Connecticut’s attorney general has criticized the country’s largest health insurer for implementing a policy that could put patients’ lives at risk by refusing to pay for anesthesia care if a surgery exceeds a time limit. The decision has sparked backlash from doctors and government officials, who argue that it is unfair and unworkable. Under the … Read more
A rare celestial event will take place on December 7th, where Earth aligns itself between the Sun and Jupiter. This alignment, known as Jupiter’s opposition, will allow skywatchers to witness the gas giant visible all night long. On December 6, at approximately 5 am IST, Jupiter will be 611 million kilometres away from Earth, making … Read more
American golfer Cameron Young shot an impressive eight-under-par 64 to take a two-shot lead after the opening round of the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas. The 27-year-old’s bogey-free performance left compatriot Justin Thomas in his wake, with Scottie Scheffler three shots behind. Defending champion Scheffler struggled to keep pace with Young’s consistent play, while … Read more
Google has developed a groundbreaking new AI tool called Genie 2, which can generate fully playable 3D game worlds from a single image prompt. This technology enables artists and designers to quickly prototype environments, accelerating the creative process for environment design. Genie 2 works by using a single image as input, similar to Google’s existing … Read more
Google is testing a new feature in its Android app called “Help me create” which allows users to generate custom automations for their smart homes. This tool is similar to the script editor’s Help me script, but with a more user-friendly interface. To use this feature, users can input phrases like “Turn on all lights … Read more
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is looking forward to his homecoming game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, with a special connection to an old neighbor who helped him and his family in Minnesota. Cousins’ neighbor, Jon Weber, has been a significant influence on him throughout his career. Cousins, who joined the Vikings in 2018 as … Read more
The American Museum of Natural History in New York is set to exhibit the world’s most expensive dinosaur fossil, a stegosaurus dubbed “Apex,” for four years. The billionaire Kenneth C. Griffin bought the specimen for $44.6 million at auction and has lent it to the museum as part of a research partnership. The 11-foot-tall, 20-foot-long … Read more
A measles case has been confirmed at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) involving a traveler who was in the airport on November 27 while contagious. The individual arrived on Qatar Airways flight QR 0739 and stayed in Terminal B from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The exposure occurred during one of the busiest travel weeks, … Read more
Canada’s federal government has added 324 new “assault-style” firearms to its list of banned guns, taking the total number of prohibited models to over 2,000. The move comes as part of the Liberals’ efforts to address gun control and pay tribute to the victims of mass shootings. The announcement comes on the eve of the … Read more
A recent oral argument in the U.S. v. Skrmetti case has significant implications for transgender rights in America. The case centers on Tennessee’s “SB 1” law, which restricts medical treatment for transgender minors. Chase Strangio, a trans man and lawyer, argued the state’s stance against treating minors with transition-related care. He is the first openly … Read more