The stock market took a tumble recently, with tech companies feeling the heat. Investors are worried about how artificial intelligence (AI) will shake things up, and some companies are paying the price. AppLovin, for instance, saw its stock drop nearly 20%, even though it reported better-than-expect
In the heart of Brooklyn, an 81-year-old man lost his life on a cold rooftop. Everet Goldberg, a long-time resident of a six-story building, was found dead on the roof of his apartment building. He had been trying to cross the icy roof to avoid using the broken elevator on his side of the building.
Khan Academy’s chief says that even a 10 % cut in white‑collar work could feel like a depression for many people. He worries that the speed and depth of AI’s impact will outpace what most predict, especially as experts like Geoffrey Hinton warn that automation could push a large share of workers int
February 12 brings a mix of stars and historic figures. The day marks the birthdays of actors, musicians, and even a former U. S. president. Arsenio Hall celebrates his 70th year. He once hosted a popular talk show and his mother was a writer for television dramas. John Michael Higgins turn
The news of James Van Der Beek’s death at 48, after a fight with stage‑3 colorectal cancer, has set off a wave of heartfelt messages from his peers. Friends and co‑stars across the industry have taken to social media, each offering a personal tribute that highlights his warmth and talent. Sarah M
The study explores why many Mexican‑American students in college vape, using a well-known psychology framework that looks at how people learn from each other and their surroundings. Researchers gathered stories and observations to see how personal confidence, beliefs about vaping, and expectations o
A fresh season of the crime drama that follows Alex Cross is already streaming on Prime Video. In this installment, actor Matthew Lillard joins the cast as Lance Durand, a wealthy businessman who begins receiving ominous death threats. The plot pushes Cross and his partner Kayla to protect Durand wh
A sudden stop of flights at El Paso airport last night made clear how much cartels rely on cheap drones. The closure was blamed by U. S. officials on a drone that entered U. S. airspace from Mexico, but other sources say the real reason was a nearby test of a laser‑based anti‑drone system that co
Edward P. Norris III, a teacher from Smithtown who runs the choral program at Glen Cove High School, will be honored as the 2025 Educator of Note by the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. The award ceremony takes place on March 20 in Stony Brook, where Norris will receive his plaque a
People around the world struggle with lung diseases that cause many deaths. Scientists are trying to understand if how much we move or sit affects the risk of getting these illnesses. A new study used a genetic method called Mendelian randomization to investigate the link between physical acti
