A growing body of evidence suggests that the number of under-50s being diagnosed with bowel cancer is increasing worldwide, with rates rising faster in England than almost any other country. According to a recent study published in the Lancet Oncology, 27 out of 50 countries reported an increase in early-onset bowel cancer rates between 2017 … Read more
The US budget deficit expanded by 19% in November, reaching $624 billion, driven mainly by increased spending on health, defense, and Social Security. This represents a significant increase from the same period last year. The widening gap is largely due to lower revenues, primarily caused by deferred taxes in 2023. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-11/us-deficit-widens-in-november-on-higher-health-defense-spending
A 24-year-old former TD Bank employee has been arrested and charged in connection with a money laundering case, according to the US Department of Justice. The individual allegedly worked at a bank location in Doral, Florida, from June 2023 and assisted a money laundering network by issuing debit cards to shell companies in exchange for … Read more
Best Buy is offering discounts on a range of Apple products, including MacBooks, iPads, and Apple Watches. Here are the top deals: * MacBook Air (13 Inch, 2024): Now available for $899 ($200 off) + Features: 13.6-inch LCD screen, M3 chip, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI port, MagSafe charging port, and headphone jack * iMac (M4, 2024): … Read more
Sora Turbo, the latest creation from OpenAI, is a game-changer for artificial intelligence in the video creation industry. Launching on December 9, Sora Turbo has already caused an online frenzy among users, leading to temporary account creations being halted due to overwhelming traffic. Sora uses text prompts to generate high-quality videos, similar to other AI … Read more
Google has unveiled Project Astra, a multimodal virtual assistant aimed at revolutionizing personal computing. The tech is still in its early stages but represents the company’s most ambitious foray into artificial intelligence. At its core, Astra aims to provide an always-on helper that seamlessly integrates with users’ lives. A key component of Astra is Google’s … Read more
A former TD Bank employee, Leonardo Ayala, 24, was arrested for his alleged role in a massive money-laundering scheme linked to drug cartels. The US government had previously fined the bank $3 billion for failing to monitor transactions effectively. Ayala worked at a Florida branch and began using his position to launder funds for the … Read more
New York State Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes is calling for extending financial aid to struggling cannabis store operators who are paying high costs on loans from a “social equity fund” created as part of the state’s marijuana legalization program. The fund, which aims to help people affected by discriminatory drug laws, has struggled to … Read more
Google has showcased its latest smartglasses prototype powered by the next-generation Gemini AI model, aiming to provide users with real-time information about their environment. The device uses a voice-based interface and integrates the Gemini model into existing Google services like search, Maps, and Lens. The glasses utilize Gemini 2.0, which enables AI “agents” that can … Read more
The FBI is revisiting its stance on encryption after a major hack exposed vulnerabilities in US communications. The bureau has long advocated for “responsibly managed encryption,” but experts say this approach is nothing more than a rebranding of a government backdoor. Critics argue that the idea of special access to encrypted communications without compromising security … Read more