Mark Zuckerberg has purchased 11 homes in Palo Alto’s Crescent Park neighborhood since 2011, turning his initial single-family home into a sprawling compound worth over $110 million. The billionaire’s expansion has disrupted the once-quiet community, with neighbors complaining about noise and intense surveillance. The compound features multiple guesthouses, landscaped gardens, and a pool with a … Read more
Will Smith has been accused of using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance crowd scenes in his comeback tour video “Based on a True Story.” Online viewers have pointed out distorted and blurred faces among the crowd, leading some to speculate that AI was used. However, YouTube has also come under fire for artificially altering videos … Read more
President Donald Trump posted a termination letter for Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook, alleging she made false statements on mortgage applications. The move could give Trump a 4-3 majority on the Fed Reserve Board if Cook is removed and replaced. This shift in power could lead to lower short-term interest rates and higher long-term … Read more
US President Donald Trump has launched into the world of cryptocurrency, joining forces with Crypto.com to create a crypto treasury company focused on buying and holding Cronos tokens. The deal, announced through blank-check vehicle, marks the latest move by Trump Media & Technology Group into the space, following in the footsteps of industry pioneer Michael … Read more
Israel has faced widespread international condemnation after launching a deadly strike on a hospital in southern Gaza, killing at least 20 people, including five journalists. The attack, described as a “double-tap” strike, occurred while journalists were present to report. The United Nations called for “justice and accountability,” stating that at least 247 Palestinian journalists have … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) has earned a reputation for being energy-hungry, despite its potential benefits. A single Q&A session with a large language model can consume over half a liter of water to cool servers, while generating an image is comparable to charging a smartphone. ChatGPT’s responses reportedly use 10 times more electricity than conventional Google … Read more
In the November election, President Donald Trump managed to expand the Republican coalition in a manner not seen since decades ago. He gained support from parts of the electorate traditionally associated with Democrats. This shift can be attributed to his ability to unite disparate factions within the party. Trump’s electoral victory is notable for its … Read more
When accessing the Investopedia website, users are presented with a verification process that may raise some concerns. The warning message, which includes a request to enable JavaScript and cookies, is designed to protect against online scams. To understand this process better, it’s essential to know why Cloudflare, the company behind the security measure, has implemented … Read more
The Pittsburgh Steelers have finalized their 53-man roster after making additional moves ahead of the 4 p.m. deadline. The team waived six players, including DeMarvin Leal, Eku Leota, Beanie Bishop Jr., Sebastian Castro, Dylan Cook, and Ke’Shawn Williams. Two others were waived/injured: Domenique Davis and Brandon Johnson. In addition to the waiver moves, the Steelers … Read more
The Venice Film Festival, known for its high-end market, has taken a more low-key approach this year. Sellers are still seeing the festival as a prime launchpad for prestige projects and art house titles, with critical heat to position their films in a crowded marketplace. Several films have generated buzz among buyers, including “100 Nights … Read more