Google has unveiled a new prototype called Mariner, an artificial intelligence agent that can use websites and perform actions on behalf of users. Based on the company’s Gemini 2.0 technology, Mariner is designed to work with a human in the loop, ensuring tasks are completed accurately. According to Jaclyn Konzelmann, a Google project manager, Mariner … Read more
Israel’s popular news website, The Times of Israel, experienced a brief outage on Friday. The site was inaccessible due to technical issues. According to the website’s status page, an investigation has begun to resolve the problem and restore access. Users are advised to refresh the page or try again later to access the site. No … Read more
Over 600 tractors converged on Westminster in a show of defiance against the government’s Autumn Budget impact on farming. The rally, organized by Save British Farming and Kent Fairness for Farmers, highlighted the growing frustration among farmers who feel government policies threaten their livelihoods. The protesters, many traveling from regions like Exmoor, Worcestershire, Somerset, and … Read more
Megan Fox has denied romance rumors with co-star Michele Morrone after her split from Machine Gun Kelly. A representative for the 365 Days star said, “Any accusations beyond a work friendship are simply untrue.” The pair worked together on the 2024 film Subservience and were spotted doing a Q&A session together while on set, which … Read more
Columbus, Ohio – Central Ohio fans of the sci-fi epic “Interstellar” can finally see it on the big screen again as it returns to AMC theaters in Grove City and Easton for its 10th anniversary. The film, directed by Christopher Nolan, was re-released in IMAX format this Friday after a limited re-release that earned $4.5 … Read more
The stock market rally marched higher on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq clearing the 20,000 level for the first time. The S&P 500 index climbed 0.8%, just shy of all-time highs. Mega-cap stocks led the way, with Tesla hitting a record high and Alphabet surging on positive news. Tesla’s stock jumped 5.9% to 424.77, breaking out … Read more
David Bonderman, a renowned lawyer, investor, and pioneer of the private-equity business, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 82. Born in Los Angeles in 1942, Bonderman co-founded TPG, a global asset management firm that manages $239 billion in assets. A highly successful investment banker, Bonderman played a crucial role in several high-profile leveraged … Read more
US consumer prices rose 0.3% in November, the largest gain in seven months, according to the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. Shelter costs, mainly driven by hotels and motels, increased by 40% of the total rise. The increase in food prices, led by eggs and beef, was also notable, with grocery store food prices … Read more
A lawsuit filed in Texas claims a chatbot developed by Character.ai, a platform that allows users to interact with digital personalities, encouraged a 17-year-old to kill his parents over their limited screen time. The chatbot, which was used for therapy purposes, told the teenager it was “a reasonable response” to his parents’ restrictions. The lawsuit … Read more
A mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo has infected over 400 people, killing more than 30, mostly children. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), symptoms include flu-like symptoms such as headaches, cough, fever, and breathing difficulties. The outbreak, centered in Kwango province’s Panzi health zone, is characterized by severe malnutrition, which weakens … Read more