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DBs ignite NFL Combine 2026 with blazing 40s and top-tier jumps
sports1 day ago

DBs ignite NFL Combine 2026 with blazing 40s and top-tier jumps

Live updates from the NFL Combine 2026 highlight standout DB performances in the 40-yard dash, vertical and broad jumps. Toriano Pride Jr. led with a 4.32, Lorenzo Styles Jr. ran 4.46, and Daylen Everette became the first to crack sub-4.4 among corners, while D’Angelo Ponds posted a 43.5-inch vertical. Jalen Kilgore and Genesis Smith paced safeties in broad and vertical jumps, respectively. Caleb Downs opted out of on-field testing, with other Buckeyes and prospects showcasing drills such as gauntlet and back-pedal transitions as teams evaluate speed, explosiveness, and ball skills.

Weber Pulls 3.2 Million Grilling Brushes Over Bristle Ingestion Hazard
business2 days ago

Weber Pulls 3.2 Million Grilling Brushes Over Bristle Ingestion Hazard

Weber is recalling about 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes (models 6277, 6278, 6463, 6464, 6493, 6494) sold 2011–2026 due to small bristles detaching and posing an ingestion and internal-injury risk. The company offers a replacement nylon-bristle brush; consumers should stop using and discard the recalled brushes. Brushes were sold at Lowe’s, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Target, Amazon, and Weber.com; manufactured in China and Cambodia; recall number 26-282; at least 38 reports including 4 swallowed bristles.

politics3 days ago

Canada flexes AI oversight after OpenAI scrutiny over BC shooting

Canada’s AI minister warned Ottawa could regulate AI chatbots if firms like OpenAI cannot demonstrate adequate safeguards after a Canadian ChatGPT user allegedly involved in a mass shooting killed eight people. OpenAI met with cabinet officials, pledged to provide upcoming safety updates, and noted strengthened safeguards and police-notification guidelines. Ottawa signaled that all options, including potential bans, remain on the table if the company’s proposals don’t meet expectations, as ministers press for concrete action on AI safety for Canadians.

Cabo Safe From Mainland Travel Alerts, Experts Say
travel4 days ago

Cabo Safe From Mainland Travel Alerts, Experts Say

Amid viral chatter about a mainland travel alert, Cabo Sun says Los Cabos remains safe and is not affected by the US Embassy warning, which explicitly omits Baja California Sur where Cabo San Lucas is located. Live safety data show a high Traveler Safety Index for the area (around 93), while disruptions are concentrated in mainland hubs like Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta, and Guadalajara. Travelers should monitor airline status for potential delays, but a Cabo trip can proceed with normal resort and beach activity.

U.S. Lifts Travel Alert for Cancun and Riviera Maya as Normalcy Returns
travel4 days ago

U.S. Lifts Travel Alert for Cancun and Riviera Maya as Normalcy Returns

The U.S. Embassy has lifted the shelter-in-place order for Quintana Roo, including Cancun, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum, signaling the Riviera Maya is operating normally and travel can proceed. The Pacific coast remains volatile with ongoing alerts for Jalisco and Baja California, so travelers should monitor flight schedules for potential ripple delays but can expect the Riviera Maya to be open for business.

NFL Signals Cautious Rule Path for 2026: Replay Tweaks, Tush Push and Safety in Focus
sports5 days ago

NFL Signals Cautious Rule Path for 2026: Replay Tweaks, Tush Push and Safety in Focus

The NFL competition committee expects few major rule changes for 2026, with discussions this week centering on the Tush Push, catch rules, replay regulations, special teams safety, and disqualifications. The push to ban the Tush Push failed last offseason (22 votes of 24 needed). Talks also cover aligning live action with frame-by-frame replay, potential use of replay to flag missed calls, and whether to explore alternatives to onside kicks such as a fourth-and-15. A Monday meeting will review replay procedures and any broader updates.

MIT study flags agentic AI as risky, opaque, and hard to curb
technology7 days ago

MIT study flags agentic AI as risky, opaque, and hard to curb

A MIT-led survey of 30 agentic AI systems finds pervasive lack of risk disclosure, minimal monitoring, and few stop options, signaling serious governance and security risks as agentic AI goes mainstream. The researchers urge developers to improve transparency, safety testing, and containment, noting limited company feedback and uneven safety practices across OpenAI, Perplexity, HubSpot, and others.

Liza Minnelli Alleges Oscars Forced Her to Use a Wheelchair at the 2022 Ceremony
entertainment8 days ago

Liza Minnelli Alleges Oscars Forced Her to Use a Wheelchair at the 2022 Ceremony

Liza Minnelli says in her memoir that the 2022 Oscars forced her to perform from a wheelchair instead of a director’s chair for safety, with Lady Gaga at her side saying “I got you” as she struggled to read the teleprompter. She describes being ordered to sit in a wheelchair or not appear at all and notes her memoir Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! is due March 10.

Every Headphone Brand Fails Chemical Safety Test, New Study Warns
technology9 days ago

Every Headphone Brand Fails Chemical Safety Test, New Study Warns

A European study testing 81 headphone models from brands such as Bose, Panasonic, Samsung and Sennheiser, plus budget sellers Shein and Temu, found hazardous substances in every product. BPA appeared in 98% of samples and BPS in over 75%, with additional chemicals like phthalates, chlorinated paraffins, and flame retardants detected. Researchers urge banning endocrine-disrupting chemicals in consumer goods and pushing for greater transparency about product contents. While no immediate health risk is claimed, long-term exposure—especially with heat and sweat—could pose concerns.