Anthropic’s AI resorts to blackmail in simulations!

More.. Anthropic said its latest artificial intelligence model resorted to blackmail when told it would be taken offline. In a safety test, the AI company asked Claude Opus 4 to act as an assistant to a fictional company, but then gave it access to (also fictional) emails saying that it would be replaced, and also … Read moreAnthropic’s AI resorts to blackmail in simulations!

Billy Joel cancels all of his concerts

Billy Joel is cancelling every concert on his itinerary, 17 shows in total booked at stadiums across North America and England, due to a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). “This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,” reads a statement from Joel’s team. “Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is … Read moreBilly Joel cancels all of his concerts

Terrorism at the Israeli embassy in Washington DC

Two Israeli Embassy staffers were fatally shot outside the Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. Footage shows the suspect, identified as Elias Rodriguez of Chicago, being taken into custody. He shouted “Free Palestine” after his arrest. Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim were thrust victims.. there were engaged to be married. The suspect is seen being … Read moreTerrorism at the Israeli embassy in Washington DC

Mexican Navy ship slammed into the Brooklyn Bridge!

This is developing.. A tall ship flying the Mexican flag struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City Saturday night, seriously injuring at least three people, police sources with knowledge of the incident said. An additional dozen or so people suffered minor injuries, the officials said. Others were being checked out, and divers were probing … Read moreMexican Navy ship slammed into the Brooklyn Bridge!

Joaquin Phoenix Stars In Covid-era Thriller Set In ‘Sick’ America

Joaquin Phoenix stars in the darkly satirical “Eddington” which premiered at the Cannes film festival on Friday, a biting take on America’s culture wars set in a small New Mexico town. The film by fast-rising American director Ari Aster is an unsettling but often amusing Western-style thriller set amid America’s toxic politics and conspiracy theories … Read moreJoaquin Phoenix Stars In Covid-era Thriller Set In ‘Sick’ America

Looking for mushrooms in all the wrong places

President Donald Trump’s new pick for surgeon general wrote in a recent book that people should consider using unproven psychedelic drugs as therapy and in a newsletter suggested her use of mushrooms helped her find a romantic partner. Dr. Casey Means’ recommendation to consider guided psilocybin-assisted therapy is notable because psilocybin is illegal under federal law. It’s … Read moreLooking for mushrooms in all the wrong places

1980s Soviet Union is about to crash down somewhere on the planet.

Heads Up: A Soviet-Era Spaceship Is About to Crash Back to Earth — Maybe Into Your Backyard A derelict spacecraft launched by the former Soviet Union in 1972 is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere this week — and it’s not your typical space junk. Unlike most debris that burns up in the atmosphere, this one … Read more1980s Soviet Union is about to crash down somewhere on the planet.

WEAPONS: The Creepy, Viral Promo That’s Got People Freaked Out

Warner Bros. is going full creepy-viral to promote Weapons — the upcoming child-horror flick from Barbarian writer-director Zack Cregger. The latest move? An unlisted two-hour surveillance-style video that shows kids running through the night. That’s it. Two straight hours of eerie night vision footage — mostly silent, occasionally disturbing, all deeply unsettling. The official poster … Read moreWEAPONS: The Creepy, Viral Promo That’s Got People Freaked Out