Alabamian Geoffrey Todd West was put to death on Thursday by nitrogen gas execution after apologizing to his victim’s family and pleas from the woman’s son to spare his life. West, 50, had been convicted of killing a woman during a 1997 gas station robbery. He died at 6:22 pm due to lack of oxygen … Read more
Generative AI tools, which turn text prompts into images and videos, have a bigger carbon footprint than thought. Researchers at Hugging Face found that video generators use much more energy than expected, quadrupling their power demand when the video length doubles. This means a six-second clip consumes four times as much energy as a three-second … Read more
ChatGPT Pulse is a new experience where the AI assistant proactively researches and delivers personalized updates based on your chats, feedback, and connected apps like Google Calendar. It allows you to curate what’s useful and what’s not, making it easier to stay informed and focused throughout the day. With ChatGPT Pulse, users can now ask … Read more
Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, “One Battle After Another,” is a loose adaptation of Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel Vineland. The movie marks Anderson’s second attempt to bring the postmodern author’s ideas to the screen, following 2014’s Inherent Vice. Anderson’s approach in adapting Vineland differs significantly from Pynchon’s original work. While the novel is known for … Read more
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, says pregnant women should take Tylenol if their doctors recommend it. He disputes claims made by President Trump that there is no downside to not taking Tylenol during pregnancy. According to Dr. Oz, studies show acetaminophen is safe to treat fevers in … Read more
Turkey has abandoned its bid to impose strict rules on European doner kebab shops, citing “large number of objections” from EU countries and industry groups. The proposed “Traditional Speciality Guaranteed” label would have restricted ingredients and cooking techniques for the popular dish. Germany’s kebab industry, which uses veal and has evolved into a unique European … Read more
The US stock market fell for a third day in six months, with major indexes posting declines. Oracle’s stock dropped 5.6% after selling bonds to finance AI projects. CarMax shares plummeted 20% due to weak quarterly results from the auto sector. President Trump signed an executive order for American investors to take control of TikTok’s … Read more
Microsoft is reviving an old feature from its Vista era: animated wallpapers in Windows 11. This hidden capability uses MP4 or M4V video files, allowing users to fill their screen with moving backgrounds. To enable this feature, join the Windows Insider program and run a Beta or Dev channel Insider build (build number 26220.6690 or … Read more
The 2025 MLB season is coming down to its final weekend, with multiple teams fighting for playoff spots. The Detroit Tigers and New York Mets are two of the most critical matchups, each vying for a wild card spot or division title. Detroit’s chances at winning the AL Central title hang in the balance, as … Read more
William Berry found peace despite Alabama’s execution of his mother’s killer, Geoffrey West, by spreading forgiveness and challenging state officials’ stance on capital punishment. Despite the governor’s decision to carry out the execution, Berry believes that killing West wouldn’t bring justice or closure for either him or his family. He spent weeks writing letters and … Read more