The ‘R-Word’ Returns, Dismaying Those Who Fought to Oust It

The term, long considered a slur for those with intellectual disabilities, is seeing a resurgence on social media and across the political right.

Systematic Sampling: What It Is, Pros and Cons

Systematic sampling is straightforward and low risk, offering better control. However, it may introduce sampling errors and ...
The Root

21 Savage R. Kelly Sample Sparks Hip-Hop Debate

In case you missed the latest in hip-hop drops, rapper 21 Savage recently released his fourth studio album, “What Happened to the Streets?” While a new drop is usually cause for excitement, his ...
Black Enterprise

Internet Side-Eyes 21 Savage For Including R. Kelly Sample On New Album Track

The rapper included the hook from Kelly's own song of the same name. 21 Savage is facing backlash for using an R. Kelly sample on one of his latest album’s songs. The final track on his “What Happened ...
Tampa Bay Times

Trump’s use of the ‘R’ word showcases the meanness in America | Column

Our editors' top picks to read today. The president recently used the word to describe Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. President Donald Trump smiles after walking on stage to address the attendees of the ...
IEEE

Set-Nas: Sample-Efficient Training For Neural Architecture Search With Strong Predictor And Stratified Sampling

Abstract: Sample-efficient neural architecture search (NAS) techniques have advanced rapidly. Two lines of methods, namely neural predictor and sequential search, have shown promising performance in ...
People

Republican Lawmaker, Whose Daughter Has Down Syndrome, Condemns Trump's Use of the R-Word

“This is not the first time our president has used these insulting and derogatory references and his choices of words have consequences,” Mike Bohacek said iga.in.gov;Steven Hirsch-Pool/Getty ...
Palm Beach Post

'It’s never OK to use the r-word.' Trump uses slur in Thanksgiving post

President Donald Trump posted a series of anti-immigration messages on Thanksgiving, one of which included a slur. In a Truth Social post, Trump used the "r-word" to describe Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
American Bar Association

How to Use Proper Principles of Statistical Sampling to Rebut Sampling-Based UPIC Audits

Many healthcare providers feel that UPIC audits often fall short, with flawed sampling and extrapolation techniques that dramatically exaggerate overpayment findings, exposing providers to undue ...
The Verge

Nothing busted using professional photos as Phone 3 samples

A photographer confirmed to The Verge that Nothing had licensed their image via a stock photo marketplace. A photographer confirmed to The Verge that Nothing had licensed their image via a stock ...
Game Rant

How Does Sample Extricator Work in Helldivers 2?

Marc Santos is a Guides Staff Writer from the Philippines with a BA in Communication Arts and over six years of experience in writing gaming news and guides. He plays just about everything, from ...