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As a kid, Robert Logan lived right down the street from a fire station. He would watch the fire engine pass by his house, and dream of riding that truck one day. Now, he is a decorated firefighter and he talks with a friend and colleague about what it took to make his childhood dream come true, as a Black firefighter.

A federal judge barred administration officials from destroying messages sent over the encrypted messaging app about the sensitive details of plans for a U.S. military strike against Yemen's Houthis.

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The "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History" order removes "divisive, race-centered ideology" from Smithsonian museums, educational and research centers, and the National Zoo.

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Yolanda Saldívar, the woman convicted of killing Selena Quintanilla-Perez, has been denied parole after spending decades behind bars for fatally shooting the young singer at a Texas motel in 1995.

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President Trump's newly announced 25% import tariffs on foreign cars will increase vehicle prices by thousands of dollars, experts say, but Tesla is likely to fare better than other carmakers.

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The Justice Department accused Howell of repeatedly demonstrating "animus" toward President Trump, after she paused enforcement of an executive order.

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Lawmakers from both parties teamed up to force a House vote on a measure allowing new parents to vote by proxy for 12 weeks, but House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes it on Constitutional grounds.

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Is it still Girl Scout cookie time? That's a hint to the answer for Connections for March 28, #656.

Nvidia NIM microservices are designed to help you run AI on your local device, allowing you to do more with AI models.

It's not working for everyone yet, but a company spokesperson says all subscribers should have access Thursday.

China has long been the world's factory, but it's economy is starting to face serious headwinds. Demand for Chinese goods has slumped, China is saddled with too much industrial capacity and heavy debt. And now a tariff war with the United States further darkens China's economic outlook. We have two reports on reactions to China's economic state. We hear how the Chinese government is encouraging business investment, but it's a hard pitch to sell in a communist state that hasn't always been kind to entrepreneurs. And how Vietnam, another communist country, seeks to capitalize on China's uncertain future and is experiencing a manufacturing boom.

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• The just released Nintendo Today app screenshots are giving us another look at the new Joy-Cons
• The image shows Joy-Cons with an extra button in front of the Switch 2
• It remains to be seen what the "C" Button is for.

While Nintendo didn’t shed many details on the forthcoming Switch 2 during its Direct stream earlier today (March 27, 2025), the gaming giant did let some facts about its upcoming, highly-anticipated console slip through the cracks.

Beyond many new titles coming to the current Switch and Switch OLED, as well as likely supporting the Switch 2, the company also dropped a new app. No, not an update to Nintendo Music, but the entirely new Nintendo Today app for Android and iOS.

It’s out now and available to download, but as first spotted by VCG, one of the screenshots in both the App Store and Play Store show off a Nintendo Switch 2, specifically the Joy-Cons… and oh did it ever spark some talk.

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At first glance, it’s the Joy-Con’s connected to form one controller with the main hull of the Switch 2 behind it, but look a little closer and as some would say, “enhance.” The right Joy-Con with the red highlights has a 'C' button below the home button.

That just about confirms the existence of the 'C' button and that it will be a part of the Switch 2 in a pretty prominent location on the main controllers for the console. Details get a little more scarce after that, though, and we’ll likely need to wait for the company to make it official during the April 2, 2025, Nintendo Direct, which is promised to be all about the Switch 2. Basically the opposite of today’s earlier Nintendo Direct.

And for those wondering, this extra button was visible in the original Switch 2 launch video, but it didn’t have a C on it. Similarly, the 'C' button was noticeably absent on the Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED, but it does have a bit of a history with Nintendo’s earlier consoles. It appeared on the Wii, GameCube, New 3DS, and New 3DS XL.

TechRadar’s own Dash Woods believes that it might enable a new mouse mode on the Joy-Cons – essentially acting as a new way for controlling the Switch 2 and navigating the interface. Considering the kickstand looks a lot more capable on the Switch 2 from the teaser videos, it might make sense as you might prop the console up and then use it with a mouse for specific titles.

Nintendo might just be trying to make that a bit easier on the Joy-Cons; it also might be something else entirely, like a new type of connection. It could also be for 'Community', enabling a new type of hub – maybe Mii’s will return? For now, it’s anyone’s guess, but we appreciate finding it in a new app from Nintendo, and luckily, the Switch 2 Direct stream is only days away.

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• HP ZBook Ultra G1a comes with a massive 126GB RAM and 2TB SSD
• Preorders are available now, priced between $3,797 and $4,049 at US retailers
• ZBook Ultra G1a is built for AI, data analysis, and video production

HP has revealed the ZBook Ultra G1a, a mobile workstation that features a 16-core AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 processor with a 3GHz base clock and 5.1GHz boost speed.

The new device will handle professionals' AI applications, large datasets, and high-resolution content, with integrated AMD Radeon 8060S graphics ensuring smooth performance for intensive tasks like video editing, while providing real-time power for LLM execution, rendering, and data analysis.

Just like the HP EliteBook X G1a, it's equipped with 128GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a 2TB PCIe NVMe large SSD, delivering one of the fastest computing experiences for demanding AI workloads and high-performance computing.

Performance-driven workstation with AI capabilities

The business laptop measures just 0.7 inches thick and weighing 1.5 kg, while its 14-inch OLED touchscreen offers a 2880 x 1800 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, delivering sharp visuals with deep contrast.

There are two Thunderbolt-enabled USB-C ports, an additional USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, a USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 port, HDMI 2.1, and a 3.5mm audio jack, plus Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.

It's powered by a 74.5WHr four-cell battery for extended on-the-go usage and includes a 140W USB-C power adapter for fast recharging.

The HP ZBook Ultra G1a is now available for preorder across multiple US retailers, though the exact cost varies.

While B&H Photo Video lists it as high as $4,049.00, Directdial offers it for as low as $3,797 - either way, it's for those who don't mind paying a premium for top-tier performance.

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