Twenty-five years ago, the US eliminated the measles virus. Measles is extremely contagious, and sporadic cases and outbreaks are expected. But as of 28 February, 146 people in Texas – the majority of whom are unvaccinated children – have contracted measles. Twenty have been hospitalized, according to the Texas department of state health services. One…
I was struck by both the headline and the content of your article (‘Poo and punishment’ – is there really a war on dogs in England and Wales?, 26 February). It was very similar to articles on the supposed “war on motorists”. In both instances, it features a group that has had largely limited policing…
Matthew Stafford buzz takes over NFL combine as QB’s future uncertain USA TODAY Sports’ Tyler Dragon tells us what he’s hearing at the NFL combine regarding the future of Rams QB Matthew Stafford. Sports Pulse The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine is back on Friday, and it features two position groups that may compete against one…
When Apple teased a new device a couple weeks ago, we thought perhaps a new generation of AirTags were on the way. But only the iPhone 16e was unveiled. New tags are still very likely on the way, but chances are they’ll be pricier than this. We’ve watched the four-pack of AirTags drop from its…
Since the 2022 launch of ChatGPT set off an artificial intelligence frenzy in Silicon Valley, Google has tried to reassert its role as an A.I. pioneer. On Wednesday, Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, said the company could lead the industry in artificial general intelligence — when machines match or become smarter than humans — if…
Five former US defence secretaries have demanded congressional hearings on Donald Trump’s firings of several military commanders, including the chair of the joint chiefs of staff, saying it was done for “purely partisan reasons” and weakens national security. The five – including James Mattis, who served as defence secretary during Trump’s first presidency – wrote…