Cadets from the nation's Merchant Marine academies are finding lots of demand and great salaries because of a shortage of licensed mariners.
Netflix is exploring new strategies, including always-on streaming channels and bundles with other services, to combat falling engagement. This follows reports of viewership drops for second seasons and the company's recent diversification into content like video podcasts.
OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Work, a new tool designed for extended, complex tasks that can automate workflows from start to finish. It integrates scheduled tasks, connects to workplace tools, and accesses desktop/online resources, with usage billed similarly to Codex plans.
New research suggests Komodo dragons, not Homo floresiensis (Hobbits), hunted dwarf elephants on Flores. Evidence of Komodo dragon teeth marks on Stegodon bones, alongside stone tool marks, indicates Hobbits likely scavenged leftovers. This challenges previous assumptions about Hobbit hunting capabilities and their evolutionary origins.
Michigan is experiencing an unprecedented outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis, a diarrheal parasite, with 1,251 cases reported as of July 9, including 44 hospitalizations. Cases are also rising rapidly in neighboring Ohio, with over 500 reported.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused of killing a National Guard troop near the White House, has been hospitalized due to a life-threatening medical condition from refusing to eat in pretrial custody. Prosecutors are seeking access to his medical records.
OpenAI launched its new GPT-5.6 model family, featuring Sol, Terra, and Luna variants, promising enhanced efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The models boast strong cybersecurity capabilities and aim to outperform competitors like Anthropic, with Sol being highlighted as its best coding model yet.
