Jessie Holmes, a 43-year-old musher from Alabama who moved to Alaska over 20 years ago, earned his first victory in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race early Friday morning. Holmes crossed under the burled arch in Nome with 10 dogs on the line, led by Hercules and Polar, at 2:55 a.m. Holmes completed his journey … Read more
With the US economy showing signs of uncertainty, investors are growing worried about a potential recession. President Trump’s recent statements have fueled concerns, but financial experts say there’s still time to prepare. To avoid financial strain during a recession, three key steps can be taken: building an emergency fund, monitoring spending and income, and diversifying … Read more
Google has announced that it’s officially retiring its Google Assistant service. The company will be upgrading more users from Google Assistant to Gemini over the coming months. Classic Google Assistant will no longer be accessible on most mobile devices or available for new downloads later this year. However, older Android phones and those without sufficient … Read more
Google is rebranding its mobile assistant experience to Gemini, leveraging generative AI technology for an enhanced user interface. The new Gemini aims to be a personal, AI-powered assistant aware of the world around you and your daily life. Gemini’s features go beyond traditional voice recognition, enabling seamless interactions with apps and services. This upgrade will … Read more
A team of researchers led by Caitlyn Nojiri has proposed a theory that the DNA-busting radiation from a nearby supernova may have influenced evolution on Earth, specifically in Lake Tanganyika’s cichlid fish population. The study suggests that the cosmic rays from the stellar explosion could have caused rapid species diversification in the lake around 2.5 … Read more
A growing measles outbreak in the US has raised concerns about vaccination rates and protection against the highly contagious disease. As of March 12, Texas and New Mexico reported over 250 cases, with two deaths linked to unvaccinated individuals. According to experts, when vaccination rates drop below a certain threshold (95% or higher), outbreaks can … Read more
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated that the administration is focused on the long-term health of the economy, prioritizing gains over short-term market fluctuations. Speaking with CNBC’s Sara Eisen, Bessent emphasized that the government aims to create an environment conducive to long-term growth and stability. Bessent expressed confidence in the market’s ability to recover from … Read more
Google has launched Gemini with Personalization, an experimental AI assistant that uses user data to provide more personalized responses. This feature allows users to connect their Search history, Google Photos, and YouTube to better inform the assistant’s answers. To address privacy concerns, Google ensures users have control over the data used and can easily disconnect … Read more
Duke star Cooper Flagg will not play in Friday’s game against North Carolina due to a sprained left ankle. The injury occurred during the first half of Thursday’s ACC Tournament quarterfinal against Georgia Tech, with Flagg limping off the court after rolling his ankle on a rebound. Coach Jon Scheyer confirmed that Flagg had sprained … Read more
John Malkovich stars as a mysterious pop star in Mark Anthony Green’s latest horror film, “Opus”. The movie follows Ariel (Ayo Edebiri), a magazine journalist who is invited to Moretti’s (Malkovich) desert compound to hear his first studio album. As the only skeptic among the group of VIPs, Ariel begins to notice strange occurrences and … Read more