Author: David Miller

Intel Unveils Core i9-14900K CPU, the Fastest Desktop Processor on the Market Intel has recently launched the highly anticipated Core i9-14900K CPU, setting a new record as the fastest desktop processor available to consumers. With an impressive clock speed of up to 6.2GHz without the need for overclocking, the i9-14900KS surpasses last year’s record of 6GHz. Equipped with a 24 cores/32 threads architecture and 36MB of Intel’s Smart Cache technology, the Core i9-14900KS promises a significant performance boost for both gamers and content creators. Gamers can expect up to 15% better performance, while content creators may see a staggering 73%…

Artforum, one of the leading art magazines in the world, has announced its new top editor, Tina Rivers Ryan. Ryan, a curator with a specialization in digital art at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, is set to take the helm of the publication following a tumultuous year for the magazine. The shake-up at Artforum began with the firing of former editor in chief David Velasco. Velasco was let go after signing and publishing a letter calling for Palestinian liberation during the Israel-Hamas war. This move sparked controversy and division among staff members, editors, and artists. Many were upset with Velasco’s…

Family Dollar and Dollar Tree Inc. recently announced plans to close approximately 1,000 stores in the United States, causing a significant drop in Dollar Tree’s stock price. The closures are a result of operational struggles and a $40 million penalty stemming from a rat-contaminated warehouse. These challenges, combined with inflation and a decline in consumer spending, have affected profits, making it difficult for the company to compete with rivals like Dollar General and Walmart Inc. Family Dollar, which targets low-income consumers, will be closing 600 stores this year and an additional 370 locations in the future. Dollar Tree plans to…

Microsoft has rolled out its latest Patch Tuesday updates for March 2024, addressing a total of 60 vulnerabilities. Among these, 18 are remote code execution flaws, with only two categorized as critical – Hyper-V remote code execution and denial of service vulnerabilities. The vulnerabilities cover a range of categories, including 24 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities, 3 Security Feature Bypass Vulnerabilities, 6 Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities, and more. Fortunately, there were no zero-day vulnerabilities discovered in this batch of updates. Notable fixes in this release include patches for Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Defender, and Skype for Consumer. Other vendors…

Midjourney Bans Stability AI Employees Due to Suspected Botnet Activity Midjourney, a popular AI image generator service, has recently banned all employees of Stability AI from its platform indefinitely. This decision was made following a 24-hour service outage on March 2, which Midjourney attributed to bot-like activity attempting to scrape prompt and image pairs in bulk. The source of this activity was traced back to a Stability AI data team employee. In response to the incident, Midjourney has introduced a new policy of banning all employees of a company responsible for aggressive automation or service disruptions. This move has drawn…

Passengers on a LATAM Airlines flight from Sydney endure terrifying experience Passengers aboard a LATAM Airlines flight from Sydney to Auckland found themselves in a frightening situation when their plane suddenly nosedived, causing injuries to dozens of passengers. The more than 200 passengers on board were left shaken and traumatized after the incident, during which the airline was accused of ignoring them for hours. Upon landing in Auckland, New Zealand, the passengers were given only a McDonald’s cheeseburger to eat and were not transported to local hotels until at least 2 a.m. Passengers voiced their frustration at the lack of…

Pope Francis’ recent statement regarding Ukraine waving the “white flag” to negotiate with Russia has stirred controversy and criticism from Ukrainian and Polish officials. The Vatican was quick to clarify that the Pope was advocating for negotiations for a truce, rather than for Ukraine to surrender. Despite the Vatican’s clarification, Ukrainian and Polish officials expressed disappointment in the Pope’s remarks, citing historical mistakes and the urgent need for Russian troops to withdraw from Ukraine. Ukrainian leaders have maintained their steadfast refusal to engage in peace talks with Russia since the invasion began. Ukrainian soldiers are being praised for their heroic…

In a recent development, New York Community Bank (NYCB) has revealed a “material weakness” in their lending operations, causing their stock to plummet by over 40%. This news has sent shockwaves through the banking industry, bringing back memories of last year’s banking crisis that saw the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has issued a warning about potential bank failures stemming from souring commercial real estate loans. This has further fueled concerns about the stability of the banking sector. Bruce Van Saun, CEO of Citizens Financial Group, shed light on the causes of last year’s bank…

In a surprising turn of events, the US economy added 275,000 jobs last month, exceeding economists’ expectations of 200,000. Despite this positive news, the unemployment rate rose to 3.9%, and wage growth slowed more than anticipated. Investors are now eagerly awaiting news from the Federal Reserve, with hopes that they will begin cutting rates later this year due to the sluggish wage growth. On Wall Street, shares of tech giant Nvidia are slumping, impacting the tech-heavy Nasdaq. Meanwhile, trending tickers on Yahoo Finance include bitcoin, Costco Wholesale, and Advanced Micro Devices. The top guests on the news program today include…

President Biden’s Hoped-For Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hamas Faces Setback President Joe Biden’s anticipated cease-fire between Israel and Hamas has hit a roadblock, with negotiations stalled and tensions escalating. As he prepares to deliver his State of the Union address, Biden finds himself without a crucial political victory on the five-month mark of the war. The themes of Biden’s upcoming speech will encompass healthcare, tax reform, women’s health, privacy protection, and various other key issues. However, some progressive Democrats, including Rep. Rashida Tlaib, are dissatisfied with the administration’s handling of the conflict and may be present at the address to…