In Gaines County, Texas, a rural community with strong conservative leanings, a measles outbreak is causing concern. The county has one of the highest vaccine exemption rates in the state, with nearly 1 in 5 incoming kindergartners not getting the required vaccinations. The disease, which was once a rite of passage for children everywhere, has … Read more
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has praised China’s AI model, DeepSeek’s, as “the best work” coming out of the country, but also stated that there is no actual scientific advance behind its claims. Despite the hype surrounding DeepSeek’s announcement, which claimed to have trained an AI model at a fraction of the cost of leading … Read more
Apple appears to be accelerating its plans to release the fourth-generation iPhone SE, a mid-range handset that’s expected to be revealed within the next week. The move comes as the company faces criticism for designing the phone with compromises that may alienate potential buyers in the mid-range market. The iPhone SE’s display has been modified … Read more
US President Donald Trump has bristled at a federal judge’s ruling, calling it “a disgrace” and vowing to appeal the decision. The ruling, which denied Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency access to the Treasury Department’s confidential central payment system, sparked criticism from White House officials, including Vice President J.D. Vance. The decision has raised … Read more
The stock market has started 2025 on a tumultuous note, with technology stocks experiencing a significant downturn. The main culprit behind this slump is a Chinese start-up called DeepSeek, which has released an AI model similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. What’s striking is that DeepSeek claims to have built its AI for far less than what … Read more
Building a road map to reach your strength and cardio goals is crucial for any exerciser. Experts recommend setting up a series of benchmarks, such as how many push-ups you can do, with regular assessments to track progress. According to Dr. Tamanna Singh, co-director of the Cleveland Clinic Sports Cardiology Center, a benchmark provides an … Read more
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of health complications worldwide, but prevention doesn’t always require drastic lifestyle changes. Small, consistent adjustments to daily habits can significantly impact heart health over time. According to Dr CM Nagesh, general secretary at the Indian College of Cardiology, six small yet effective changes in daily habits can … Read more
Samsung’s flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Edge, is set to defy traditional design norms with its sleek and slim aesthetic. The company had considered two prototypes with different thickness levels and camera configurations before deciding on the 5.84mm-thin variant that will be unveiled in the coming weeks. The thinner version of the device will feature … Read more
China’s marriage rate has reached an all-time low, with only 6.1 million couples tying the knot in 2024, down 20.5% from last year. This marks the lowest number of new marriages since 1980, according to official data. The decline is attributed to a range of factors, including China’s chronically low birth rate and increasing trend … Read more
Steam has clarified its advertising policy, explicitly banning in-game ads that require players to watch or engage with ads to access gameplay. The new policy, available on Steam’s developer documentation page, outlines allowed and prohibited types of advertisements. Valve permits product placement, such as sponsorships in racing games, but warns against disruptive portrayals. Cross-promotions are … Read more