Epstein files live updates as DOJ releases huge new set of photos, documents with many mentions of Trump
9:05 AM Tipster told FBI she was invited to party “for prostitutes” at Mar-a-Lago…
Tech stocks tumble for a second day. Here’s what’s behind the selloff.
A major technology stock selloff stretched into a second day Tuesday as investors questioned whether artificial intelligence will generate the profits that have fueled lofty valuations for companies such as Alphabet, SpaceX and Nvidia. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite shed 580 points, or 2.2%, to close at 25,587. The decline marks a second straight day of…
National Guard troops, law enforcement providing tight security for July Fourth celebrations in Washington, D.C.
There’s heightened security around festivities in Washington, D.C., for America 250 celebrations, which include a fireworks display that is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people. The main events on the Fourth of July are deemed a “national special security event,” which is the highest possible designation. It’s a rare status that is usually…
AI could make people dull, one scientist fears. Here’s why.
Artificial intelligence could one day supercharge human cognition, leading to significant advances in science, technology and other fields. It could also make us dull, new academic research suggests. That’s because the so-called large language models that power AI apps often yield information that is predictable and normative for the population as a whole, reducing life’s…
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
Sony is discontinuing physical discs for its PlayStation video game consoles and going fully digital starting in January 2028, the consumer electronics company said on Wednesday. After physical disk production ends, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store, an online shop for PlayStation games, and at retailers. The change will…
Medicare will now help pay for some GLP-1 drugs. Here’s what to know
Medicare will now help pay for some GLP-1 drugs. Here’s what to know – CBS News Watch CBS News Starting Wednesday, Medicare will help pay for some GLP-1 medications for weight loss. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what this means for patients. Source link
White House UFO council will be led by Harvard professor known for controversial alien theories
A polarizing Harvard University astronomer known for splashy theories about alien visits has been tapped by the White House to lead a team of outside scientists to study the national security risks posed by UFOs. Avi Loeb, a cosmologist who studied black holes and served as head of Harvard’s astronomy department until 2020, was recently…
Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
As artificial intelligence spreads across the U.S. economy, Sen. Mark Warner wants to rein in AI agents, the autonomous bots that can complete tasks for consumers, such as booking trips and shopping online. The Virginia Democrat is supporting a first-of-its-kind draft bill — the Artificial Intelligence Access, Gatekeeper Exchange and Nondiscriminatory Transfer, or AI Agent, Act — that…
Behind the growing and controversial trend of looksmaxxing
Behind the growing and controversial trend of looksmaxxing – CBS News Watch CBS News Looksmaxxing is a viral and controversial trend that encourages young men to maximize their appearance. Adam Yamaguchi shows why it’s resonating with some people. Source link
IBM unveils technology for chips that promise higher performance, use much less power
IBM unveiled semiconductor technology Thursday that it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption. The technology developed by IBM isn’t ready for industrial use yet, but the Armonk, New York-based company said it “sees a path to production in as early as the next five years.” The…
Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he has been diagnosed with ALS
Former NFL star Chris Johnson announced that he’s been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Johnson, now 40, said he received the diagnosis last year. He shared the news in a “Good Morning America” interview with Michael Strahan, a retired NFL player himself and co-anchor of the talk show. The interview aired…