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Entertainment

Rust Documentary Is Moving Full Speed Ahead

February 14, 2023

The context

The producers of the film "Rust" named Bianca Cline as its cinematographer. The documentary will cover the death of the film's cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during production when a prop gun held by lead actor and producer Alec Baldwin misfired with a live round.

Entertainment

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Rust Documentary Is Moving Full Speed Ahead

The context

The producers of the film "Rust" named Bianca Cline as its cinematographer. The documentary will cover the death of the film's cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during production when a prop gun held by lead actor and producer Alec Baldwin misfired with a live round.

Green light for Rust documentary

The producers of the film “Rust” announced that they had found a cinematographer to continue the production of the film after it was halted when the former cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed in an on-set accident.
The producers announced in October that the film would be completed in Hutchins’ honor and that a documentary would be made about the completion of the film.

Technology

Meta May Be Planning Further Layoffs

February 14, 2023

The context

Meta is reportedly planning a new round of layoffs that are expected to happen sometime in March.

Technology

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Meta May Be Planning Further Layoffs

The context

Meta is reportedly planning a new round of layoffs that are expected to happen sometime in March.

Here we go again

Meta is preparing for a new round of job cuts that are expected to take place in March and will affect an unknown number of people.
In November, Meta laid off about 13% of its workforce.
Meta is one of the few tech companies to expand on earlier layoffs from 2022, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg promised that 2023 will be a year of "efficiency."

Politics

Higher Than Anticipated Inflation Sparks Fears of Further Interest Rate Hikes

February 14, 2023

The context

January inflation was higher than expected, sparking fears that the Federal Reserve may enact further interest rate hikes.

Politics

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Higher Than Anticipated Inflation Sparks Fears of Further Interest Rate Hikes

The context

January inflation was higher than expected, sparking fears that the Federal Reserve may enact further interest rate hikes.

Higher than expected

Consumer prices rose 0.5% in January, according to the Labor Department’s consumer price index, which was higher than experts expected.
The Federal Reserve may issue a more aggressive hike in the coming months to slow inflation.

Politics

More and More Mysterious Objects

February 14, 2023

The context

The White House reassured the press today that there was no indication that the unidentified flying objects shot down over the US and Canada were part of a Chinese spy program, leaving more questions about the objects’ origins.

Politics

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

More and More Mysterious Objects

The context

The White House reassured the press today that there was no indication that the unidentified flying objects shot down over the US and Canada were part of a Chinese spy program, leaving more questions about the objects’ origins.

Unclear origins

The White House said today that there is no indication that the three objects shot down by the US military over the weekend were part of China's spy program.
Officials have yet to analyze the debris from the objects because access has been impossible due to weather conditions and location.
The administration suggested the balloons were tied to a commercial or harmless entity.

Technology

Ford Announces Battery Upgrades

February 14, 2023

The context

Ford’s electric vehicles will get new batteries that charge faster and are more affordable, thanks to new chemical breakthroughs in battery tech.

Technology

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Ford Announces Battery Upgrades

The context

Ford’s electric vehicles will get new batteries that charge faster and are more affordable, thanks to new chemical breakthroughs in battery tech.

Better batteries

Ford announced it is opening a $3.5 billion electric vehicle factory in Michigan that will produce batteries with a new formula.
The lithium iron phosphate battery's chemistry means they are more durable, faster charging, and more affordable.
The new factory will generate 2,500 new jobs.

Entertainment

Rihanna Confirms Pregnancy

February 13, 2023

The context

A representative for Rihanna confirmed that she is pregnant following her Super Bowl Performance on Sunday, making her the first pregnant woman to ever perform at a Super Bowl.

Entertainment

Monday, February 13, 2023

Rihanna Confirms Pregnancy

The context

A representative for Rihanna confirmed that she is pregnant following her Super Bowl Performance on Sunday, making her the first pregnant woman to ever perform at a Super Bowl.

Rep confirms

A representative for Rihanna confirmed that she is indeed pregnant after her Super Bowl Performance.
During her performance, watchers took to social media to speculate about whether the singer was pregnant with her second child.
Rihanna's son is nine months old.

Technology

ChatGPT Competitor Neeva Throws Down a Challenge

February 13, 2023

The context

Neeva launched a generative AI search engine to an international audience today. The company initially launched the AI search engine to a limited audience in January to provide authentic, real-time AI search to a global audience.

Technology

Monday, February 13, 2023

ChatGPT Competitor Neeva Throws Down a Challenge

The context

Neeva launched a generative AI search engine to an international audience today. The company initially launched the AI search engine to a limited audience in January to provide authentic, real-time AI search to a global audience.

Neeva launches

Neeva launched an AI search engine in the US in January to a limited audience of users.
The engine was marketed as an "authentic, real-time AI search.
The timing of the announcement was auspicious, as Microsoft and Google battle back and forth over integrating AI into their respective search engines.
Users have to subscribe to access the engine because Neeva doesn’t monetize through advertising and prevents third-party trackers from using personal data to display personalized ads.

Politics

US Warns American Citizens to Leave Russia

February 13, 2023

The context

The US has issued a top-level advisory warning American citizens to leave Russia immediately. The advisory also warns Americans not to travel to Russia under any circumstance as the war in Ukraine drags on.

Politics

Monday, February 13, 2023

US Warns American Citizens to Leave Russia

The context

The US has issued a top-level advisory warning American citizens to leave Russia immediately. The advisory also warns Americans not to travel to Russia under any circumstance as the war in Ukraine drags on.

Top-level advisory

The US issued a top-level advisory today warning American citizens to cease travel to Russia and to leave the country immediately.
The advisory was issued as the war in Ukraine continues to escalate and nears its first anniversary on February 24th.

Politics

More Flying Objects Shot Down

February 13, 2023

The context

Over the weekend, one identified object and two unidentified flying objects were shot down over the US and Canada after President Biden and President Trudeau authorized the action.

Politics

Monday, February 13, 2023

More Flying Objects Shot Down

The context

Over the weekend, one identified object and two unidentified flying objects were shot down over the US and Canada after President Biden and President Trudeau authorized the action.

Flying objects of the third kind

Three more objects were shot down over the US and Canada this weekend.
One of the objects was a smaller spy balloon that was shot down over Alaska.
The other two have yet to be identified. One of the objects was shot down over Canada and is inaccessible because of weather, and the other was shot down over Lake Huron and is underwater.
All three objects were shot down by American fighter jets.

Entertainment

Family of Halyna Hutchins Sues Alec Baldwin

February 10, 2023

The context

The family of the cinematographer killed on the set of "Rust," filed a civil lawsuit against Alec Baldwin. Baldwin, the star and the producer of the film, was holding a gun that accidentally fired, killing Hutchins.

Entertainment

Friday, February 10, 2023

Family of Halyna Hutchins Sues Alec Baldwin

The context

The family of the cinematographer killed on the set of "Rust," filed a civil lawsuit against Alec Baldwin. Baldwin, the star and the producer of the film, was holding a gun that accidentally fired, killing Hutchins.

Suit filed

Halyna Hutchins was a cinematographer killed in October 2021 on the set of the film "Rust" when Alec Baldwin accidentally fired a live round from a prop gun.
The family of Halyna Hutchins filed a civil lawsuit against Baldwin and others involved in the production of the film on Thursday.

Technology

NASA and Blue Origin Will Head to Mars

February 10, 2023

The context

Blue Origin's spacecraft, New Glenn, will head to Mars with NASA sometime in the distant future. The Mars mission with NASA is Blue Origins' first big government contract.

Technology

Friday, February 10, 2023

NASA and Blue Origin Will Head to Mars

The context

Blue Origin's spacecraft, New Glenn, will head to Mars with NASA sometime in the distant future. The Mars mission with NASA is Blue Origins' first big government contract.

