Author: Onu Akter

Elon Musk’s new AI-powered encyclopedia, Grokipedia, has drawn criticism from historians and academics for spreading false information and promoting far-right ideas. The platform, launched last week, claims to deliver “the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth” using Musk’s Grok artificial intelligence model. The British historian Sir Richard Evans, known for producing expert reports in the David Irving libel trial and for his Cambridge professorship, discovered that his own entry on Grokipedia contained numerous falsehoods. Claims about his education, career, and research were all incorrect, highlighting early problems with the site’s fact-checking. Evans also noted errors in entries…

For many, the arrival of shorter days and longer nights brings more than cooler weather—it can trigger a heavy, persistent sadness. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), formally recognized in the 1980s, describes depression that appears in autumn or winter and lifts with spring. Ancient texts, such as the Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine from around 300 BC, recognized the influence of seasons on health and recommended adjusting sleep and activity with the natural cycle. Modern research now confirms that seasonal changes in human mood are closely tied to biology. Dr Cathy Wyse, a chancellor’s research fellow at the University of Edinburgh,…

Rachel Sennott is taking aim at Los Angeles’ influencer culture in her new HBO series, “I Love LA,” which premieres Sunday. The half-hour comedy lampoons zillennial life on the West Coast, where designer bags are status symbols and TikTok posts can make or break careers. Sennott, 30, known for films like “Shiva Baby” and “Bottoms,” created and stars in the series, which exaggerates the quirks of a certain subset of young Angelenos. While many in Los Angeles endure long commutes and standard office jobs, Sennott focuses on the social-media-savvy crowd who obsess over trends, microcelebrity status, and cosmetic procedures. The…

The 2025 LACMA Art + Film Gala took center stage on Saturday at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, celebrating art, film, and fashion in a glamorous evening presented by Gucci. The annual fundraising event drew Hollywood’s A-list, including actors, musicians, and models, who embraced old Hollywood style with a modern twist. Unlike high-pressure awards shows like the Oscars, the LACMA Gala gives stars room to take fashion risks. Mom-daughter duo Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber turned heads in complementary sequined gowns—gold for Crawford and bright red for Gerber. Italian model Vittoria Ceretti stunned in a plunging golden gown…

Kate Hudson recently reflected on the parenting guidance she received from her mother, Goldie Hawn, and father, Kurt Russell. Speaking at the Variety Power of Women event in Los Angeles, she shared how their lessons shaped her career and life choices. Goldie Hawn instilled a key rule in her children: the importance of making their own way. She encouraged Kate to navigate the entertainment industry independently, rather than relying on her parents’ fame. This advice has been central to Kate’s approach to success. She explained that true achievement often involves defying expectations and resisting confinement by societal norms. According to…

Ariana Grande is joining the cast of the FX anthology series American Horror Story for its upcoming Season 13. The singer and Wicked star will appear alongside returning series favorites, bringing excitement for horror fans worldwide. Creator Ryan Murphy announced the news on Instagram, showcasing the full list of cast members in the show’s iconic font. The announcement was set to Vera Lynn’s 1944 classic “I’ll Be Seeing You.” In addition to Grande, longtime fan favorites are returning. Jessica Lange, who starred in the first four seasons and returned as a special guest in Season 8, will appear again. Evan…

OpenAI is laying the groundwork for an initial public offering that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, potentially one of the largest IPOs in history. Sources familiar with the matter say OpenAI is considering filing with regulators as early as the second half of 2026, with a potential fundraising target of $60 billion or more. Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar has indicated that the company could aim for a 2027 listing, though some advisers believe the IPO could happen sooner, possibly in late 2026. OpenAI emphasized that an IPO is not its main focus. A spokesperson said…

A New York federal judge ruled Wednesday in favor of Gannett and other online publishers, finding that Google illegally monopolized digital advertising technology and diverted revenue from news organizations. U.S. District Court Judge P. Kevin Castel granted partial summary judgment for Gannett, which owns USA TODAY, the Daily Mail, and digital media firm Inform, along with a proposed class of smaller publishers. The ruling holds Google liable for controlling the ad placement technology used to buy and sell ads across the internet. The decision builds on findings from a separate U.S. Justice Department antitrust trial, where Judge Leonie Brinkema concluded…

Researchers at the Food is Medicine Institute at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy have developed a new screening tool to assess Americans’ access to healthy food. The Nutrition Security Screener (NSS) complements traditional food security measures by focusing on whether people can regularly obtain and eat nutritious foods that support health and prevent disease. The two-item NSS, developed with Kaiser Permanente and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, was tested in five large surveys from 2022 to 2023 with over 20,000 adults from diverse backgrounds across the U.S. The first item asks how difficult it…

Netflix and AMC Theatres are joining forces to bring select hits to cinemas, a move that signals a rare collaboration between the streaming giant and the world’s largest theater chain. The partnership kicks off with Netflix’s animated musical hit KPop Demon Hunters, which will play in 300 AMC locations over Halloween weekend. Historically, AMC has avoided scheduling Netflix movies due to disagreements over how long films should remain exclusively in theaters. However, the success of KPop Demon Hunters, which topped the box office in August with around $18 million despite AMC’s absence, appears to have changed the calculus. “For a…