The National Football League’s Annual League Meeting is set to address a proposal to ban the tush push play, which has sparked debate over player safety concerns. The Green Bay Packers submitted the proposal in February, citing medical professionals’ warnings about catastrophic injuries. However, some coaches, including Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott and Packers … Read more
Runway, backed by major investors including Salesforce, Google, and Nvidia, has released Gen-4, a high-fidelity AI-powered video generator that claims to set a new standard for the industry. The model can generate consistent characters, locations, and objects across scenes, maintain coherent world environments, and regenerate elements from different perspectives. Gen-4 allows users to create new … Read more
Casual dining chain Hooters of America has filed for bankruptcy in Texas, selling 151 company-owned restaurants to a group backed by its founders. The plan aims to reinforce the firm’s financial foundation and take the brand “back to its roots.” Despite struggling with rising costs and customer spending habits, CEO Sal Melilli assured that Hooters’ … Read more
Four US soldiers who went missing after their vehicle was submerged in a bog in Lithuania have been identified, with the bodies of three recovered by the Army on Monday. The recovery of the soldier’s vehicle, an M88 Hercules, has also been confirmed. The 3rd Infantry Division commander, Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie, expressed his condolences … Read more
Intermittent fasting has been shown to be more effective than calorie cutting for weight loss, according to scientists. This approach involves restricting food intake at certain times, whereas calorie cutting focuses on reducing overall daily caloric consumption. Researchers have found that intermittent fasting can lead to significant weight loss and improved metabolic health. In contrast, … Read more
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a six-year, $170 million contract extension with left-handed ace Garrett Crochet, keeping the 25-year-old pitcher in the rotation for years to come. The deal starts in 2026 and includes an opt-out clause after the 2030 season. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44485014/red-sox-lhp-garrett-crochet-gets-170m-extension-sources-say
Jagex has announced a new spin-off game called Dragonwilds, a co-operative survival RPG set in the same fantasy realm as its popular MMO. The game takes place on the continent of Ashenfall and aims to “slay the Dragon Queen”. While it’s primarily a survival game, players will face a mix of tasks, including hunting dragons … Read more
Intel Corporation plans to spin off non-core units and focus on core products, including custom semiconductors. CEO Lip-Bu Tan stated that the company needs to replace lost engineering talent, improve its financial situation, and adjust manufacturing processes to better serve customers. The specific assets to be spun off were not revealed during his first public … Read more
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N Ferguson has expressed concerns about the potential sale or transfer of 23andMe customers’ data during the company’s bankruptcy proceeding. In a letter to the U.S. Trustee, Chairman Ferguson emphasized Americans’ worries about personal data being sold and reiterated the importance of companies keeping their promises. Chairman Ferguson stated that … Read more
A growing measles outbreak across the US is leading to a concerning trend: children taking excessive amounts of vitamin A are ending up in hospital with serious liver problems. In Texas, several unvaccinated kids showed signs of liver damage after consuming large doses of vitamin A at Covenant Children’s Hospital. Dr. Lara Johnson, chief medical … Read more