The US Copyright Office has issued an important update clarifying that some forms of AI-generated content can receive copyright protection, provided a human substantially contributed or changed the content in question. This development is significant, as it confirms human creativity remains central to copyright law and intellectual property rights. The report outlines three key scenarios … Read more
The NASCAR Clash, a high-speed stock car racing event, is making its debut at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, this weekend. The premier series will compete on the 0.25-mile oval nicknamed “The Madhouse” with four heat races and a main event. Saturday’s schedule features mainly sunny weather with temperatures ranging from 56 to … Read more
Intel Corporation has reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue, exceeding projections by a significant margin. The company’s efforts to revamp its sales strategy appear to be paying off, with shares rising 3.2% in extended trading. However, the CEO search process remains unchanged, and leaders indicate that any changes will take time. Despite the positive earnings report, Intel … Read more
Karla Sofía Gascón, the Oscar-nominated trans actress from “Emilia Pérez,” has apologized for old tweets that attacked Islam and mocked George Floyd’s death. The actor said she is “deeply sorry” to those who were hurt by her words. Gascón made history as the first trans performer to be nominated for an Oscar and had hoped … Read more
Astronomers have identified a potential asteroid threat, 2024 YR4, which has an estimated 1.3% chance of hitting Earth on December 22, 2032. The asteroid, discovered just two days after a close approach to our planet, is currently speeding away from Earth and becoming increasingly faint. According to experts, the asteroid’s size range is between 130 … Read more
Amazon has increased its ad spending on social media platform X, just over a year after removing most ads from the site due to concerns about hate speech. The move comes as President Donald Trump’s influence over the platform grows, with Elon Musk, who owns X, being a close confidant of the president. Other major … Read more
Sophie Thatcher’s performance as Iris, a lifelike robot with a dreamy façade and devotion to her human partner Josh (Jack Quaid), is a highlight throughout the film. However, the movie’s cleverness falls short of its potential. In Drew Hancock’s latest horror thriller Companion, Thatcher plays a complex character struggling with her programming and desires. Like … Read more
A new study published on Tuesday by researchers at the University of Reading has found that the rate of ocean warming has more than quadrupled over the past 40 years, primarily due to Earth’s growing energy imbalance. The research suggests that the sun is a significant contributor to this phenomenon, accounting for roughly 44 percent … Read more
Cigna’s shares plummeted on Thursday, dropping 8.4% as of 1:20 p.m. ET, with losses reaching 11.3% earlier in the day. The decline comes despite the company reporting a revenue increase of $65.65 billion, beating Wall Street’s estimate of $63.44 for its Q4 period. However, the numbers were not as strong as expected. Cigna missed earnings-per-share … Read more
For decades, scientists have puzzled over how liquid water could exist on ancient Mars. New research suggests that the Red Planet’s temperatures fluctuated between hot and cold periods around 4 to 3 billion years ago. These temperature swings may have made life impossible due to a lack of oxygen and extreme conditions. A team of … Read more