A popular A.I. influencer named TechHalla sparked controversy when he claimed that generative artificial intelligence technology would change sitcoms forever. He shared a clip of an A.I.-generated “Friends” episode, but critics pointed out its flaws, including poor animation and lack of understanding of the original show’s dynamics. TechHalla didn’t create the clip, which was made … Read more
Donna Hughes-Brown, an Irish woman living in the US since childhood, has had her deportation hearing delayed again. Her husband, Jim Brown, described the judicial procedures as “nefarious” and hopes to gather support from 20 US senators before his wife’s Christmas deportation hearing. Donna, 58, is a green card holder with three American-born children and … Read more
Sleep tracking technology has become increasingly popular in recent years, promising to help us improve our rest by sharing insights into how much we sleep, how well, and even when we should go to bed and wake up. However, for some people, this tech-driven pursuit of better sleep can be counterproductive, leading to a condition … Read more
President Donald Trump has long attacked Rep. Ilhan Omar’s heritage, and on Saturday, he urged her to leave the country in a social media post. This is not the first time he has suggested she should be removed from the US. Omar was born in Somalia, fled a civil war at age 8, and became … Read more
The number of Irish citizens deported from the United States has increased by over 50% in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period last year. According to figures released by the BBC, 99 Irish people were deported between January and September 2025, up from 60 deportations in the previous fiscal year. … Read more
New York City, often seen as the epitome of American power and diversity, is facing a critical moment in its history. The upcoming mayoral election could reshape the city’s identity and set it on a new path. With a volatile campaign season and escalating deportation campaigns, New Yorkers are grappling with questions about their place … Read more
China has relaxed its export restrictions on semiconductors made by Nexperia, a Chinese-owned Dutch company. The move comes after the company was affected by the US-China trade war, causing supply disruptions in car production worldwide. China’s Commerce Ministry said it will allow exports for “eligible cases” without specifying the criteria. However, they blamed the Dutch … Read more
The final stretch of New York City’s mayoral race has seen tensions rise as Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic front-runner, accuses Andrew Cuomo of amplifying anti-Islamic attacks against him. Mamdani has faced criticism for past comments on Israel and his association with a Twitch streamer who once said America “deserved” 9/11. Despite these challenges, Mamdani remains … Read more
A 58-year-old Irish-born grandmother has been detained by ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) over two minor misdemeanor convictions committed over a decade ago, despite holding lawful permanent residency since childhood. Donna Hughes-Brown was arrested at O’Hare International Airport while returning to her home in Missouri with her husband, a US Navy veteran. Her detention … Read more
In 1956, a group of academics at Dartmouth College, including John McCarthy, met to discuss making machines think like humans. This meeting sparked the creation of the field of artificial intelligence (AI). However, one key figure saw this development as a threat: artificial general intelligence, which would enable AI systems to match human cognition. This … Read more