Minimaxs Ai Video Tool Can Create Star Wars Battles in Seconds Heres Why That Matters

Warring sides battle inside Russia as Moscow reports gains in Ukraine

Russia said on Monday its forces had made important gains in eastern Ukraine while continuing to fend off a new Ukrainian offensive inside the Kursk region of western Russia, where a second day of ...

NBC News - Jan. 6

‘This is basically a civil war’: West Bank in fear as Palestinian Authority battles militant groups

PA seeking to prove it will be able to handle governing the Gaza Strip when the war there ends. Amid the echo of gunfire and explosions, 23-year-old Mariam picked her way through puddles on the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

'I'm Still Here' star Fernanda Torres pulls off Golden Globes' biggest upset

Brazilian performer Fernanda Torres won for female lead actor in a motion picture, drama, besting stars such as Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman and Pamela Anderson.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6

Texas GOP civil war reaches bruising climax with leadership battle

Long-simmering tensions within the Texas GOP are spilling out into the open amid a heated battle for the state House Speaker seat. The fight underscores long-standing friction between the rump of ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Why context-aware AI agents will give us superpowers in 2025

In 2025, augmented mentality will emerge from the convergence of AI agents, conversational computing and augmented reality.

VentureBeat - Jan. 5

Cowboys cheerleader gets drilled in the head by errant Brandon Aubrey kickoff and here's the painful video

Aubrey's kick came off his foot awkwardly and a cheerleader paid the price

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

Using Artificial Intelligence for Speech Writing? Here’s How to Overcome AI’s Biggest Defect

Artificial intelligence can’t hack authenticity. Here’s how to make sure you are connecting with people even if you’re getting help from GenAI.

Inc. - Jan. 5

5 AI Tools to Save You Time

Embrace the AI boom with tools that will simplify your workload and supercharge your efficiency.

Inc. - Jan. 5

Chick-fil-A's waffle fries may taste different: Here's why

The chain says it has been testing "a slight adjustment" to its waffle fries for roughly a year.

The Hill - Jan. 5

Phantom data centers: What they are (or aren’t) and why they’re hampering the true promise of AI

So-called fake data centers are a bottleneck to scaling infrastructure to keep up with compute demand for AI and other critical workloads.

VentureBeat - Jan. 4

Viktor Hovland's double-pump driving has returned; here's why he does it

Hovland has used the two-step backswing off the tee in the past to help correct a tendency in his swing.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Here are big changes retirees can expect from Social Security and Medicare in 2025

Retirees can expect to see some big changes in 2025 when it comes to their Social Security and Medicare benefits.

NBC News - Jan. 4

Archaeologists discover ancient tools dating back millions of years

Just over 50 years ago, paleontologist Donald Johnson unearthed the remains of "Lucy," an ancient human relative who lived more than 3 million years ago. Now, another group of scientists have found ...

CBS News - Jan. 4

Here are big changes retirees can expect from Social Security and Medicare in 2025

Millions of beneficiaries can expect enhanced Social Security benefits and new limits to Medicare prescription drug costs in 2025.

CNBC - Jan. 4

Researchers find 3-million-year-old tools in Kenya

On a lakeside peninsula in Eastern Africa, archaeologists have found clues about a society that lived there over 3 million years ago.

CBS News - Jan. 4

AI revolution will create 10 winners in 2025 — and software is finally joining the party

Nvidia, Microsoft and Palantir lead Wedbush’s list of AI winners for next year

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

Experts say high food prices are here to stay. Here's why

Some experts say there's really nothing the government can do about high food prices.

CNBC - Jan. 4

‘What have we here?’: how asking yourself a simple question can transform the way you think about your life

Forget generic self-help advice and focus instead on the unique set of hang-ups, character traits and personal circumstances that stop you living your best life. One problem with trying to improve ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Syria's New Islamic Government Creates Controversy With Education Overhaul

Documents released this week by the new government in Syria spur concerns about whether it will seek to impose a conservative Islamic worldview.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 4

Meta Deleted Its Controversial AI Profiles. Here’s Why.

Meta still has plans to use AI to drive engagement on its platforms, though.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Jimmy Butler trade rumors: Why Heat star's reported request might not change much about contentious situation

Butler is putting pressure on Miami, but that doesn't guarantee that he'll get his way

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

It's time to boost 401(k) plan contributions for 2025 — here's how much more you can save

If you're feeling behind on retirement savings, you can make higher 401(k) plan deferrals and catch-up contributions for 2025. Here's what to know.

CNBC - Jan. 3

Here's why one of our favorite industrial stocks is up more than 3% Friday

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

CNBC - Jan. 3

Biden to create new national monuments protecting tribal land in California

President Biden will dedicate two new national monuments protecting tribal lands in California on Tuesday, two sources with knowledge confirmed to The Hill. Biden will designate the Chuckwalla ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

How Meta’s latest research proves you can use generative AI to understand user intent

By thinking about recommendation as a generative problem, you can tackle it from new angles and use LLMs to better understand user intent.

VentureBeat - Jan. 3

Battle for NFC's No. 1 seed: Three reasons why Vikings are a stronger Super Bowl contender than Lions

The Vikings may have a stronger Super Bowl case entering the Week 18 showdown with the Lions

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Trump's strength, unpredictability can help end war with Russia, Ukraine pres. says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is “strong and unpredictable” and those qualities can be a decisive factor in his policy approach to Russia’s invasion ...

ABC News - Jan. 3

Inequality hasn’t risen. Here’s why it feels like it has

What appears on the surface to be a flat trend masks churn beneath

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy hopes Trump’s ‘unpredictability’ can end war with Russia

Ukrainian leader has sought to build bridges with Trump amid fears the president-elect could slow vital military aid once in office. What we know on day 1,045. See all our Ukraine coverage ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

5 big lobbying battles ahead

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story K Street gears up for Trump 2.0 Lobbyists will have their hands full in 2025 with ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Six New Star Wars Lego Sets Available Now, Including Baby Yoda And The Hover Pram

New Lego Sets Over 100 new Lego sets released on January ...

GameSpot - Jan. 2

Climate policy is about to take a back seat in DC — here’s what we can do about it

It’s hardly a big secret that climate policy will not be a priority of the incoming Trump administration.

The Hill - Jan. 2

Content Creators Worry OpenAI Won’t Release a Tool That Promised to Protect Their IP

OpenAI said it would make it easy for content creators to prevent their material from being used to train AI, but it hasn’t yet delivered.

Inc. - Jan. 2

James Carville: I Was Wrong About the 2024 Election. Here’s Why.

Perception is everything in politics, and a lot of Americans perceive Democrats as not feeling their pain or caring too much about other things.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Can France become a global AI powerhouse?

Momentum has been slowing but the country boasts enviable technical skills and a burgeoning entrepreneurial culture

Financial Times - Jan. 2

‘We can be weirdos too’: the Black mermaids creating their own fantasy worlds

Mermaiding has gained popularity in the US – and Black mermaids are using the activity to advocate for aquatic safety, raise environmental awareness and connect to African spirituality. Dressed in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1