VA Secretary James G. Collins testified before the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, outlining his vision for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and detailing plans to reduce its workforce by 83,000 employees. Goals and Workforce Reduction Collins stated that his goal is "to make the VA exactly what it should be – taking care of […]
Jim Ross, a legendary pro wrestling commentator, has revealed he is battling colon cancer. The 73-year-old announced the news on social media this week, stating that his diagnosis was made recently and he is scheduled to undergo surgery within the next two weeks. Career Highlights Ross spent nearly two decades with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
Kanopy, a popular on-demand streaming platform that partners with libraries to offer a wide range of content for free, is adding 20 more movies to its library in June. This expansion brings more options for users who already have access to the service through their local libraries. Accessing Kanopy For those who may not know,
Fort Edmonton Park launched its 51st season with a Community Day event, welcoming hundreds of children to the grounds. Organized by the Fort Edmonton Foundation, this event is anticipated to become an annual tradition. Event Highlights Approximately 1,500 children attended the free activities offered at the park. The event provided a preview of what visitors
Prolific Prep, a powerhouse basketball program from California, is relocating to Fort Lauderdale next season, marking the end of an 11-year stint in Napa, California. Program Overview Since its inception in 2014, Prolific Prep has been a mainstay in the ESPN 25 high school basketball rankings. The program has achieved significant milestones, including: Producing nine
TikTok will start showing guided meditation to its teenage users after 10 PM, according to a report from Bloomberg. This feature is part of the app’s efforts to promote relaxation and reduce screen time among younger users. New Features The new feature builds on a previously tested "wind down" prompt that played calming music, reminding
Sean Combs, a music mogul and entrepreneur, is currently on trial facing serious charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Prosecutors allege that Combs utilized his business empire to coerce women into performing elaborate sexual acts with prostitutes. Denial of Allegations Combs’ legal team has firmly denied all allegations. In
Windsurf, a startup focused on AI software engineering models (SWEs), has announced the launch of its first family of models, named SWE-1. The company claims that these models are designed to optimize the entire software engineering process, extending beyond just coding. Performance Comparison In a recent blog post, Windsurf shared that it tested SWE-1 against
Ryan Fox, the New Zealand golfer who recently won his first PGA title at the Myrtle Beach Classic, shot a four-under-par 67 to rank near the top of the leaderboard at Quail Hollow on Thursday. With only days to prepare for this week’s PGA Championship, Fox faced challenges but managed to perform well. Preparation Challenges
The University of Southern California has released its federal tax returns for 2023, providing a glimpse into the compensation of its coaches. According to the documents, head coach Lincoln Riley earned $11.5 million in total compensation during the year. Breakdown of Compensation Base Pay: Over $10.2 million Other Reportable Compensation: Nearly $1.15 million Bonus and