A wildfire burned in Athens’ northern suburb of Kryoneri on Saturday, forcing some residents to evacuate. The fire service reported that the blaze had damaged homes and was spread by strong winds and dry conditions. At least 52 wildfires broke out across Greece in the past 24 hours. Greek authorities asked for additional firefighting planes … Read more
OpenAI is hosting its third annual DevDay on October 6, 2025, at Fort Mason in San Francisco. The event brings together more than 1,500 developers to celebrate and build upon their work in the AI space. Keynote speakers include Sam Altman, CEO, and Greg Brockman, President, among others. Attendees will get an early look at … Read more
A recent increase in tularemia cases in Minnesota has prompted health officials to raise awareness and issue prevention measures for both humans and pets. The illness, also known as “rabbit fever,” is caused by the bacteria Francisella tularensis, which is commonly found in small rodents, rabbits, squirrels, and beavers. According to the Minnesota Department of … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a three-year, $36 million extension with safety Josh Metellus. The deal more than triples his previous contract, increasing his total value to four years and $39.675 million. A sixth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Metellus became a regular contributor on defense last season after making 27 starts over … Read more
The website of the Israeli newspaper Times of Israel has experienced technical difficulties, prompting users to check their internet connections. According to reports, users are advised to enable JavaScript and cookies to access the site. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-us-contractor-says-he-saw-idf-commit-war-crimes-at-aid-sites-ghf-rejects-false-claims
Mars is becoming increasingly difficult to spot in our evening sky due to Earth’s faster orbit. As a result, Mars is now the only planet visible in the west after sunset, while Mercury has vanished from view. Mercury’s reduced visibility is primarily due to its proximity to the sun and its fast descent into the … Read more
NBCUniversal uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on its websites, applications, and connected devices. The company has implemented a cookie notice policy that outlines how these technologies are used, what types of data is collected, and provides options for users to manage their cookie preferences. Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or … Read more
Marvel’s Fantastic Four series has taken its first steps into the world of film. The new movie, set on Earth-828, is an optimistic future take on the classic comic book heroes. Production designer Kasra Farahani drew inspiration from Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” and architects such as Eero Saarinen and Oscar Niemeyer to create … Read more
OpenAI is preparing to launch its next-generation GPT-5 language model, with an expected release date now as early as this month. The company has been testing the technology and making updates before its launch. According to CEO Sam Altman, GPT-5 will be a significant improvement over previous models, featuring integrated reasoning capabilities known as o3. … Read more
The Chicago Bears’ offense had its best practice thus far, sending the team into their first off day of camp on a positive note. Quarterback Caleb Williams showed signs of improvement, connecting with his receivers and finding his rhythm. During a hurry-up drill, Williams threw a swing pass to D’Andre Swift, followed by a short … Read more