In the fight for top AI talent, Meta just reportedly snagged a win, poaching three OpenAI researchers despite rival Sam Altman’s public mockery of Mark Zuckerberg’s lavish hiring tactics. The latest victory in Zuckerberg’s widely-reported recruiting blitz: Lucas Beyer, Alexander Kolesnikov, and Xiaohua Zhai – who established OpenAI’s Zurich office – have joined Meta’s superintelligence…
After years of controversy over Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling‘s stance against transgender rights, the owners of one San Francisco bookstore have had enough. The Booksmith, a popular independent retailer in Haight Ashbury, announced recently on its website that the author is “using her private wealth from the Harry Potter series to develop the ‘JK…
Asian currencies strengthen against the greenback as investors parse easing Middle East tensions Asian currencies strengthened against the U.S. dollar Thursday as investors continued to assess the easing of Middle East tensions. The Taiwanese dollar appreciated 0.8% to 29.151 against the greenback, its strongest level since June 2022. The Japanese yen strengthened 0.3% to 144.81…
Kids have so much to manage during the school year. Social pressures, schoolwork and the myriad activities before and after school, like sports, music and clubs, are all sources of big emotions and confusing behaviors. On top of this, many are dealing with depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges. Three out of four high…
Meta won a major legal ruling in an AI copyright lawsuit brought by 13 authors alleging that the company illegally trained its AI systems on their work without permission. On Wednesday, Judge Vince Chhabria ruled in Meta’s favor, saying it is “entitled to summary judgment on its fair use defense to the claim that copying…
The Portland Trail Blazers shocked the NBA world by trading down with the Memphis Grizzlies and then selecting Chinese center Hansen Yang with the No. 16 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. As our friends at Blazer’s Edge noted, proof this was a pick that was a bit off the board was The Ringer having…
Cardi B & her man Stefon Diggs have been in Paris for several days, partying and attending one of Beyonce’s concerts. [Just Jared]I’m watching Patience & it’s so good, I highly recommend it. [Pajiba]Charlize Theron is out and about! [RCFA]Does Jonathan Bailey have any haters? Everyone loves him. [Socialite Life]Analyzing the awkwardness between Brad Pitt…
David Webb spent decades exposing shady financial dealings. But doctors say he has months to live, and he hasn’t found anyone willing to carry on his mission.
Gastric bypass surgery is generally used for weight loss, but it may have other benefits Portra/Getty Images A common form of weight-loss surgery may cut the risk of colorectal cancer by altering levels of molecules called bile acids in the blood and small intestine. The findings could lead to new treatments for bowel cancer. Gastric…
