The Dachau memorial site in Germany is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Nazi concentration camp Dachau, where over 30,000 prisoners were found alive when the US Army’s 45th Infantry Division arrived on April 29, 1945. The event marks a significant remembrance for the victims and their families, with ceremonies including Jewish, Protestant, … Read more
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced Tuesday the company is reversing a recent update to its default AI model powering ChatGPT, citing complaints about unusual behavior. The update, which arrived last week, was blamed for making ChatGPT overly agreeable and validating problematic decisions. Users shared screenshots on social media of the chatbot applauding harmful ideas. Altman … Read more
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday providing exemptions to tariffs on foreign car and parts imports. The move aims to “de-stack” tariffs, allowing automakers to pay only the highest applicable tariff. The exemptions prevent tariffs on foreign-made cars from stacking on top of other duties. Automakers will now choose between steel or … Read more
Microsoft has announced that its paid-for hotpatching security update service will cost Windows Server 2025 users $1.50 per core from July 1. The feature, which negates the need to reboot your system following a security update, will be available as a subscription-only service. Hotpatching was first introduced in preview mode in 2024 for specific versions … Read more
Starbucks has reported weaker-than-expected earnings for its fiscal second quarter, with same-store sales declines for five consecutive quarters. However, the coffee giant’s CEO, Brian Niccol, is optimistic about the company’s turnaround strategy. Despite missing revenue estimates and earnings per share expectations, Niccol expressed confidence in the progress made so far. He attributed this to the … Read more
The American Association for Cancer Research’s annual meeting in Chicago drew an estimated 21,000 attendees, despite concerns about cancer research being impacted by recent Trump administration actions. In a surprising twist, many scientists and oncologists expressed enthusiasm for the latest advances and innovations in their field, including notable findings that could transform cancer prevention and … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on foreign goods have left toy makers in a difficult spot. Companies like MGA Entertainment, which produces Bratz dolls, are struggling to find affordable materials for their products. “We can’t make hair for our dolls here,” says Isaac Larian, CEO of MGA Entertainment. “We’d have to sell bald dolls.” This … Read more
Vesta, once considered an asteroid too big to be ordinary yet small enough not to be called a planet, has had its scientific status upended. A new study led by the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory re-examined data from the Dawn spacecraft and found that Vesta’s internal structure is almost uniform throughout. The research team looked … Read more
Starbucks’ second-quarter sales fell short of expectations, with total same-store sales declining 1% compared to a 0.26% drop forecast by analysts. The coffee giant attributed the decline to inflation and economic uncertainty in the US, but said its “Back to Starbucks” plan is showing signs of progress. CEO Brian Niccol stated that while the company’s … Read more
Billy Bob Thornton’s Western drama “Landman” is casting extras for its second season, which is currently filming in Fort Worth. The show, based on Christian Wallace’s podcast “Boomtown,” follows the story of an oil industry middleman and problem solver played by Thornton. The film’s production team is looking for actors to play various roles, including … Read more