Adopting a pet from the Humane Society of North Texas can change lives – one match at a time. Two pets, Gideon and Wally, are waiting to find their forever homes. Gideon is a confident red tabby kitten who brings entertainment to any moment. He’s playful, bold, and affectionate. In contrast, Wally is a quiet … Read more
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has proposed new rules that would limit the public’s ability to challenge improperly granted patents at the source – the Patent Office itself. This could give patent trolls exactly what they’ve been seeking for years: a way to keep bad patents alive and out of reach. Under the … Read more
West Virginia is facing an aging crisis, with 18% of Americans over 65 years old. To combat high care costs, many are turning to home-based support services. A new episode of “Us & Them” will explore the challenges of caring for this growing population. Source: https://wvpublic.org/wvpb-podcast/podcast-west-virginia-morning/caring-for-our-aging-population-this-west-virginia-morning
Kent Halliburton, the CEO of Sazmining, was left stunned and dismayed after losing over $200,000 worth of bitcoin to scammers who impersonated wealthy investors. The incident occurred during a series of meetings with Even and Maxim, representatives of a Monaco-based family office, at the Rosewood Hotel in Amsterdam. Even proposed Halliburton sell around $3,000 in … Read more
The tragic escape of eight monkeys from Tulane University’s Biomedical Research Center in New Orleans on October 28, 2025, is just one of many incidents that highlight the dangers and unnecessary risks associated with using monkeys in research. As a wildlife veterinarian specializing in monkeys, I have seen firsthand the devastating effects of infectious disease … Read more
Some laptop owners are frustrated because their machines can’t play HEVC/H.265 videos in web browsers, despite having the necessary hardware support. This issue affects Dell and HP laptops with sixth-generation Intel Core processors or AMD chips that support the codec. In fact, laptop manufacturers like HP disclose this limitation in their data sheets. For example, … Read more
NotebookLM has made a significant impact with its thoughtful design approach, setting it apart from other AI tools that prioritize features over functionality. The latest update introduces two powerful features that challenge industry leaders like Microsoft PowerPoint and Canva. The first game-changing feature is Slide Decks, which allows users to turn any uploaded sources into … Read more
Irish designer Irenie Cossey transformed a rundown Neo-Jacobean townhouse on London’s De Beauvoir Square into a 21st-century wonderland. The four-story, Grade II-listed property was in disrepair when Cossey purchased it in July 2023. Cossey, founder of interiors firm Irenie Studio, saw the potential in the derelict house despite its state of decay. She spent 18 … Read more
The city of Fort Worth has purchased nearly 50 acres of undeveloped land along the Trinity River to conserve open spaces. The site, located at 5501 Randol Mill Road, is considered “very high-priority” and will add momentum to Mayor Mattie Parker’s Good Natured initiative, which aims to preserve 10,000 acres of green space by 2028. … Read more
Warren Buffett’s conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway released its quarterly 13F filing, revealing trades made during the third quarter. Notably, Berkshire sold nearly 42 million Apple shares worth $3.2 billion, reducing their stake from nearly half of the portfolio to 21%. However, this wasn’t the only significant change. Berkshire added almost 18 million Alphabet (GOOG) shares, valued … Read more