A strange thing happened recently when an AI-assisted fiction piece won a big writing prize. People noticed right away it felt off—too many odd patterns, too much robotic style. The story used common AI tricks like repeating certain words and phrases. A debate started online. Was it really written b
A sharp crash hit crypto markets overnight, wiping out billions in value. Bitcoin sank to $62, 600—a 6% drop—while Ethereum fell to $1, 750. Smaller coins like Solana and Hyperliquid took even bigger hits, losing around 9%. Even the recent winners weren’t safe. Zcash lost 12%, Near lost 18%, and ano
The famous Lucchese boot brand has reopened its Santa Fe store after a three-month facelift. This location is one of their oldest and most important shops in the Southwest. Inside, customers now find new tools like a hat steamer for custom fits, an embossing machine, and a private area for designing
ChatGPT has become the quickest app ever to hit one billion monthly users, a milestone it achieved in just about three years after its launch. Data from market‑research firm Sensor Tower shows the AI chat tool surpassed other giants such as Google Maps, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube in speed.
Michigan weather watchers get a new schedule for the next rainy spell. The forecast now says the rain will hit the state on Friday, not Saturday as earlier predicted. That shift means most of Michigan could be clear by late Saturday afternoon or evening. The change comes from fresh data that
The night was a mix of music, gossip and politics. A West Los Angeles restaurant turned into a buzzing hub for those who want to see a different kind of mayor. Spencer Pratt, once known from reality TV, moved into the second spot behind Mayor Karen Bass in a primary that could lead to a runoff.
The last week’s tech gathering in Culver City drew thousands of Hollywood insiders to learn how artificial intelligence can help film. Most talks celebrated the promise of AI, but a conversation with Luke Arrigoni, CEO of Loti AI, offered a different view. Loti scans the web for unapproved deepfakes
Black Desert Mobile is stepping onto the global stage of the Green Game Jam, a worldwide event that asks gamers to help protect nature. The initiative, backed by the United Nations Environment Programme, has been running for seven years and invites top game studios to weave environmental messages in
The 90‑year‑old spiritual leader will head to India’s capital this month for a procedure on his left knee, according to his office. The trip is set for Friday as he leaves his exile home in Dharamshala, a Himalayan town. Followers usually hold special prayers before any medical step. The office als
Australia’s main parliament passed a new tax bill that will change how profits from property and other investments are taxed. The vote was 94 to 48, with the opposition and a few independents trying but failing to add their own tweaks. The law was announced in last month’s budget and is the biggest
