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Sam Altman, a visionary entrepreneur and influential tech leader, is leaving an indelible mark on the world of artificial intelligence. As the CEO of OpenAI, Altman has been at the forefront of pushing AI technology to unprecedented levels, turning ambitious ideas into groundbreaking realities. With an entrepreneurial journey that began...

In a tragic incident that has shaken the local community, 19-year-old Gursimran Kaur, a Walmart employee in Halifax, Nova Scotia, was found burned to death in the store’s walk-in bakery oven on the night of October 19. Heartbreakingly, it was Kaur’s own mother, who also worked at the same Walmart,...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making profound changes in education, creating a paradigm shift in how students learn and teachers teach. While AI offers the potential to revolutionize learning, there is also a growing concern about the impact it may have on employment within the education sector. AI-powered tools such as...

The global automotive industry is undergoing a seismic transformation as the shifttoward electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates. Once dominated by gasoline-powered cars,major automakers are now racing to adapt to the rising demand for cleaner, moresustainable transportation. Government regulations, technological advancements, andshifting consumer preferences are all driving the electric revolution, compellingautomakers to...

The tragic mass killing of Afghan migrants at the Iran-Afghanistan border has drawn international outrage and raised urgent humanitarian concerns. As thousands of Afghans flee their homeland due to ongoing conflict, economic instability, and repression, the violence they face during their migration journey has become alarmingly visible. Reports indicate that...

Last night a three-alarm fire began spreading through homes in Newark, New Jersey. Although no injuries were reported, 31 people will be forced to relocate due to extensive damage done to their homes. The initial call to the fire department was for flames coming from an empty building at 71...

Early Monday morning a train operator was killed after colliding with a tree. The crash happened at around 6 a.m. on the New Jersey River Line Light Rail tracks in Mansfield Township, New Jersey. 42 people were on board the train when it happened. 23 of them were injured and...

Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, NJ shut its doors for good yesterday. The pier had been in business since 1929, but because of issues maintaining the boardwalk, they were forced to shut things down. The mayor of Ocean City and former owner, Jay Gillian said it was no longer...

As the weather gets colder in the tristate area, New Jerseyians and New Yorkers alike are heading south for some warmth. That was the case for Ajua Ampadu and her family, who got caught right outside of the eye of Hurricane Milton. Ampadu was in town visiting her mother Brenda,...

On Tuesday evening the pilot of a flight from Seattle to Istanbul collapsed and was unable to be revived. This caused an emergency landing in New York eight hours into the flight. The plane landed at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York just after shortly 6 a.m. Wednesday morning. “Our...

Less than two hours before his concert at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, he canceled his performance. Timberlake says he sustained an injury that would cause him to miss the event. He took to Instagram, posting the following statement: “I’m so sorry to postpone tonight’s show. I have an...

Hurricane Milton is gaining strength as it sets to slam into west-central Florida tomorrow. Reports say the storm could double in size, expecting 150 mph winds and life-threatening floods with up to 18 inches of rain. Governor DeSantis has recommended families create safety plans and has already declared a state...

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