A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Naples early Thursday, causing minor damage and sending 11 people to the hospital. The quake was centered just offshore from Pozzuoli, a seaside suburb bordering Naples. Residents were shaken awake by the temblor and sought safety in the streets. While some buildings suffered minor damage, including a church and a residential … Read more
Minnesota University fired men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson on Thursday, four years after hiring him despite repeated rebuilding efforts that failed to lead to an NCAA tournament appearance. The decision comes with two seasons remaining on Johnson’s contract, which includes a $2.92 million buyout. Athletic director Mark Coyle announced the move in a statement, stating … Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new US health secretary, is targeting ultraprocessed foods as a major contributor to chronic diseases in America. But what exactly are these foods, and do they pose a significant risk to our health? Ultraprocessed foods make up about 60% of the average American’s diet, with children and teenagers consuming an … Read more
A recent issue encountered by users on a technical support webpage has left many frustrated. Upon visiting the page, users are prompted to confirm they are human and not a bot. However, some have reported difficulties with this process. One common problem is that users are unable to find the confirmation option. In another case, … Read more
A sharp sell-off in the US stock market has raised concerns that a recession may be ahead. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted nearly 900 points, while the S&P 500 fell 2.7% and the Nasdaq dropped 4%, its steepest fall in two-and-a-half years. The sell-off was fueled by comments from President Trump, who played down … Read more
The 2025 SXSW Film and TV Festival announced its award winners on Wednesday night, with Amy Wang’s “Slanted” taking home the top prize as this year’s narrative feature winner. The film is a satirical thriller that examines racial identity in a bold and skin-tingling new way. Director Amy Wang drew from her personal experience to … Read more
Alibaba Group has launched a new version of its artificial intelligence assistant app, powered by the company’s flagship Qwen AI reasoning model. The move comes as the tech giant seeks to gain an edge in the growing competition on the AI application front. The updated app, which was initially launched in 2016, will now integrate … Read more
China’s technological advancements are rapidly closing the gap with the US in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors, a US think tank warns. The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) claims that China’s startup DeepSeek has narrowed the US lead to just a few years. DeepSeek’s R1 model recently sent shockwaves through the US tech … Read more
The New England Patriots are reportedly interested in signing veteran wide receiver Cooper Kupp, who was released by the Los Angeles Rams after being on the trade block for over a month. With Kupp now an unrestricted free agent, he appears to have a robust market with several teams vying for his services. According to … Read more
Tesla shareholder woes continue to mount as James Murdoch, son of Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch, cashed out his shares at a critical juncture, contributing to the worst single-day loss since September 2020. The sale comes amid a string of exits by fellow nonexecutive directors, including Tesla chair Robyn Denholm and Elon Musk’s younger brother … Read more