3M, a multinational corporation, is nearing the end of the largest mass tort litigation in U.S. history, with a settlement of approximately $6.01 billion. This settlement involves around 250,000 plaintiffs, mainly military veterans and service members, who alleged that 3M manufactured defective earplugs that caused hearing loss. The court-appointed lead plaintiffs’ counsel, Bryan Aylstock, expressed
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The rapid advancement of technology, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), has provided immense opportunities and challenges for society. To address the complex implications of AI, renowned leaders in the tech industry, such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, Jensen Huang, and Eric Schmidt, will gather at the
The first half of 2023 has seen exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to the artificial intelligence (AI) boom perform exceptionally well. However, as investors weigh the tech-driven hype against higher interest rates, momentum is shifting. According to Global X Chief Investment Officer Jon Maier, the impact of interest rates is causing the markets to reconsider their
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that updated Covid vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax are expected to be available to the public in mid-September. This timeline provides the most specific information to date regarding the availability of the new shots. Although the vaccines are anticipated to be available in September,
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been generating buzz on social media with his promotion of the company’s highly-anticipated Cybertruck. First unveiled in November 2019, this futuristic-looking electric pickup truck has garnered attention for its unique design and technological features. However, despite the hype, Tesla has not released final pricing and specifications for the Cybertruck, leaving
The list of past lunar missions is plagued with failures and setbacks, but India has managed to secure a coveted spot on the moon. On Wednesday, the country successfully landed its Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the lunar surface, making it the fourth nation to achieve this milestone. Not only is the achievement significant, but the fact
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recently announced that Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors, will be reducing its robotaxi fleet in San Francisco by 50%. This decision comes in response to multiple crashes involving Cruise autonomous vehicles in the city. One of the most notable incidents occurred when a self-driving car collided with
In a surprising move, X owner Elon Musk recently announced that users of the platform will no longer have the ability to block comments from unwanted followers. Previously, blocking had been regarded as a crucial safety measure to combat harassment and hateful content. Instead, Musk stated that blocking would only be available for direct messages
The popularity of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, has been steadily increasing over the past decade, especially among young people. However, a new study conducted by researchers from the Center for Tobacco Research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Southern California Keck School of Medicine has revealed alarming health risks associated with
North Korea caused a stir yesterday as it made its first comment on a recent incident involving a U.S. soldier, Travis King, who apparently crossed into North Korean territory. The state-run media, KCNA, claims that King “illegally intruded” into the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). According to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, King crossed the