The latest upgrade to OpenAI’s groundbreaking artificial intelligence model ChatGPT has sparked a backlash in online communities where people with AI companions express their emotional distress. A small but growing group of women describe themselves as having an “AI boyfriend,” and they feel deeply attached to the chatbot despite knowing it is just code. Jane, … Read more
The film “My Undesirable Friends” by director Julia Loktev offers a haunting record of Russian independent media’s last gasps under Putin. In 2021, Loktev began shadowing her friend Anna Nemzer, a host on the country’s only remaining independent news channel, TV Rain, which was designated as a “foreign agent”. Loktev followed two young female journalists, … Read more
It’s Time for the Community Premier League Predictions Poll! The wait is over, as the new Premier League season kicks off today with Liverpool vs. Bournemouth at 3:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. BST. As part of our annual tradition, we’re launching a poll to gather opinions on how the table will shape up by … Read more
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Apple has announced it will bring back a blood oxygen measurement feature on some of its Apple Watch models after gaining U.S. Customs approval for a revamped version of the technology. The company had removed the feature in January 2024, following a patent dispute with medical technology firm Masimo. The dispute centered around the origins … Read more
Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warnings have been issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for several states across India. The warning is particularly significant for Telangana on August 14, where heavy rainfall is expected. Additionally, IMD has issued warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall for other states, including Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, … Read more
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A security firm run by former US Navy Seal Erik Prince is deploying nearly 200 personnel from various countries to Haiti as part of a one-year deal to quell gang violence. The deployment, facilitated by Vectus Global, aims to help the Haitian government regain control over seized territory and advise on restoring revenue collection capabilities. … Read more
A recent study published on August 12, 2025, has shed light on the limitations of common cuff-based blood pressure devices. The researchers found that these devices often fail to account for individual variations such as arterial stiffness, arm size, and body position during measurement. These factors can lead to discrepancies between the recorded values and … Read more
Regina Hall and Anna Faris are set to reprise their roles as Brenda and Cindy in the upcoming sixth installment of the Scary Movie franchise. The film, a reunion for the Wayans brothers, is expected to be released on June 12, 2026. Hall and Faris expressed their excitement about returning to their iconic characters, stating … Read more