US Vice President JD Vance made his international debut at a high-stakes AI summit in Paris, where he pushed back on European efforts to tighten AI oversight while advocating for a more open approach. The 40-year-old vice president attended the summit alongside world leaders, top tech executives, and policymakers to discuss artificial intelligence’s impact on … Read more
In recent years, cardiologists and diabetes specialists have been noticing a shift among their colleagues – many are now significantly thinner. The use of new obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound has become increasingly common, with some doctors reporting weight loss of up to 30% or more. Dr. C. Michael Gibson, a cardiologist at Harvard … Read more
A seated man became violent on an Alaska Airlines flight from Oakland to Portland on February 1, attacking other passengers and crew members. The crew subdued the man and law enforcement was brought onboard. He is now banned from flying with Alaska or Horizon airlines. Source: https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/passenger-subdued-banned-from-alaska-air-flights
SpaceX’s recent Starship spacecraft explosion over the Southwest Atlantic and northern Caribbean Sea highlights a growing concern for commercial airlines: the risk of falling space debris colliding with aircraft. Researchers at Canada’s University of British Columbia warn that rocket debris poses an alarming 26% chance of re-entering busy airspace each year, putting pilots and passengers … Read more
President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia is facing his biggest political crisis in over a decade as nationwide protests continue to challenge his authoritarian rule. Despite a strong economy that has grown four times the European average, Mr. Vucic is struggling to address growing discontent among students and ordinary citizens who feel he has ignored corruption … Read more
A fresh layer of snow covers New Jersey, and more is expected to fall this week, setting the stage for the February “snow moon” to appear in the sky. The full moon will be at its fullest phase on Wednesday, Feb 12, with 99% visibility on Tuesday night and Thursday night. Next month, a total … Read more
Nvidia’s fortunes may be shifting as hyperscalers reassess their spending on artificial intelligence (AI) computing power. The recent DeepSeek news has raised questions about whether efficiency will become the next wave of AI dominance. Despite its strong track record, Nvidia’s stock has been on a rollercoaster ride following the news, with investors scrambling to understand … Read more
A new study published in Nature Medicine has found that humans are carrying up to a spoonful of microplastics in their brains. Researchers analyzed the brains of 52 deceased individuals and discovered higher concentrations of microplastics in the brain compared to other organs like the liver and kidneys. The average amount of microplastics found in … Read more
Apple has not abandoned its long-term goal of creating standalone augmented reality (AR) glasses, according to reports from Mark Gurman. Despite shelving a rumored Mac-tethered AR glasses project, the company is instead focusing on developing underlying technology that will make a standalone device possible. The team is taking a cautious approach, prioritizing screens and silicon … Read more
Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis suffered a non-contact left adductor strain in his debut game with the team against the Houston Rockets on Saturday, and is expected to miss multiple weeks, according to ESPN. The injury occurred during the third quarter, forcing Davis to exit the court under his own power. Despite downplaying the seriousness … Read more