In the midst of a chaotic world, “Zero Day” brings an entertaining dose of escapism through its thrilling storyline and strong performances, particularly from an on-form Robert De Niro. The show revolves around former US President George Mullen, played by De Niro, who is pulled out of retirement to lead a commission investigating a cyber-attack … Read more
Scientists have uncovered a nearly complete skull of a previously unidentified species of hyaenodonta, an ancient carnivore that once dominated the food chain. The discovery in Egypt’s Western Desert provides new insights into this extinct group of animals and their evolutionary history. The fossil, dated to around 30 million years ago, belongs to the subfamily … Read more
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has denied plans to receive transferred employees from other agencies targeted by recent workforce cuts, amid concerns over potential agency consolidation. The OCC stated that some email lists for transferees from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) were … Read more
Singer-songwriter Grimes has taken to Elon Musk’s social media platform X to plead with her ex, who is the executive chairman of the platform, to respond to a urgent message about one of their children. Grimes claims that the child requires immediate medical attention and that she needs to discuss the situation with Musk. Grimes’ … Read more
Amazon has taken control of the James Bond franchise after purchasing MGM Studios for $8.5 billion in 2022. The deal marked a significant shift in creative control, with Amazon now having final say over the iconic character’s portrayal. Longtime producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have stepped back from producing Bond films to focus … Read more
Three buses in Israel’s Bat Yam city exploded on Thursday night, sparking a security alert after Hamas released four Israeli hostages held in Gaza. No one was injured, but several bombs were discovered under other buses and explosive devices have been found at bus depots. Israeli officials ordered all public transportation halted while vehicles are … Read more
Warren Buffett’s conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway, has filed its quarterly 13F form with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), revealing the billionaire’s views on the market. The disclosures show that Berkshire exited its stake in two broad market-linked ETFs, including SPY and VOO, indicating a strong belief that the market is overvalued. This move comes as … Read more
xAI has made its most advanced large language model, Grok 3, available for free on its platform and website for a limited time. Users who don’t have a subscription will still be able to access the model, but paid users will get priority and more features. Grok 3 offers “human-like reasoning” capabilities and is best … Read more
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) team, xAI, has reportedly received high marks from early users of its latest model. Despite not having fully tested the new system yet, industry observers are taking note of its potential. The news comes on the heels of a failed bid by Musk to acquire OpenAI, the nonprofit behind ChatGPT. … Read more
The US labor market showed signs of stability despite a moderate increase in jobless claims, with continuing claims rising to 1.869 million. Economists expect the negative effects of federal government layoffs and spending cuts on the economy have not yet materialized. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 219,000 for … Read more