All aboard the Blue Glenn

NASA is planning a mission to Mars on Blue Origin's new spacecraft, New Glenn.
The mission will be Blue Origins' first big government contract with the New Glenn and was made possible through the Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) program at NASA.

Entertainment

Remembering Burt Bacharach

February 9, 2023

The context

The legendary pop composer Burt Bacharach passed away at 94.

Entertainment

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Remembering Burt Bacharach

The context

The legendary pop composer Burt Bacharach passed away at 94.

Driving force

Burt Bacharach was a dominant songwriter, composer, producer, and arranger for over half a century.
He was awarded six Grammys for his work from 1967-2005.
He was recognized by the Academy Awards and Golden Globes for his work on "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" (1969) and "Arthur" (1981).
He also composed scores for shows on Broadway.
Bacharach passed away at 94.

Technology

Twitter's Newly Pricey API

February 9, 2023

The context

Twitter announced that the basic tier of API access will now cost $100 a month. The API will remain free until February 13th.

Technology

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Twitter's Newly Pricey API

The context

Twitter announced that the basic tier of API access will now cost $100 a month. The API will remain free until February 13th.

AP-yikes

Twitter announced that developers will have to pay $100 per month for access to the basic tier of the Twitter API, basically a "low level of API usage."
Twitter expended the deadline before free API access is shut down until February 13th.
Researchers who depend on access to the API to conduct research about misinformation or hate speech will be severely impacted, as will small developers without the capital to pay the new premium.

Technology

Meta Acquires Within

February 9, 2023

The context

Meta has officially acquired VR fitness app maker Within, despite antitrust concerns raised by the FTC.

Technology

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Meta Acquires Within

The context

Meta has officially acquired VR fitness app maker Within, despite antitrust concerns raised by the FTC.

Sorry FTC!

The FTC sued Meta in July to try and block them from acquiring the VR developer Within.
Within makes VR fitness applications like Supernatural.
At the conclusion of the trial between Meta and the FTC, a judge ruled that Meta could proceed with the acquisition.

Politics

House of Representatives Condemns Chinese Spy Balloon

February 9, 2023

The context

The House of Representatives unanimously approved a resolution condemning China for flying a spy balloon over the continental US.

Politics

Thursday, February 9, 2023

House of Representatives Condemns Chinese Spy Balloon

The context

The House of Representatives unanimously approved a resolution condemning China for flying a spy balloon over the continental US.

Balloon battle

The House unanimously approved a resolution today condemning China for flying a spy balloon over the US.
The resolution calls the situation a "brazen violation of United States sovereignty" and denounces China for making false claims about its intelligence collection campaigns.
The resolution also calls on the Biden administration to update Congress on the incident through comprehensive briefings.

Entertainment

NBC and MSNBC Plan Walkout Amidst Layoffs

February 8, 2023

The context

Staffers at NBC and MSNBC are planning a walkout amid layoffs at NBC.

Entertainment

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

NBC and MSNBC Plan Walkout Amidst Layoffs

The context

Staffers at NBC and MSNBC are planning a walkout amid layoffs at NBC.

Walkout imminent

Staffers at NBC News and MSNBC are planning a walkout to protest recent layoffs.
The NBC Guild says that nearly 300 workers intend to walk off the job on Thursday.
The NBC Guild also said that NBC has repeatedly broken the law by illegally terminating hard-working union journalists.

Technology

Bing App Downloads Jump

February 8, 2023

The context

Since Microsoft announced it would integrate ChatGPT from OpenAI into its search engine Bing, the Bing app has seen a 10x jump in downloads.

Technology

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Bing App Downloads Jump

The context

Since Microsoft announced it would integrate ChatGPT from OpenAI into its search engine Bing, the Bing app has seen a 10x jump in downloads.

10 times

Microsoft recently released a demonstration of a ChatGPT-enabled Bing.
Since announcing that Microsoft would be incorporating the chatbot into its search engine, the Bing app has seen a 10x increase in new downloads.
The jump in downloads shows the growing demand for new AI experiences, but users who want access to the new Bing will need to sign up for a waitlist and make Bing their default search engine on their PC or mobile device.

Technology

Google Tees Up its AI Against Bing

February 8, 2023

The context

Google released its new “multisearch” feature, which incorporates Google’s AI to combine text and images in a single response to a user prompt. The feature uses AI technology called Multitask Unified Model, which can make connections across different types of media and information.

Technology

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Google Tees Up its AI Against Bing

The context

Google released its new “multisearch” feature, which incorporates Google’s AI to combine text and images in a single response to a user prompt. The feature uses AI technology called Multitask Unified Model, which can make connections across different types of media and information.

Google’s A.I.-powered ‘multisearch,’ which combines text and images in a single query, goes global

Google’s new “multisearch” feature is now available for global users on mobile devices.
Multisearch is powered by Google’s AI Mutlitask Unified Model, which can draw connections between different formats of media and information.
The combination of words and images will help Google process and understand more complex search queries and will be especially helpful for shopping.

Politics

Death Toll Rises in Syria and Turkey

February 8, 2023

The context

The death toll from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria earlier this week has risen to 11,000.

Politics

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Death Toll Rises in Syria and Turkey

The context

The death toll from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria earlier this week has risen to 11,000.

Death roll rises

The death toll from the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday morning surpassed 11,000 on Wednesday morning.
Rescuers are continuing to attempt to rescue trapped families, and several successful rescues have continued to provide hope that others will be recovered.
Turkey struggled to respond quickly and effectively to the disaster, but President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that the country’s response was improving.
The earthquake is the world’s deadliest in more than a decade.

Technology

ChatGPT-Enabled Bing Blasts Off

February 7, 2023

The context

Microsoft launched the integration between ChatGPT and its search engine, Bing, today. Users aren’t able to interact with the bot yet but can view a demo on the Bing homepage.

Technology

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

ChatGPT-Enabled Bing Blasts Off

The context

Microsoft launched the integration between ChatGPT and its search engine, Bing, today. Users aren’t able to interact with the bot yet but can view a demo on the Bing homepage.

ChatGPT goes mainstream

Microsoft integrated ChatGPT into Bing and released a demo on the Bing homepage today.
The bot aims to provide answers to search queries directly to enhance productivity.
Microsoft added a more complex version of GPT, GPT 4, into the search engine, which is able to provide more useful answers, annotate answers and provide up-to-date results with fewer errors.
One implication of the integration could be that articles or blogs may get fewer clicks, meaning fewer dollars for publishers from ads.

Entertainment

Disney's DeSantis-Land

February 7, 2023

The context

The battle between Ron DeSantis and Disney is heating up. A new bill introduced in Florida would give Ron DeSantis the authority to appoint all five leaders of Disney’s special tax district in Orlando. DeSantis and Disney have been at odds since Disney criticized the Florida governor for his anti-LGBTQ policies.

Entertainment

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Disney's DeSantis-Land

The context

The battle between Ron DeSantis and Disney is heating up. A new bill introduced in Florida would give Ron DeSantis the authority to appoint all five leaders of Disney’s special tax district in Orlando. DeSantis and Disney have been at odds since Disney criticized the Florida governor for his anti-LGBTQ policies.

DeSantis takes over

Under newly proposed legislation released on Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis would get to appoint all five leaders of Disney’s special tax district in Orlando, FL.
DeSantis promised to take over the district last year after Disney criticized his administration’s anti-LGBTQ policies.

Technology

Mercedes to Introduce North America to its Electric Sprinter Van

February 7, 2023

The context

Mercedes Benz is bringing the electric sprinter van to North America in 2023.

Technology

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Mercedes to Introduce North America to its Electric Sprinter Van

The context

Mercedes Benz is bringing the electric sprinter van to North America in 2023.

