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
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
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
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
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