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  • US home building surged in February

    US home building surged in February

     

    US home building jumped higher in February, turning around after five consecutive months of falling even as mortgage rates were climbing last month.

    ​US home building jumped higher in February, turning around after five consecutive months of falling even as mortgage rates were climbing last month. 

  • 5 jaw-dropping things GPT-4 can do that ChatGPT couldn’t

    5 jaw-dropping things GPT-4 can do that ChatGPT couldn’t

     

    In the first day after it was unveiled, GPT-4 stunned many users in early tests and a company demo with its ability to draft lawsuits, pass standardized exams and build a working website from a hand-drawn sketch.

    ​In the first day after it was unveiled, GPT-4 stunned many users in early tests and a company demo with its ability to draft lawsuits, pass standardized exams and build a working website from a hand-drawn sketch. 

  • Miami beach can party all night after booze ban halted

    Miami beach can party all night after booze ban halted

     

    The party looks set to go on well into the night in Miami’s South Beach, for now at least, after ban on alcohol sales after 2 a.m. was temporarily halted.

    ​The party looks set to go on well into the night in Miami’s South Beach, for now at least, after ban on alcohol sales after 2 a.m. was temporarily halted. 

  • San Francisco leaders show early support for $5 million reparation payments for eligible Black residents

    San Francisco leaders show early support for $5 million reparation payments for eligible Black residents

     

    A one-time payment of $5 million to each eligible Black resident is among recommendations unanimously accepted by San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors as part of a draft plan by a panel proposing reparations.

    ​A one-time payment of $5 million to each eligible Black resident is among recommendations unanimously accepted by San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors as part of a draft plan by a panel proposing reparations. 

  • Man accused of hijacking a South Carolina school bus in 2021 found not guilty by reason of insanity

    Man accused of hijacking a South Carolina school bus in 2021 found not guilty by reason of insanity

     

    A man who in 2021 was an Army trainee in South Carolina was found not guilty by reason of insanity last week in connection with an alleged hijacking of a school bus with 18 elementary students onboard.

    ​A man who in 2021 was an Army trainee in South Carolina was found not guilty by reason of insanity last week in connection with an alleged hijacking of a school bus with 18 elementary students onboard. 

  • Banking meltdown: Answers to your 5 most pressing questions

    Banking meltdown: Answers to your 5 most pressing questions

     

    The banking meltdown over the past week has left us with more questions than answers. The stunning collapse of two American banks and the loss of investor confidence in Credit Suisse led to wild market swings and put Wall Street on edge.

    ​The banking meltdown over the past week has left us with more questions than answers. The stunning collapse of two American banks and the loss of investor confidence in Credit Suisse led to wild market swings and put Wall Street on edge. 

  • January 6 panel eyes Trump’s culpability as hearings begin

    January 6 panel eyes Trump’s culpability as hearings begin

     

    With public hearings kicking off this week, the House select committee investigating January 6 is zeroing in on former President Donald Trump, and is preparing to use its platform to argue that he was responsible for grave abuses of power that nearly upended US democracy.

    ​With public hearings kicking off this week, the House select committee investigating January 6 is zeroing in on former President Donald Trump, and is preparing to use its platform to argue that he was responsible for grave abuses of power that nearly upended US democracy. 

  • Ja Morant suspended 8 games by NBA for ‘conduct detrimental to the league’

    Ja Morant suspended 8 games by NBA for ‘conduct detrimental to the league’

     

    Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been suspended by the NBA for eight games without pay for “conduct detrimental to the league,” officials announced Wednesday.

    ​Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been suspended by the NBA for eight games without pay for “conduct detrimental to the league,” officials announced Wednesday. 

  • Trump-aligned super PAC calls for Florida ethics investigation into DeSantis political activity

    Trump-aligned super PAC calls for Florida ethics investigation into DeSantis political activity

     

    A super PAC closely aligned with former President Donald Trump is demanding Florida ethics investigators probe whether Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent political activity is violating state law.

    ​A super PAC closely aligned with former President Donald Trump is demanding Florida ethics investigators probe whether Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent political activity is violating state law.