Electric sprint begins

Mercedes is releasing the largest version of its electric sprinter van in North America in 2023.
The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter has excellent mileage both on the highways and in cities.
The van can charge with alternating current and direct current.

Politics

Biden to Deliver State of the Union Address

February 7, 2023

The context

President Biden will deliver his State of the Union address tonight. He is expected to address ongoing inflation, a divided Congress, tension with China, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Politics

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Biden to Deliver State of the Union Address

The context

President Biden will deliver his State of the Union address tonight. He is expected to address ongoing inflation, a divided Congress, tension with China, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Address notes

President Biden will deliver the annual State of the Union address tonight to a divided Congress.
Some of the topics he is expected to address are job growth, the war in Ukraine, efforts to bolster domestic manufacturing, competition with China, and the ongoing pandemic.
He is also expected to speak about cancer research, veterans, senior programs like social security, and the proliferation of fentanyl as part of his new "unity agenda."

Technology

Google Releases Bard

February 6, 2023

The context

Google released a demonstration of its AI assistant and ChatGPT competitor called Bard. The demonstration showed Bard, which relies on Google's own Language Model for Dialogue Applications, to answer questions in a conversational way after drawing on information from the web.

Technology

Monday, February 6, 2023

Google Releases Bard

The context

Google released a demonstration of its AI assistant and ChatGPT competitor called Bard. The demonstration showed Bard, which relies on Google's own Language Model for Dialogue Applications, to answer questions in a conversational way after drawing on information from the web.

Bard breaks the search engine

Google revealed Bard, its AI chatbot, which aims to answer search queries with the breadth of the world's knowledge with its large language models.
Bard uses Google's own Language Model for Dialogue Applications to answer questions in a conversational way and pull information from the
Bard will be integrated into Google Search in the form of several new features.
Bard has been positioned as a competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT, which will be integrated into Microsoft's search engine, Bing, soon.

Entertainment

Brady's Burgeoning Broadcast Career Begins

February 6, 2023

The context

Recently re-retired Tom Brady announced that he will begin his broadcast career with Fox in the fall of 2024.

Entertainment

Monday, February 6, 2023

Brady's Burgeoning Broadcast Career Begins

The context

Recently re-retired Tom Brady announced that he will begin his broadcast career with Fox in the fall of 2024.

Fall debut

Tom Brady announced that he will begin his broadcasting career with Fox for the 2024 NFL season.
Brady said that he doesn't want to rush into the gig and wants to take the proper time to learn how to be a great broadcaster.
Brady recently announced his retirement from the NFL after playing one last season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Technology

Good News for the Good Twitter Bots

February 6, 2023

The context

After announcing last week that the Twitter API will start costing money to access on February 9th, CEO Elon Musk said today that the Twitter API would be provided to bots who write "good" content for free.

Technology

Monday, February 6, 2023

Good News for the Good Twitter Bots

The context

After announcing last week that the Twitter API will start costing money to access on February 9th, CEO Elon Musk said today that the Twitter API would be provided to bots who write "good" content for free.

Only the good bots

Twitter is shutting down free access to its APIs on February 9th.
After an outcry from developers and researchers, Elon Musk said that Twitter will provide free write-only API access for bots that are creating "good content."
Researchers and student developers rely on Twitter APIs to conduct research or build new products.
Putting the Twitter API behind a paywall will interfere with research and projects that rely on free access.

Technology

FTX Asks For Donations Back

February 6, 2023

The context

The bankrupt cryptocurrency giant FTX, once valued at $32 billion, and its affiliated debtors reportedly asked politicians and PACs to return donations in an effort to return capital to investors in the firm as the company goes through bankruptcy filings. The requests were made via letter and gave the parties who received money from FTX until February 28th to return the donations.

Technology

Monday, February 6, 2023

FTX Asks For Donations Back

The context

The bankrupt cryptocurrency giant FTX, once valued at $32 billion, and its affiliated debtors reportedly asked politicians and PACs to return donations in an effort to return capital to investors in the firm as the company goes through bankruptcy filings. The requests were made via letter and gave the parties who received money from FTX until February 28th to return the donations.

Return to sender

A group of affiliated debtors with FTX, who dubbed themselves "FTX Debtors," sent letters to politicians, PACs, and other recipients of donations from FTX, asking them to return donations they received from the embattled cryptocurrency exchange.
Recipients of the letters also included parties who received funds from CEO Sam-Bankman Fried.
The letter requested that the funds be voluntarily returned and threatened that action would be taken to get the funds back if the parties did not comply.

Entertainment

AMC Switches Up Ticket Pricing Strategy

February 6, 2023

The context

AMC Theatres is adopting a new ticket pricing strategy where they will adjust ticket prices based on the location of the seat in the theater.

Entertainment

Monday, February 6, 2023

AMC Switches Up Ticket Pricing Strategy

The context

AMC Theatres is adopting a new ticket pricing strategy where they will adjust ticket prices based on the location of the seat in the theater.

Seat specific

AMC Theatres will start charging different amounts for the different kinds of seats in its theaters.
Seats in prime locations like the middle of the auditorium will be more expensive, and front-row seats will be cheaper.
The new pricing options could help boost revenue for the theater chain.

Politics

Deadly Earthquake In Turkey and Syria

February 6, 2023

The context

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria early this morning. Two thousand three hundred people were killed during the quake. President Biden announced that he authorized an immediate U.S. response to provide aid to the countries.

Politics

Monday, February 6, 2023

Deadly Earthquake In Turkey and Syria

The context

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria early this morning. Two thousand three hundred people were killed during the quake. President Biden announced that he authorized an immediate U.S. response to provide aid to the countries.

Biden's response

President Biden announced that he authorized an immediate U.S. response to provide aid in Turkey and Syria after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake swept across the countries early this morning.
Two thousand three hundred people were killed in the earthquake and subsequent aftershocks.
Turkey is a NATO ally, and the U.S. Agency for International Development and other government bodies have begun to provide aid and evaluate a plan for the coming days.

Technology

Biden Expands EV Credits

February 3, 2023

The context

The Biden administration is expanding the definition of "SUV" to make more electric vehicles eligible for up to $7,500 in federal tax credits established in the Inflation Reduction Act. This makes more vehicles from Tesla, General Motors, and other automakers eligible for federal tax credits.

Technology

Friday, February 3, 2023

Biden Expands EV Credits

The context

The Biden administration is expanding the definition of "SUV" to make more electric vehicles eligible for up to $7,500 in federal tax credits established in the Inflation Reduction Act. This makes more vehicles from Tesla, General Motors, and other automakers eligible for federal tax credits.

Boost for Automakers

The US Treasury announced today that it is changing the definition of "SUV" to encompass more vehicles so that more electric vehicles will qualify for up to $7,500 in federal tax credits.
The decision means that more vehicles from Tesla, GM, and other automakers will qualify for the credits at higher price points without having to reduce prices for their SUVs.

Politics

Fallout From China's Surveillance Balloon Continues

February 3, 2023

The context

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has suspended his upcoming trip to Beijing following confirmation that a weather balloon floating over Montana yesterday is a Chinese surveillance balloon. China confirmed that the balloon was theirs but said it was a weather monitoring device and that they did not intend to enter US airspace.

Politics

Friday, February 3, 2023

Fallout From China's Surveillance Balloon Continues

The context

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has suspended his upcoming trip to Beijing following confirmation that a weather balloon floating over Montana yesterday is a Chinese surveillance balloon. China confirmed that the balloon was theirs but said it was a weather monitoring device and that they did not intend to enter US airspace.

Unacceptable balloon

Secretary of State Antony Blinken postponed his trip to Beijing after a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon was spotted in US airspace over Montana.
Blinken was supposed to leave for China on Friday.
The decision was made after Blinken consulted with members of Congress and the State Department, determining that the tension caused by the balloon's presence in US airspace would limit the productivity of the meeting.

