In a recent court case, a man was handed a sentence for his role in a deceptive scheme involving Microsoft's gold certification. This wasn't just any scam; it was a clever plot that tricked many people out of their hard-earned money. The man in question promised victims big returns if they invested
Call of Duty has always been a big deal in the gaming world. But now, Black Ops 7 is not doing as well as its predecessor, Black Ops 6. This is a big change from the usual trend where Call of Duty games are the top sellers in the US. In the first 26 days after its release, Black Ops 7 sold about 40
Senators Maggie Hassan and Josh Hawley have taken a stand against AI-driven scams. They sent letters to major AI companies, asking how they plan to stop fraudsters from misusing their technology. The companies include Anthropic, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Perplexity, and xAI. The senators wan
People are using AI chatbots for more than just quick answers. These tools have become personal coaches, tutors, and even friends. But what makes AI act as a coworker or a confidant? A recent study looked into this question by analyzing millions of conversations with Copilot, a popular AI chatbot.
Some people in the U. S. government think it's time for the country to leave NATO. They say the organization is old and no longer useful. Rep. Thomas Massie from Kentucky introduced a bill to do just that. He believes the U. S. should focus on its own defense instead of paying for other countries.
Retirement planning in America has long been a puzzle, with many people struggling to figure out what to do with their savings once they stop working. The system, as it stands, doesn't provide clear answers. But there's a glimmer of hope on the horizon. Vanguard, a giant in the mutual fund world, ha
The bond market has had a good year so far, with all major sectors showing gains. Intermediate-term corporate bonds have performed the best, up 9. 0% year to date, while short-term Treasuries have risen 3. 9%, slightly ahead of inflation. This growth comes despite a volatile year marked by shifting
Managing diabetes is a big deal, and getting blood sugar levels right is key. People use small, handheld devices to check their sugar at home. But how good are these devices compared to the big machines in labs? A recent study put three devices to the test: two home glucometers (DSA and MedSenso) a
Video creation has seen a big jump forward lately. But there's a catch. The videos these new methods make often have problems. The pictures can get worse over time. And the things in the foreground and background don't always match up well. So, what's the fix? A new tool called UFO. It stands for U
Researchers are digging into spit to find clues about gum disease. They want to spot trouble early. Gum disease can be mild or severe. It's a big deal for oral health. The study looked at proteins in saliva. These proteins are part of the TAM pathway. The goal was to see if these proteins could tel
