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Despite being one of the most popular singers of all time, Taylor Swift has only appeared in a few movies, but one of her most successful films doesn't feature her on screen. The arrival of a plethora of Illumination films, more specifically Dr. Seuss animated movies, in Netflix's film library in August 2024 is rekindling the popularity of some of the more mixed reviews from the 2000s and 2010s. These Netflix streaming hits include The Lorax, the 2012 film adaptation of Dr. Seuss' book of the same name, which was met with mixed reviews among critics despite commercial success upon…
Meta's decision to shut down its Spark platform has sparked a wave of discontent among creators who have used the platform to develop augmented reality (AR) effects. The company announced on Tuesday that Spark, which allowed third-party developers to create AR content, will cease operations on January 14, 2025. The decision has left many creators frustrated, confused and worried about their future. The closure was announced via a Meta Spark community post on Facebook, with many creators voicing their dissatisfaction. Many found out about the closure through this announcement, heightening a sense of betrayal and urgency among those who felt…
Colorado State University football head coach Deion Sanders had a tense exchange with a reporter during a press conference on Aug. 9. Sanders made it clear that he did not like some of the reporting that Denver Post columnist Sean Keeler had done in the past about him and the Buffaloes football program.”You hate us, why would you do this?” Sanders asked Keillor at one point during the press conference. “No, I'm serious. Why would you do this? Like you know you hate us. Why would you do this?”Two weeks after the exchange, Colorado announced it would future ban Keeler…
OpenAI is reportedly preparing to launch a new artificial intelligence product with advanced capabilities that can solve problems and tasks that go beyond current AI models. As first reported by The Information, the new model, dubbed “Strawberry” internally, is said to be able to solve never-before-encountered math problems, perform advanced tasks like developing marketing strategies, and solve complex word puzzles. As an example, the new model was able to solve the New York Times word puzzle “Connections.” Previous claims about the model include scoring over 90% on the MATH benchmark, a collection of championship-level math problems. By comparison, GPT-4 scored…
HELENA — The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a $10.8 million settlement with St. Peter's Health to resolve alleged False Claims Act violations by former employee Dr. Thomas Weiner. The Department of Justice has also filed a federal civil lawsuit against Dr. Weiner.According to the settlement agreement, St. Peter's Hospital submitted false claims for payment to federal health care programs, including Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE, related to services performed and referred by Dr. Weiner.The government alleges that between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2020, St. Peter's Hospital relied on Dr. Weiner's documents and certifications to submit claims that…
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) – New technology is helping Fargo Police prevent and solve crimes.In June, the department installed 21 license plate readers and five cameras throughout the city as part of a pilot program with Flock Safety.”We utilized our intelligence and analytics team to identify areas that were likely to generate high numbers of calls and traffic,” Fargo Police Lt. Bill Alfeldt said, “and we strategically placed these cameras to get the best results.”The technology can alert police to any vehicles or people suspected of committing a crime, and can also be used to rescue missing people. Police…
InterpolOperation to crack down on Black Axe gang included arrests in SwitzerlandPolice forces from around the world are joining forces in a series of covert operations targeting one of West Africa's most feared criminal networks, the Black Axe.Operation Jackal III involved officers wearing bulletproof vests carrying out raids in 21 countries between April and July 2024.The operation, coordinated by the international police agency Interpol, led to the arrest of 300 people with links to Black Axe and other associated groups.Interpol called the operation a “major blow” to the Nigerian criminal network but warned it remained a global threat due to…
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – State leaders are highlighting the importance of Amarillo's psychiatric hospital after a land deal was completed.”The need to address mental health issues cannot be overstated,” said Sen. Kevin Sparks, 31st District.The establishment of Panhandle State Hospital will have a significant impact on the local community by increasing access to health care and economic vitality.”The people who actually work there are going to have long-term employment and the people who fill those positions are going to benefit our economy, but more importantly, it's the patient care. That's honestly the biggest benefit of building a state facility,” said…
Jurors delivered their verdict Tuesday morning in the trial of Tom Girardi, a former top Los Angeles lawyer accused of running a Ponzi scheme over a decade and defrauding clients out of millions of dollars in settlements.Girardi, 85, was convicted of four counts of wire fraud for embezzling at least $15 million from four clients, some of whom were seriously injured or lost loved ones during the crimes. During his trial, prosecutors alleged that Girardi used the stolen money for private jets and jewelry, and lived a lavish lifestyle in a sprawling Pasadena mansion as depicted on the reality TV…
Remember the annoying noises that plague residents in Bristol and the surrounding areas? Our NBC CT Responds team was the first to report on this incident and listened to local complaints. This week we saw local health officials take action. The Bristol-Burlington Health Department said it issued ReWorld a notice of violation and an order to reduce noise levels to meet state standards and reduce public nuisance. Kevin Ainsworth, an attorney for the district, said the two sides have been in discussions since the district began pressuring the company to address noise concerns three months ago. But the district wasn't…