Entertainment

Jafar Panahi Released From Iranian Prison

February 3, 2023

The context

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi was released from Iran's notorious Evin prison today after he went on a hunger strike earlier this week. The country's Supreme Court previously voided his sentence, but he was arrested and jailed in July.

Entertainment

Friday, February 3, 2023

Jafar Panahi Released From Iranian Prison

The context

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi was released from Iran's notorious Evin prison today after he went on a hunger strike earlier this week. The country's Supreme Court previously voided his sentence, but he was arrested and jailed in July.

Released at last

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi was released from Evin prison in Tehran, Iran, today.
The filmmaker was arrested and detained for a 2010 conviction that the country's Supreme Court overturned.
Panahi, who was a regular at the Cannes, Berlin, and Venice Film festivals, was arrested for making a film about the death of a young soldier killed in the Green Revolution and for attempting to make a film set against the backdrop of an uprising in Iran.

Politics

Pentagon Tracking A Spy Balloon Over the US

February 3, 2023

The context

A spokesperson for the Pentagon confirmed that officials are monitoring a suspected Chinese spy balloon flying over the US.

Politics

Friday, February 3, 2023

Pentagon Tracking A Spy Balloon Over the US

The context

A spokesperson for the Pentagon confirmed that officials are monitoring a suspected Chinese spy balloon flying over the US.

Suspected floating spy

The US is tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that is flying above the US.
The balloon was spotted over Montana, which is home to fields of underground Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile silos.
President Biden was briefed and told the military not to shoot the balloon down.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to travel to Beijing in the coming days.

Entertainment

Amazon Tops Q4 Expectations

February 3, 2023

The context

Amazon topped Q4 expectations, reaching $149 billion in sales.

Entertainment

Friday, February 3, 2023

Amazon Tops Q4 Expectations

The context

Amazon topped Q4 expectations, reaching $149 billion in sales.

Amazon beats expectations

Amazon's revenue rose 9% to $149 billion in the fourth quarter.
Amazon's Q4 earnings beat experts' expectations as they bounced back from a disappointing Q3.
While revenue rose, online sales and web services both fell short of expectations.

Politics

House Denounces Socialism

February 3, 2023

The context

The House of Representatives passed a resolution today denouncing socialism.

Politics

Friday, February 3, 2023

House Denounces Socialism

The context

The House of Representatives passed a resolution today denouncing socialism.

Bill passed

The House voted to pass a resolution denouncing socialism.
The bill divided Democrats, 109 voted for it, and 86 voted against it.
Several Democrats expressed concerns about the future of Social Security and Medicare, which the GOP has criticized as “socialist.”

Entertainment

Netflix Changes Account Sharing Rules

February 2, 2023

The context

Netflix is changing its rules about password sharing in March. Starting in March, users who share accounts need to be in the same household. Users outside of the account holder’s household will have to pay extra to share in the account.

Entertainment

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Netflix Changes Account Sharing Rules

The context

Netflix is changing its rules about password sharing in March. Starting in March, users who share accounts need to be in the same household. Users outside of the account holder’s household will have to pay extra to share in the account.

New rules and regulations

Netflix will change its password-sharing rules in March.
Users who share accounts will need to be in the same household and will have to pay extra to use the account for extended periods outside of the household.
The new rules mandate that users connect to the same wifi network as the household TV.

Entertainment

YouTube Ad Revenue Takes a Hit

February 2, 2023

The context

Google and YouTube’s parent company, Alphabet, missed expectations for its Q4 earnings. YouTube’s ad revenue dropped by nearly 8%.

Entertainment

Thursday, February 2, 2023

YouTube Ad Revenue Takes a Hit

The context

Google and YouTube’s parent company, Alphabet, missed expectations for its Q4 earnings. YouTube’s ad revenue dropped by nearly 8%.

Revenue drop

Alphabet missed expectations for Q4 earnings: the company posed a revenue of $76.05 billion.
The company recently laid off about 6% of its global workforce.
YouTube’s ad revenue dropped about 8%.

Politics

House Removes Ilhan Omar From Foreign Affairs Panel

February 2, 2023

The context

The GOP-controlled House of Representatives voted to remove Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee.

Politics

Thursday, February 2, 2023

House Removes Ilhan Omar From Foreign Affairs Panel

The context

The GOP-controlled House of Representatives voted to remove Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee.

GOP decision

The Republican-controlled House voted today to remove Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
In the past, Omar has made comments about Israel and Palestine that were characterized as antisemitic.
Omar, who is Muslim, apologized for the comments, and House Democrats characterized the decision to oust Omar as “political revenge.”

Technology

Twitter Puts API Behind A Pay Wall

February 2, 2023

The context

Twitter is placing its API behind a paywall. There will be different subscription levels depending on how many calls to the API are made by users.

Technology

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Twitter Puts API Behind A Pay Wall

The context

Twitter is placing its API behind a paywall. There will be different subscription levels depending on how many calls to the API are made by users.

Bye bye API

Developers use the Twitter API to create third-party tools on the platform.
Researchers use Twitter data gathered by the API in their work.
On February 9th, Twitter will stop offering its API for free and start charging to access it.

Technology

TechCrunch Discovers the Magic of Summari

February 1, 2023

The context

TechCrunch profiled the company’s latest product, Link Previews, today. On websites with Link Previews implemented, when users hover over hyperlinked phrases or words, a short summary written by AI of the linked article pops up. Link Previews improve SEO metrics for sites and user experience for readers. Links Previews are set to make upgraded hyperlinks with AI the newest star of the tech world.

Technology

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

TechCrunch Discovers the Magic of Summari

The context

TechCrunch profiled the company’s latest product, Link Previews, today. On websites with Link Previews implemented, when users hover over hyperlinked phrases or words, a short summary written by AI of the linked article pops up. Link Previews improve SEO metrics for sites and user experience for readers. Links Previews are set to make upgraded hyperlinks with AI the newest star of the tech world.

Not like other links

Summari started by providing readers with article summaries on demand, but a year later, it is taking its summarization capabilities to new heights with a new service: link previews.
When a reader hovers over a link, a short summary written by AI pops up to deliver the reader more useful information.
When the product is implemented, websites experience over 50% more page views.

Politics

College Board Revises AP African American Studies Course

February 1, 2023

The context

The College Board revised the curricula for the advanced placement African American studies class following criticism from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who refused to allow the course to be taught in the state.

Politics

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

College Board Revises AP African American Studies Course

The context

The College Board revised the curricula for the advanced placement African American studies class following criticism from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who refused to allow the course to be taught in the state.

Revised course

The College Board revised the AP African American studies course after Florida governor Ron Desantis criticized the course and blocked it from being taught in Florida schools.
The new framework cuts out work from Black writers and scholars who have been associated with critical race theory have been scrubbed from the curriculum.
The framework also cuts out scholars who touch on the Black queer experience and Black feminism.
Teaching about topics like Black Lives Matter is now optional.

Technology

Record $3.8 Billion in Crypto Stolen Last Year

February 1, 2023

The context

A record $3.8 billion in cryptocurrencies was stolen from various platforms last year. $3.3 billion was stolen last year. The thefts were attributed to various hacking groups, including North Korean state-sponsored hackers.

Technology

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Record $3.8 Billion in Crypto Stolen Last Year

The context

A record $3.8 billion in cryptocurrencies was stolen from various platforms last year. $3.3 billion was stolen last year. The thefts were attributed to various hacking groups, including North Korean state-sponsored hackers.

