Author: David Miller

Apple Reverses Decision to Limit Functionality of Home Screen Web Apps in Europe In a surprising turn of events, tech giant Apple has decided to reverse its decision to limit the functionality of Home Screen web apps in Europe. The initial decision, which sparked backlash from the developer community and raised concerns about potential investigation, will now be overturned with the general availability of iOS 17.4. The move to restrict Home Screen web apps, which offer capabilities comparable to native iOS apps, was originally motivated by the Digital Markets Act (DMA) deadline. Many saw Apple’s decision as an attempt to…

Flights Disrupted at Port-au-Prince Airport in Haiti Due to Heavy Gunfire For the second consecutive day, flights at the Port-au-Prince airport in Haiti have been disrupted due to heavy gunfire nearby. The US Embassy has issued a security alert warning of gunfire and disruptions in the airport vicinity, prompting American Airlines to suspend service between Miami and Port-au-Prince. Haitian airline Sunrise Airways has also suspended all flights for passenger safety. Additionally, a US deportation flight to Haiti has been canceled amid dire conditions and detainee complaints. The country has been plagued by surging gang violence, unrest, and crime, with more…

The Supreme Court’s decision to hear former President Donald Trump’s immunity case in late April has sparked controversy and raised concerns about potential motivations within the court. The decision has also led to speculation about the future of the court and its impact on the upcoming election. The delay of Trump’s Washington, D.C., criminal trial for overturning the 2020 election has garnered attention from MSNBC host Joy Reid, who believes that the decision was made to allow elderly conservative justices like Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito to retire under a Trump administration. Reid suggests that if a Republican is elected,…

Patricia Cabello Dowd, a 57-year-old woman from San Jose, California, passed away almost three weeks before Covid-19 was reported to be spreading in the US. Initially thought to have succumbed to unknown causes, it was revealed 10 weeks later through lab results that Dowd was in fact one of the first US Covid fatalities. Dowd had complained of body aches and flu-like symptoms before her sudden death, but it was only after her autopsy report that the true cause of her passing was discovered. Inflammation of the heart muscle had led to a finger-sized rupture, resulting in a lethal hemorrhage.…

The NFL offseason is in full swing as teams are preparing for the upcoming season with the combine and free agency quickly approaching. The excitement is building as the league recently announced the 2024 salary cap figure of $255.4 million, marking the largest increase in free agency history. This news comes as a huge relief for all 32 NFL teams, providing much-needed financial flexibility for roster building. With the increased salary cap, some teams may be more aggressive in free agency while others may need to consider cost-cutting measures to stay within budget. Leading the way in available cap space…

Norovirus Cases on the Rise Across the Country Cases of norovirus, commonly known as the stomach flu, are surging in the United States, with positivity rates reaching 13.4% in the northeastern region as of February 17th. This highly contagious virus can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain. Norovirus spreads easily through contaminated food, water, contact with sick individuals, and contaminated surfaces. Dr. Marc Siegel, a medical contributor for Fox News, stressed the importance of handwashing to prevent the spread of the virus but noted that it can still be transmitted through food. If experiencing symptoms of…

BYD Surpasses Tesla in Global Electric Vehicle Sales Chinese carmaker BYD, backed by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, has recently outperformed Elon Musk’s Tesla in global sales of electric vehicles. This significant achievement has stirred fear among legacy automakers such as Ford and Stellantis, who are now feeling pressure to become more competitive on price. One of the key factors contributing to BYD’s success is its low production costs and affordable vehicle options. The company offers a wide range of vehicles, including high-end luxury models like the Yangwang U9 electric sports car, which is designed to rival Ferrari and Lamborghini. Priced…

In a recent development, Google’s AI chatbot Gemini issued a public apology for its historically inaccurate images and refusal to show pictures of White people. This incident has raised questions about potential racial bias in other big tech chatbots as well. To investigate further, Fox News Digital tested AI chatbots Gemini, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Copilot, and Meta AI to determine their ability to generate images and written responses. The results varied significantly when prompted to show images and provide information about White, Black, Asian, and Hispanic people. Gemini stood out by refusing to show images of White people, citing harmful…

The latest research from ADP and its Research Institute has unveiled some fascinating insights into the shifting landscape of the American workforce post-pandemic. According to the findings, the highest-earning workers, young workers, and female workers are now working fewer hours than they did before the pandemic. In fact, the average workweek in 2023 was reported to be the lowest in five years, indicating a significant trend towards reduced working hours. Surprisingly, workers in the highest-paid 25% experienced the largest drop in hours worked, while the lowest-paid workers are putting in more hours than ever before. Interestingly, some workers who are…

The 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, known for predicting Academy Award winners, has announced its nominations for this year’s ceremony. The top films leading the pack with four nods each are “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.” Other notable contenders include “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “American Fiction,” and “The Color Purple.” On the TV front, popular series such as “Succession,” “The Bear,” and “Beef” are among the top nominees for the prestigious awards. Viewers can catch all the action live on Netflix as the awards show will be broadcast from the iconic Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Fans of the silver…