The state government has officially opened a door that was only temporary during the pandemic: businesses in Baltimore County can now sell cocktails to take away. This change follows a short‑lived rule that ended in 2023, and the new law will let restaurants, bars and other licensed venues offer dri
Companies are learning that old ways of planning for problems aren’t enough when AI runs most decisions. The idea is to move from “backup” plans that wait for a failure to create parallel, independent systems that keep working no matter what. Because AI workloads spread across many clouds and
The cloud‑software firm ServiceNow is still seen as pricey, even after a recent $7. 75 billion purchase of security company Armis. The deal was financed with about $4 billion in new debt, which will raise interest costs and squeeze the company’s free‑cash‑flow margins. ServiceNow aims to hit $30
The first U. S. outlet of the South Korean beauty chain Olive Young has opened in Pasadena, and people lined up for days to get inside. Shoppers crossed from Colorado Boulevard to Green Street, staying overnight on the sidewalk in blankets and folding chairs. The store offers a wide range of K
Frankenmuth River Place Shops is gearing up for a lively food truck gathering on Thursday, June 11, from 2 to 9 p. m. The event promises more than twenty culinary trucks and family fun, all wrapped in a superhero theme that invites kids and adults alike to celebrate together. The festival takes p
The Emmy countdown has begun, and with it comes a fresh mix of shows that feel both familiar and new. Last year’s season was already crowded, but this year the field has narrowed again, making room for different kinds of stories. In May’s New York upfronts, the old guard—NBC, CBS, HBO—was outpace
Japan’s top three banks will soon receive OpenAI’s newest cyber‑defence tool, GPT‑5. 5‑Cyber, through a special program that only lets verified defenders use it. The plan is part of Tokyo’s effort to treat advanced AI as a key national asset, not just a consumer gadget. Only institutions that
The new letter from the Pope says that AI can make people feel less important. He uses a story about building a tall tower to show how pride can lead to trouble. The message is that we must choose teamwork instead of a big, selfish project. The letter asks for strong laws and watchdogs that
A major test explosion last night destroyed Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket at its Florida launch site, leaving no injuries but raising big questions about NASA’s moon plans. The rocket was supposed to help deliver cargo and eventually astronauts to the lunar surface as part of the Artemis program, b
More people are exploring psychedelics for mental health reasons, pushing the need for trained guides. But how well-prepared are these guides? A recent study looked at programs teaching psychedelic therapy in the US. It found that while many programs exist, they vary widely in quality and focus. Som
