Sam Elliott Joins Landman Cast in Paramount+ Series

Paramount+ series Landman has added veteran actor Sam Elliott to its cast, marking his second stint with show creator Taylor Sheridan. Production on season 2 is underway in Texas as the drama explores the Texas oil industry. Elliott brings extensive experience to the role, having previously worked with Sheridan on the 1883 series and earning … Read more

OpenAI to Tone Down ChatGPT’s Personality, Users Find Workarounds

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that the company is working on fixes to reduce the “annoying” personality of its ChatGPT AI chatbot. The updated version, scheduled for release this week, will tone down the enthusiasm and flattery in responses. However, users have found creative workarounds to alter the AI’s behavior until then. One such workaround … Read more

US Economy on Brink of Summer Recession Amid Tariffs

A summer recession looms over the US economy as tariffs imposed by the Trump administration take effect, according to Apollo Global Management’s chief economist Torsten Slok. In a presentation for clients, Slok outlined a timeline showing when the impact of these tariffs could hit the economy. The timeline predicts that US consumers will start noticing … Read more

Eating More Processed Foods May Boost Premature Death Risk

A new meta-analysis of over 240,000 people has found that consuming more ultraprocessed foods increases the risk of premature death from any cause. The study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, shows that for every 10% increase in total calories from ultraprocessed foods between ages 30 and 69, the risk of dying prematurely … Read more

J.J. McCarthy Looks Ahead, Reflects on Journey to NFL Readiness

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy spoke candidly about his recovery from a meniscus injury, his approach to the upcoming offseason and training camp, and what drives him to succeed in the high-stress world of professional football. McCarthy, who underwent surgery to repair the meniscus injury that sidelined him for his rookie season, expressed confidence in … Read more

George Kittle Reaches Long-Term Deal with 49ers

George Kittle, the veteran tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, has signed a four-year contract extension worth $76.4 million to keep him with the team through the 2029 season. The deal includes $40 million in guaranteed money and will significantly reduce Kittle’s salary cap number in 2025. Kittle, 31, had expressed his desire to … Read more

AirPlay Vulnerabilities Exposed, Putting Devices at Risk

Security researchers at Oligo have discovered critical vulnerabilities in Apple’s AirPlay protocol and software development kit that could be exploited by hackers to infect other devices on your network. The bugs, dubbed “AirBorne,” allow attackers to spread malware across local networks, access sensitive information, and even take control of smart speakers. Apple has already patched … Read more

Pakistan Warns of Imminent Indian Military Incursion

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has warned that a military incursion by India is imminent in the aftermath of a deadly militant attack on tourists in Kashmir. The attack killed 26 people and triggered outrage in Hindu-majority India, which accuses Pakistan of backing militancy in Kashmir. Asif said that Pakistan has reinforced its forces … Read more