The sound of gunfire at the Washington Hilton Hotel carried echoes of President Ronald Reagan's shooting outside the same hotel more than four decades ago
The T. rex fossil named 'Gus', discovered in South Dakota in 2021, will be auctioned by Sotheby's in New York with a starting bid of $19 million and an estimated sale price of $20-30 million. This highlights a growing market demand for dinosaur fossils, with experts suggesting funds could better support research.
Severe microbursts with wind gusts of 60-70 mph caused widespread damage across Philadelphia and surrounding counties on Saturday afternoon. The storms downed trees, power lines, flooded streets, and damaged buildings, including a partial roof collapse at a housing authority apartment complex. Officials declared a Disaster Emergency and are working on recovery efforts.
AI-powered bots are engaging voters in personalized text message conversations, gathering data on their concerns to shape future campaign messaging. While some see this as revolutionary, others view text messages as annoying, and ethical concerns arise regarding transparency and potential misinformation.
A shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto on Saturday night left two people dead and at least four injured. Police believe the gunfire was an exchange between individuals targeting each other, endangering thousands of attendees. No arrests have been made.
An intestinal illness, cyclosporiasis, has been detected in 31 US states, with 843 reported cases as of Thursday. The true number is likely higher, with Michigan alone reporting 1,562 cases. While typical for spring/summer, states report a larger jump this year. The source remains under investigation, with past outbreaks linked to fresh produce.
Apple's defunct self-driving car project indirectly led to the development of its powerful Neural Engine, crucial for on-device AI processing. This technology debuted with iPhone X and now powers M-series chips, with future upgrades planned for the M7 chip in 2027.
