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Here’s how much Patriots value has soared in Bill Belichick’s 24 seasons
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft bid farewell to head coach Bill Belichick in a news conference Thursday, Jan. 11, marking the end of their 24-year partnership. Belichick’s stellar coaching record includes six Super Bowl championships, but Kraft has pocketed far more than all of those championship rings. Since hiring Belichick in 2000, the value… -
AI-generated misinformation deemed greatest threat in 2024 election year
The internet gives users the ability to upload content and connect with millions of people all over the world. However, this ability to connect also makes users susceptible to deepfakes — media that appears real but is manufactured. With the help of artificial intelligence, deepfakes are looking more realistic than ever. According to the World… -
Honda weighs $14B North American EV plant as US tax credit requirements shift
Automakers are adjusting as the Biden administration’s new rules on electric vehicle (EV) tax credits have gone into effect. Vehicles can now only qualify if they meet a variety of manufacturing requirements that put stricter limits on where the materials used to build them and their batteries can be sourced from. The EVs must also… -
$2 billion for CFP playoff TV rights? Expectations may need to be ‘tempered’
This year’s college football championship game between Michigan and Washington will mark the final time fans see just four teams in the college football playoff (CFP). Starting next season, the CFP expands to a 12-team format with 11 tournament-style games. ESPN pays about $470 million annually to broadcast the current three playoff games: two semifinal… -
CFP expansion means more games and money. Will players get a cut?
The proposed college football playoff (CFP) expansion format is likely heading back to the drawing board before it even begins. With the effective destruction of the Pac-12, CFP told Straight Arrow News that conversations about reworking conference champion playoff bids will pick up this offseason, ahead of 2024-2025 play. The 12-team playoff format currently states… -
He aimed to serve a delicious breakfast. Instead he fueled a generation war.
Bill Granger, the Australian chef credited with bringing avocado toast to the mainstream, died of cancer at 54 on Christmas Day in a London hospital. His legacy includes cookbooks, television shows and restaurants in multiple countries; but his simple breakfast dish took on a life of its own, often used as an example of millennials’… -
AP walks back reporting on Harvard plagiarism scandal after backlash
In journalism, the Associated Press and the AP Stylebook are used to determine proper terminology and standards in reporting. Media conglomerates also partner with the AP to share their work. The AP, however, edited a recent headline and report, admitting they were incorrect and saying their story “didn’t meet their own standards.” The original version… -
Panama Canal water shortages lead to historic shipping restrictions
The Panama Canal has imposed unprecedented restrictions on transits, driven by water shortages linked to the El Niño phenomenon in 2023. The canal’s reservoir system is significantly impacted, causing ripple effects across global shipping operations. Following Panama’s rainy season, Lake Gatun, the crucial reservoir supplying water for the canal’s locks and the nation’s primary source… -
Step aside, Disney: Mickey Mouse belongs to all of us now, sort of
It’s the day Disney tried for decades to avoid: Mickey Mouse entered the public domain on Jan. 1. However, before appropriating Disney’s iconic mascot, know that the only free-for-all is the specific version from 1928’s “Steamboat Willie.” Each year, copyrights expire on a new set of works. Individual copyrights are protected for the creator’s life… -
Artemis II mission set for 2024; Japan, Europe seek to make gains in space
Dr. Ali Bramson, a planetary scientist and assistant professor at Purdue University, collaborates with NASA, focusing on the shapes and features of planets, particularly Mars. Her work holds significance for deciphering resource utilization on Mars and planning future human exploration. Under her YouTube channel, “Ali’s Planet Adventures,” she shares her passion for planetary science. In… -
Pet spending is off the charts in 2023. Here are 5 holiday splurges
Americans are expected to spend $143.6 billion on their pets by the end of 2023, according to the American Pet Products Association. Meanwhile, 89% of pet owners say they are going to dig into their pocketbooks to maximize the best friend’s holiday joy. Here are five furry holiday spending trends in this week’s Five For… -
Worst mass shooting in Czech history claims lives of at least 14 people
At least 14 people were killed and dozens more injured in a mass shooting at Charles University in downtown Prague. The tragic incident is being described as the worst mass shooting in Czech Republic history. The gunman, a 24-year-old student, killed his father outside Prague before taking the lives of at least 14 others and… -
New DOJ database tracks federal officers’ misconduct to boost public trust
The Justice Department is stepping up accountability and transparency for federal law enforcement officers. Following years of calls for more crackdowns on allegations of officer misconduct, the DOJ announced Monday, Dec. 18, the creation of a national law enforcement accountability database. The new system will record documented instances of misconduct by federal law enforcement officers to…
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