Maria Corina Machado, a leading figure of Venezuela's opposition, was detained in Caracas on Thursday. She was part of a protest against the upcoming inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro. Machado's team reported that her group was intercepted violently by military troops as they left the rally.
Elon Musk, the CEO of xAI, agrees with other AI experts: we’ve practically run out of real-world data to train AI models. He commented during a livestream with Mark Penn, "We’ve used up basically all the knowledge humans have created to train AI. " This’s a significant shift that happened just last
President Joe Biden, 82, has been candid about his uncertainty regarding a potential second term. In a recent interview, he admitted that while he believes he could have won reelection, he's not sure if he would have the energy to serve another four years. Biden's age has been a topic of discussion
Ever heard of the Black Soldier Fly? Well, it turns out its protein powder, called BPH, is quite the superhero in the lab! Scientists recently found that BPH can help cells fight off inflammation and stress caused by harmful substances. They used LPS to challenge the L-929 cells, but with BPH around
Have you ever wondered how tiny plant zygotes grow into complex shapes? Scientists did, and they found some fascinating answers. They used a special model to study Arabidopsis zygote cells, which grow in a unique hemisphere-like tip shape. This model helps understand how shape, stress, and strain al
In the heart of Seoul, South Korea, a unique political scene unfolds. Supporters of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol huddle together, holding signs that declare "Stop the Steal, " waving US flags, and donning red hats reminiscent of the MAGA movement. This spectacle is a world away from Washington
Wildfires are raging near Los Angeles, forcing thousands to evacuate. The smoke from these fires is a mix of harmful pollutants. Even a short exposure can affect your health, especially if you're young, old, pregnant, or have breathing or heart issues. On Wednesday, Los Angeles air was labeled "haza
EA Sports FC recently released a significant update, titled Patch 7, for its popular game. This update focuses on fixing various issues and improving gameplay across different modes. If you're into Ultimate Team (FUT), the update has addressed several bugs that were causing headaches for players. Th
In an extraordinary meeting last Tuesday, Richland County School District One board members took a significant step. They voted to ask the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) for a comprehensive forensic audit of the district. This was the first gathering of the year for the newly elected
On January 20, Donald J. Trump will stand in the very spot where chaos and violence unfolded on January 6, 2021. This is the place where protesters, fueled by his false claims about the 2020 election, stormed the Capitol. Behind him, the doors they forced open; to his left, the scene of brutal hand-
