Major League Baseball (MLB) has fired umpire Pat Hoberg, 38, after a lengthy appeals process. The decision comes after an investigation found that Hoberg shared his legal sports betting accounts with a friend who bet on baseball, and he intentionally deleted messages key to the investigation. Hoberg denied directly betting on baseball or manipulating game … Read more
The Apple Vision Pro, released on February 2, has completed its lifecycle with less than 500,000 recorded sales since inception. This underwhelming performance can be attributed to several factors, including the headset’s steep price tag of $3,499 and limited utility beyond content consumption. When launched, CEO Tim Cook claimed the product was for early adopters … Read more
A recall of 6,344 bags of Lay’s potato chips has been upgraded to a Class I level by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), warning that consuming the product could cause serious health consequences or death for those with a milk allergy. The affected products were sold in Oregon and Washington states as early as … Read more
A pastor in Atlanta is calling for a 40-day boycott of Target due to its decision to phase out diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Dr. Jamal Bryant wants 100,000 people to sign a petition and stop shopping at the store. Target’s move comes after years of progress on DEI goals, including increasing representation of women … Read more
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed his hope for a partnership between the US and Panama in managing the Panama Canal, which he fears could be exploited by foreign powers like China. Rubio stated that there’s an option to resolve the issue without taking direct control of the canal. However, he emphasized the need … Read more
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The European Union’s landmark artificial intelligence law officially entered into force in August 2024, marking a significant step towards regulating the technology. The EU AI Act bans certain applications of AI deemed as posing “unacceptable risk” to citizens, including social scoring systems and real-time facial recognition. Companies that fail to comply with the restrictions can … Read more
Greece has closed schools and deployed emergency services on the Aegean island of Santorini after hundreds of minor and moderate earthquakes struck the area over the past 48 hours. The ministry for civil protection said more than 200 tremors had occurred between Santorini and Amorgos, with some exceeding magnitude 4.5. Seismologist Gerasimos Papadopoulos described the … Read more
Residents in the Greater Cincinnati area considering raising chickens as a cost-effective alternative have been met with renewed interest from the Colerain Township Zoning Department, prompting officials to remind potential chicken owners of the necessary legal requirements. According to David Peters, senior planner and zoning administrator, residents must consider their neighbors and adhere to community … Read more
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) shares have plummeted 36% over the past year, a significant drop from their peak value. The company’s AI chip business was once seen as a major threat to Nvidia’s dominance in this space, but that narrative has taken a hit with Street analysts lowering their expectations. Analysts expect generally in-line guidance … Read more