US Congress passes $901 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal 2026. The Senate approved it 77-20 on December 17, authorizing record military spending, a 4% troop pay raise,…
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Microsoft’s holiday Copilot ad is wrapped in empty promises
Microsoft is at it again with another round of ads showing people talking to Copilot AI on their computers. This time it’s holiday-themed, including a cameo from the big man in red. The 30-second TV spot asks if you’re “ready for the holidays” and features […]
New Picture Book ‘Midnight Motorbike’ Transforms Sleepless Nights into Magical South Indian Adventures
Midnight Motorbike: A Lullaby of Wonder for the Sleepless, Inspired by the Whimsy of South India In the sticky embrace of a South Indian night too hot for sleep, Midnight…
LLMs’ impact on science: Booming publications, stagnating quality
Once researchers turn to LLMs, paper counts go up, quality does not.
Turkey Warns Russia and Ukraine After Downing Drone Violating Airspace Amid Black Sea Tensions – 12/18/2025, 4:24:45 PM
Here are some of the most notable world news developments reported in the last few hours: Burkina Faso–Nigeria incident: Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel who were…
Filipino “Pasalubong” Tradition Transforms Holiday Hosting with Joyful Surprises and Cultural Connection
My Parents Use the Filipino Concept of “Pasalubong” Every Holiday — And I’ll Never Host Any Other Way Every holiday season, my parents transform our family gatherings into a treasure…
30 great gift ideas that should arrive in time for Christmas
You don’t need to deal with long mall lines or crowded parking lots just to wrap up your holiday shopping, but you probably already knew this. Some of the best deals are online, and even though Christmas is now just a few days away, a […]
Amazon Echo Spot Hits Record Low Price at $44.99, Beats Black Friday Deals
The latest Amazon Echo Spot smart alarm clock has dropped to its lowest price yet at just $44.99 (down from $79.99) on Amazon, undercutting both Black Friday and Prime Day…
Global Turmoil: Strikes, Floods, and Prisoner Releases Shake World’s Landscape – 12/18/2025, 8:29:28 AM
Major Global Conflicts and Security Incidents In the Syrian conflict, an ISIL member attacked a joint Syrian-American convoy in Palmyra, killing two U.S. service members and one civilian interpreter while…
Snapchat’s new Quick Cut stitches a video together for you
Snap just launched a new Quick Cut video editing tool right inside Snapchat that “helps Snapchatters turn their favorite Memories into beat-synced, ready-to-share videos in seconds.” With Quick Cut, you can select multiple photos or clips and then “instantly preview a rendered video,” and the […]