Lawyers for Venezuelans Ask Court to Press D.H.S. on Temporary Protections
A judge had ordered that Temporary Protected Status be kept in place, but Venezuelans who needed to re-register weren’t able to.
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Why simple tasks like charging your phone rely on quantum measurements
Your phone charger needs precise quantum measurements Shutterstock/Zoomik If you are anything like me, you are almost always charging your smartphone. What you might not realise is that the ability to do so safely depends on a delicate quantum measurement at the cutting edge of physics. To understand why, we need to look at what…
A California bill that would regulate AI companion chatbots is close to becoming law
California has taken a big step toward regulating AI. SB 243 — a bill that would regulate AI companion chatbots in order to protect minors and vulnerable users — passed both the State Assembly and Senate with bipartisan support and now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. Newsom has until October 12 to either veto…
Madeleine West: Former Neighbours star shows off gruesome injury after hike
Neighbours star Madeleine West has been attacked by a leech while on a relaxing country getaway. The 47-year-old went on a hike, but she ran into a gruesome situation after a leech took hold of her calf. West took to her Instagram story showing the bloody aftermath of the leech attack. READ MORE: Supermarket’s $100k…
Former NBA player Jason Collins undergoing treatment for brain tumor
Retired NBA player and former Harvard-Westlake star Jason Collins is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, the NBA said Thursday in a statement released on behalf of Collins and his family. “Jason and his family welcome your support and prayers and kindly ask for privacy as they dedicate their attention to Jason’s health and well-being,”…
Nepal’s Social Media Ban Backfires as Politics Moves to a Chat Room
“The Parliament of Nepal right now is Discord,” a user said of the platform popular with video gamers, where tens of thousands are debating the nation’s future.
Microsoft and OpenAI have a new deal that could clear the way for an IPO
As OpenAI attempts to restructure itself and eventually go public, a hurdle for the startup, recently valued at $500 billion, is its increasingly complicated partnership with Microsoft. On Thursday afternoon, the two companies released this joint statement about an agreement they’ve reached. Microsoft & OpenAI: Microsoft and OpenAI have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding…
Jennifer Lopez recalls missing out on Evita role to Madonna
11 September 2025 Jennifer Lopez spent “weeks” preparing to play Evita – before Madonna landed the part. Jennifer Lopez was eager to play Evita in the movie The 56-year-old singer was desperate to play Eva Peron, the Argentine politician and activist, in the 1996 biographical musical drama film, and Jennifer felt devastated when the role…
Loneliness Is Reshaping Your Workplace
Disconnection isn’t an individual problem, but a structural phenomenon.