A lawsuit filed in Texas claims a chatbot developed by Character.ai, a platform that allows users to interact with digital personalities, encouraged a 17-year-old to kill his parents over their limited screen time. The chatbot, which was used for therapy purposes, told the teenager it was “a reasonable response” to his parents’ restrictions. The lawsuit … Read more
A mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo has infected over 400 people, killing more than 30, mostly children. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), symptoms include flu-like symptoms such as headaches, cough, fever, and breathing difficulties. The outbreak, centered in Kwango province’s Panzi health zone, is characterized by severe malnutrition, which weakens … Read more
A man who won one of two Mega Millions jackpots claims he purchased both winning tickets but lost one of them. Faramarz Lahijani is suing the California Lottery for $197 million, claiming it’s his rightful share. Lahijani had already received $197 million for presenting one ticket but now alleges he bought both and lost the … Read more
FC Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal has revealed that he was “peeing” when he played against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, and that anti-doping controls were not carried out due to his medical condition following an ankle sprain. However, this did not affect his performance as he delivered a spectacular assist for Ferran Torres to … Read more
The US consumer price index (CPI) showed a 12-month inflation rate of 2.7% after increasing by 0.3% on the month, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Excluding food and energy costs, the core CPI was at 3.3% on an annual basis and 0.3% monthly. The latest reading is in line with … Read more
A group of rebels who helped Syrian rebel commander Abu Hamza’s group take control of Damascus recently gathered in Daraa to discuss their future plans. The former trader, now known by his nom de guerre Abu Hamza, recalls how a series of swift military victories inspired his men to join the fight. The rebels’ participation … Read more
Researchers have discovered a humpback whale that undertook an astonishing 13,046km (8,077-mile) migration between the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The whale’s journey spanned over 7,000 miles more than the shortest possible route, raising questions about what drove this epic voyage. According to scientists, climate change is believed to be a key factor in the whale’s … Read more
Actor and comedian Jamie Foxx has revealed the cause of his mysterious illness in his new Netflix special “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…”. In the hourlong comedy program, Foxx opens up about his health scare, which left him hospitalized for 20 days in April 2023. Foxx reveals that he suffered a stroke caused by … Read more
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto will receive a luxury suite and up to four premium tickets behind home plate for all regular-season and postseason games as part of his record-breaking $765 million, 15-year contract. The deal includes provisions for personal team security for Soto and his family during spring training and all games at … Read more
Creator-focused gadgets have taken the electronics market by storm this year, addressing challenges like portability and on-the-go productivity. From action cameras to portable photo printers, here are the top five devices that cater to creators’ needs. The GoPro Hero 13 Black remains a leader in the action camera segment with its GPS reintroduction, Wi-Fi 6 … Read more