Ford Motor has paused production of its three-row SUVs, including the Expedition and Lincoln Navigator, due to an aluminum supply shortage. A devastating fire at a crucial supplier’s plant in Kentucky has led to reduced supplies, forcing the company to cut production of at least five models for a week. The temporary halt is affecting … Read more
OpenAI is allowing adults to use ChatGPT for explicit content starting in December, along with other “mature” applications. The company’s CEO Sam Altman announced this change as part of its efforts to address concerns about the chatbot’s impact on users. In September, OpenAI added parental controls and age detection features to prevent children from accessing … Read more
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was mocked by California Governor Gavin Newsom in a video shared on social media, days after the senior Trump ally boasted about ‘standards being back’. The clip features footage of Hegseth struggling with pull-ups, axe-throwing attempts, and falling while trying to grab a skateboard. Hegseth made the comments in … Read more
US President Donald Trump is trying to calm markets by reducing tensions with China, but keeping pressure on Beijing privately. He recently spoke with senior officials about sending a message that the US wants to ease trade tensions. Trump threatened new 100% tariffs starting November 1, but now talks to send a different signal. Source: … Read more
The US, Hamas, and Israel have made a breakthrough in their negotiations over a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. A handwritten note from Qatar’s prime minister to Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff urged them to push for concessions from Israel. The two sides more or less split the difference on territory control, with Israel … Read more
The upcoming release of Coachella’s lineup is causing concern among social media users about the state of the US economy. However, experts say that the festival’s announcement does not necessarily indicate an impending recession. The US economy is uncertain, with several signs of weakness being monitored. Analysts point to various indicators, such as: – Cardboard … Read more
Belgium’s three major unions have organized a national strike over government reforms and spending cuts, affecting public transport, airports, and ships. The protest comes as Prime Minister Bart de Wever’s centre-right government aims to reduce the budget deficit by increasing pension ages and cutting benefits. The strike has brought flights to a halt and severely … Read more
Award-winning composer and arranger Ian Freebairn-Smith has died at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy in iconic theme tunes for TV classics like Airwolf, Fame, and Cagney & Lacey. He secured a Grammy Award for his work on Barbra Streisand’s “Evergreen” in A Star Is Born. Born in Seattle in 1932, Freebairn-Smith spent … Read more
Self-stimulatory behavior, or “stimming,” is a common habit that helps individuals self-soothe and regulate their emotions. Stimming involves repetitive body movements, sounds, or actions that provide sensory input to calm the mind and body. While stimming is often associated with autism and ADHD, it’s not exclusive to these conditions. Neurotypical people also engage in stimming … Read more
A local app-maker, Riley Walz, has made headlines for the third time in a month by pranking Waymo vehicles. This latest stunt involved gathering 50 people to head to “San Francisco’s longest dead-end street” and ordering a Waymo ride, only to no-show and leave the vehicle stranded. The plan, which was documented on social media, … Read more