In September, OpenAI unveiled a new version of ChatGPT designed to reason through tasks involving math, science and computer programming. Unlike previous versions of the chatbot, this new technology could spend time “thinking” through complex problems before settling on an answer. Soon, the company said its new reasoning technology had outperformed the industry’s leading systems…
Measles cases in Kansas more than doubled in the last week, bringing the tally to 20, while another outbreak in Ohio has sickened 10 people, local public health officials reported on Wednesday. There have been several large outbreaks in the United States this year, including one in West Texas that has spread to more than…
The Italian designer Miuccia Prada almost always includes socks — often slouchy and a little off-kilter — in the runway shows for her brands, Prada and Miu Miu. The accessories are an emblem of her commitment to what she’s called “making ugly appealing” and a testament to the influence of her longtime collaborator and friend…
Mar 22, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Brigham Young Cougars guard Trevin Knell (21) reacts against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images NEWARK, N.J. — The Utahns on BYU’s roster have faint memories of the last time the…
Last Friday’s power outage in Heathrow Airport disrupted vacations across the world, causing countless thousands of travelers to miss prepaid reservations and forgo long-anticipated adventures. Among them were Sheila Addison, a therapist from Seattle, who missed out on a four-day whisky-tasting in the Scottish Highlands, forfeiting a $500 nonrefundable hotel room and a rare break…
Rory McIlroy walks next to Scottie Scheffler on the ninth fairway during the second round of The Players Championship PGA golf tournment Friday, March 14, 2025 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] The top two players in the world are in the field for this week’s Texas Children’s Houston Open,…
The Department of Health and Human Services has abruptly canceled more than $12 billion in federal grants to states that were being used for tracking infectious diseases, mental health services, addiction treatment and other urgent health issues. The cuts are likely to further hamstring state health departments, which are already underfunded and struggling with competing…
On the Verge showcases emerging talent from the worlds of fashion, food, music, art and design. The fashion designer Zane Li, 24, grew up in the central Chinese city of Chongqing, a sprawling metropolis now home to over 30 million people. Recently, videos of the city’s futuristic transit system, in which trains and monorails pass…
Mar 25, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (2) shoots the ball over Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) and guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) in the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images Darius Garland recorded 27 points and eight assists and Ty Jerome scored 25 points off…
Tennessee Smokies’ infielder Haydn McGeary (35) hits the ball during the last opening day game at the Tennessee Smokies Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024 in Kodak, Tenn. Haydn McGeary blasted a two-run home run in the eighth inning to break a tie and send the host Chicago Cubs to a 4-2 win over the…
