The Philadelphia 76ers defeated Charlotte 97-89 behind Joel Embiid’s 33 points and 10 rebounds. Despite a poor shooting night, Embiid extended his 30-point streak to 20 games, showing his impact. The 76ers’ fifth straight win boosts their league lead. Tobias Harris scored 21 points and Tyrese Maxey 16 points and eight assists in the hard-fought … Read more
CNN journalist Fareed Zakaria asked OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at the World Economic Forum in Davos: What is humankind’s essential talent, and can AI imitate emotional intelligence and empathy? Altman just faintly replied that humans care what others think. The CEO said developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) feels near to what humans value but failed … Read more
As worries rise over widespread PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) exposure, the CDC recommends clinicians test patients’ blood for these persistent and dangerous chemicals. Studies show that 98% of Americans may have PFAS in their blood, but the CDC wants to use blood testing to assess the problem and advise healthcare practitioners on risk mitigation. … Read more
Costco is set to continue its global expansion in 2024 with plans to open six new stores, strengthening its presence in the United States and entering the Chinese market. The Seattle-based retailer’s ambitious expansion strategy includes locations in Shenzhen, China, Southfield, Michigan, Anchorage, Alaska, Daytona, Florida, Natomas, California, and Loomis, California. US Expansion and International … Read more
The famous Big River Grille & Brewing Works is unexpectedly leaving Disney’s BoardWalk Resort. As part of the resort’s renovations, its favorite restaurant will close on January 21, 2024. A fleet of food trucks will begin serving a delicious lunch menu on January 22 to compensate for this closure. Big Farewell: Disney’s BoardWalk Loses Big … Read more
Albany County has paid $1.2 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from the 2018 shooting of Robert Ramirez by a sheriff’s deputy. The confidential settlement, obtained by WyoFile after a prolonged legal battle, reveals the payment made to Ramirez’s mother, Debra Hinkel. The incident involved then-Albany County Sheriff’s Deputy Derek Colling, who shot … Read more
As a recent tourist in Wisconsin I was captivated by the state’s thriving community of over 5.9 million people backed by a robust economy fueled by manufacturing, agriculture and healthcare. Notably, many cities boast prosperous economies, with median household incomes often surpassing the national average. In this exploration we delve into the 5 wealthiest cities … Read more
In a Twitter post on Friday, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene stirred controversy by leveraging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky‘s recent speech at the World Economic Forum to argue against the proposed $60 billion aid for Ukraine. Greene, a staunch Trump ally highlighted Zelensky’s plea for peace in Davos asserting that Washington’s push for additional funds fuels … Read more
A strategic Powerball player from Maryland intentionally delayed claiming his $50,000 lottery prize to avoid drawing attention to his win. The cautious gambler, a father of two, purchased his winning ticket at an Exxon gas station ahead of the October 4 draw when the jackpot surpassed $1 billion. Despite narrowly missing the jackpot, he kept … Read more
A daring burglary occurred early Saturday at Adam’s Jewelry Center in Dunning, Chicago. The robber, seen on surveillance footage, forced his way in via the front door and attacked the display cases. The burglar broke the cases with a hammer and stole thousands of dollars in jewelry. Brazen Heist at Adam’s Jewelry Center: VP Shocked … Read more
