Columnar launches to redefine data connectivity with Arrow-powered ADBC drivers

Columnar, a startup founded by core Apache Arrow developers, launched today with $4 million to accelerate data connectivity ...
Virginia Connection Newspapers

$1M Grant to Grow OAR Diversion Program

The U.S. Department of Justice awarded a $1 million grant to the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney to grow the OAR Diversion Program. The OAR Diversion Program was created in 2022 in partnership ...
Virginia Connection Newspapers

Fairfax County Expands Eligibility for Homeownership Program

On Tuesday, July 16, the Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the county’s Comprehensive Plan aimed at expanding affordable home ownership opportunities. The move comes after a series of ...
Fox Business

Artificial intelligence

Energy Secretary Chris Wright details the Department of Energy's partnership with AMD to strengthen America's leadership in scientific computing through two new AI-powered supercomputers on 'The ...
NPR

Shots

October 24, 2025 • In 1812, hundreds of thousands of men in Napoleon's army perished during their retreat from Russia. Researchers now believe a couple of unexpected pathogens may have helped hasten ...