Mystery Deepens as Super Powerful AI Appears, Then Disappears
The mysterious AI model 'gpt2-chatbot' appeared briefly and garnered hype for potentially surpassing GPT-4 capabilities, sparking speculation and comparisons in the AI community. [ more ]
Saoirse Hanley: I'm a huge Swiftie but I refuse to analyse her every move to death any more - I just enjoy the music instead
Taylor Swift's new album The Tortured Poets Department is sparking speculation about her personal life post-breakup, but some fans are tired of overanalyzing. [ more ]
The article discusses the anticipation and speculation surrounding Taylor Swift's upcoming album, particularly focusing on the themes, collaborators, and potential inspirations. [ more ]
Mike Tomlin Speculation Created A 'Distraction' For Steelers Players And Coaches, Cameron Heyward Says
Speculation surrounding Mike Tomlin's future as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers has created a distraction for players and coaches.
Team captain Cameron Heyward passionately defended Tomlin, stating that he believes Tomlin will remain with the Steelers and wants to be a Pittsburgh Steeler. [ more ]
Boris Johnson considering running for London mayor'
Boris Johnson is said to be considering an audacious independent bid to become London mayor for a second time after his exit from parliament and dramatic fall from grace in the Tory party.The former prime minister is weighing up his next move outside Westminster after his fate was sealed by a damning report that found he deliberately and repeatedly lied to the Commons over Partygate.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Listing Goes Live On April Fools' Day, Reinforcing Its Existence Is A Prank
The appearance of a Hollow Knight: Silksong listing on Xbox.com on April Fools' Day has sparked speculation among fans.
Despite the history of April Fools' Day pranks in the gaming industry, the listing may just be a routine occurrence with no significant release news. [ more ]
Donald Trump's assets are under scrutiny by New York AG Tish James, with the Seven Springs estate being targeted for seizure.
An online bracket is created to speculate which asset seizures could aggravate Donald Trump the most, focusing on properties like Mar-a-Lago and Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago. [ more ]
An Internet video purportedly shows a tornado being blown up. Is that possible?
After a tornado struck a power station in Tennessee, video emerged showing an explosion, leading to speculation about whether it's possible to blow up a tornado.
Nashville Electric Service confirmed that the explosion in the video was caused by damage to their power equipment. [ more ]
Where to Dine Like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in Las Vegas for Super Bowl Weekend
Super Bowl LVIII will take place in Las Vegas for the first time, with the Kansas City Chiefs facing off against the San Francisco 49ers.
Taylor Swift and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, are generating buzz around the Super Bowl, with speculation about Taylor's reaction if his team loses and the possibility of a proposal. [ more ]
Is North Korea's Kim planning war? Experts have conflicting theories
Kim Jong Un's recent moves and statements have raised speculation about his intentions, with some analysts warning of a possible war.
Longtime observers of North Korea have conflicting and speculative theories about Kim's motives.
Kim's announcement that peaceful reunification with South Korea was no longer possible is seen as a significant break with decades of policy advocating reunion. [ more ]
7 thoughts on the Patriots and the Bill Belichick situation
There is speculation about a potential split between Kraft and Belichick, but it is all based on second-hand accounts and indirect assessments.
The meetings between Kraft and Belichick are being held behind closed doors and there is room for error in reporting without direct statements from the parties involved. [ more ]
With just over five months until the start of the MLB offseason, all eyes are on Shohei Ohtani and whether he will become a free agent as expected.The two-way star is in the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Angels and largely has dodged questions about his future.However, the consensus around the league is Ohtani will test the open market and spark one of the most anticipated bidding wars in sports history.
After the downfall of Boris the liar: What next for the former PM?
Rishi Sunak's allies declared it the end of the road for Boris Johnson when a damning report concluded he had lied to Parliament on an unprecedented scale over Partygate.The prime minister is hoping that, after a vote to endorse the report's findings on Monday, he will be able to get on with the job and no longer worry about the distractions of his predecessor.
Yes, pension funds are rich, but they won't bail out Britain
In these desperate times, everyone wants to find some money down the back of the sofa.Politicians are no exception.Taxpayer cash is difficult to generate witness the growing disquiet on Conservative backbenches at the billions of pounds raised by chancellor Jeremy Hunt's long-lasting freeze on income tax thresholds.
Teachers in England to stage fresh strikes for two days in July
Teachers in England are to stage fresh strikes in their long-running dispute over pay.Members of the National Education Union (NEU) will strike on 5 and 7 July, causing disruption to schools in the current term.The NEU is re-balloting its members to see if they want to continue taking industrial action for the rest of the year.
