebook agrees to change "pay or consent" model after talks with European Commission.
Rebel News
WATCH: African migrant drops TRUTH BOMB about Australia’s future
Federal data drop exposes massive blind spot in Canada’s COVID vaccine oversight
Taxpayers taken for a ride: Payman’s $120k travel bill sparks scrutiny
CBC and Canada Post refuse to disclose government traffic tickets
Farm Credit Canada blew over $104 Million on consultants since 2019
Hypocrisy? Feds warn Canadians of foreign regimes silencing critics online
Pastor facing strict release terms over alleged breach relating to library protest conviction
Hamilton bylaw officers target man over home-security cameras
Liberals won’t commit to parliamentary vote on WHO pandemic treaty
CBC did hire temporary foreign workers after all — Order Paper confirms what Rebel News said
Liberals rolling out digital ID infrastructure, order paper reveals
Liberals hide details of Laith Marouf settlement behind secrecy clause
Robotics revolution raises questions about what it means to be human
Chinese regime harassing pro-democracy dissident in Quebec
Lise Merle's 'Buck the Rainbow Unicorn' children's book soars to No. 1
Taxpayers Federation calls out Premier Ford for presiding over massive MPP pay hike
The Gateway Pundit
In 2023, The Gateway Pundit reported on a terrifying incident involving an Alaska Airlines Flight 2059 Everett, Washington to San Francisco, California.
The post New Cockpit Audio Released of ‘Off-Duty Pilot on Mushrooms’ Who Tried to Shut Down Engine of Alaska Airlines Plane appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
The Rocky Mountain Heist of Tina Peters By Colorado’s Evil Empire
The Rocky Mountain Heist of Tina Peters By Colorado’s Evil Empire December 8th, 2025, began well for Tina Peters, as her attorney engaged with President Trump, presenting solid legal justification for her pardon. As the day progressed, however, things took a turn for the worse for Tina. Judge Varholak predictably took the easy way out on her Habeas petition, as he denied her Constitutional rights violations cited in a critical accompanying Amicus Brief.
The post The Rocky Mountain Heist of Tina Peters By Colorado’s Evil Empire appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
First Texas and now Florida Lead Bans on Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR
Texas and Florida have pioneered state-level designations of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as terrorist organizations.
The post First Texas and now Florida Lead Bans on Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
If the new congressional maps enacted by Texas Republicans stand until 2026, which it appears that they will, Rep.
The post Jasmine Crockett’s Finances Exposed – Subject to Personal Liens While She Spends $50k-100k of Taxpayer Cash on Limos, Luxury Hotels Just This Year appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
Trump sent fighter jets all the way up to Maduro’s doorstep.
The post ESCALATION: US F/A-18F Super Hornet Jets Fly Over the Gulf of Venezuela in a Show of Force Against Maduro (VIDEOS) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
The U.S.
The post HISTORIC: DOJ Scraps Disparate-Impact Rules After 50 Years — Restores Equal Protection And Ends Race-Based Quotas In Federal Programs appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
Ohio Democrat Gerald Dixon was sworn into office for a second term on the Whitehall City Council on Tuesday, just hours after he was released from custody on his own recognizance following his arrest on child sex abuse charges.
The post SHOCK: Ohio Democrat Sworn into City Council Seat Hours After Arrest on Sex Abuse Charges Involving Children appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
Children’s Health Defense (CHD) has filed a sweeping Citizen Petition demanding that the U.S.
The post Children’s Health Defense Files CITIZEN PETITION Urging FDA to Revoke COVID Vaccine Licenses After Evidence Agency Violated Its Own Approval Rules — Here’s How Americans Can Submit Comments appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
The judges of the Davidson County General Sessions Court have launched a full-scale PR panic, issuing formal letters and a public statement after Rep.
The post OUTRAGEOUS: Woke Nashville Judges Demand “Heightened Security” After Being Called Out for Releasing Migrant Criminal — Attack Rep. Andy Ogles While Ignoring Brutal Rape and Murder of Young Woman appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
Elon Musk Declares ‘No More White Guilt’ as Gen Z Rejects Woke Racial Shaming
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk fired off a blunt message on X Tuesday, replying “No more White guilt” to a viral post claiming Generation Z is fed up with being shamed for historical sins they had no part in.
The post Elon Musk Declares ‘No More White Guilt’ as Gen Z Rejects Woke Racial Shaming appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
This is a Gateway Hispanic article.
The post Former Chavista Army Chief Sends URGENT Letter to Trump — Says Rodríguez Siblings Lead Venezuela’s Cartel of the Sun and Maduro Has Exported Tren de Aragua Into American Communities appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
HS Senior Escorted from School for Following Doctors’ Orders and Skipping Vaccine Booster
A high school senior in a western New York school has been banned because she did not get a vaccine booster that causes her to have serious side effects.
The post HS Senior Escorted from School for Following Doctors’ Orders and Skipping Vaccine Booster appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
As much as it seems like Joe Biden was not mentally present throughout his presidency and did not really have any idea what was going on, he apparently did get some warnings at the beginning.
