The official retail launch of NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5070 is just two days away, and retailers have already started listing custom models. A significant number of vendors, including Gigabyte, ASUS, and PNY, are offering the GPU at its listed MSRP of $549. Typically, base and OC models sell for higher prices, but in this case, … Read more
A recent test confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a backyard flock of birds in eastern North Carolina’s Dare County. The USDA requires killing infected birds to prevent disease spread. The flu affects chickens, turkeys, and other bird species, spreading through air, feces, and contaminated equipment. The disease has driven up egg costs, with prices … Read more
Honor has unveiled a “GUI-based mobile AI agent” that uses artificial intelligence to handle tasks on your behalf, including booking restaurant tables. The Honor UI Agent can understand the graphical user interface of a screen and complete tasks autonomously. In a demo, an Honor spokesperson asked the agent to book a table for four people … Read more
Country music legend Dolly Parton has shared a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean, who passed away on March 3rd at the age of 82. The private man kept a low profile throughout their 56-year marriage, rarely attending public events and sharing only a handful of photos with his wife. Born in Nashville, … Read more
Egg prices are at record highs, with shortages common in stores. But why can’t customers find chicken breasts or thighs, despite the same store carrying limited egg supplies? Massachusetts farmer Stephen Hall, owner of Nallie Pastures Farm, explains. It takes 20 weeks to get a new flock of chickens to mature and start laying eggs. … Read more
US Vice President JD Vance said the country is working with Russia on a plan to end the years-long war in Ukraine, as it cuts defense aid to Kyiv. The proposal involves giving American economic interests “on the ground” in Ukraine, which would provide a superior security guarantee compared to deploying troops. Vance warned Ukrainian … Read more
A deadly attack in Haifa, Israel, has raised concerns about a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, which is facing increased pressure for its actions amid the crisis. The six-week-long ceasefire agreement ended on Saturday, but negotiations for its extension have not started yet. Israel’s decision to halt aid convoys to Gaza drew criticism from … Read more
Walter Salles’ drama “I’m Still Here” took home the Oscar for best international film on Sunday night, sending celebrations into overdrive in Rio de Janeiro and beyond. The Brazilian feature’s success has been a long time coming, with the Altitude distributor predicting a big hit since early screenings. Released by Altitude on February 21, “I’m … Read more
Dysentery cases have surged in the Portland area, with 40 new cases reported in January alone, according to health data from Multnomah County Health Department. The contagious gastrointestinal disease is often linked to poor housing conditions and inadequate hygiene facilities. Shigellosis, a bacterial infection caused by the shigella bacteria, is currently spreading most prominently among … Read more
Nvidia’s stock price plummeted by 8% on Monday, deepening the company’s entry into a bear market. The decline follows concerns over Q4 earnings and profit margin expectations. The chip maker’s artificial intelligence GPU sales have also raised investor worries, particularly with reports that Nvidia’s overseas chips are reaching China despite strict US export controls. According … Read more