The U.S. has shut down its last operating particle collider—RHIC at Brookhaven National Laboratory closed on February 6, 2026[2]—but this does not signal the end of American particle physics research. Instead, it represents a strategic shift in focus. Fermilab, which previously operated the Tevatron collider (shut down in 2011), continues as a vital research institution pursuing three major scientific frontiers: the intensity frontier (operating the world's highest-intensity neutrino beam), the cosmic frontier (searching for dark matter and dark energy), and collaboration with CERN's Large Hadron Collider[1]. Additionally, a new Electron-Ion Collider is being constructed at Brookhaven in partnership with Jefferson Lab, utilizing much of RHIC's existing infrastructure[2]. Rather than an ending, this transition allows the U.S. to redirect resources toward next-generation experiments and international collaborations.

When a major particle collider closes, its infrastructure is repurposed rather than discarded. At RHIC, the counterclockwise ring of steering and focusing equipment will remain in place to accelerate particles for the new Electron-Ion Collider, while the clockwise ring will be removed and replaced with new electron acceleration equipment[2]. Similarly, components from RHIC's detectors (STAR and sPHENIX) will find new life in the Electron-Ion Collider's detector systems[2]. At Fermilab, some historically significant machinery from the Tevatron is being preserved as displays for the 30,000 annual visitors to educate the public about particle physics technology[3]. This approach maximizes scientific value while honoring the historical importance of these facilities.

Agibank is a Brazilian fintech company, formally known as AGI Inc., that provides financial services and is going public on the NYSE under the symbol AGBK. Marciano Testa is the controlling shareholder and founder of the company.

The IPO was rocky due to a sharp reduction in the proposed deal size and price range; it was initially priced at $15.00-$18.00 per share but finalized at $12 per share, raising $240 million and valuing the company at $1.92 billion.

A habeas corpus petition is a legal challenge filed in federal court by detainees claiming their immigration detention by ICE is unlawful, seeking immediate release or a bond hearing to determine eligibility for release while their case proceeds.[2][4][5]

Minnesota has experienced over 700 habeas petitions in the past two months due to a spike in ICE arrests, transfers of detainees out of state complicating legal access, and judicial orders for releases or bond hearings amid claims of unlawful detention, straining the U.S. Attorney's office.[2][3][4][5]

Anthropic is raising $20 billion due to intense competition between frontier AI labs and the extremely high costs of compute infrastructure needed to develop advanced AI models. The company raised $13 billion just five months earlier, but competitive pressures and the ongoing expense of training and deploying large language models have made it necessary to secure capital as rapidly as possible to maintain its position in the AI industry.

Strategic partners are major technology companies that invest in AI startups not just for financial returns, but to secure access to cutting-edge AI capabilities and ensure favorable business relationships. In Anthropic's case, Microsoft and Nvidia are expected to provide the bulk of the $20 billion funding. These partnerships are mutually beneficial: the AI company gains capital and computing resources, while the strategic partners gain early access to advanced AI models and technology that can enhance their own products and services.

Spatial browsing in Safari 26.3 transforms web articles into immersive 3D environments on Apple Vision Pro, hiding distractions, revealing spatial scenes that come alive as users scroll, and allowing interaction with embedded 3D models and objects directly in web pages.[1][3][4][6]

Spatial scenes use generative AI and computational depth to convert 2D photos or images into realistic 3D spatial experiences with multiple perspectives in Safari, enabling users to lean in, look around, and interact immersively while browsing.[1][3][4]

Hours of Service (HOS) are federal regulations limiting human truck drivers to 11 hours of driving per day with mandatory rest breaks to prevent fatigue. Driverless trucks like Aurora Driver exceed these limits, enabling continuous operation on routes like the 1,000-mile Phoenix-Fort Worth lane, nearly halving transit times.

Aurora's network now covers 10 routes across the Southern US Sun Belt, tripling from previous operations, including Dallas-Houston, Fort Worth-El Paso, El Paso-Phoenix, Fort Worth-Phoenix, and Dallas-Laredo, with expansion to customer endpoints like those for Hirschbach and Detmar Logistics.

32-bit float recording captures audio with an extremely wide dynamic range, allowing it to handle everything from whispers to loud sounds without clipping or distortion, providing greater flexibility in post-production editing even in unpredictable environments.[1][2][4]

Adaptive Gain Control features two modes: Automatic mode suppresses sudden loud spikes to prevent clipping in noisy outdoor settings, while Dynamic mode adjusts gain for consistent volume levels, ensuring balanced audio without manual adjustments.[1][3]