OpenAI’s AI image generator has sparked controversy after users created memes based on Studio Ghibli characters. The company is now facing backlash for its response to the situation, leaving many wondering if it spun out of control. With the US ban on ByteDance-owned TikTok looming, this incident highlights the potential risks and challenges associated with … Read more
Israeli troops are expanding their control over ground in northern Gaza, sparking renewed concerns about civilian casualties and human rights abuses. The military announced plans to seize large areas as a security zone, despite Palestinian demands for negotiations. The operation, which began on March 18, has already displaced over 280,000 people in Gaza, according to … Read more
In the new FX dramedy “Dying for Sex,” Michelle Williams stars as Molly, a terminally ill woman who embarks on an eight-episode journey of sexual exploration. Based on a true story, Molly has Stage 4 cancer and is determined to make the most of her remaining days. Molly’s quest begins with masturbation, where she experiments … Read more
Parkinson’s disease has doubled in prevalence since the 1990s, affecting over 10 million people worldwide. A groundbreaking new treatment, adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation (aDBS), is poised to revolutionize care for those affected. Developed at Stanford University, aDBS is a personalized therapy that counteracts beta waves and other arrhythmias related to immobility, stiffness, and trembling associated … Read more
Researchers who studied ape calls say they’ve discovered a key feature of human language, challenging long-held assumptions about its origins. According to the study published in Science, apes can combine sounds to create new meanings, which may date back millions of years. Primatologist Federica Amici notes that differences between humans and other primates in communication … Read more
The Portland Trail Blazers’ slim remaining play-in hopes went up in smoke Friday night in Chicago, as they fell to the Bulls 118-113. Minus four starters due to injuries and soreness, the Blazers made a late run but ultimately ran out of bodies and time. The Blazers’ loss means they won’t make the play-in but … Read more
At least 100 Palestinians were killed across the Gaza Strip during Israeli airstrikes on Thursday, with 31 or more victims reportedly sheltering at a school in Deir al Balah, according to medics and health officials. The Israeli military claims it targeted a Hamas command center, but witnesses describe a devastating strike that killed many civilians. … Read more
Bill Gates and Paul Allen co-founded Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on January 1, 1975. The company later relocated to Redmond, Washington, after dropping the hyphen from its name. The duo had previously worked together at Lakeside Programming group in the early 70s and as founders of Traf-O-Data, a road traffic analysis company. Microsoft would … Read more
The nation’s measles total has reached 607 cases today, with a surge of new cases in several states, including west Texas. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 124 new cases reported over the past week. A nationwide outbreak is ongoing, fueled by low vaccine uptake in some areas … Read more
A growing measles outbreak in West Texas has led to several hospitalizations and a concerning trend of parents treating their children with vitamin A, which can cause toxicity. According to Dr. Lara Johnson, a pediatric hospitalist at Covenant Children’s Hospital, the hospital has seen “fewer than 10 cases” of vitamin A toxicity in Lubbock patients … Read more