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Failing Banks
Sergio Correia, Stephan Luck, Emil Verner
https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.06082 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2506.06082

Failing Banks
Why do banks fail? We create a panel covering most commercial banks from 1863 through 2024 to study the history of failing banks in the United States. Failing banks are characterized by rising asset losses, deteriorating solvency, and an increasing reliance on expensive noncore funding. These commonalities imply that bank failures are highly predictable using simple accounting metrics from publicly available financial statements. Failures with runs were common before deposit insurance, but thes…

A Concept for Autonomous Problem-Solving in Intralogistics Scenarios
Johannes Sigel, Daniel Dittler, Nasser Jazdi, Michael Weyrich
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.03534

A Concept for Autonomous Problem-Solving in Intralogistics Scenarios
Achieving greater autonomy in automation systems is crucial for handling unforeseen situations effectively. However, this remains challenging due to technological limitations and the complexity of real-world environments. This paper examines the need for increased autonomy, defines the problem, and outlines key enabling technologies. A structured concept is proposed, consisting of three main steps: context enrichment, situation analysis, and generation of solution strategies. By following this …

San Leandro teen charged with shooting & killing 17 yr old girlfriend in her bedroom, is freed from custody by empathetic judge who rejects #prosecution theory of intentional #murder.
#Prosecutors have refiled murder …

San Leandro teen released from jail after judge rejects girlfriend murder theory
A judge said he doubted the DA’s theory behind the recent fatal shooting of Izabella Raquedan-Retuta, allegedly shot by her boyfriend inside her bedroom.

Oh, why aren't you a cat person? I'll tell you: my brother was attacked, bitten and scratched on both hands this week by a feral cat in his kitchen and had to go for surgery to get the infected parts out. And he did all this to protect his own cat. I'll be watching those 'cute' cat videos with a different kind of feeling. I've heard they taste similar to rabbits.

Primer to get you started with Optimization and Mathematical Programming in R #rstats

Colts RB Salvon Ahmed carted off field with severe leg injury following hip-drop tackle

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/colts-rb-salvon-ahm…

Light-IF: Endowing LLMs with Generalizable Reasoning via Preview and Self-Checking for Complex Instruction Following
Chenyang Wang, Liang Wen, Shousheng Jia, Xiangzheng Zhang, Liang Xu
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.03178

Light-IF: Endowing LLMs with Generalizable Reasoning via Preview and Self-Checking for Complex Instruction Following
While advancements in the reasoning abilities of LLMs have significantly enhanced their performance in solving mathematical problems, coding tasks, and general puzzles, their effectiveness in accurately adhering to instructions remains inconsistent, particularly with more complex directives. Our investigation identifies lazy reasoning during the thinking stage as the primary factor contributing to poor instruction adherence. To mitigate this issue, we propose a comprehensive framework designed …

How Disney is grappling with integrating AI into its filmmaking process while safeguarding IP and addressing legal uncertainty, fan backlash, and union concerns (Wall Street Journal)
https://www.wsj.com/business/media/disney-

My wife currently messages me the increasing number of noise sources at home:
Chainsaw to cut bushes, roadworks with jackhammer and rock cutting saw, and now the garbage truck beeping while reversing in our road.
I get a play-by-play description of what keeps her from sleeping in, and I'm torn between laughing, emphasizing and thinking "What happens if she goes all Michael Douglas in Falling Down?"

How Disney is grappling with integrating AI into its filmmaking process while safeguarding IP and addressing legal uncertainty, fan backlash, and union concerns (Wall Street Journal)
https://www.wsj.com/business/media/disney-