In a surprising move, President Biden has decided to commute the sentences of two well-known Chicago-area fraudsters. Rita Crundwell, who once worked as the comptroller for the small town of Dixon, stole a staggering $54 million to fund her extravagant lifestyle and horse breeding business. Sentence
Renowned director Ridley Scott recently hinted at an interesting development in his upcoming projects. During a chat with fellow filmmaker Christopher Nolan after a screening of Gladiator II, Scott shared that his next movie, The Dog Stars, might not feature Paul Mescal due to a scheduling conflict.
Brace yourself, Southeast Michigan! The lake effect snow will be back with a vengeance mid-week. Let's dive into what we can expect. On Wednesday, the snow machine revs up again, mainly in the evening and overnight hours. Snow squalls might pop up, making it tough to see. The weather team has predi
Recently, a groundbreaking machine learning weather forecast model named GenCast has shown it can outperform traditional systems in certain situations. Developed by researchers at Google DeepMind, this model uses a diffusion approach similar to AI image generators to create multiple forecasts quickl
Imagine you're a doctor trying to diagnose a young, previously healthy adult with strange symptoms like swollen lymph nodes and inflammation. This could be a sign of something called Castleman disease, a rare condition where the immune system goes haywire. One type, called idiopathic multicentric Ca
Get ready, Metro Detroit! After a mild Sunday, rain is set to move in overnight, making Monday's commute a wet one. The rain will start in southern communities like Adrian and Monroe, then head north to Detroit. By noon, though, most of the rain should clear out, leaving behind cloudy skies and temp
Google has unveiled an AI weather tool that's set to revolutionize how we predict the weather. Called GenCast, this smart app can forecast weather up to 15 days ahead with impressive accuracy. It's particularly useful for photographers who often need to plan around weather conditions. The secret sa
Hey there! If you're planning to travel early on Monday, keep an eye out for fog, especially near the Red River. The day will start chilly but warm up to the mid-60s. Later in the afternoon, a cold front will arrive, bringing partly cloudy skies for Tuesday morning. Tuesday will be breezy and cooler
For the first time, Ukraine has released its total casualties from the ongoing war with Russia. President Zelenskyy announced that the country has lost 43, 000 soldiers on the battlefield, with another 370, 000 wounded. It's important to note that about half of the wounded have returned to service.
Ever wondered how to make grapevines tougher against disease? Scientists have found a clever way using something called CRISPR/Cas9. By editing two genes, MLO6-7 and NPR3, they've made grapevines more resistant to powdery and downy mildew. The best part? These edited plants can lose the extra gene b
