November 12, 2025, 11:00 AM EST. Apple's 2025 MacBook Air with the M4 chip just hit an all-time low: $749 on Amazon, down from $999. The machine pairs 16GB of unified memory with a 256GB SSD, delivering strong multitasking and fast app launches thanks to Apple's efficient silicon. It promises up to 18 hours of battery life and a Liquid Retina 13.6-inch display with vivid colors and sharp text. Connectivity is solid via Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe, and Wi-Fi 6E, while stereo audio and a headphone jack round out the package. The price cut blurs the line between premium Apple design and budget Windows laptops, inviting more buyers to consider the Apple ecosystem on a budget this year.
November 12, 2025, 10:58 AM EST. This Perspective shows how space-based Earth Observation data can help monitor progress toward the Paris Agreement's Global Goal on Adaptation. By linking satellite-derived indicators to key sectors-agriculture, biodiversity, extreme events, and health-the article highlights strengths, gaps, and practical paths for integration. It discusses data standardization, operationalization, and the parallels with Sustainable Development Goals indicators, arguing for robust, transparent metrics. The piece offers concrete recommendations for embedding EO in indicator development, governance, and measurement workflows, while emphasizing collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and space agencies. In doing so, it frames a roadmap to track, compare, and accelerate adaptation progress at national and global scales.
November 12, 2025, 10:56 AM EST. Black Friday deals are live with major Apple discounts across MacBooks, AirPods, AirTag, Apple Watch, and iPads on Amazon. Highlights include an AirTag 4-pack for $64 (about $16 per tag) and the MacBook Air 13" (M4/256GB) for $749 ($250 off). The guide lists favorites and points readers to the live blog for real-time sales. Quick Links: AirTags, AirPods, Apple Watch, iPads, MacBooks.
November 12, 2025, 10:54 AM EST. National League of Cities (NLC) champions AI adoption by local governments, aiming to prepare communities to evaluate, adopt and govern AI responsibly. The initiative centers on three guiding pillars: Build Local Knowledge & Capacity to boost readiness; Foster Community Participation & Empowerment to amplify civic voices; and Strengthen Public Trust by modernizing services and ensuring transparent data use. Through the Innovation Network and the AI Forum, municipal leaders can connect, share resources, and access tailored support from peers, researchers, and technology partners. The program targets practical outcomes: stronger civic engagement, data-driven decision making, scalable service delivery, and proactive governance in the AI era.
November 12, 2025, 10:52 AM EST. Google is expanding its Google Finance tools by pulling in prediction-market data from Kalshi and Polymarket. The integration will add odds from online betting platforms to its analytics, giving users new signals for market sentiment and risk assessment within its AI-powered finance tools. CNBC's Ron Insana explains the development, which raises questions about betting and gambling and how this data will be used in financial decision-making. The move signals Google's broader push to weave alternative data sources into its finance products, potentially enabling investors to gauge consensus views from active markets alongside traditional data.