The Atlanta Braves made a significant move late Monday by acquiring outfielder Jorge Soler and right-handed reliever Luke Jackson from the San Francisco Giants. This trade sees the return of two key players from the Braves’ 2021 World Series-winning team. In exchange, the Giants will receive left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek and minor league third baseman
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Engaging in extreme exercise, such as running 10 hours a week for over 120 km (75 miles), is often considered to be pushing the human body beyond its limits. However, a recent study has challenged this notion by suggesting that Olympic-level professional athletes who partake in such brutal routines may actually be prolonging their lives.
Meta has recently introduced SAM 2, an advanced artificial intelligence model that excels in complex computer vision tasks. This new model, which is the successor to its previous version, boasts enhanced capabilities which allow it to perform segment identification and tracking even in videos. Unlike its predecessor, SAM 2 focuses primarily on segment analysis in
Apple made an announcement on Monday regarding its AI system, Apple Intelligence, revealing that the artificial intelligence models behind it were pre-trained on Google’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) instead of Nvidia processors. This decision by Apple sheds light on the growing trend among major tech companies to explore alternatives to Nvidia when it comes to
The FDA has recently approved the Shield blood test for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in adults ages 45 and older at an average risk for the disease. This new approval by the FDA makes Shield the first blood test to be approved as a primary screening option for CRC. It is important to note that
McDonald’s executives are facing a tough reality as they acknowledge that diners consider the company’s prices to be too high. This revelation comes at a time when lower-income consumers are hesitant to spend due to years of high inflation. During the company’s recent second-quarter earnings call, executives admitted that they are currently evaluating their pricing
The recent offer from the government in England to provide junior doctors with a 22.3% pay rise has stirred up controversy and debate. The British Medical Association’s (BMA) junior doctors committee is considering the offer, which would bring an end to months of strike action over pay. The proposed pay rise would be spread out
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently published a report outlining the future development and roadmap for the digital finance industry. One of the key highlights in this report was the mention of the eRupee central bank digital currency (CBDC). Different from cryptocurrencies, the eRupee is regulated by the RBI and is currently in the
Team USA’s Olympic-opening victory over Serbia showcased the importance of strategic coaching decisions and player rotations. Coach Steve Kerr made a bold choice to sit first-team All-NBA player Jayson Tatum, emphasizing the team’s need for specific matchups against Serbia’s roster. Kerr’s decision was met with mixed reactions, but he stood by his choice, highlighting the
The Asia-Pacific markets saw an upward trend on Monday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 leading gains in the region following a key U.S. inflation report released late last Friday. The report indicated that the U.S. June personal consumption expenditures price index rose 0.1% month on month and 2.5% year on year, in line with economist estimates.