Pepper X Sets Guinness Record for Hottest Pepper
The Guinness Book of World Records named Currie’s latest creation the world’s “hottest chili pepper” this month.
New York Mayor Makes Robocalls in Different Languages Using AI
New York Mayor Eric Adams has been using artificial intelligence (AI) to make robot phone calls in several languages.
By Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York – https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/51890115405/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=116046687
Water Levels Low in North Brazil, Near Amazon River
People, animals and fish who depend on the waterways connected to the Amazon River close to the Brazilian city of Manaus are facing a long period of dry weather.
By Portal da Copa – Portal da Copa, CC BY 3.0 br, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=53416910
Gaza Hospital Explosion Limits Biden Visit to Israel, Middle East
U.S. President Joe Biden visited Israel on Wednesday after the October 7 attack by the militant group Hamas that killed more than 1,400 people.
By Al Araby, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=138778645
Taylor Swift Releases ‘Eras Tour’ Movie
“Look what you…made me do,” entertainer Taylor Swift wrote on social media as she premiered Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour movie Wednesday night in Los Angeles, California.
By Paolo V – Taylor Swift The Eras Tour: Speak Now Set Era, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=135909707
Ethiopian Coffee Stores Find Fans Far from Home
When Yared Markos moved to London 25 years ago, he did not see any Ethiopian coffee shops.
Columbus or Indigenous Peoples’ Day?
In 2021, President Joe Biden issued the first-ever presidential proclamation of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
By Quinn Dombrowski from Berkeley, USA – Day 286: Indigenous Peoples Day, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=63284246
Striking Writers Announce Deal with Hollywood Producers
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) said Sunday that it had reached an agreement with Hollywood movie and television studios.
By Fabebk – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=131753041
ChatGPT Expands with Voice and Image Abilities
ChatGPT Expands with Voice and Image Abilities
Biden Joins Striking Autoworkers in Michigan
American President Joe Biden joined members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) on a picket line as they continued their strike against U.S. carmakers Tuesday.
By David Rodriguez Munoz – http://archive.today/2023.09.21-125228/https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/columnist/2023/09/19/striking-workers-higher-pay-income-inequality-ceo-wealth/70894748007/, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=137870847