In a shocking turn of events, Sam Altman, the prominent CEO of OpenAI, finds himself embroiled in a lawsuit filed by his sister, Ann Altman. The allegations levelled against him are severe, suggesting a troubling history of sexual abuse that reportedly occurred over a decade, from 1997 to 2006. The case was lodged in the
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Nvidia, a household name in both gaming and artificial intelligence (AI), recently unveiled an ambitious new line of chips—the GeForce RTX 50-series. These chips, built on the breakthrough Blackwell architecture, represent a significant leap from their predecessors and demonstrate Nvidia’s evolving vision for both gaming and AI applications. Introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
In a significant development for the American financial landscape, Michael Barr, the Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision, announced his resignation, effective February 28. This change in leadership is particularly notable as it opens the door for President-elect Donald Trump to appoint a successor, potentially altering the regulatory climate post-2020 election. Though Barr will retain
As the first signs of a massive winter storm emerged, tens of millions of Americans found themselves preparing for one of the harshest winter weather events in a decade. With the unusual cold spurred by a polar vortex, states like Kansas, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Virginia rushed to declare states of emergency. The National Weather Service
On New Year’s Day, a horrific incident took place in New Orleans that left the city reeling with shock and sorrow. Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove his pickup truck into a crowded Bourbon Street, resulting in the tragic deaths of 14 individuals. This shocking act, which authorities suspect was inspired by ISIS, not only disrupted a celebration
The realm of air travel has long been marred by issues of delays, cancellations, and escalating frustration for passengers. A significant development recently emerged when the Department of Transportation (DOT) imposed a $2 million fine on JetBlue Airways for what was characterized as “chronically delayed flights.” This unprecedented move by the DOT opens up a
What was anticipated as a jubilant celebration in New Orleans swiftly turned into a nightmare. Early on January 1st, during the raucous festivities of New Year’s Day, a pick-up truck bearing an ominous ISIS flag crashed into crowds on the bustling Bourbon Street, resulting in a harrowing incident that left 15 people dead and more
The restaurant industry, a vital segment of the U.S. economy, faced an unprecedented crisis in 2024. A myriad of factors, including inflation, shifting consumer preferences, and an unprecedented wave of bankruptcies, contributed to a tumultuous landscape that forced many chains to reevaluate their operations. As restaurant visits plummeted to new lows, the industry found itself
The housing market at the close of 2024 reveals a contradictory landscape of rising supply accompanied by a stagnation in sales, creating a perplexing scenario for potential buyers and sellers alike. With an impressive increase in active listings, the market seems to be poised for a recovery, yet the reality is more nuanced. This article
In a harrowing episode that has left the aviation community in shock, Jeju Air’s Flight 7C2216 met a tragic fate at Muan International Airport in South Korea. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, made a belly landing sans its landing gear, ultimately resulting in the loss of life for all but two of the 181 individuals