Record year for hackers

A record $3.8 billion in cryptocurrency was stolen from various companies last year.
Much of the theft was orchestrated by North Korean-linked hackers.
North Korean-linked hackers stole an estimated $1.7 billion in cryptocurrency from various hacks in 2022.
Hackers targeted decentralized finance protocols and cross-chain bridge protocols.

Entertainment

Beyoncé Announces Renaissance Tour

February 1, 2023

The context

Beyoncé took to Instagram to announce the highly anticipated world tour for her recently released album, Renaissance. The tour will kick off in Sweden and end in New Orleans.

Entertainment

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Beyoncé Announces Renaissance Tour

The context

Beyoncé took to Instagram to announce the highly anticipated world tour for her recently released album, Renaissance. The tour will kick off in Sweden and end in New Orleans.

On the road again

Beyoncé is going on tour for the first time since 2018, when she put on the "On the Road" tour featuring her husband, Jay-Z.
The tour will begin in May in Sweden and end in New Orleans in September.
Fans of the singer expressed excitement on social media.

Entertainment

Tom Brady Announces Retirement, Again

February 1, 2023

The context

Legendary Quarterback Tom Brady announced that he is retiring for good after coming out of a brief retirement to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season. Brady announced the decision in a video posted to his social media.

Entertainment

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Tom Brady Announces Retirement, Again

The context

Legendary Quarterback Tom Brady announced that he is retiring for good after coming out of a brief retirement to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season. Brady announced the decision in a video posted to his social media.

Brady hangs up his cleats

Tom Brady is retiring after 23 seasons in the NFL.
Brady is a seven-time Super Bowl champion and initially retired in February 2022 but returned for one more season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Brady spent most of his career with the New England Patriots before leaving in 2020.
In his announcement, Brady thanked his family for supporting his career in the NFL.

Politics

Seventh Memphis Police Officer Suspended

January 31, 2023

The context

A seventh Memphis police officer has been suspended in the wake of the death of Tyre Nichols. Nichols was severely beaten by officers during a traffic stop and later died from his injuries at a nearby hospital.

Politics

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Seventh Memphis Police Officer Suspended

The context

A seventh Memphis police officer has been suspended in the wake of the death of Tyre Nichols. Nichols was severely beaten by officers during a traffic stop and later died from his injuries at a nearby hospital.

Seventh Memphis officer suspended in Tyre Nichols death investigation

A seventh officer with the Memphis police department has been suspended as the investigation into the death of Tyre Nichols continues.
Nichols was pulled over for reckless driving and then severely beaten by the responding officers.
Six of the involved officers have been publicly identified, but the seventh officer has not been identified.
The Shelby County district attorney's office is investigating Nichols's death. The investigators said that there could be additional charges coming for the individuals involved in the beating.

Politics

Santos Steps Down From Committee Assignments

January 31, 2023

The context

Representative George Santos has stepped down from his committee assignments in the House. Santos has been under fire for lying about his resume, including where he went to school and where he worked before running for office.

Politics

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Santos Steps Down From Committee Assignments

The context

Representative George Santos has stepped down from his committee assignments in the House. Santos has been under fire for lying about his resume, including where he went to school and where he worked before running for office.

Santos steps down

Representative George Santos is reportedly stepping down from his committee assignments until things "settle down."
Santos informed the conference of his decision to step down from his committee assignments, but when asked by reporters, he refused to confirm the news.
Santos met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy yesterday.

Technology

Google Fi Customers Caught in T-Mobile Hack

January 31, 2023

The context

Google revealed that Google Fi customers' data was accessed by hackers. The security breach is likely tied to a massive hack at T-Mobile, where hackers accessed millions of customers' personal information.

Technology

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Google Fi Customers Caught in T-Mobile Hack

The context

Google revealed that Google Fi customers' data was accessed by hackers. The security breach is likely tied to a massive hack at T-Mobile, where hackers accessed millions of customers' personal information.

Information breach

Google Fi, which is Google's cell network, confirmed a data breach this morning.
The breach is likely related to a recent security breach at T-Mobile, where hackers accessed the personal data of millions of T-Mobile customers.
Google alerted customers this morning that there had been suspicious activity in a support system that contained a limited amount of customer data.

Entertainment

DC's New Lineup Announced

January 31, 2023

The context

After three months under James Gunn and Peter Safran's leadership, DC Studios has announced the first ten TV and film titles that will be released as phase 1 of the new DC Universe. They include "Superman: Legacy," a Wonder Woman prequel, and more.

Entertainment

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

DC's New Lineup Announced

The context

After three months under James Gunn and Peter Safran's leadership, DC Studios has announced the first ten TV and film titles that will be released as phase 1 of the new DC Universe. They include "Superman: Legacy," a Wonder Woman prequel, and more.

First ten

James Gunn and Peter Safran took over DC Studios three months ago.
The co-chiefs announced a slate of ten TV and film titles that will be the first movies released in the new DC Universe.
"Superman: Legacy" will be the first title released, and then the other movies will fall into the Universe established by the story of Superman's upbringing.
The new universe will lean heavily on revamping Batman's origin story.
There will also be a prequel to "Wonder Woman" on Themyscira.

Entertainment

Succession Season Four Announced

January 27, 2023

The context

The fourth season of Succession will premiere on March 26, 2021. The explosive third season has led some fans to believe that this could be the final season.

Entertainment

Friday, January 27, 2023

Succession Season Four Announced

The context

The fourth season of Succession will premiere on March 26, 2021. The explosive third season has led some fans to believe that this could be the final season.

Premiere date revealed

The fourth season of the hit "Succession" will premiere on Sunday, March 26, 2021.
The third season of the show ended with Logan Roy selling Waystar Royco, screwing over his kids.
Fans have speculated that the fourth season will be its last, thanks to the explosive ending of the third season.

Politics

Three Men Charged in Plot to Assassinate Iranian-American Journalist

January 27, 2023

The context

Three men were indicted today in a plot to kill an Iranian-American journalist on US soil. The three members are part of an Eastern European criminal group with ties to Iran.

Politics

Friday, January 27, 2023

Three Men Charged in Plot to Assassinate Iranian-American Journalist

The context

Three men were indicted today in a plot to kill an Iranian-American journalist on US soil. The three members are part of an Eastern European criminal group with ties to Iran.

Foiled plot

Three members of an Eastern European criminal group tied to Iran have been indicted for a plot to murder a US journalist who was critical of Iran.
The DOJ announced the charges against Rafat Amirov, Polad Omarov, and Khalid Mehdiyev.
The three were charged with murder-for-hire and money laundering for plotting to kill Iranian American journalist and human rights activist Mashih Alinejad.

Politics

Court Releases Audio and Video of Attack on Paul Pelosi

January 27, 2023

The context

A court released body camera footage and the 911 call from the attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of former speaker of the house, Nancy Pelosi.

Politics

Friday, January 27, 2023

Court Releases Audio and Video of Attack on Paul Pelosi

The context

A court released body camera footage and the 911 call from the attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of former speaker of the house, Nancy Pelosi.

Footage released

A court released police body camera footage and a 911 call from the October attack on former Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband in their San Francisco home.
The footage shows the attacker being tackled by police officers after attacking Pelosi with a hammer.
The footage was released by the San Francisco Superior Court.
Nancy Pelosi declined to comment on the footage.

Technology

Google Plays Coy About New AI

January 27, 2023

The context

Google reportedly created an AI tool that can generate music from text descriptions but won't release it to the public.

Technology

Friday, January 27, 2023

Google Plays Coy About New AI

The context

Google reportedly created an AI tool that can generate music from text descriptions but won't release it to the public.

AI music

Google has developed a new AI system that can generate music in any genre from text descriptions.
The tool, MusicLM, was trained on 280,000 hours of music to learn to generate coherent songs.
The system can also build on existing melodies and can write a narrative from the prompt.

