A conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has led to over 500 mpox patients fleeing clinics due to rebel looting. The patients risk spreading the highly contagious disease, which is suspected to have killed 900 people in the country last year. The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized control of two cities, Goma and Bukavu, … Read more
Microsoft has launched Azure AI Foundry Labs, a platform that brings together cutting-edge research and real-world applications to enable developers, startups, and enterprises to explore new possibilities in artificial intelligence. The new platform unites Microsoft’s research with industry expertise to provide a single access point for developers to experiment with new models, frameworks, and projects. … Read more
Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang stated that reasoning models require 100 times more computing resources than traditional models. This comes amid increased competition in inference computing, with analysts noting that competitors are targeting this market. The demand for high-performance chips is expected to grow, driven by the increasing complexity of AI models. Huang praised DeepSeek’s open-source … Read more
A feral cat from Hunterdon County, New Jersey, has tested positive for the highly contagious H5 avian flu virus, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The cat exhibited severe disease symptoms, including neurological issues, before being humanely euthanized. A second H5 infection was also detected in an … Read more
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil will undergo an MRI after experiencing shoulder tightness during a bullpen session on Friday. Manager Aaron Boone expressed concerns that the injury may cost Gil some time, projecting him as part of a rotation with Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, Carlos Rodón, and Clarke Schmidt. Meanwhile, JT Brubaker is expected to rejoin … Read more
Apple’s latest budget phone, the iPhone 16E, has been released with a slew of new features and capabilities. Three years have passed since the third-generation iPhone SE, and despite the longer development cycle, the price has increased significantly. Here’s how the iPhone 16E compares to its predecessor. The main differences between the two phones are … Read more
Samkelo, a patient with malaria, was initially prescribed USAID-backed medicine to survive. However, a new order from President Trump led to him being switched to a different treatment. This move has raised concerns among health experts about the potential impact on patients’ lives. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/533bc63c-f374-4ea0-a46a-5af76bff849b
Students and staff of the William S. Hart Union High School District gathered to showcase their talents at the annual Hart District’s Got Talent Variety Showcase presented by the WiSH Education Foundation. The event took place on Tuesday evening, where each singer and dancer perfected their solos, duets, and trios during an hours-long stage tech … Read more
A public dispute between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump has raised doubts about the future of the two countries’ alliance. The argument broke out during a meeting at the White House, where Trump was seen as sympathetic to Russia’s position on the war. Zelenskyy had sought to commit to future military … Read more
A new photo-sharing app called Flashes has launched on the App Store, gaining nearly 30,000 downloads in its first 24 hours. The app is built on the Bluesky platform and offers a classic Instagram-like experience, allowing users to upload up to four photos and videos of up to a minute in length. Developed by Berlin-based … Read more