Kathy Hilton, best known for her reality TV life, recently shared a cautionary tale about trusting the wrong online advice. She tried a viral Jell-O diet, convinced by AI-generated videos featuring celebrities she trusted. Hilton wasn't alone in her mistake—scammers used digital impersonations of Op
Recent research has revealed that zooming in on the climate picture can change how we see future rainstorms. Scientists compared a global model, which looks at the whole planet in broad strokes, with a regional model that focuses on Southeast Asia’s islands and surrounding seas. The regional v
The market has been nervous about artificial intelligence, but new evidence shows it’s actually boosting job growth and demand for software. A study by Apollo Global Management highlights a steep rise in new businesses that use AI, especially in areas where the technology is most adopted. This trend
Caris LeVert grew up in Pickerington, Ohio, a town known for its tough basketball players. He started playing in high school and led his team to a state title, showing early talent that caught college scouts’ attention. After high school he chose the University of Michigan, where he became a key
New Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding isn’t worried about Lane Kiffin’s social media shots at his old team. Kiffin, now at LSU, has a history of playful jabs at Ole Miss and its fans since leaving in November. But Golding sees it differently. “Lane is Lane, ” Golding said in late April. “He jokes
A strange warning popped up last weekend for some PlayStation buyers. New digital copies suddenly showed a 30-day countdown, making players worry they’d lose access if they stayed offline. Quick tests by gamers suggested the timer might reset itself after a month, turning a one-time check into a per
A new temporary bar has landed in Atlantic City, bringing a playful twist to the usual casino scene. Called The Piggy Bank, this spot is full of bright colors, pig-shaped decorations, and drinks served in quirky containers. It’s open for only a few months, giving visitors a fun reason to stop by bef
Texas A&M just opened a lab that’s basically a giant explosion playground—but with a serious goal. Called the Detonation Research Test Facility, it’s the biggest science lab of its kind built by a university to study blasts up close. Scientists aren’t just playing with fire here. They’re studying ho
This past week saw some standout performances in local high school sports, especially in baseball and softball. In baseball, one team completely dominated their rivals by winning three straight games. The visiting team scored big early and often, with their top players driving in multiple runs. Pitc
In 2003, North Charleston saw the sudden disappearance of Selina Barfield, a 32-year-old woman known locally as Nina. She left behind her nine-year-old daughter, Katie, and a trail of unanswered questions. Selina struggled with addiction and lived a life that many in her community deemed risky. Her