Entertainment

The Last of Us Gets Renewed

January 27, 2023

The context

HBO's hit, "The Last of Us," has been renewed for a second season.

Entertainment

Friday, January 27, 2023

The Last of Us Gets Renewed

The context

HBO's hit, "The Last of Us," has been renewed for a second season.

Hit renewed

HBO has ordered a second season of "The Last of Us."
The second episode of the show reached 5.7 million viewers in the US when it debuted last Sunday, the largest two week audience grwoth for a HBO drama series ever.
Episode one of the series has been viewed by 22 million viewers in the US since it dropped in mid-January.

Politics

Memphis Police Officers Deemed Responsible For Death of Tyre Nichols

January 26, 2023

The context

The Memphis police chief announced today that officers Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr., and Justin Smith were “directly responsible” for the physical abuse and death of Tyre Nichols. Nichols was beaten after fleeing a traffic stop in Detroit in early January. He died three days later after being transferred to a hospital.

Politics

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Memphis Police Officers Deemed Responsible For Death of Tyre Nichols

The context

The Memphis police chief announced today that officers Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr., and Justin Smith were “directly responsible” for the physical abuse and death of Tyre Nichols. Nichols was beaten after fleeing a traffic stop in Detroit in early January. He died three days later after being transferred to a hospital.

Investigation update

Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn Davis said that the five officers, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr., and Justin Smith, were “directly responsible” for the horrific abuse suffered by 29-year-old Trye Nichols.
Nichols was beaten for three minutes at a traffic stop by the officers and later died at a hospital from his injuries.
The officers were released from duty, and there is an ongoing investigation into the abuse.
Davis made the announcement today, saying that the department wants to be honest and transparent about the ongoing investigation.
The DOJ and the FBI opened a civil rights investigation into Nichol’s death.

Entertainment

2022's Most Streamed Show Was Stranger Things

January 26, 2023

The context

"Stranger Things" is officially 2022's most streamed show, according to Nielsen’s year-end streaming rankings.

Entertainment

Thursday, January 26, 2023

2022's Most Streamed Show Was Stranger Things

The context

"Stranger Things" is officially 2022's most streamed show, according to Nielsen’s year-end streaming rankings.

Massive ratings for Stranger Things

According to Nielsen's year-end streaming data, the consumption of streaming content rose by about 27 percent compared to 2021.
Viewers in the US spent the equivalent of 19.4 million years on streaming platforms.
The most streamed show by miles was Stranger Things from Netflix.
Stranger Things was viewed for more than 52 billion minutes in 2022.

Entertainment

Peacock Reaches 20 Million Subscribers

January 26, 2023

The context

NBC's streaming service Peacock topped 20 million subscribers, but they saw quarterly losses widen to $978 million and management expects a $3 billion peak loss in 2023.

Entertainment

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Peacock Reaches 20 Million Subscribers

The context

NBC's streaming service Peacock topped 20 million subscribers, but they saw quarterly losses widen to $978 million and management expects a $3 billion peak loss in 2023.

Peacock's shaky lift off

NBCUniversal's streaming service Peacock grew revenue and subscribers to 20 million subscribers in the fourth quarter, but its loss widened further compared with the year-ago period.
Management predicted that the service would lose $3 billion in the coming year.
The ad market bottomed out in late November and early December, which cut into the service's revenue.
The total media unit revenue for the last quarter of 2022 increased by 2.6 percent, while its adjusted EBITDA fell to $132 million.

Politics

Memphis Police Officers Deemed Wholly Responsible for Death of Tyre Nichols

January 26, 2023

The context

The Memphis police chief announced today that officers Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr., and Justin Smith were "directly responsible" for the physical abuse and death of Tyre Nichols. Nichols was beaten after fleeing a traffic stop in Detroit in early January. He died three days later after being transferred to a hospital.

Politics

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Memphis Police Officers Deemed Wholly Responsible for Death of Tyre Nichols

The context

The Memphis police chief announced today that officers Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr., and Justin Smith were "directly responsible" for the physical abuse and death of Tyre Nichols. Nichols was beaten after fleeing a traffic stop in Detroit in early January. He died three days later after being transferred to a hospital.

Officers responsible

Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn Davis said that the five officers, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr., and Justin Smith, were "directly responsible" for the horrific abuse suffered by 29-year-old Trye Nichols.
Nichols was beaten for three minutes at a traffic stop by the officers and later died at a Detroit hospital from his injuries.
The officers were released from duty, and there is an ongoing investigation into the abuse.
Davis made the announcement today, saying that the department wants to be honest and transparent about the ongoing investigation.
The DOJ and the FBI opened a civil rights investigation into Nichol's death.

Technology

Trump Allowed Back on Meta

January 26, 2023

The context

Former President Trump was allowed back onto Facebook and Instagram by Meta. The former president was banned when his supporters stormed the Capitol building on January 6th, 2021.

Technology

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Trump Allowed Back on Meta

The context

Former President Trump was allowed back onto Facebook and Instagram by Meta. The former president was banned when his supporters stormed the Capitol building on January 6th, 2021.

Meta allows Donald Trump back on Facebook and Instagram

Former President Trump has been allowed back on Facebook and Instagram by Meta, two years after he was banned for inciting violence after his supporters stormed the US Capitol on January 6th, 2021.
Facebook is a powerful fundraising tool that is likely to be heavily utilized by Trump's campaign for the 2024 presidential election. In the 2020 election, Trump generated millions of dollars in campaign contributions on the platform.
Democrats argued that Trump still poses a threat to public safety and, as such, should not be reinstated on Meta's platforms.

Technology

GitHub Hits 100 Million Users

January 26, 2023

The context

The code-hosting platform GitHub says it now has 100 million active users.

Technology

Thursday, January 26, 2023

GitHub Hits 100 Million Users

The context

The code-hosting platform GitHub says it now has 100 million active users.

100 million users

GitHub reached 100 million active users.
Github had 90 million plus users three months ago, and 28 million five years ago when Microsoft acquired the company.
The platform now serves as the default hosting service for millions of proprietary and open source software projects.

Politics

ChatGPT Earns an MBA

January 25, 2023

The context

The viral chatbot created by OpenAI, ChatGPT, passed an MBA exam given by a Wharton professor. The bot got a B on the final exam for the school's Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.

Politics

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

ChatGPT Earns an MBA

The context

The viral chatbot created by OpenAI, ChatGPT, passed an MBA exam given by a Wharton professor. The bot got a B on the final exam for the school's Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.

ChatGPT passes MBA exam given by a Wharton professor

ChatGPT-3 passed the final exam for the school's Master of Business Administration.
The test was administered and graded by Professor Christian Terwiesch, who authored a paper about the test called "Would Chat GPT3 Get a Wharton MBA? A Prediction Based on Its Performance in the Operations Management Course."
The bot scored between a B- and B on the exam and did an "amazing" job at basic operations management and process analysis questions.

Technology

Justice Department Versus Google

January 25, 2023

The context

Eight states and the Justice Department filed an antitrust suit against Google for monopolizing the online advertising industry. The suit alleges that Google purposefully locked out competitors to claim profits that belonged to advertisers and publishers.

Technology

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Justice Department Versus Google

The context

Eight states and the Justice Department filed an antitrust suit against Google for monopolizing the online advertising industry. The suit alleges that Google purposefully locked out competitors to claim profits that belonged to advertisers and publishers.

What's in the suit?

The Justice Department and eight states filed a suit against Google for abusing its position at the center of the online advertising industry to create a monopoly and claim profits that should have gone to advertisers and publishers.
The allegations in the suit also include charges that Google bought up competition and strong-armed advertisers into using Google over other competitors.
Google runs an automated auction when you load a site to find advertisers who are willing to pay to show their ads.
The suit won't have any immediate impact on users.