The post MEMO: Joe Biden Was Warned His Immigration Policies Would Cause Chaos at the Southern Border – He Did it Anyway appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
Weeks after Elissa Slotkin and other Democrats released a bizarre and seditious video, telling members of the U.S.
The post Elissa Slotkin Suddenly Claims Democrats Made the ‘Illegal Orders’ Video Because They Were Approached by Concerned Military Members (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
Political correctness around Christmas has gotten so out of hand that even people who work in the entertainment industry have noticed it.
The post Former SNL Star David Spade Slams Mall Christmas Tree-Lighting Event for Refusing to Say the Word ‘Christmas’ (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
Dissentwatch
Uncut #48: Heute mit Jens Fischer Rodrian | Die AfD ist Teil des Systems!
EU rushing to bypass Orban on Russian assets plan – FT
WarRoom Battleground EP 907: Selling Out American Intelligence To China; Cold War Over Chips
Episode 4985: Live Coverage From Trump’s Rally In Mt. Poco
Western Firms Eye SPIEF 2026 Hoping to Re-Enter Russian Market – Roscongress
Sri Lankan Ambassador to Moscow Praises Joint Military Exercises With Russia
NATO Uses ‘Flying Radars’ for Reconnaissance Near Russian Border in Arctic – Russia’s FSB
EU Official Admits Bloc Failing to Advance Peace in Ukraine – Reports
‘Expendable Pawn & Client State’ Ukraine Now ‘a Liability’- Analyst
Childrens Health Defense
New CHD Book, ‘Total Load Theory,’ Offers Practical Guidance for Addressing Toxic Overload
Washington, D.C. – Children’s Health Defense (CHD) announced today the publication of the highly anticipated book, “Total Load Theory: Transforming Lives in Autism, ADHD, LD, SPD, and Mental Health.” Author Patricia Lemer, co-founder and Executive Director of Developmental Delay Resources (DDR), has over 50 years of experience working with families of children diagnosed with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and more.
The post New CHD Book, ‘Total Load Theory,’ Offers Practical Guidance for Addressing Toxic Overload appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
A Parent’s Guide to Healthy Children: From Preconception to Early Childhood
A Parent’s Guide to Healthy Children empowers new and expectant parents with gentle, natural, and holistic ways to promote their children’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being—from preconception through early childhood.
The post A Parent’s Guide to Healthy Children: From Preconception to Early Childhood appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Total Load Theory: Transforming Lives in Autism, ADHD, LD, SPD, and Mental Health
About one in six children and many adults are diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders. What causes autism, attention, learning disabilities, and anxiety? Patricia Lemer answers that question with a new paradigm: “Total Load Theory.”
The post Total Load Theory: Transforming Lives in Autism, ADHD, LD, SPD, and Mental Health appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Case could lead a path to restoring the religious vaccine exemption in New York; hearing for restraining order set for August 12.
The post Children’s Health Defense Supports Student Fighting to Get Back to School After Religious and Medical Vaccine Exemptions Denied appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
CHD Scientists Dispel 23-Year-Old Study Debunking MMR Vaccine’s Link to Autism
According to scientists, the Danish study that refutes the causal connection between the MMR vaccine and autism lacks supporting data.
The post CHD Scientists Dispel 23-Year-Old Study Debunking MMR Vaccine’s Link to Autism appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
McCullough and Leake provide readers with an unvarnished look at the history of vaccination and its rapid rise to hero status within the medical community and among the public. Often credited with “eradicating” various communicable diseases, the reality of both the successes and failures of vaccines is often at odds with the public’s perception.
The post Upcoming CHD Book, ‘Vaccines: Mythology, Ideology, and Reality,’ Provides New Insights on Old Perceptions appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Children’s Health Defense Experts to Testify on Childhood Vaccine Injuries at U.S. Senate Hearing
Parents testify about their children’s vaccine injuries and how it has changed their lives and the lives of those around them. Additional testimony will include medical and scientific experts who will discuss the extensive research and data on vaccine injuries.
The post Children’s Health Defense Experts to Testify on Childhood Vaccine Injuries at U.S. Senate Hearing appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Latest Poll: Almost Half of American Voters Support Reevaluating CDC’s Childhood Vaccine Schedule
A poll of over 1,000 registered voters revealed that only 30% support maintaining the current vaccine schedule, 21% undecided, and 48% believe that vaccine manufacturers should not be immune from lawsuits for injuries.
