The Biden administration in the United States has announced that it will be implementing new rules to prevent American chipmakers from selling products to China that bypass government restrictions. These rules are part of an ongoing effort to block further exports of AI chips to China. The details of these new rules, reported for the
In the midst of escalating tensions between Israel and Palestine, China has urged Israel to cease its collective punishment of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip. As Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled throughout the Middle East to mitigate the possibility of a wider war, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed the international community’s call
After nearly 2,000 years of being buried under volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius, the ancient Roman scrolls from Herculaneum have finally begun to reveal their secrets, thanks to the power of artificial intelligence (AI). Recently, scholars from the University of Kentucky initiated the Vesuvius Challenge, providing thousands of X-ray images of charred scrolls to be
The legendary director, Renny Harlin, is taking the helm of the next three films in The Strangers franchise, and he’s got something exciting in store. Not content with just creating a simple trilogy, Harlin is teasing a whole new universe that could potentially lead to more chilling installments in the future. The Strangers, a psychological
Director Matthew Vaughn has recently announced plans for a reboot of the beloved Kick-Ass film franchise. In a panel at New York Comic Con, Vaughn revealed that none of the previous actors will be returning for the reboot. However, he also left the door open for their potential involvement in future installments. This news has
In a disappointing turn of events, the San Francisco 49ers faced a setback in their game against the Cleveland Browns as wide receiver Deebo Samuel suffered a shoulder injury late in the first quarter. The impact of this injury was immediately felt by the team, as Samuel had been a key player in their offensive
A groundbreaking revelation in the field of multiple sclerosis (MS) research suggests that a cure for this debilitating disease may be within reach. Renowned MS researcher, Stephen Hauser, MD, of the University of California San Francisco, discussed the potential for advancing from suppressing the disease to finding a cure during his keynote speech at the
Australia’s eSafety commissioner has recently imposed a substantial fine of 610,500 Australian dollars on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, for its failure to appropriately disclose information regarding its practices in handling child abuse content. Commissioner Julie Inman Grant emphasized the importance of concrete action rather than empty promises when it comes
Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated Eras Tour concert film has taken the box office by storm, exceeding all expectations with its massive opening weekend numbers. While falling just short of the $100 million benchmark, the film’s domestic ticket sales reached an impressive $95 million, according to distributor AMC Entertainment. This undeniable tentpole-level success has left box
In the political sphere, there are often uncomfortable truths that we choose to ignore, making them the metaphorical “elephants in the room.” In the case of the Scottish National Party (SNP), the room is filled with these elephants and their weight is becoming increasingly burdensome. The SNP’s journey towards a second independence referendum has been