TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, have been actively lobbying in the United States to prevent legislation that could potentially ban the social media app. Combined, they have spent over $7 million this year alone on lobbying efforts. ByteDance invested a record $2.68 million on in-house TikTok lobbyists, while TikTok itself spent over $4.5 million
The highly anticipated horror film, Stream, produced by the creative minds behind the successful Terrifier franchise, is gearing up for its theatrical release on August 21 in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Bringing together the majority of the Terrifier 2 crew, including producer Phil Falcone, composer Paul Wiley, and special effects expert Damien Leone, Stream
Microsoft has recently unveiled Phi-3, its latest and smallest language artificial intelligence (AI) model. This release is significant as smaller AI models have the potential to be run on smartphones, making them more accessible and versatile for everyday use. Phi-3 is the successor to Phi-2, with increased training database and parameters, allowing it to understand
The chief executive of Norway’s massive sovereign wealth fund recently commented on the tech sector, highlighting concerns about excessive valuations. With major tech companies such as Tesla, Meta, Microsoft, and Google parent Alphabet set to report their earnings, there is speculation about the sustainability of the current market froth. The Nasdaq Composite experienced a significant
Tragedy struck as five migrants lost their lives during an attempt to cross the English Channel, according to French police reports. The incident took place on a Tuesday morning, with authorities confirming the failed crossing as several “lifeless bodies” were discovered. The boat in question was reported to have had 110 people on board, with
Coach Andy Reid has been instrumental in leading the Kansas City Chiefs to unparalleled success since joining the team in 2013. Under his guidance, the team has reached the playoffs every season, with the exception of 2014. The Chiefs have not only won three Super Bowls in the last five seasons but also became the
A recent study conducted by researchers from the US and Japan has found that patients treated by female physicians have better health outcomes compared to those treated by male physicians. The study analyzed data from over 700,000 patients, with a focus on 30-day mortality rates and readmission rates based on the gender of the physician.
The real estate market is currently experiencing a significant divide, with the luxury sector booming while the rest of the market struggles with challenges such as higher interest rates and low inventory. According to Redfin, overall real estate sales fell by 4% nationwide in the first quarter. However, luxury real estate sales saw an increase
The recent news of Dr. Marsha Certain, an interventional cardiologist from Georgia, being killed in an apparent murder-suicide is truly tragic. The loss of such a dedicated healthcare provider is a great loss to the medical community and her patients. The circumstances surrounding her death highlight the importance of mental health support for healthcare professionals.
The recent historic rains in the United Arab Emirates caused severe flooding and chaos at Dubai’s airport, impacting hundreds of flights and leaving thousands of customers stranded. In response to this situation, the CEO of Emirates airline, Tim Clark, issued a heartfelt apology letter to all affected customers. In the letter published on the airline’s