Google Home Tests AI-Powered Automation Tool “Help Me Create”

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 QB Kirk Cousins Preparing for Minnesota Homecoming

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

Canada Bans Hundreds More Firearms, Plans to Donate Some to Ukraine

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

Transgender Rights Case Headed to US Supreme Court

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

Hilton Milwaukee Hotel Undergoes $40 Million Renovation

The 96-year-old Hilton Milwaukee hotel is getting a major facelift at a cost of $40 million. The project, set to be completed by summer 2025, will revamp the hotel’s lobby, guest rooms, and event spaces. Located in downtown Milwaukee, the 729-room hotel will undergo its most extensive renovation in Marcus Hotels & Resorts’ history. The … Read more

Airlines Raise Guidance Amid Rising Travel Demand

A day after JetBlue Airways announced a positive outlook, its peers American Airlines and Southwest Airlines have followed suit. The two airlines are raising their guidance for the end of 2024 due to improving pricing and revenue environments. American Airlines expects fourth-quarter TRASM (total revenue per available seat mile) to be flat to up 1% … Read more

Multiple Companies Recall Cucumbers Due to Salmonella Outbreak

A salmonella outbreak in the US has prompted multiple companies to recall whole fresh cucumbers and foods made with them. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly 70 people were infected, with 18 hospitalized across 19 states. The CDC is urging consumers to check their homes for recalled cucumbers and foods like sushi, … Read more

Jamie Foxx Opens Up About Medical Emergency in New Netflix Special

Oscar winner Jamie Foxx is set to premiere a new comedy special, “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…”, on Netflix December 10. The special, directed by Hamish Hamilton, marks Foxx’s return to the stage after being hospitalized due to a medical emergency in April 2023. In the trailer, Foxx is seen telling fans, “I’m back!” … Read more