Google has rolled out a new feature that lets people see if an image was made or altered by artificial intelligence. The change comes as part of the company’s broader effort to make synthetic media easier to spot online. The core tool behind this update is called SynthID, a watermark system that hi
Scientists have turned the humble yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, into a laboratory playground for big‑scale genetic tinkering. For years, yeast has been a favorite model organism because its genes can be easily changed and studied. Now researchers are moving beyond simple edits to rewrite entire
A hard‑edge Republican congressman and a former college football coach have both moved on to the next round of Georgia’s U. S. Senate primary, extending a chaotic battle inside the party. The two leaders are now set to face each other in a runoff on June 16, pushing the race toward its final showdow
Boulder County owns or protects more than 108, 000 acres of open space. The land is a mix of county property and private parcels that have been sealed with conservation easements thanks to taxpayer money. Once the land was secured, a duty followed: keep it healthy and safe. The county’s plan says t
The tragedy at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday shook a community that had once seemed safe. Two young men, aged 17 and 18, entered the mosque‑school complex during a busy time and killed three adults. Their attack was both an assault on a place of worship and a school shooting, marking the
The Lions faced a 4‑0 hole early but surged in the eighth inning to win 9‑4, marking a second straight victory for the team. Key hitters included Justin Heydorn, who went 2‑for‑4 with a home run and four RBIs, and Brady Koren, who also hit 2‑for‑4 with a double. Downers Grove North’s Rhys Dominow ma
U. S. senators from both main parties plan to introduce a new bill this week. The goal? To make American AI and technology more attractive to friendly governments overseas. Their idea is simple: set up a new team inside the State Department. This team would handle funding and paperwork so allies can
The world of finance moves fast, but the people shaping its future often work behind the scenes. One of them is Garth Howat, who has spent nearly two decades turning complex financial puzzles into working systems. His focus isn’t on flashy apps or viral trends—it’s on the hidden gears that make mone
Michigan's 2026 high school tennis season is heating up, with the state finals just around the corner. From May 27 to June 6, the best junior girls tennis players in Michigan will compete at the Midland Tennis Center to prove who deserves the top spot. Before the championship matches begin, fans get
The Detroit Lions just used their power-up option on Jahmyr Gibbs, locking him in through 2025. But the real show is yet to come—a long-term deal that could blow past what most running backs ever earn. A quick look at the numbers shows why Gibbs is suddenly setting the bar for a position that rarely
