OpenAI’s “Strawberry” AI Model: A Leap Forward or Cause for Concern?
OpenAI recently introduced its new AI models, o1-preview and o1-mini (nicknamed “Strawberry”), positioning them as significant advancements in reasoning capabilities. While the launch has...
Jeff Bezos on Trump, Media, and the Future of The Washington Post
Speaking at The New York Times’ DealBook Summit on Wednesday, Amazon founder and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos expressed optimism about the incoming Trump...
Oil Futures Drop as OPEC+ Decision Looms
Oil prices fell nearly 2% on Wednesday as the market awaited a critical decision from OPEC+ on production cuts. While a larger-than-expected decline in...
Mysterious Disease Claims 143 Lives in Democratic Republic of the Congo
An unidentified disease has claimed the lives of 143 people in Kwango Province, located in southwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), during November,...
Donald Trump’s “Drill, Baby, Drill” Plan: Winners and Losers in the Oil Market
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to halve energy costs with a "drill, baby, drill" strategy, aiming to ramp up oil production and...
Long COVID and Viral Persistence: A New Understanding
Recent research suggests that long COVID, which affects 5–10% of people infected with COVID-19, may be driven by the persistence of the virus in...