The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is on track to have a record-breaking 14 teams in the men’s NCAA Tournament field this year, with Arkansas’ continued rise fueling hopes of an SEC dominance that could see all four No. 1 seeds from the league. This scenario would be unprecedented in college basketball history, as it has never … Read more
Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori have denied reports of a split, with their representatives pushing back against speculation about the state of their marriage. In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Yiannopoulos dismissed rumors of a divorce, saying that the couple is “in Los Angeles, about to enjoy Valentine’s Day together” and that … Read more
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Tasks, a new feature in its AI chatbot allowing users to schedule and remind them about various activities. The beta feature is now available to paying subscribers and will eventually be accessible to everyone. With ChatGPT Tasks, users can create automated tasks that enable the bot to perform actions on scheduled … Read more
Inflation is on the rise, with consumer prices increasing by 3% over the past 12 months, surpassing the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. However, despite this increase, there is a silver lining for investors. With interest rates high and real interest rates reaching 2.4%, savers can now earn a guaranteed return on their investments. The key … Read more
Mortgage rates inched lower this week, dropping two basis points to 6.87%. However, experts warn that much lower rates may be out of reach due to ongoing market fluctuations. The US Treasury yields rose sharply on Wednesday after Consumer Price Index data showed inflation exceeding the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal. This increased uncertainty about interest … Read more
Kendrick Lamar took the stage in New Orleans for a virtuoso display of catching the moment and the spotlight at Super Bowl LIX. The Compton-born Pulitzer Prize winner solidified his dominance of the genre and the culture, further cementing his status as one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time. Lamar’s performance was a … Read more
In a remarkable discovery, ornithologist Gustavo Cañas-Valle has found hummingbirds living in a hive-like colony in a remote mountain cave in Ecuador. This is the first documented example of hummingbirds that nested and roosted communally. The rare finding was made in a cave near the Chimborazo volcano, where harsh environmental conditions forced the birds to … Read more
The national crafting chain Joann announced it would be closing its Anchorage and Juneau stores as part of a bankruptcy restructuring plan, leaving quilters and sewers in the city scrambling to stock up. About 300 locations will remain open, including Wasilla, Fairbanks, and Soldotna. Longtime customers lamented the loss of their largest fabric store, citing … Read more
A groundbreaking fossil discovery in China has pushed back the origin of birds by nearly 20 million years, revealing that they may have evolved alongside dinosaurs rather than emerging from a single linear path. Baminornis zhenghensis, a previously unknown species, was found with an intact pelvis, trunk, forelimbs, and part of the hindlimb in East … Read more
A recent study led by Mass General Brigham researchers suggests that yogurt may have protective benefits against colon cancer, particularly among young people. The study analyzed data from over 150,000 participants who answered questionnaires about their lifestyle and diet. Researchers found that those who consumed two or more servings of plain or flavored yogurt per … Read more