Cincinnati Restaurant to Shine on Super Bowl Sunday

A Cincinnati restaurant, Sweets & Meats, is set to be featured in a highly anticipated Super Bowl LIX commercial. The beloved barbecue joint has been selected as part of Google’s 50 Stories, 50 States Workspace campaign, which highlights small businesses across the US. Sweets & Meats’ owners, Kristen Bailey and Antony Gaffney, share their inspiring … Read more

Trump’s Anti-China Stance Sparks Tensions with Panama

Panama, once viewed as a solid US ally and thriving hub for global business, is now reeling from President Donald Trump’s demands for the return of the shipping canal built by Americans over a century ago. The country’s reputation in Washington has taken a hit as it’s portrayed as a corrupt rogue state in cahoots … Read more

H5N1 Avian Influenza Detected in Montgomery County Flock

A highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) case has been detected in a backyard flock in Montgomery County, Maryland. To prevent the spread of the disease, the affected premises have been quarantined, and birds on the properties are being or have been depopulated. The risk to the general public remains low, but officials urge flock … Read more

US Weighs Balancing Act on Regulating AI Chip Sales to China

The Trump administration faces a difficult balancing act as it considers regulating the sale of U.S.-developed AI chips to China. On one hand, it aims to keep artificial intelligence capabilities out of the hands of China’s government and military branches. On the other hand, it doesn’t want to hurt American companies by limiting access to … Read more

Italy Blocks Chinese AI Chatbot Over Data Protection Concerns

Italy’s data protection authority has ordered a block on Chinese artificial intelligence chatbot DeepSeek, citing concerns over its handling of Italians’ personal data. The regulator, Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence and Beijing DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence, have been instructed to immediately stop processing Italian data. This move comes after the agency reported that the company refused to … Read more

MultiVersus Founder’s Pack Buyers Feel ‘Scammed’ by Game Closure

Warner Bros. Games has cancelled its free-to-play fighting game MultiVersus before its fifth season is over, leaving some players who bought a $100 premium Founder’s Pack feeling “scammed”. The game’s closure means that players won’t be able to redeem all the rewards they purchased with their token packs and Gleamium. Some players say they were … Read more

AI App DeepSeek Beats Apple Store Downloads Record

A Chinese-made artificial intelligence model called DeepSeek has topped the Apple Store’s downloads, sending shockwaves through the tech industry. The app, released in January, impressed AI experts before catching the attention of the entire tech world. Its low cost and powerful capabilities have raised eyebrows among US companies, including chip-making giant Nvidia, which lost nearly … Read more

California Proposes Battery Energy Storage Facility Safety Enhancements

California’s Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has proposed new safety measures for battery energy storage facilities following a recent fire at the Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility. The CPUC aims to enhance the safety of these facilities, which are crucial for sustainable energy production. The proposal includes implementing Senate Bill 1383, which requires standards for maintenance … Read more

Flu Cases Spike in North Texas, Schools Closed Amid Outbreak

North Texas is experiencing a surge of flu cases, with the region’s positivity rate surpassing the national average. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, the 34% positivity rate statewide has jumped to 12.9%. This spike has led to increased hospitalizations and school closures in the area. Hospitals and emergency rooms … Read more