OpenAI and Google have recently showcased their latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) models, signaling a new phase in the AI era. OpenAI introduced GPT-4o, an upgraded version of its flagship model GPT-4, which boasts real-time reasoning capabilities across audio, vision, and text. The demonstrations of GPT-4o showcased its potential for more natural human-computer interactions,…
Flash floods in western Afghanistan have resulted in the death of at least 50 people, according to provincial police. The floods occurred on Friday and also caused the destruction of approximately 2,000 houses, with thousands more homes and businesses being damaged. The region had experienced above-average rainfall this spring, leading to the fresh flooding. On…
American Airlines has recently unveiled its employee-only hotel, named “Skyview 6,” at its headquarters in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. The hotel, which cost $250 million to build, features 600 rooms and various amenities. It serves as a dedicated space for employees traveling to the airline’s main hub on business-related trips, such as flight attendant and pilot…
Americans are expressing increasing pessimism about their chances of finding a new job if they were to lose their current one, according to the New York Fed’s Survey of Consumer Expectations. The survey, which represents approximately 1,300 US households, shows that respondents view their probability of finding a new job they would accept within three…
Investors seeking undervalued stocks in the challenging macroeconomic environment of 2024 may find opportunities in certain sectors. These undervalued stocks, although not necessarily unknown to Wall Street, often possess intrinsic value that has yet to be fully recognized by the broader market. They may belong to sectors poised for resurgence, possess innovative technologies, or demonstrate…
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has launched his own online network, the Tucker Carlson Network (TCN), after his departure from Fox News in April 2023. Carlson, who was known for his popular prime-time show on Fox News, was abruptly canceled by the network. Unable to seek employment at another media outlet due to his…
French securities regulator, the Authorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), has reminded French investors that cryptocurrency exchange ByBit remains blacklisted in the country due to alleged non-compliance with local regulations. The AMF stated that ByBit has been blacklisted since May 2022 and is not authorized to provide its digital asset services in France as it did…
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the home of Jessica Lewis, assistant secretary for political-military affairs at the State Department, in Washington, D.C. The group used bullhorns and held up posters accusing Lewis of being responsible for the deaths of over 14,500 children. The police were called to her Capitol Hill residence, and the disturbance was dispersed….
Israeli company High Lander is actively promoting its autonomous drone system, called Orion, to American police departments. The system, already in use by the Israeli national police and Israeli settlements since October 7, has been repeatedly tested by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana. Orion allows users to automate hundreds of drones to…
U.S. District Judge David O. Carter has emerged as a central figure in addressing the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles. With his authority as a federal judge, Carter has taken on the role of overseeing two cases challenging the city, county, and U.S. government’s handling of homelessness. He has summoned key officials, including Mayor Karen…
