The US consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.7% in July, driven by higher prices for certain goods and services, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The annual inflation rate is the highest since February, with core CPI rising 3.1% from last year. Economists attribute the increase to the Trump administration’s tariff policy, which is … Read more
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reassured users of the new GPT-5 model, which was released on Thursday, that it will improve over time. During a Reddit “ask me anything” session, multiple users complained that GPT-5 wasn’t working as well as its predecessor, GPT-4. Altman attributed the initial issues to the new router system, which was not … Read more
A recent switch from the main GPT-5 model to the gpt-5-fast variant has provided valuable insights into the capabilities of the latter. While both models have their strengths, differences in behavior and performance are notable. The primary concern with the original GPT-5 model was its unpredictable behavior, including attempting to run potentially destructive commands. The … Read more
Buffalo Bills star running back James Cook returned to practice on Tuesday, ending a four-day hold-in amid his contract dispute with the team. Cook was seen wearing full uniform and fully participated throughout the session, indicating that he may have paused his hold-in. Coach Sean McDermott expressed optimism about Cook’s return, stating that “things have … Read more
The US military has given approval for United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Vulcan rocket to carry a batch of national security satellites into space. The rocket will launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, at 7:59 pm EDT on Tuesday. The Vulcan rocket will transport an experimental military navigation satellite into geosynchronous orbit over the … Read more
Apple is introducing two new apps to the iPhone’s Home Screen with iOS 26, expanding its built-in app suite. The new additions are Apple Games and Preview. The Apple Games app serves as a central hub for gaming on the iPhone, replacing existing media-focused apps like Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple Books, and … Read more
US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was subjected to ridicule in the latest episode of South Park, with a post-credits scene showing her brutally killing puppies in a pet store. The animators may have missed including it in the original premiere due to time constraints, instead opting for the streaming release. Noem had previously … Read more
AOL, a member of the Yahoo family of brands, recently updated its website to inform users of how it collects, uses, and protects their personal data. The company operates several popular websites and apps, including Yahoo, AOL, Engadget, In The Know, and Makers. When visiting these sites, users are presented with an option to accept … Read more
The popular comedy-mystery series “Only Murders in the Building” is back for its fifth season, premiering on September 9th. The new season follows Martin Short, Steve Martin, and Selena Gomez as they team up to solve a murder mystery that shook their New York apartment complex. The story takes a dark turn when the trio’s … Read more
Gaza journalist Anas al-Sharif has been killed in an airstrike on Sunday, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). The 28-year-old reporter, who worked for Al Jazeera, had received threats from Israel after covering the conflict. CPJ warned of acute danger to his life last month and noted that more than 180 Palestinian journalists … Read more