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Apple's Vision Pro: Ready to Get Smarter with AI

February 22, 2025

Apple's Vision Pro is already a powerful tool for work. But Apple isn't stopping there. They're planning to make it even smarter with a new feature called Apple Intelligence. Apple Intelligence will bring some familiar AI features to the Vision Pro. These include things like text generation and sma

technology

Smart Alerts: iOS 18. 4's New Way to Sort Notifications

February 22, 2025

iOS 18. 4 introduces a handy new feature called Priority Notifications. This isn't just about adding more languages to Apple Intelligence or tweaking Image Playgrounds. It's about making your notifications smarter. Imagine this: your iPhone knows which alerts are crucial and which can wait.

education

What If the Department of Education Vanishes?

February 22, 2025

Imagine this: The Department of Education is no more. What does this mean for the 42 million people with federal student loans? First off, they still owe that money. Paying back loans is still a must. But who's in charge now? That's the big question. Let's go back a bit. The Department of Education

business

From High Hopes to Hard Times: The Fall of a Gene Therapy Pioneer

February 21, 2025

Bluebird Bio, once a shining star in the biotech world, is now a shadow of its former self. The company, known for its groundbreaking gene therapies, has been sold to private equity firms Carlyle and SK Capital for a mere $30 million. This sale marks the end of a long and tumultuous journey for Blue

crime

A Young Man's Court Date: The UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Case

February 21, 2025

A 26-year-old man, Luigi Mangione, is set to face a judge in New York City. This is his first court appearance since he was formally charged in December. The charges include murder and terrorism. The case involves the death of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Thompson was shot and killed

weather

Brace Yourselves, South Carolina: It's Going to Get Chilly!

February 21, 2025

South Carolina is in for a cold snap. Starting Thursday night, temperatures will plummet well below freezing. This cold weather advisory affects a wide area, from the Midlands to the coast, including major counties like Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester. The chill will be most intense overnight,

technology

Why Do We Keep Paying for Streaming Services?

February 21, 2025

Streaming services have exploded in popularity over the past few decades. But with so many options, why do people keep subscribing? This question was explored by looking at 35 studies from two big academic databases. These studies showed that our decisions to sign up or stick with a service are inf

education

Smart Tech in Medicine: How AI is Changing Doctor Training

February 21, 2025

Doctors often face a mountain of patient data that can be messy and incomplete. This makes it tough for them to stay updated with the latest research and developments. NYU Langone Health in New York City has found a clever way to help the next generation of doctors tackle these issues. They've cr

health

Pharmacists: The Unsung Heroes in Drug Reaction Prevention

February 21, 2025

Hospital pharmacists play a vital role in keeping patients safe from harmful drug reactions. But what exactly do they do? They help prevent and reduce the chances of a prescribing cascade. This is where a new medicine is given to fix a problem caused by a previous medicine. The issue is that the

politics

IRS Shake-Up: Why 6, 700 Employees Are Getting The Boot

February 20, 2025

The IRS is about to say goodbye to 6, 700 employees. This isn't a voluntary goodbye. It's a big, sudden move. The IRS sent out notices to employees in their probationary period. This includes recent graduates, veterans, and specialized auditors. They need to show up at the office tomorrow with all t