A major escalation has occurred in Syria’s civil war, with a coalition of rebel groups capturing the city of Aleppo in a surprise attack. The city, which was previously under the control of President Bashar Al-Assad, fell to the rebels over 72 hours ago. CNN reports that videos circulating on social media have provided insight … Read more
OpenAI has hired Kate Rouch, former Coinbase marketing head, as its first chief marketing officer. The appointment indicates that the company is investing in marketing amid the growing generative AI arms race. Rouch joins after spending over 11 years at Meta and leading global marketing efforts for Instagram and Facebook. The move comes as OpenAI’s … Read more
Capcom’s latest Monster Hunter game, Wilds, has undergone significant changes behind the scenes. In a recent demo, developers discussed their new equipment skill system, which separates skills into two categories: Weapon Skills and Armor Skills. This change aims to improve player choice and flexibility during hunts. The Equipment Skill system allows players to choose from … Read more
A groundbreaking discovery in northern Kenya has uncovered evidence that two extinct human relatives, Paranthropus boisei and Homo erectus, shared the same habitat and possibly interacted around 1.5 million years ago. The footprints found at the Turkana Basin provide direct proof of coexistence between these distinct species. Researchers led by Kevin Hatala, an evolutionary anthropologist, … Read more
A recent review of data from over 20,000 older adults suggests that only three lifestyle factors can significantly prevent dementia. The key factors identified were: 1. Not having a hobby 2. Maintaining a healthy weight (being obese was found to increase the risk) 3. Being physically active, especially after age 60 Researchers also found that … Read more
The latest episodes of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew have sparked excitement among fans, introducing Easter eggs that bring a piece of infamous media back into the Star Wars canon. Specifically, references to the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special, widely panned upon its release, are being acknowledged and integrated into the show’s storyline. The Holiday Special, … Read more
A researcher at the Centre for Pandemics and One-health Research (P1H) is studying the long-term effects of COVID-19 infections, particularly among adolescents. The motivation behind this research stems from the researcher’s previous interest in post-infectious fatigue and chronic conditions after infections. They have been investigating this area for almost two decades, especially in pediatric patients. … Read more
The US government has given Palantir Technologies a higher rating for its secure cloud computing services. The company’s stock price rose over 6% to reach $70.92, marking a significant gain in 2024. This move builds on Palantir’s previous ratings and allows the US government to process sensitive unclassified workloads in the company’s cloud offering. According … Read more
Food production giant Cargill is slashing about 8,000 jobs from its global workforce as grocery prices continue to drop. The Minnesota-based company, which is America’s largest privately held firm and the world’s largest agricultural commodities trader, claims the cuts are part of a “long-term strategy” set earlier this year. Cargill’s business model relies on distributing … Read more
US consumers spent a record-breaking $13.3 billion on Cyber Monday, shattering last year’s sales and capping off a five-day spending spree that smashed previous records. The total spending for the five days from Thanksgiving Day to Sunday reached $41.1 billion, an 8.4% increase from last year. Despite concerns about inflation, holiday discounts proved effective in … Read more