A.I. Weatherman Debuts on Colorado Airwaves

UPDATE: LIFE IMITATES ART https://www-huffpost-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.huffpost.com/entry/channel-4-artificial-intelligence-anchor-replace-job_n_68f7960de4b09d351b457f46/amp?amp_js_v=0.1&amp_gsa=1#webview=1 Denver - Viewers of KRVX Channel 12’s evening broadcast were surprised Tuesday night when the station’s new weather anchor appeared in front of the green screen. With a neatly parted sandy-brown haircut, warm hazel eyes, a neutral Midwestern accent, and a tailored slate-blue suit with a plain navy tie, the … Continue reading A.I. Weatherman Debuts on Colorado Airwaves →

Board Games Behind Bars: Exploring Project Gridlock

Springfield, IL - In a bold and unconventional move, board game publisher Tactile Fox Games has partnered with the Illinois Department of Corrections to enlist prison inmates as beta testers for their upcoming tabletop board game releases. The program, quietly launched six months ago at the Lincoln County Correctional Facility, has already drawn attention for … Continue reading Board Games Behind Bars: Exploring Project Gridlock →

Join the Fun: The Axolotl Game Everyone is Talking About

Ann Arbor, MI - A new game is sweeping playgrounds, classrooms, college dorms, and even office breakrooms one gill-flap at a time, and it doesn’t involve a ball, a board, or a screen. It only requires a sharp eye, quick reflexes, and a willingness to look a little silly in the name of amphibian-based fun. … Continue reading Join the Fun: The Axolotl Game Everyone is Talking About →

Man Sees Faces as Celebrities: The Mystery of Celebagnosia

Minneapolis, MN – A Minnesota man is baffling neurologists and psychologists alike after being diagnosed with a previously undocumented condition that causes him to see every human face as that of a different celebrity — from Oprah Winfrey to Keanu Reeves, regardless of the person’s actual appearance. Mark Galloway, 43, first noticed the issue shortly … Continue reading Man Sees Faces as Celebrities: The Mystery of Celebagnosia →

Disgraced Music Mogul Claims Unusual Defense

New York - Federal prosecutors in Manhattan have filed sweeping racketeering charges against Zachary "Z-King" Montclair, a prominent figure in the music industry, alleging the defendant operated a criminal enterprise involving sex trafficking and coercion. The indictment, unsealed Tuesday in the Southern District of New York, accuses Montclair of using his business empire to facilitate … Continue reading Disgraced Music Mogul Claims Unusual Defense →

Controversy Erupts Over “Sweet Emotions” Children’s Film

Hollywood – Dreamlight Studios' latest animated feature "Sweet Emotions" has sparked nationwide controversy weeks before its release due to the inclusion of a character representing Lust among the personified emotions in the mind of 13-year-old protagonist Mia Thompson. The film, directed by Beth Wilson, follows Mia as she navigates middle school challenges with her emotions … Continue reading Controversy Erupts Over “Sweet Emotions” Children’s Film →

Pittsburgh Zoo to Auction Amur Tiger Pelt

Pittsburgh, PA — The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium has announced plans to auction the preserved hide of its beloved Amur tiger, Zeus, who passed away last month after being humanely euthanized due to age-related illness and severe mobility issues. The announcement is part of a broader initiative to raise funds for sustainable breeding programs within … Continue reading Pittsburgh Zoo to Auction Amur Tiger Pelt →

Scout Parents Charged in Illegal Pine Wood Derby Gambling Ring

Evansville, IN - In a shocking development that has rocked a quiet suburban community, authorities have uncovered an elaborate illegal gambling operation centered around children's Pine Wood Derby races, a traditional Boy Scout competition where homemade wooden cars race down a track. According to police reports, a group of eight parents from Troop 317 allegedly … Continue reading Scout Parents Charged in Illegal Pine Wood Derby Gambling Ring →

Powerful Theremin Lobby Pressures Media Producers

Los Angeles, CA - If you recently noticed that a relatively obscure musical instrument known as the theremin has been featured in media more frequently, you are not alone. In fact, the otherworldly sound of the theremin has been experiencing an unprecedented surge in popular media over the past year, with usage in at least … Continue reading Powerful Theremin Lobby Pressures Media Producers →

Howard University Reimagines “The Sound of Music” with All-Black Cast

Washington, D.C. - Howard University's Department of Theatre Arts has announced an innovative production of the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "The Sound of Music," featuring an all-Black student cast in a bold reimagining of the classic tale. The production, set to premiere next month at the Ira Aldridge Theater, maintains the original Austrian setting … Continue reading Howard University Reimagines “The Sound of Music” with All-Black Cast →