Posts by Swedan Margen
8-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being ‘Struck’ by Illegal Fireworks During Fourth of July Display
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NEED TO KNOW An illegal fireworks display on the Fourth of July resulted in the death of an 8-year-old girl, according to police in California The victim — identified as Jasmine Nguyen, per local reports — was pronounced dead in the hospital after suffering “critical injuries, consisted with a fireworks-related explosion” A homeowner was arrested…
Read MoreThis entrepreneur spots celebrity deepfakes. Can he help average Joes too?
Celebrities are all too familiar with the world of deepfakes, the colloquial term for artificial-intelligence-generated videos that depict actors and other Hollywood talent falsely doing or saying things that they never agreed to. To protect themselves, actors including Steve Harvey, Beverly Hills talent agency WME and studios have enlisted the help of Vermillio, a Chicago-based…
Read MoreIBM rolls out new chips and servers, aims for simplified AI
[SAN FRANCISCO] International Business Machines (IBM) on Tuesday (Jul 8) announced a new line of data centre chips and servers that it says will be more power-efficient than rivals and will simplify the process of rolling out artificial intelligence in business operations. IBM introduced its new Power11 chips on Tuesday, marking its first major update…
Read MoreNew Economic Plan, Old Economic Folly
The protectionist agenda of national conservatives strikes me as nonsensical. Source link
Read MoreWhat Did President Kotlikoff Know, and When Did He Know It?
Cornell and its new president are in the Trump administration’s crosshairs for alleged civil rights violations. Source link
Read MoreThe Milei ‘Miracle’ Is a Vindication of Free Markets
We hope the world is watching. Source link
Read MoreA Quietly Subversive Novel About Renewal on the Italian Riviera
Recognizing oneself as one really is and not as one appears to others is the major theme of Elizabeth von Arnim’s work. Von Arnim, an Australian brought up in England, married her first husband, the Count von Arnim, in 1891, and had three daughters in quick succession (the couple eventually had five children). The family…
Read MoreTesla shares slip after Musk says he will create a new political party
Tesla shares fell close to 7% Monday after Elon Musk announced plans to form his own political party, sparking concerns he will become further distracted by politics despite a tumultuous stint in the Trump administration. During a feud with President Trump over his spending bill, the Tesla chief executive wrote on his social media site,…
Read MoreAre Cardi B & Stefon Diggs Still Together? Update on Their Relationship
Image Credit: Getty Images Cardi B may have found a new love, but is it a forever deal? The “I Like It” hitmaker was spotted at a May 2025 New York Knicks game with athlete Stefon Diggs — and they were even caught holding hands. So, fans of Cardi are naturally wondering if she and…
Read MoreWho Is Cierra Ortega? 5 Things About the ‘Love Island USA’ Season 7 Star
Image Credit: Ben Symons/Peacock Cierra Ortega became the talk of the town once her exit from season 7 of Love Island USA was announced. Fans know by now that her departure wasn’t a normal vote by the islanders, but rather an abrupt removal by the reality dating series. As Cierra grapples with her elimination, Hollywood…
Read MoreBen Shelton’s Inner Circle: Meet His Family, Girlfriend & More
Image Credit: Getty Images Ben Shelton has quickly become one of the breakout stars of American tennis, and his run at Wimbledon 2025 is only adding to the momentum. Known for his explosive serve and on-court charisma, the 22-year-old has captured global attention. But behind every powerful performance is a strong support system. From his…
Read MoreTikTok reportedly prepping new app in the U.S. as potential sale looms
TikTok is preparing to release a new app in the U.S. as it awaits a potential sale that would maintain its presence for millions of users in the country, according to media reports. The popular video app, owned by Chinese technology company ByteDance, is under pressure to sell its U.S. operations by Sept. 17 or…
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