Tom Dundon, owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, is in talks to buy the Portland Trail Blazers from the estate of Paul Allen. A group including Dundon, Marc Zahr, and Sheel Tyle plan to keep the team in Portland. The sale, valued at an estimated $3.6 billion, requires NBA...
Google's Gemini AI chatbot is getting an update that allows it to remember past conversations to personalize future interactions. This feature, enabled by default but easily disabled in settings, will recall key details and preferences. A related privacy setting, "Keep Activity," will also be updated, using a sample...
The Trump administration is cracking down on homelessness in Washington D.C., threatening fines or jail time for those refusing shelter. This policy, part of a broader effort to curb perceived crime, is despite violent crime reaching a 30-year low. Advocates criticize the approach, citing insufficient shelter beds and...
President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., has raised concerns in California, particularly regarding potential deployments to the Bay Area and Los Angeles, especially during the 2028 Olympics. Officials in Oakland and Los Angeles criticized Trump's claims of high crime rates, calling them fear-mongering. While...
Tropical Storm Erin, located 1300 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands, is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane by Friday. Currently moving west at 17 mph with 45 mph winds, it's expected to pass near or north of the northern Leeward Islands this weekend. While no watches...
Bills running back James Cook signed a new four-year contract, ending contract negotiations. While details remain unclear, the deal provides Cook with financial security and keeps him in Buffalo for a potential Super Bowl run. Initial reports about the guarantee amount have been disputed, with Cook's $30 million falling...
Lagos, Nigeria, grappling with a severe plastic pollution crisis, recently implemented a ban on single-use plastics. Despite the ban, weak enforcement and lack of alternatives hinder its effectiveness, with shops continuing to use Styrofoam. The city generates 13,000 tons of waste daily, nearly a fifth being plastic, overwhelming...
Ukrainian drones attacked a major Russian oil pumping station in Bryansk Oblast overnight, causing a significant fire, according to Ukrainian military sources and the Kyiv Independent. The Unecha oil pumping station, part of the Druzhba pipeline network, was targeted. The attack, coordinated with the Ukrainian Armed Forces, comes...
Lebanese President Aoun rejected foreign interference, particularly Iranian support for Hezbollah, stating that no group can bear arms or rely on foreign backing. This follows the Lebanese cabinet's approval of a US-backed roadmap to disarm Hezbollah, a move Iran opposes. Aoun emphasized Lebanon's sovereignty and called for cooperation...
Israel's plan to conquer Gaza City carries a hefty economic price tag, estimated at NIS 100 billion ($29.2 billion) – 5% of its GDP, according to Hebrew University economist Esteban Klor. This includes military spending, reduced civilian spending, and potential trade boycotts. The ongoing conflict has already cost...
