Author: Adrian Garrett

In a thrilling overtime showdown, the North Carolina State Wolfpack secured a 73-65 victory over the Virginia Cavaliers in the ACC Tournament semifinals. The game was filled with excitement and tension as Michael O’Connell hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to force the extra period and keep the Wolfpack’s hopes of advancing to the NCAA Tournament alive. Despite being the 10th seed in the tournament, North Carolina State is now just one win away from completing a remarkable five-wins-in-five-days run for the ACC’s automatic bid. D.J. Burns Jr. played a key role in the victory, delivering a dominant performance in overtime with…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently announced new regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles in the United States. These regulations will require car manufacturers to increase their fuel efficiency standards and reduce emissions starting in 2023. The EPA predicts that these regulations will lead to a significant decrease in carbon dioxide emissions from the transportation sector. The agency also believes that the regulations will save consumers money at the pump and reduce the country’s dependence on foreign oil. Environmental groups and certain automakers have praised the new regulations for their potential to combat climate change and…

OpenAI’s much-anticipated text-to-video generator, Sora, is set to become available to the public in the coming months, offering users the ability to generate hyperrealistic scenes based on a simple text input. Initially designed for visual artists, designers, and filmmakers, Sora will soon be accessible to a wider audience, allowing anyone to create stunning videos with just a few keystrokes. OpenAI has announced plans to further improve the tool by incorporating audio into the generated scenes, adding an extra layer of immersion and realism. One of the most exciting features of Sora is that users will have the ability to edit…

Paul Alexander, known as ‘the Man in the Iron Lung’, passed away at the age of 78 after spending much of his life in the device due to complications from polio. Despite being paralyzed from the neck down by the disease at the age of six, Alexander went on to become an inspiration to many. Throughout his life, Alexander accomplished remarkable feats such as graduating from law school, writing a memoir, and even painting using a brush held in his mouth. An online fundraising page was set up to support his medical and accommodation expenses, and following his passing, the…

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton and Prince William, have come under scrutiny after photos released by Kensington Palace were found to have been altered. Leading photo agencies have pulled a photo featuring the Princess of Wales with her children after signs of manipulation were discovered. CNN, a major news outlet, has stated that altering photos is unacceptable in editorial photography. As a result, they are reviewing all handout photos previously provided by Kensington Palace. The investigation is ongoing, and a final decision will be published by CNN once it is completed. The Princess of Wales has issued…

At this year’s Oscars ceremony, director Jonathan Glazer’s comments have sparked controversy and outrage from the Holocaust Survivor’s Foundation. President David Schaecter, a Holocaust survivor himself, has criticized Glazer’s remarks, calling them “morally indefensible.” Glazer, who won the award for Best International Feature Film for his movie “The Zone of Interest,” used his acceptance speech to condemn the ongoing violence between Israel and Palestine. He equated Hamas brutality with Israel’s self-defense, a statement that Schaecter found deeply offensive. In Glazer’s film, “The Zone of Interest,” he portrays Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife living next to the concentration camp.…

Samsung has recently introduced two new midrange phones, the Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G, which offer consumers lower-cost alternatives to premium devices like Google’s Pixel A series and Apple’s iPhone SE. Both phones come equipped with Samsung’s Knox Vault security system for the first time, focusing on upgrading core elements like design and security. The Galaxy A55 5G stands out for its ability to capture better photos in low light conditions, thanks to its 50-megapixel main camera, 12-megapixel ultrawide camera, 5-megapixel macro camera, and 32-megapixel front camera. On the other hand, the Galaxy A35 5G features similar camera…

After a 6.5-month mission on the International Space Station, the four astronauts of SpaceX’s Crew-7 are preparing to return to Earth on Tuesday morning. The Dragon capsule, named Endurance, undocked from the ISS on Monday and is expected to splash down off the coast of Florida around 5:50 a.m. EDT. NASA TV will be providing live coverage of the reentry and recovery activities starting at 4:30 a.m. EDT. The Crew-7 mission includes astronauts from NASA, the European Space Agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, and Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos. The mission initially launched in August 2023 on a SpaceX Falcon…

Qualcomm to Announce New Snapdragon Chipset on March 18 Tech giant Qualcomm is gearing up to make a big announcement on March 18, with rumors swirling about what new products may be unveiled. While the company’s head of marketing has teased the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset, it is believed that this particular model won’t be released until October. Instead, speculation suggests that the announcement may include the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipsets. The highly anticipated event is set to take place in Beijing at 14:30, where Qualcomm is expected to showcase its latest…

German luxury carmaker Porsche has taken a giant leap into the world of electric vehicles with the unveiling of its new all-electric Taycan Turbo GT powerhouse. The highly anticipated launch was not only a milestone for Porsche but also saw a surprise appearance by Apple CEO Tim Cook. In a guest appearance in Porsche’s launch video, Cook was seen alongside Apple Vision Pro, showcasing a range of Apple products including iPhones, Apple Watch Ultra, and Vision Pro. This collaboration between Porsche and Apple highlights the merging of cutting-edge technology in the automotive industry. During the unveiling, Porsche also showcased its…