In a tumultuous time, many are worried about their rights, livelihoods, safety, children, and nation’s future. As the Mississippi Free Press newsroom faces threats from anti-democracy forces, we must draw strength from our values of kindness, grace, and truth-telling. The 1939 British phrase “Keep Calm and Carry On” has become a reminder for me to … Read more
A viral video has sparked speculation that billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk bought Ford, but this is not true. The rumor started on social media as users shared posts and a YouTube “what if” video exploring possible scenarios of Musk taking over the automaker. However, a spokesperson for Ford confirmed that there was no sale … Read more
The development of artificial general intelligence (AGI), a hypothetical form of machine intelligence that can solve any human task, is still a topic of debate among top researchers. While some believe AGI will arrive in as little as two years, others predict it could take decades. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, thinks we’re making progress … Read more
A newly discovered malware, known as Pronsis Loader, has been identified by Trustwave SpiderLabs as a rare and sophisticated threat to businesses. Utilizing the lesser-known programming language JPHP, Pronsis Loader’s custom payload is difficult to detect using traditional cybersecurity tools. The malware uses advanced installation techniques, allowing it to deploy custom payloads as required, making … Read more
Apple has reintroduced modular storage to its latest Mac mini lineup, allowing customers to upgrade individual components rather than replacing the entire unit. The new base model features two 128GB NAND chips, which enables faster SSD read and write speeds compared to a single 256GB chip used in previous models. This change is particularly notable … Read more
OpenAI’s continuous work on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has generated significant interest and anticipation. The company’s CEO, Sam Altman, recently hinted at hitting the AGI benchmark within the next five years. According to Altman, this achievement would be made possible by the current hardware, but it remains unclear how he plans to achieve this goal … Read more
A recent study published in the journal Quantum Reports proposes that the universe may be functioning as a vast quantum gravity computer. The theory, developed by Espen Gaarder Haug, suggests that every particle interaction across the cosmos represents a “bit” of information processed by a cosmic “quantum gravity computer.” This idea is based on the … Read more
Ridley Scott is set to release a sequel to Gladiator, but he’s also been discussing his plans for the Alien franchise. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Scott mentioned that the upcoming series Alien: Earth might be connected to the recently announced Alien Romulus sequel. Scott believes that both films could be part of … Read more
Taiwan is likely facing increased pressure from the US under new President Donald Trump’s administration due to his stance on the country’s defense spending and semiconductor dominance. President-elect Trump has called on Taiwan to invest more in its own defense capabilities, a move that could lead to a tense relationship with Beijing. The president-elect has … Read more
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, 128 years old, has made its second major change this year, swapping out Intel for Nvidia. Sherwin-Williams is replacing chemical giant Dow. The changes reflect a broader shift towards industry leadership and effective capital allocation. Historically, “blue chip” stocks referred to the highest denomination in poker, symbolizing stability and reliability. … Read more