Two new probable measles cases have been reported by the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH). The latest cases are linked to a recent outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. The OSDH has identified several public settings where potential exposure occurred, including Kohl’s, Aldi, Walmart Supercenter, Sam’s Club, Sprouts Farmers Market, and Lowe’s Home Improvement. … Read more
Meta, the social media giant, has found itself in hot water after a former senior employee’s damning book exposed its allegedly manipulative and censorious practices. Sarah Wynn-Williams’ Careless People details her six years working at Meta under CEO Mark Zuckerberg, painting a picture of a company that prioritizes growth over transparency. The book’s publication sparked … Read more
Google is set to replace its classic Google Assistant with Gemini as the default virtual assistant on Android phones later this year. This change comes after a year of feature parity updates and follows recent model updates that have brought Deep Research capabilities to all users. According to Google, the “classic Google Assistant will no … Read more
SpaceX launched a historic rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, carrying over 70 payloads into space on its Falcon 9 rocket. The Transporter-13 mission was the second of three launches by SpaceX within 12 hours and marked another milestone in the company’s dedication to reshaping the small satellite industry. The launch included … Read more
The New York City Health Department has issued guidelines for pet owners after two cats from separate households were infected with bird flu. The infected cat, an 8-month-old kitten on the Upper West Side, consumed raw chicken and was euthanized due to severe illness. The department advises against feeding pets raw food or milk, as … Read more
The discovery of the Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA) is rewriting our understanding of life’s origins on Earth. According to a recent study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, researchers believe that LUCA emerged around 4 billion years ago, hundreds of millions of years earlier than previously estimated. The study, led by Edmund Moody, analyzed … Read more
The recent death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, but it also raises a more pressing concern: the fragility of family caregiving systems. As Hackman struggled with advanced Alzheimer’s disease, authorities suspect he may not have understood his wife was gone for at least a … Read more
SmackDown made history last night as The Street Profits captured the WWE Tag Team Championship for the first time ever. Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford defeated #DIY’s Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa to win the coveted title. The event took place in Barcelona, Spain, marking SmackDown’s first-ever visit to the city. The night began with … Read more
Valve has released the SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview, which introduces support for non-Steam Deck handhelds and improves various features like Bluetooth controllers and graphics performance. The update is still only available for the Steam Deck, but it brings several exciting changes. The preview release requires users to set their Steam Deck’s update settings to “Preview” in … Read more
Natasha Rothwell, known for her role as Belinda in HBO’s The White Lotus, has shared an unforgettable experience from a trip to Ireland. While visiting a castle, she came across a Black family on a foggy hill, and instead of being alone, they were surrounded by the beauty of finding other Black people while traveling. … Read more