Benjamin Hughes, Author at TrendTrackersNews

Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, stating that they have severely betrayed the company’s core purpose in the field of artificial intelligence.

March 1, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Elon Musk sues OpenAI Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI. Elon Musk is taking legal action against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, claiming they have strayed from the original goals of the artificial intelligence company by prioritizing profits over societal benefit. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in San Francisco, comes amid a larger

U.S. measles cases rise to 41, as CDC tallies infections now in 16 states

March 1, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

At least 41 cases of measles have been reported in the U.S. across 16 states so far this year, according to new weekly figures published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This is up from 35 cases in 15 states reported to the CDC, as of Feb. 22. Michigan is the new

Biden has signed a temporary funding bill in order to prevent a shutdown of the government.

March 1, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

The House has approved a temporary funding extension. The House has voted to pass a brief extension of government funding. The extension will last until 3:45 am. Biden officially approved a short-term government funding extension on Friday, ensuring that a partial shutdown will not occur for at least another week. The expiration date for funding

Israel faces mounting condemnation over killing of Palestinians in Gaza City aid distribution melee

March 1, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

On Friday, China and Turkey united with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan in denouncing Tel Aviv. The Israeli military has been reported for shooting at Palestinians. France has requested an impartial investigation to be conducted into the recent event in Gaza where aid delivery was delayed. The foreign ministry labeled the incident as another act

Will the United States’ debt interest payments surpass its defense expenditures? Is this cause for concern?

March 1, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

The effects of increasing interest rates are well-known to Americans, as they are leading to higher costs for maintaining credit card debt and purchasing homes and vehicles. However, the federal government is also facing consequences: the budget is seeing a rapid rise in interest payments on the nation’s debt, and is expected to exceed spending

CDC shortens 5-day COVID isolation, updates guidance on masks and testing in new 2024 recommendations

March 1, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that it would wind down much of its remaining guidance specifically targeted at COVID-19, including an official end to a pandemic-era plea for Americans to stay home for five days after testing positive. The agency cited improvements in the rates of hospitalizations and deaths inflicted by the

The latest addition to Oprah’s book club is “The Many Lives of Mama Love.”

March 1, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Oprah has chosen “The Many Lives of Mama Love” as her latest pick for the book club on CBS News. Watch CBS News CBS Mornings has just announced that Oprah Winfrey’s newest book club pick is “The Many Lives of Mama Love,” a poignant memoir written by Lara Love Hardin. In a one-on-one interview with

Can you explain what Gilbert syndrome is? Television personality Joey Graziadei explains why his eyes appear yellow.

March 1, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Joey Graziadei, star of “Bachelor,” addressed speculation about his “yellow eyes” on social media by disclosing his diagnosis of Gilbert syndrome, a liver disease known to alter the skin and eye color. Upon receiving inquiries, he responded on Thursday. According to the Cleveland Clinic, Gilbert syndrome is a genetic condition that impacts the liver’s capacity

Oprah Winfrey has announced her resignation from WeightWatchers, causing a significant decline in the company’s stock value.

March 1, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Oprah Winfrey has announced her resignation from her position on the board of directors at WeightWatchers after dedicating nine years to the role. In addition, she has committed to contributing her shares in the company to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Oprah Winfrey’s declaration, released on Wednesday night, caused a sharp

Astronomers discover 3 tiny moons orbiting Uranus and Neptune

March 1, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Astronomers with the International Astronomical Union have discovered three previously unknown moons at the farthest planets of our solar system — two circling Neptune and one around Uranus. The moons were spotted using powerful land-based telescopes at various sites the world. The latest discovery put Uranus at 28 known moons and Neptune at 16. One