The city’s chief financial officer has suggested that Dallas should leave its current City Hall building instead of fixing it up. This is the first time city staff has officially recommended moving away from the old downtown structure. The proposal comes after a study that shows repairing the 50‑ye
Anthropic has announced a fresh addition to its lineup of large language models, called Claude Fable 5. The company says this new model is designed to generate creative and engaging stories, with a focus on mythic themes. The update follows earlier releases that aimed to improve safety and reduce ha
The National Institutes of Health is the biggest public money source for medical research. In Massachusetts, people get almost five hundred dollars of NIH support per year. Yet a new report says the agency is in trouble because politics are getting in the way of science. The paper, written by 71 fo
These old blockbusters feel like previews from a future that’s already here. Back when the web was a novelty and smartphones were luxury gadgets, filmmakers imagined worlds full of spying cameras, stolen identities, and machines that learn on their own. Critics called the ideas creepy, but today the
A federal inspection group discovered serious problems at a Texas detention facility built by the former administration. The center did not keep proper force‑use logs, left sick inmates without needed medication, and wasted taxpayer money on hurried contracts. The audit highlighted “significant, per
The Philippines’ foreign minister, Ma. Theresa Lazaro, announced that she will soon sit down with various ethnic armed groups from Myanmar to discuss their situation and explore ways the country can help. She made the statement at a Nikkei‑hosted forum in Tokyo, saying she wants to “find out the si
The Chinese president announced that his trip to Pyongyang had ended with a major agreement, according to North Korean state news. He said that he and the North Korean leader had shared deep views on common issues and reached several important agreements. The statement highlighted a desire to streng
A 24‑year‑old man faces a fresh wave of legal trouble after the tragic Bondi Beach shooting that claimed 15 lives during a Hanukkah event. The attacker, linked to the Islamic State for his motives, was initially charged with 59 offences, covering murders, attempted killings and terrorism. Police
Anna Faris, who plays a role in the upcoming comedy, said her character once teased Melania Trump’s “Be Best” anti‑bullying effort. The line was removed during editing, a decision that has sparked curiosity because the film’s producers are linked to people who have ties with the former president.
Sundial Media & Technology Group has opened a new door for brands looking to connect with real voices in the digital world. The company, known for its cultural media outlets like ESSENCE and Refinery29, now offers a full‑service agency called THEIA. The goal is to help brands tell stories through cr
