The Brookings Institution recently released its Social Security plan, which aims to address the program’s unsustainable finances through a mix of tax increases, benefit reductions, and expanded coverage. However, the plan falls short in several areas, relying too heavily on tax hikes and failing to address the core problem of excessive spending growth. To strengthen … Read more
Dark matter, making up 27% of the universe, remains undetected directly. Instead, researchers study its effects through gravitational pull and infrared analysis. By examining galaxy rotations and behaviors, scientists track dark matter’s presence, revealing hidden forces that shape cosmic structures. Infrared spectrographs on the Magellan Clay Telescope aid in detecting dark matter signals, separating them … Read more
Google has deleted user timeline data on its Maps platform, leaving many without their curated history of places visited. The issue was triggered by a technical glitch, but Google’s response has been met with frustration from users. A warning email sent to affected users stated that nearly everyone with encrypted backups can restore their data, … Read more
US stocks surged on Monday as investors reacted to reports of a potential walkback on tariffs from President Donald Trump, boosting market sentiment. The S&P 500 rose 88 points, or 1.56%, while the Nasdaq jumped 357 points, or 2.01%. The President’s comments suggest he’ll unveil sector-specific tariffs focus on autos, pharmaceuticals and aluminum in the … Read more
Apple is developing multiple versions of future Apple Watch models with cameras to enhance the device’s AI capabilities. This move aims to shift its reliance on external AI models like ChatGPT and Google towards its own in-house AI technology, according to Bloomberg reports. The company’s Visual Intelligence feature will be integrated into various devices, including … Read more
Two US passengers have filed a federal lawsuit against United Airlines, alleging a pilot forcibly removed one of them from the plane’s bathroom and made antisemitic remarks during the incident. Yisroel Liebb and Jacob Sebbag claim that on January 28, after taking off from Tulum, Mexico to Houston, Texas, Liebb was forced out of the … Read more
A family from Pembroke, North Carolina, was denied boarding on a Royal Caribbean cruise due to an error involving their son’s student ID. Shannon Nutting and her four children had been looking forward to the trip for over a year, but were told they couldn’t board because the school ID wasn’t acceptable. Despite having verified … Read more
Apple is reportedly working on integrating cameras and advanced visual intelligence features into its smartwatch, marking the company’s entry into the growing AI wearables market. This move comes as Apple faces challenges in its virtual assistant department, with recent executive changes aimed at addressing Siri struggles. The development of AI-powered smartwatches would enable users to … Read more
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A Georgia jury has awarded Bayer more than $2 billion in damages after finding the company liable for causing cancer in a plaintiff. The verdict is part of ongoing lawsuits alleging that the herbicide glyphosate, found in Roundup weed killer, increases the risk of certain types of cancer. This ruling adds to a series of … Read more