Comedian Conan O’Brien is hosting the Oscars for the first time, but he’s not taking it lightly. He’s excited about the opportunity, saying “I get to do this!” However, he’s also worried about making it a success. In preparation, O’Brien has been thinking about how to tackle the task creatively and make it enjoyable. Recently, … Read more
The General Services Administration (GSA) has eliminated its entire tech team, known as 18F, which consists of around 90 employees. The decision was made due to a reduction in force ordered by the White House and aligns with executive orders targeting non-critical functions. In an email sent at 1am on Saturday, Thomas Shedd, director of … Read more
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The Progress 91 spacecraft docked to the International Space Station on March 1, bringing approximately three tons of supplies, including food and fuel, for the Expedition 72 crew. Launched on February 27 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the spacecraft will remain attached to the Zvezda Service module for about six months before its re-entry … Read more
Michigan has confirmed two additional child deaths due to influenza, bringing the total number of pediatric flu-related fatalities this season to five. The state’s health department reports a surge in cases related to the flu, with over 15,000 hospital visits attributed to influenza-related illnesses. According to data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human … Read more
Artificial intelligence companies like OpenAI and Microsoft are adopting a technique called ‘distillation’ to create cheaper and more efficient AI models. This method involves training smaller models using larger, pre-existing ones as a guide. The approach has gained industry attention, with experts questioning the need for expensive AI development. Distillation involves taking a large AI … Read more
European leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are calling on US President Donald Trump to support a proposed one-month truce deal with Russia over Ukraine. The plan, which was discussed at a summit in London, aims to provide air, sea, and energy infrastructure cover for any ceasefire. Macron … Read more
Comedian Conan O’Brien referenced the ongoing feud between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar during his hosting gig at the Academy Awards. The beef began after Lamar released a diss track, “Like That,” which included a verse that sparked a back-and-forth between the two artists. Drake responded with several tracks, including “Not Like Us,” a song … Read more
Lenovo recently showcased its latest laptop concepts at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, featuring a mix of innovative designs and cutting-edge technology. The company’s latest offerings include a solar-powered laptop, a flexible touchscreen OLED display, and an accessory concept with interchangeable displays. The ThinkBook Flip is Lenovo’s take on the flexible display idea, offering … Read more
Latvian film ‘Flow’ has made history by winning the Oscar for best animated feature. The dialogue-free film, which debuted at the Cannes film festival in 2019, beat out higher-profile blockbusters like ‘Inside Out 2’ and ‘The Wild Robot’. Directed by Gints Zilbalodis, the film tells the story of a cat’s journey to find safety after … Read more