Author: Adrian Garrett

Microsoft has recently made changes to its Copilot tool after concerns were raised about the generation of violent, sexual, and illicit images by the AI technology. An engineer at the company, Shane Jones, brought these issues to the attention of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Prompt such as “pro choice,” “four twenty,” and “pro life” are now blocked in Copilot, with warnings of suspension for repeated violations of policies. Previously, users were able to enter prompts related to children playing with assault rifles, but these are now flagged as violations of Copilot’s ethical principles. Although some violent imagery can still…

Chicago’s Department of Public Health is on high alert following the confirmation of two measles cases in the city in 2019. One of the cases involved a child living at the area’s largest migrant shelter, raising concerns about the well-being of migrants in the facility. Volunteers at the Pilsen shelter have been speaking out about the conditions and lack of space, especially in light of the recent measles case. Nonprofit Southwest Collective has been delivering much-needed supplies such as diapers, Pedialyte, and hygiene kits to the migrants at the shelter. One volunteer has been dedicating four hours a day to…

A recent study conducted by researchers in Italy has revealed a concerning discovery – microplastics have been found in the fatty deposits in the arteries of patients. The presence of these tiny plastic particles in plaque in the neck arteries has been linked to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and death. The study, which was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, highlights the potential dangers of microplastics on human health. While the study does not definitively prove that microplastics caused these health effects, it does raise alarm bells about the impact of plastic pollution on our…

San Francisco Leading the Way in STI Prevention with New Drug Recommendation San Francisco has taken a proactive approach to tackling the rising rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by recommending the use of a new drug called DoxyPEP in high-risk communities. DoxyPEP involves taking a single 200 mg dose of the antibiotic doxycycline within 72 hours of a sexual encounter to minimize the chances of acquiring STIs. According to recent data, approximately 40% of individuals who are already taking Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in San Francisco have also tried DoxyPEP as an additional measure for STI prevention. The results presented…

Teresa Giudice’s marriage with Luis “Louie” Ruelas is still going strong, despite what a recent teaser for Season 14 of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” may suggest. Insiders close to the couple have confirmed that they are happy and in their “love bubble,” putting to rest any rumors of trouble in paradise. TMZ was the first to report that Giudice and Ruelas’ marriage is in a good place, contradicting the tension and drama hinted at in the show’s trailer. The couple, who tied the knot in August 2022, seem to be facing accusations of financial troubles and discord from…

NASA recently launched a new satellite named PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, Ocean Ecosystem) with the aim to study the world’s oceans and atmosphere. Launched on February 8th, PACE was carried into space by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Operating from an orbit 676 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, PACE is set to spend at least three years gathering valuable data about our environment. Equipped with two science instruments, the satellite will map the entire world every day, providing scientists with comprehensive and up-to-date information. Additionally, a third instrument aboard PACE will collect monthly measurements…

Title: Malaria Vaccine Rollout in Africa Reveals Surprising Benefits for Children In a groundbreaking development for malaria control in Africa, the rollout of malaria vaccines has shown an unexpected advantage in reducing deaths among children. The vaccine, known as RTS,S, has been found to decrease all types of deaths among children by a remarkable 13%. This remarkable breakthrough has been hailed by the World Health Organization’s senior technical officer on malaria, Dr. Mary Hamel, as a “huge step forward for malaria control” and a major advancement in child health. The RTS,S vaccine has also proven successful in preventing approximately 39%…

Biden Administration Expected to Re-Designate Yemen’s Houthi Rebels as Terrorist Group In a major policy shift, the Biden administration is poised to re-designate Yemen’s Houthi rebels as a specially designated global terrorist group (SDGT). This decision would reverse the State Department’s previous move in February 2021 to remove the SDGT designation and de-list the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, have been embroiled in a protracted civil war with the internationally-recognized, Saudi-backed Yemeni government. The conflict has resulted in one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with millions of Yemenis suffering from…

University of Colorado researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery that could shed light on the complexities of intimate relationships. Their study, conducted on prairie voles, has revealed that dopamine, the hormone associated with cravings for substances like sugar, nicotine, and cocaine, also plays a critical role in maintaining lasting bonds between partners. Prairie voles are known for their monogamous behavior and their ability to form long-lasting relationships. In order to understand the impact of dopamine on these bonds, the researchers employed neuroimaging technology to measure the activity in the voles’ nucleus accumbens. This particular brain region is responsible for motivation…

Title: Dallas Cowboys’ Drought: The Elusive NFC Championship Game Subtitle: Houston Texans rise as America’s new Texas Team In the last three decades, the Dallas Cowboys have been unable to reach the NFC Championship game. A staggering 28 years have passed since their most recent appearance in 1995. Once renowned as one of the most successful teams, the Cowboys have struggled to return to their former glory. During the early years of the Super Bowl era, the Cowboys were a force to be reckoned with, reaching the NFC Championship game an impressive 16 times. From 1966 to 1995, the team…