Technology

Shutterstock Rolls Out Generative AI Toolkit

January 25, 2023

The context

Shutterstock has added a generative AI toolkit to its Creative Flow online design platform after inking a deal with OpenAI. Users can generate images with OpenAI's DALL-E 2 based on text prompts.

Technology

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Shutterstock Rolls Out Generative AI Toolkit

The context

Shutterstock has added a generative AI toolkit to its Creative Flow online design platform after inking a deal with OpenAI. Users can generate images with OpenAI's DALL-E 2 based on text prompts.

AI toolkit

Shutterstock and OpenAI partnered to offer users of its online design platform Creative Flow to generate images based on text prompt with DALL-E 2.
The images are ready for licensing right after they are generated on the platform.
Shutterstock's partnership with OpenAI is exciting for both as image generators become more and more mainstream.
The partnership could set Shutterstock apart by integrating it into the Creative Flow platform.

Politics

FDA Issues New Guidelines for Baby Food

January 25, 2023

The context

The FDA issued new guidelines today that lowered the acceptable amount of lead present in baby food.

Politics

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

FDA Issues New Guidelines for Baby Food

The context

The FDA issued new guidelines today that lowered the acceptable amount of lead present in baby food.

New guidelines

The FDA issued new guidelines to reduce young children's exposure to lead in baby food.
Lead concentrations in packaged baby food are now limited to 10 parts per billion and 20 parts per billion in dry cereals.
While the amount of lead exposure from foods has dramatically declined since the mid-1980s, lead is still present in small amounts in food and in water from old water pipes.

Politics

McCarthy Blocks Schiff and Swalwell From House Intel Committee

January 25, 2023

The context

Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy rejected California representatives Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell from the House Intel Committee. Schiff was a part of the committee investigating the Capitol riots that issued criminal referrals for President Trump, who McCarthy is closely affiliated with.

Politics

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

McCarthy Blocks Schiff and Swalwell From House Intel Committee

The context

Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy rejected California representatives Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell from the House Intel Committee. Schiff was a part of the committee investigating the Capitol riots that issued criminal referrals for President Trump, who McCarthy is closely affiliated with.

Blocked from committee

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries wrote to McCarthy, asking that Schiff and Swalwell be placed on the House Intel Committee.
McCarthy refused to place them on the committee, saying that the representatives' past actions made them ineligible. Schiff served on the committee investigating Republican leaders and Trump's administration for its role in organizing the Capitol riot on January 6th.
Schiff also served as the lead impeachment manager of Trump's first impeachment trial.

Politics

Classified Documents Found at Mike Pence's Home

January 25, 2023

The context

Classified documents were found at former Vice President Mike Pence's home in Indiana. Classified documents belonging to President Trump were found at Mar-a-Lago, and then documents from President Biden's time in the Senate and the White House were found at his home in Delaware, and now documents were found at Pence's residence. The news prompted senators to express alarm.

Politics

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Classified Documents Found at Mike Pence's Home

The context

Classified documents were found at former Vice President Mike Pence's home in Indiana. Classified documents belonging to President Trump were found at Mar-a-Lago, and then documents from President Biden's time in the Senate and the White House were found at his home in Delaware, and now documents were found at Pence's residence. The news prompted senators to express alarm.

What is going on?

Senators were caught off guard when it was announced that classified documents were found at the Indiana home of former Vice President Mike Pence.
Senators and representatives are only allowed to view classified documents in a secure information facility and must stay in that facility, but the White House rules are apparently different.
Pence told reporters he did not have any classified documents in his possession when he left the White House.

Politics

Taylor Swift Inspired Ticketmaster Hearing

January 25, 2023

The context

Executives from Ticketmaster faced members of the Senate's Judiciary Committee yesterday. The senators questioned executives about the site's mishandling of the ticket release for Taylor Swift's upcoming "Eras" tour, where ticket prices skyrocketed into the thousands even for the most basic tickets, and the company was forced to shut down the sale. Some senators even quoted lyrics from Swift's popular songs in their questioning.

Politics

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Taylor Swift Inspired Ticketmaster Hearing

The context

Executives from Ticketmaster faced members of the Senate's Judiciary Committee yesterday. The senators questioned executives about the site's mishandling of the ticket release for Taylor Swift's upcoming "Eras" tour, where ticket prices skyrocketed into the thousands even for the most basic tickets, and the company was forced to shut down the sale. Some senators even quoted lyrics from Swift's popular songs in their questioning.

Ticketmaster fiasco

When the ticket sales went live for Taylor Swift's upcoming tour, Ticketmaster was forced to shut down the sale when prices surged, and extraordinarily high demands crashed the site.
Ticketmaster faced lawmakers on Capitol hill in an antitrust hearing, where senators questioned whether Ticketmaster, which is owned by the company producing Swift's tour, had created a monopoly in the live music industry.
Executives apologized to Swift and her fans as lawmakers criticized Ticketmaster for driving the prices of tickets so high that the live music experience has become inaccessible for so many.

Entertainment

Adult Swim Parts With Rick And Morty Co-Creator

January 25, 2023

The context

Adult Swim announced it is cutting ties with the co-creator and producer of the popular show Justin Roiland following his arrest for domestic abuse charges. The show will still air on the network, but Roiland will no longer voice the characters "Rick and Morty."

Entertainment

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Adult Swim Parts With Rick And Morty Co-Creator

The context

Adult Swim announced it is cutting ties with the co-creator and producer of the popular show Justin Roiland following his arrest for domestic abuse charges. The show will still air on the network, but Roiland will no longer voice the characters "Rick and Morty."

Cutting ties with Roiland

Adult Swim cut ties with Justin Roiland after he was arrested on domestic abuse charges.
Roiland is the co-creator and producer of the popular show Rick and Morty.
The show will continue with Roiland, and Dan Harmon will take over as showrunner.
Roiland was charged with domestic battery with corporal injury and false imprisonment by menace, violence, or deceit.

Politics

Biden Pushes For Assault Weapons Ban

January 24, 2023

The context

President Biden called on Congress to pass a ban on the sale of assault weapons, introduced by Senators from the state of California in the wake of the deadly shootings in the Los Angeles Area and Half Moon Bay.

Politics

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Biden Pushes For Assault Weapons Ban

The context

President Biden called on Congress to pass a ban on the sale of assault weapons, introduced by Senators from the state of California in the wake of the deadly shootings in the Los Angeles Area and Half Moon Bay.

Biden calls for ban

President Biden called on Congress to pass an assault weapons ban in the wake of shootings in Half Moon Bay and the Los Angeles Area.
The shooting in Half Moon Bay killed seven people, and a shooting in the Los Angeles area killed ten.
The ban was introduced by the Senators from California and asked Congress to ban the sale of assault weapons like the ones used in the shootings.

Technology

FBI Accuses North Korea of Stealing Millions in Harmony Bridge Hack

January 24, 2023

The context

The FBI accused a coalition of North Korean government hackers of stealing $100 million in the Harmony Horizon Bridge theft.

Technology

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

FBI Accuses North Korea of Stealing Millions in Harmony Bridge Hack

The context

The FBI accused a coalition of North Korean government hackers of stealing $100 million in the Harmony Horizon Bridge theft.

Trader traitors

US authorities have accused a pair of North Korean hacker groups of stealing more than $100 million in crypto from Harmony's Horizon Bridge.
The hackers used a malware campaign called "TraderTraitor" to gain access to the assets.

$100 million

North Korean hackers exploited a vulnerability in Harmony's Horizon Bridge to steal $100 million in crypto assets.
The state-sponsored hackers hacked into the company's cross-chain bridge, which users use to transfer digital assets from one blockchain to another.
The FBI said that stolen crypto assets are used to fund North Korea's nuclear weapons program and evade international sanctions.