The post Latest Poll: Almost Half of American Voters Support Reevaluating CDC’s Childhood Vaccine Schedule appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Vaccines: Mythology, Ideology, and Reality
Hear from Peter McCullough and John Leake about their new book. The word “vaccine” derives from the Latin word for cow. The English physician, Edward Jenner, coined it in his 1798 pamphlet ”An Inquiry into the Causes and Effects of the Variolae Vaccinae.” The last two Latin words mean “Smallpox of the Cow,” or cowpox. Jenner […]
The post Vaccines: Mythology, Ideology, and Reality appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Canary In a (Post) Covid World: Money, Fear and Power (Canary In a Covid World)
Amazon #1 Best Seller Thirty seven courageous voices—doctors, researchers, scientists, lawyers, journalists, ethicists, and creatives—reveal how powerful interests used the COVID-19 crisis as a tool to reshape our world. This is a rich, varied, and deeply disturbing story, told by some of the world’s bravest and most qualified voices, of how our health care, information, […]
The post Canary In a (Post) Covid World: Money, Fear and Power (Canary In a Covid World) appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Canary In a Covid World: How Propaganda and Censorship Changed Our (My) World
Amazon #1 Best Seller across multiple categories and a defining book of the Covid era. A groundbreaking work, it offers unparalleled insights and may be the most important compilation from this pivotal time. The 34 authors, the Canaries, are courageous people. They are critical thinkers, who are prepared to put everything on the line to […]
The post Canary In a Covid World: How Propaganda and Censorship Changed Our (My) World appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
A Comprehensive and Accessible Guide to the IEP Process The IEP process can be confusing, frustrating, and time-consuming. Understanding what your child or student needs is one thing, but getting them help and resources can be another thing altogether. Drawing on decades of experience, Jennifer Laviano and Julie Swanson are uniquely positioned to guide both […]
The post IEP Guide for All appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Discover the ultimate guide to delicious, paleo- and keto-friendly meals that your kids will love! In this groundbreaking cookbook, renowned chef Pete Evans presents 120 easy, mouthwatering recipes designed to keep your little ones happy and healthy.
The post Healthy Food for Healthy Kids appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Latest Poll: More Than One-Third of Moderate Voters Do Not Trust Federal Health Agencies
The poll of over 1,000 registered voters revealed that more than half oppose government vaccine mandates and believe the public should have the right to sue vaccine manufacturers for injuries.
The post Latest Poll: More Than One-Third of Moderate Voters Do Not Trust Federal Health Agencies appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Children’s Health Defense CEO, Mary Holland, Esq. Statement on Pardon of Anthony Fauci
Children’s Health Defense is profoundly disappointed by President Biden’s preemptive pardon of Anthony Fauci today, which prevents the possibility of a conviction for federal crimes dating back to January 1, 2014. "We know that Tony Fauci lied."
The post Children’s Health Defense CEO, Mary Holland, Esq. Statement on Pardon of Anthony Fauci appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
New research suggests COVID-19 vaccinated individuals may ‘shed’ spike protein to unvaccinated women
Striking trend of menstrual irregularities is comparable in both populations when in close proximity.
The post New research suggests COVID-19 vaccinated individuals may ‘shed’ spike protein to unvaccinated women appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
New CHD Book Uncovers the Mechanisms That Turn Medicine Deadly
Meticulously researched exposé reveals the many ways modern medicine puts patients’ lives at risk.
The post New CHD Book Uncovers the Mechanisms That Turn Medicine Deadly appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
New CHD Book Presents Analysis of COVID Policy by Independent Scientists
Children’s Health Defense (CHD) and Skyhorse Publishing released “Down the COVID-19 Rabbit Hole: Independent Scientists and Physicians Unmask the Pandemic” today.
The post New CHD Book Presents Analysis of COVID Policy by Independent Scientists appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
New research examines the role of the immune system in the development of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children’s Health Defense (CHD) Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Brian Hooker, PhD, co-authored a new paper, “The Neuroimmunology of Autism” published this week on the multidisciplinary research platform Preprints.org.
The post New research examines the role of the immune system in the development of Autism Spectrum Disorder appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
CHD Scientists Identify 19 Different Diseases Associated with Routine Infant Vaccine
Wyeth’s HibTITER® shot linked to gastrointestinal, respiratory, and dermatological adverse outcomes
The post CHD Scientists Identify 19 Different Diseases Associated with Routine Infant Vaccine appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Infowars
Critics of Alex Jones attack him because he's funny and down to earth.
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Berlin Approves New Expansion Of Police Surveillance Powers
The law fuses hacking, home entry, and AI into a single blueprint for dystopian modern policing.
Trump Admin Has Found 60,000+ Migrant Children Ignored By Biden From Trafficking, Child Labor
The Biden administration "lost track of 300,000 children," said Trump border chief Tom Homan. "I can’t even discuss some of the mistreatment we found out about."
Jones and Seraphin also discuss the Trump administration's FBI/DOJ's ongoing coverup controversy.
Germany’s Leader Quietly Filed Hundreds Of Criminal Complaints Over Online Insults, Documents Show
Exclusive files reveal that Friedrich Merz pursued an extraordinary volume of defamation cases, triggering police house searches and raising concerns about free speech in Germany.
The EU & NATO are hellbent on dragging the United States into direct war with Russia, and we are far past the time for the us to leave the tyrannical alliance.
This FTC Workshop Could Legitimize The Push For Online Digital ID Checks
The FTC’s January workshop could accelerate the shift from an open web to one that demands your ID at every click.
Trump's interest in Venezuela may have more to do with stopping election interference than drugs.
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