Scientists warn AI systems could be on the verge of collapsing into nonsense
AI systems could collapse into nonsense as more of the internet gets filled with content made by artificial intelligence, researchers have warned. Recent years have seen increased excitement about text-generating systems such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. That excitement has...
Netanyahu rips cease-fire activists in speech to Congress as Tlaib silently protests
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tore into Gaza cease-fire demonstrations across the U.S. and accused Iran of funding those protests during an impassioned address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday. "I have a message for these protesters. When the...
DEVELOPING: Oregon fire is the largest burning in the US. A storm with lightning and high winds exacerbates it
A wildfire burning in Oregon that's kicking smoke into neighboring states is now the largest active blaze in the U.S., authorities said, and a storm Wednesday with lightning and strong winds was prompting additional evacuations. The Durkee Fire, burning near the...
Pelosi says Netanyahu gave ‘the worst’ speech to Congress from any foreign leader
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) blasted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress on Wednesday as the “worst” in the body’s history, harshly criticizing the leader’s lack of progress toward a hostage deal with Hamas. “Benjamin Netanyahu’s...
US and Canadian jets intercept Chinese and Russian aircraft near Alaska
American and Canadian warplanes intercepted two Russian and two Chinese bombers in international airspace near the state of Alaska on Wednesday, according to the joint US-Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). "NORAD detected, tracked, and...
Anti-Israel agitators descend on DC ahead of Israeli PM Netanyahu’s address to Congress
Anti-Israel demonstrators descended on Washington, D.C., on Wednesday ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress. One demonstrator, whose face was covered, was spotted by Fox News carrying what appeared to be the flag of the terrorist...
Kamala Harris and over 30 congressmen not attending Israeli PM Netanyahu’s address to Congress
Vice President Kamala Harris won't be attending Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech during a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday, with about 30 federal lawmakers also not planning to attend. Netanyahu is expected to speak about the ongoing war...
Pastor facing death threats and forced into hiding after revealing he’s voting Republican
Pastor Corey Brooks is a fixture in Chicago. The popular preacher is affectionately known as the “Rooftop Pastor” for his valiant efforts to create a much-needed community center — a goal that led him to live atop a building for nearly one year to spark awareness and...
The AI boyfriend business is booming
A growing number of women are seeking connection and comfort in relationships with chatbots — and finding their approximation of empathy more dependable than many human partners' support. These female AI users, flipping the stereotype of under-socialized men chatting...
Taiwan shuts down as deadly Typhoon Gaemi approaches
Taiwan closed schools and evacuated thousands from their homes on Wednesday ahead of Typhoon Gaemi, which authorities said could be “the strongest” to hit in eight years and has already killed two people on the island. The typhoon also exacerbated seasonal rains in...
Ohio Man Missing For Two Weeks Found Alive After Search Team Member Prays
An Ohio man who went missing in the Red River Gorge area of Kentucky was found alive Saturday after 14 days — and 12 days without any food or water. Scott Hern’s rescue came one day after Wolfe County Search and Rescue team member Eric Wolterman, who described himself...
Delta forced to cancel hundreds of flights as major tech glitch continues
Bad news for passengers: Delta Air Lines canceled hundreds more flights early Tuesday morning, as the problems caused by last week’s global tech outage continued into a fifth day. Worse news: Delta’s meltdown will probably extend through the end of the week. The...
Paris has transformed into a dystopian nightmare ahead of Olympics
(OPINION) Bonjour, world! Bienvenue to the Paris Olympic Games! Come for the propaganda, stay for the rampant authoritarianism! The tone couldn’t have been better set. Paris blew €1.5 billion to “clean up” the Seine river — effectively an open-air sewer — promising...
Charli XCX, Beyoncé, Barbra Streisand and more stars endorse Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris has Hollywood’s backing in the 2024 presidential election. Charli XCX and more celebrities have endorsed the Vice President as the Democratic party’s nominee since Joe Biden dropped out of the race on July 21. “I believe it is in the best interest of my...