Sam Altman’s OpenAI released GPT-4.5, an upgraded version of the artificial intelligence model that powers ChatGPT, to select users on Thursday as it looks to stave off challenges from rivals like Elon Musk’s xAI. Described as OpenAI’s “largest and best model for chat yet,” GPT-4.5 was initially made available as a “research preview” for a … Read more
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A placid fishing trip turned “berserk” for three New Zealand men when a dolphin weighing more than 400 kilograms (900 pounds) appeared to fall out of the sky before crash-landing in their small boat. No one was badly hurt when the 3.4 meter (11-foot) bottlenose dolphin jumped aboard the open-top boat Friday, said Dean Harrison, … Read more
LOWELL, Mass. — Hilary Knight scored her first career hat trick, Aerin Frankel made 38 saves and the Boston Fleet completed a season sweep of the New York Sirens with a 5-2 win on Wednesday night. Knight, who scored her third goal into an empty net with less than 10 seconds to play, also had … Read more
The Trump administration is preparing an executive order designed to reinvigorate US shipbuilding and reduce China’s stronghold over the global maritime industry, according to a report. The draft order which was reviewed by The Wall Street Journal outlines 18 measures aimed at strengthening the domestic sector, including imposing fees on Chinese-built ships and cranes entering … Read more
Cue Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes.” Ione Skye, 54, revealed in her new memoir, “Say Everything,” that she had sex with her “Say Anything” co-star John Cusack years after the 1989 teen rom-com. “I had to get it out of my system,” she wrote in the book. John Cusack, Ione Skye in “Say Anything.” ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett … Read more
There’s a cost of living crisis but apparently that shouldn’t stop parents from saving money when trying to give their kids joy. According to one mom, anyway. Posting under @olgainspired, the mom-of-two this week went on a viral rant about her child attending a birthday party that “without even cake.” “I tried to act normal, but what was that?” The mom wrote … Read more
Drop and give us… well, read on for how many. Your ability to do push-ups indicates more than just how muscular your arms are — the number you can do also offers clues about your overall health. “A study by Harvard researchers found that middle-aged men who could perform at least 20 push-ups had significantly … Read more
Rudy Giuliani is settling for less — now that he’s settled his legal battle with two defamed Georgia election workers. The former mayor listed his Manhattan home on Monday for less than $5.2 million — a $1.4 million price cut from its previous listing. Giuliani’s legal battle with two Georgia election workers came to a … Read more
Google Chrome users have been warned to delete 16 “malicious” browser extensions that could lead to a security threat and “fraud” at the hands of a prolific “threat actor.” The extensions affect functionality involving screen capture, ad blocking, emoji keyboards and more, with a potential impact on at least 3.2 million users, according to GitLab … Read more
Now the feathers are really starting to fly in the trade war. A bald eagle was captured on film doing battle with a sickly, bird-flu-riddled Canada goose — in a stunning new viral image that is being called a metaphor for the tariff battle between the United States and our northern neighbor. The avian avatars … Read more