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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has kicked off a special series of events called the “Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity.” These are not just ordinary meetings — they are open roundtable discussions led by the SEC’s Crypto Task Force to figure out better ways to regulate the crypto world. Each roundtable covers a different topic — from…
In an interview recently conducted on NBC’s “The Tonight Show,” Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates forecasted that future developments in artificial intelligence (AI) will drastically decrease the demand for human professionals as medicine practitioners and educators within the course of a decade. Gates saw a future in which AI delivers quality medical advice and tutoring and,…
After months of recovery from cold shock, 19 sea turtles have been returned to the Atlantic Ocean off Jacksonville, Florida. The loggerheads and Kemp’s ridleys were flown from the New England Aquarium in Boston to Missouri in December. They were cold-stunned, a perilous condition when ocean temperatures plummet too rapidly and turtles are too sluggish to swim, feed, or escape predators….
Most AI experts are now convinced that scaling up current large language models (LLMs) is not sufficient to achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI), the level at which machines are capable of reasoning and learning as a humans. In a new survey of 475 AI experts, 76% responded that it’s “unlikely” or “very unlikely” that existing approaches will…
Travel Plans Are Changing Fast For years, sunny U.S. cities like Miami, Los Angeles, and New York were top picks for Canadian travelers. But not this year. With prices rising and the Canadian dollar losing value, many people are rethinking their vacation plans—and the U.S. is no longer the go-to. Why It Just Doesn’t Feel…
From Airport to Prison What was meant to be a joyful family vacation turned into a nightmare for Paul and Christy Akeo from Michigan. The US couple landed in Cancun, expecting a week of sun and relaxation. Instead, they were arrested at the airport and taken straight to a high-security prison. The reason? A financial…
The NBA has canceled the All-Star mini-tournament for 2026 following mixed player and fan feedback. Commissioner Adam Silver admitted that the format didn’t function as planned, which led the league to look into new means to restore competitiveness to the All-Star Game. National Basketball Association Calls Off All-Star Mini-tournament–Seeks Some New Format: For 2026 New…
Texas Tech pulled off an incredible comeback to defeat Arkansas 85-83 in overtime, overcoming a 16-point deficit in the second half. One of the tournament’s most jaw-dropping comebacks, the Red Raiders’ tenacity and resolve earned them an exciting victory and a well-deserved place in the Elite Eight. Texas Tech’s Shocking Show of Audacity For 34…
Marvel might be going through a rough time, but actor Paul Walter Hauser believes the studio is about to bounce back in a big way. He says the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps is the movie to do it. Hauser, who makes his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in the upcoming film, told The Direct that the 2025 blockbuster will mark a…
Legendary actor Michael Caine is opening up about what it was really like working with Heath Ledger during the making of Christopher Nolan’sThe Dark Knight and he says it was nothing short of chilling. In his new memoir, Don’t Look Back, You’ll Trip Over: My Guide to Life, Caine reveals that Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker left a lasting impression on everyone,…