Technology

Amazon Launches RxPass

January 24, 2023

The context

Amazon launched RxPass today. RxPass is a $5 per month pass for US users to buy all the generic medications they need on Prime.

Technology

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Amazon Launches RxPass

The context

Amazon launched RxPass today. RxPass is a $5 per month pass for US users to buy all the generic medications they need on Prime.

New pass

Amazon launched RxPass, a service where Prime users can pay a fee of $5 out of pocket to get as many generic medications as they need.
The pass covers 80 common ailments, and the conditions were specially selected to reach the largest number of customers.
The pass is not open to people on Medicare or Medicaid.

Entertainment

Mikaela Shiffrin Breaks Lindsay Vonn's Winning Record

January 24, 2023

The context

Mikaela Shiffrin broke Lindsay Vonn's record for the most wins for a female skier in World Cup history. Shiffrin won her 83rd World Cup race today.

Entertainment

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Mikaela Shiffrin Breaks Lindsay Vonn's Winning Record

The context

Mikaela Shiffrin broke Lindsay Vonn's record for the most wins for a female skier in World Cup history. Shiffrin won her 83rd World Cup race today.

World Cup winner

Mikaela Shiffrin claimed her 83rd World Cup race victory on the Kronplatz Mountain in Italy today.
Shiffrin now holds the record for the most World Cup race wins for women in history, breaking the record previously held by skier Lindsay Vonn.
Ingemar Stenmark holds the record for the most overall World Cup races won by a man or woman with 86 wins.

Entertainment

Oscar Nominations Announced

January 24, 2023

The context

The Oscar nominations were announced this morning. The film "Everything Everywhere All at Once," led the pack with 11 nominations. Angela Basset was nominated for her supporting role in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” becoming the first actor from a marvel movie to earn an Oscar nod for her work.

Entertainment

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Oscar Nominations Announced

The context

The Oscar nominations were announced this morning. The film "Everything Everywhere All at Once," led the pack with 11 nominations. Angela Basset was nominated for her supporting role in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” becoming the first actor from a marvel movie to earn an Oscar nod for her work.

Michelle Yeoh makes history

60-year-old actress Michelle Yeoh received her first Academy Award nomination for her role in "Everything Everywhere All at Once."
The nomination is the first time an Asian woman has been nominated for Best Actress.
Yeoh has had a long career as a supporting actress in films like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Crazy Rich Asians."

2023 nominations

Blockbuster films like "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Avatar: The Way of Water" were nominated in the Best Picture category, as well as films that made very little in theaters like "Tár."
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" received the most nominations with 11 nods, including Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and nominations for score and the costume department.
Disney led the field with 22 nominations, and Netflix surprisingly trailed behind despite success in past years.

Politics

Shooting in Half Moon Bay

January 24, 2023

The context

A shooting last night in Half Moon Bay, California, killed seven people. The 67-year-old suspect was arrested this morning after turning himself over to local police. The shooting is the second deadly shooting in the state in three days.

Politics

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Shooting in Half Moon Bay

The context

A shooting last night in Half Moon Bay, California, killed seven people. The 67-year-old suspect was arrested this morning after turning himself over to local police. The shooting is the second deadly shooting in the state in three days.

Police responded

Police responded to a shooting in Half Moon Bay, California, last night.
Seven people were killed, and others were transported to nearby hospitals with life-threatening injuries.

Suspect arrested

At least seven people and one person were seriously injured after a gunman opened fire at two businesses in Half Moon Bay, California, last night.
The 67-year-old suspect, Chunli Zhao, turned himself over to the police this morning.
The shooter's motive remains unclear.

Politics

Oath Keeper Convicted of Seditious Conspiracy

January 23, 2023

The context

A jury convicted four Oath Keepers of seditious conspiracy for their roles in the January 6th attack on the Capitol building.

Politics

Monday, January 23, 2023

Oath Keeper Convicted of Seditious Conspiracy

The context

A jury convicted four Oath Keepers of seditious conspiracy for their roles in the January 6th attack on the Capitol building.

Four members

Four members of the far-right extremist group, the Oath Keepers, were convicted of seditious conspiracy on Monday.
The four were convicted for their role during the January 6th Capitol riot in 2021.
Seditious conspiracy is rarely prosecuted, but several members of the group that attacked the Capitol building have been charged with the crime.
All four were also found guilty on other charges, including felonies and obstruction.

Technology

Meta Will Offer More NBA Games in VR

January 23, 2023

The context

Meta is expanding its partnership with the NBA and will offer 52 games in VR this season, starting with tonight's game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Detroit Pistons.

Technology

Monday, January 23, 2023

Meta Will Offer More NBA Games in VR

The context

Meta is expanding its partnership with the NBA and will offer 52 games in VR this season, starting with tonight's game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Detroit Pistons.

More games for fans

Meta is expanding its partnership with the NBA this season to offer more than 50 live games in VR on the Meta Quest headset.
The package includes 54 live games and five immersive 180-degree monoscopic VR games in the Xtadium and Meta Horizon Worlds.
Meta is also added NBA-branded apparel to its virtual store for avatars.

Entertainment

Spotify Cuts 6%

January 23, 2023

The context

Spotify announced it is cutting 6% of its workforce and that the chief content and advertising officer, Dawn Ostroff, is leaving the company. The announcements were made via a memo sent by CEO Daniel Ek to the staff.

Entertainment

Monday, January 23, 2023

Spotify Cuts 6%

The context

Spotify announced it is cutting 6% of its workforce and that the chief content and advertising officer, Dawn Ostroff, is leaving the company. The announcements were made via a memo sent by CEO Daniel Ek to the staff.

Big changes

Spotify announced today that they are undertaking a broad restructuring, including cutting 6% of its headcount and shaking up senior management.
The company will centralize engineers and product work under the product officer Gustav Söderström and business under chief business officer Alex Norstromm.
Söderström and Norstromm will be named co-presidents and step into company management roles alongside CEO Daniel Ek.

In the memo

Spotify is cutting 6% of its workforce, which amounts to around 600 employees.
Spotify's head of content, Dawn Ostroff, is leaving the company after driving the push that made Spotify the leading podcast and music service in any market.
Spotify announced the changes as part of an effort to become more efficient in a market with less consumer spending and less ad spending.

Politics

More Documents Found At Biden's Wilmington Residence

January 23, 2023

The context

Investigators seized more classified documents after a 13-hour search of Biden's home in Wilmington, Delaware.

Politics

Monday, January 23, 2023

More Documents Found At Biden's Wilmington Residence

The context

Investigators seized more classified documents after a 13-hour search of Biden's home in Wilmington, Delaware.

More documents found

Investigators with the Justice Department seized more than half a dozen documents from President Biden's term as Vice President from 2008-2016 found at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware.
Some of the documents were marked as classified.
The search of a sitting president's home by federal agents is historic and escalates the possible legal and political situation the president is facing.
The investigators were invited to search the residence by Biden's lawyers.

13 hours

The FBI found additional classified documents at the Delaware home of President Biden during a 13-hour search initiated by Biden's lawyers.
Amongst the items seized were Senate and Presidential records from his time in government.
President Biden's lawyers found the first batch of classified records in November at a private office in Washington, D.C.
The White House has been criticized for not revealing the discovery of the documents in November, instead waiting until January to announce the documents had been discovered.

Technology

Microsoft Announces Multibillion Dollar Investment In OpenAI

January 23, 2023

The context

Microsoft announced that it is extending its partnership with OpenAI and making a multibillion-dollar investment in the company.

Technology

Monday, January 23, 2023

Microsoft Announces Multibillion Dollar Investment In OpenAI

The context

Microsoft announced that it is extending its partnership with OpenAI and making a multibillion-dollar investment in the company.