Feeling lonely this Valentine’s? Psychologists urge against confiding in AI
The month of February has been synonymous with love as couples plan extravagant Valentine’s Day celebrations, but adoration in some causes extreme loneliness in others. People in crisis turn to the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, but with artificial intelligence’s rapid growth and a shortage of psychiatrists, some are turning to computers for help — […]
As Don Lemon pleads not guilty, lawyer probes ‘unusual’ path to journalist’s indictment
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon, now an independent journalist, pleaded not guilty Friday to charges linked to his coverage of a protest at the church of a federal immigration official in Minnesota. Abbe Lowell, Lemon’s attorney, said the defense wants to see transcripts of a grand jury’s deliberation about the case, arguing that prosecutors took […]
Trump to require voter ID for midterms with or without Congress
In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump announced that he would require every American to show identification before voting in the midterms. The president even said he would circumvent Congress if he had to. Trump said he would “shortly” sign an executive order explaining the “legal reasons” for a voter ID law. “This […]
Why Meta is waiting for the right moment to introduce smart glasses with facial recognition
The technology company Meta apparently has been waiting for just the right time to integrate a facial recognition feature into its smart glasses: a moment when likely critics would be otherwise occupied. A memo from last May — revealed Friday by The New York Times — details plans by Meta’s Reality Labs, a research unit […]
The ‘golden handcuff’: 3% mortgages are now outnumbered by 6% payments
After years of record-low mortgage interest rates, the share of U.S. homeowners with 6% mortgage rates officially surpassed the share with rates of 3% or lower. This is the first time this has happened since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. About 21% of American homeowners have a mortgage interest rate of 6% or higher, […]
Battles of Saratoga: Turning Point in American Revolutionary War
Marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Battles of Saratoga stand as the turning point of the Revolutionary War, where a major American victory secured the French alliance and saved the fight for independence.
From TV trope to economic force: The rise of Galentine’s Day
Theora Jaz pulled rose petals, handcrafted rose-and-baby’s-breath bouquets and hung red silk fabric over her walls and tables to set the scene for a very special night. She poured her thoughts, time and effort into a Galentine’s Day party to celebrate the women in her life. “Galentine’s Day is about admiring and celebrating our female […]
Judge blocks Pentagon from punishing Mark Kelly over video; Hegseth vows to appeal
A federal judge on Thursday barred the Pentagon from reducing Sen. Mark Kelly’s military retirement rank and pay over a video urging service members to refuse illegal orders. The ruling halts disciplinary proceedings initiated by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and prohibits any adverse action against the Arizona Democrat while the case proceeds. U.S. District Judge […]
FBI releases description of suspect and his backpack in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
The FBI has released new identifying details about the suspect in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance following a forensic review of doorbell camera footage. Investigators now describe the suspect as a man between 5’9” and 5’10” with an average build who was carrying a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack. “We hope this updated description will […]
