Jul 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Librarians Charlie Bailey and Hannah Cyrus are hosting viral 'Avoiding AI' workshops that teach attendees how to disable unwanted AI features on their devices. The workshops have seen unprecedented demand, with waitlists and overflow crowds. Participants share frustrations about forced AI adoption and seek more control over their technology. The movement reflects a growing public desire for digital autonomy. View more
Jul 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Prentis, a new AI research lab co-founded by Reid Hoffman, Mark Pincus, and Ritankar Das, is in talks to raise $100 million at a $1 billion valuation. The startup trains models to automate routine office tasks by controlling computers, and has already secured contracts worth up to $50 million. Its Hive-32B model claims to outperform competitors like OpenAI's GPT-5.4 and Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 on computer-use benchmarks, while operating at significantly lower cost. View more
Jul 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Lionel Richie has posted on social media that he is fine after a dizzy spell forced him off stage and to the hospital on June 24. The singer has since resumed his tour with concerts in Pittsburgh and Detroit. View more
Jul 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Kim Jaejoong of JYJ is set to release a full-length album celebrating his 20th debut anniversary. The album, slated for late June, promises a fresh musical style. This marks his first studio album in nearly two years, following 'BORN GENE.' Fans can anticipate a special gift showcasing a different side of the artist. View more
Jul 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Neymar Jr discovered he was selected for Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad during a live TV announcement at home with friends and family. The 34-year-old Santos forward broke down in tears after hearing his name called. It marks his return to the Seleção after over two and a half years. Ancelotti's squad includes stars like Vinicius Jr. and Raphinha. View more
Jul 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Recent reports suggest growing uncertainty around Nikola Jokic's future with the Denver Nuggets. The two-time MVP's commitment is questioned after a first-round playoff exit. Team chemistry issues and roster changes add to the speculation. Jokic remains under contract until 2028, but trade whispers persist. View more
Jul 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum BTS has announced they will not submit their music for the 69th Grammy Awards, a move widely seen as a response to the Recording Academy's new Asian Pop category. The group stated that music should not be divided by region or language. The decision comes despite a career-defining year with their album ARIRANG and hit single SWIM. The controversy has reignited debates about representation and segregation in music awards. View more
Jul 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum In a six-hour span, at least three crypto bridges and cross-chain protocols lost more than $35 million due to recurring security weaknesses. Verus’s Ethereum bridge was exploited for $7.54 million using the same exploit as a previous hack, while the B² Network lost $3.86 million after an attacker seized its upgrade authority. These incidents highlight how compromised keys and permission flaws remain the primary cause of major crypto thefts. View more
Jul 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum AFX Trade, a decentralized perpetuals exchange on Arbitrum, lost $24.15 million USDC after an attacker compromised validator signing keys for its bridge. The on-chain logic functioned as designed, with five hot-validator signatures meeting the quorum. Arbitrum's native bridge was not affected. The stolen funds were moved to Ethereum and swapped for about 12,467 ETH, draining nearly the entire TVL. View more
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