In the heart of Brazil's Amazonas state, a grim scene unfolded as hundreds of dolphins were found lifeless along the shores of Lake Tefe. The culprit? A scorching heat wave and severe drought that turned the lake into a virtual hot tub, with temperatures soaring to a staggering 41 degrees Celsius. T
A Canadian ostrich farm's long fight to save its birds from a government-ordered cull has come to an end. The Supreme Court of Canada recently rejected the farm's final appeal, allowing the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to proceed with the cull. The CFIA claims the cull is necessary to prev
Tanabe Hajime, a notable Japanese philosopher, had a deep interest in religion. He believed that philosophy and religion should not be separate. Instead, they should work together. His ideas were not just theoretical. He proposed a "second religious reformation. " This was not just a random idea. It
The Farmers’ Almanac, a beloved guide for farmers, gardeners, and weather lovers, is saying goodbye after 208 years. The final edition will be published in 2026, marking the end of a long-standing tradition. The decision to stop comes from the tough times in today’s media world. The Almanac’s team
A new crime thriller is brewing, and it's packed with some of Hollywood's biggest names. Jessica Chastain and Chris Pine are teaming up for a film called "My Darling California. " They'll be joined by an impressive cast, including Josh Brolin, Charles Melton, Don Cheadle, and Mikey Madison. The stor
Bayesian statistics is a powerful tool for making sense of data. It helps us understand the uncertainty around our estimates. But what happens when our models are not perfect? This is called model misspecification. In such cases, Bayesian posteriors may not accurately reflect the true uncertainty. M
Saks Off 5th, a popular clothing store, is saying goodbye to Connecticut. The store, which opened in 2018 at Corbin's Corner near Westfarms Mall, will be closing its doors in January. This news comes from reports by Yahoo Finance and WWD. The decision to close the store is part of a bigger plan. Sa
The Trump administration struck a deal with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to lower the cost of GLP-1 drugs. These drugs help with weight loss, diabetes, and other health issues. Starting soon, people will pay about $350 a month for these injectable drugs. This price will drop to $250 over the next two
Microsoft has just made a big change. They are no longer tied to their old deal with OpenAI. This deal had limits. It stopped Microsoft from making AI as advanced as they wanted. Now, they are free to chase their own dreams of super-smart AI. Microsoft's new team is called the MAI Superintelligence
Nancy Pelosi, a giant in American politics, announced she won't be running for reelection to the U. S. House. This decision marks the end of her nearly 40-year career representing San Francisco. Pelosi, known for her tenacity and political savvy, shared this news in a video message, urging her suppo