Scrapping a planned anti-obesity policy banning two-for-one junk food deals would be unforgivable, health campaigners have warned, after the Government delayed the measure beyond the next election.TV doctor Chris van Tulleken branded suggestions the light-touch regulation would restrict consumer choice ludicrous following No 10's announcement it had been shelved amid concerns about the cost-of-living crisis.
Ban on two-for-one junk food deals delayed amid cost-of-living crisis
The Government will delay its planned ban on two-for-one junk food deals a key anti-obesity measure for another two years amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.Rishi Sunak will shelve the expected measure targeting multi-buy promotions on products high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) to avoid restricting consumer options while prices remain high.
Ban on two-for-one junk food deals to be delayed for two more years
The government is to delay its planned ban on two-for-one junk food deals a key anti-obesity measure for another two years amid the cost of living crisis.UK food giant calls for higher fat, sugar and salt taxes Rishi Sunak will shelve the expected measure targeting multi-buy promotions on products high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) to avoid restricting consumer options while prices remain high.
Wes Streeting reveals ambition to become prime minister
Wes Streeting has revealed his ambition to one day become prime minister, saying he would die happy if he had the chance to serve as Labour leader.In an interview with the Guardian, the shadow health secretary said he had never been ashamed of aiming high and going as far as my talents will take me.
Johnson uses first column to discuss weight-loss drug amid claims of rule breach
Boris Johnson has used his first Daily Mail column to detail how a weight-loss drug did not work well for him amid accusations his new journalistic role is a clear breach of ministerial rules.In a 1,200-word article, the former prime minister discusses his unsuccessful personal experience with appetite-suppressants but reaches the conclusion that they could be used to tackle Britain's obesity crisis.
Boris Johnson considering running for London mayor'
Boris Johnson is said to be considering an audacious independent bid to become London mayor for a second time after his exit from parliament and dramatic fall from grace in the Tory party.The former prime minister is weighing up his next move outside Westminster after his fate was sealed by a damning report that found he deliberately and repeatedly lied to the Commons over Partygate.
Boris Johnson: fresh questions as Daily Mail signs ex-PM as columnist
Boris Johnson has been unveiled as a new columnist for the Daily Mail, which the former Conservative leader is expected to use as a platform to be a thorn in the side of Rishi Sunak.The news comes after the chair of a watchdog from which former ministers are obliged to request approval before accepting jobs said he would be seeking clarification from Johnson on whether he was taking a job as a Daily Mail columnist.
What to expect from potential Washington Wizards pick Anthony Black
The 2023 NBA Draft is less than a week away and with each passing day, we are getting more clarity on the destination of each prospect.The latest reported news is that Ausar Thompson of the Overtime Elite withdrew from his scheduled workouts with the Indiana Pacers, who has the no.7 pick.This increased speculation that a team above the Pacers in the draft order promised Ausar that they will take him.
Opinion | This C.S. Lewis Novel Helps Explain the Weirdness of 2023
Recently I reread C.S. Lewis's 1945 novel, That Hideous Strength, the last book in his Space Trilogy, and since I wrote about aliens last weekend it seems like a good week to talk a little bit about the novel's contemporary relevance.For those who haven't read it, the book is a curious hybrid, mixing the anti-totalitarian style of dystopia familiar from Lewis's contemporaries like George Orwell and Aldous Huxley with a blend of supernaturalism and science fiction that anticipates Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time, among other works.
Brutal Killing of Governor Heralds New Round of Violence in Darfur
The killing of a powerful governor in Darfur, in western Sudan, has heightened worries that fighting between the country's warring military factions is pushing a region blighted by genocide two decades ago into a new ethnic civil war.Since April, Sudan's military has been battling the Rapid Support Forces, a well-armed paramilitary group that until recently was part of the national armed forces.
Pope sends Benedict XVI's former aide back to Germany in latest sign of falling out
Pope Francis has fired the longtime aide to the late Pope Benedict XVI from his Vatican job and ordered him to return to his native Germany, the final chapter in a very public falling out that culminated with the aide's tell-all memoir that was highly critical of Francis.The Vatican confirmed that Archbishop Georg Gaenswein had officially ended his job as prefect of the papal household as of Feb. 28.
Wolves have dismissed speculation surrounding Julen Lopetegui's future and say he will remain as their head coach next season.Lopetegui took over in November when Wolves were bottom of the Premier League table and guided them to safety.However, the Spaniard's future had been uncertain because of the club's financial situation.
One of LA's Buzziest Pop-Ups Is Opening an Izakaya in East Hollywood
Budonoki, the two-year-old izakaya pop-up originally founded by a trio of restaurant industry veterans, is permanently settling into Virgil Village this fall at 654 N. Virgil Avenue on the ground floor of the Cha Cha Cha condominiums.Previously, Budonoki popped up at Melody Wine Bar, Ototo, and Thunderbolt, among others.