GM Axes Robotaxis, Refocuses On Personal Cars GM Axes Robotaxis, Refocuses On Personal Cars
GM Axes Robotaxis, Refocuses On Personal Cars General Motors (GM) has announced a major shift in its autonomous vehicle strategy, discontinuing the development of robotaxis through its subsidiary Cruise LLC.  The company will instead focus on integrating autonomous and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) into personal vehicles. The decision, announced this week, comes as GM evaluates the time, costs, and competitive challenges associated with scaling a robotaxi business.  “GM is committed to delivering the best driving experiences to our customers in a disciplined and capital-efficient manner,” said Mary Barra, GM Chai…
Wolf-Dog Captured In PA Using Soccer Net Taken To NJ Sanctuary Wolf-Dog Captured In PA Using Soccer Net Taken To NJ Sanctuary
Wolf-Dog Captured In PA Using Soccer Net Taken To NJ Sanctuary A wolf-dog roaming in Pennsylvania was captured after a coordinated effort involving local authorities and animal recovery experts on Thanksgiving morning and taken to New Jersey. A high-content wolf-dog (estimated to be 80-90% wolf), caused a stir in Lower Bucks County as it wandered through Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania, around Thanksgiving. Named “Bristol” after the location where it was found, the hybrid animal—a cross between a domestic dog and a gray wolf—was safely captured and transported to a New Jersey wolfdog sanctuary. The borough’s animal control officer and the Pennsylvania Ga…
Shoplifting Costs Retailers Billions: These Are Most Frequently Stolen Items Shoplifting Costs Retailers Billions: These Are Most Frequently Stolen Items
Shoplifting Costs Retailers Billions: These Are Most Frequently Stolen Items Shoplifting in the US is a costly epidemic, with retailers losing over $120 billion last year. The trend focuses on easily concealed, high-demand products at major retailers like Walmart and Target, posing a nationwide challenge for store owners and law enforcement. Electronics, health and beauty products, and food items are among the most commonly stolen goods, Capital One Shopping reports.  Small gadgets such as headphones and phone chargers, alongside over-the-counter medications and cosmetics, are frequent targets.  Alcohol, baby formula, and packaged meats are also popular …
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Dec. 11 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $30M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Dec. 11 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $30M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Dec. 11 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $30M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Dec. 11 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $30 million with a $14.7 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 with a $45 million jackpot. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 13-44-50-52-54 with a Powerball of 20 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Pri…
ChatGPT Goes Down, X Users Coming In Hot With Memes ChatGPT Goes Down, X Users Coming In Hot With Memes
ChatGPT Goes Down, X Users Coming In Hot With Memes Hours after a Meta outage left Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp users in the dark, ChatGPT seems to be following suit. Users of the AI website began experiencing technical difficulties sometime around 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11. A message on the website as of 9:20 p.m. reads: "ChatGPT is currently unavailable. Status: Identified - We have identified the issue and are working to roll out a fix." Naturally, X users had a field day. #ChatGPT is down. Looks like everyone will have to finish their assignments the old fashioned way. pic.twitter.com/68xVq9DNf8 — Xon Kurama (@XonKurama) Decemb…
UPenn Professor's TikTok Celebrating CEO Murder Prompts Apology: 'Inappropriate' (VIDEO) UPenn Professor's TikTok Celebrating CEO Murder Prompts Apology: 'Inappropriate' (VIDEO)
UPenn Professor's TikTok Celebrating CEO Murder Prompts Apology: 'Inappropriate' (Video) A professor at the University of Pennsylvania has issued an apology after she made a TikTok video praising the murder of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson. On Monday, following the arrest of Luigi Mangione (Penn Class of 2020), Julia Alekseyeva — an assistant professor of English and cinema/media studies — posted the clip, saying: "I have never been prouder to be a professor at the University of P3nnsylvania." The following day, she issued an apology on X: Late last night I posted a TikTok, as well as several stories on my Instagram. These were completely insensitive and inappro…
Just Released New iOS Update Brings AI, Custom Emoji Access To iPhones, iPads Just Released New iOS Update Brings AI, Custom Emoji Access To iPhones, iPads
Just Released New iOS Update Brings AI, Custom Emoji Access To iPhones, iPads Apple has unveiled new updates that bring advanced AI and emoji tools to its iPhone and iPad devices.  Released on Wednesday, Dec. 11, iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 expand Apple Intelligence with features like ChatGPT integration, custom emoji creation, and visual design tools. Key Updates ChatGPT Integration: Siri and Writing Tools now support ChatGPT for generating content, solving problems, and enhancing productivity. Privacy settings ensure user control over data. Image Playground: This tool allows users to design custom visuals by inputting text descriptions, wit…
Beloved South Jersey Vet's Death Investigated As Homicide: 'He Showed So Much Love' Beloved South Jersey Vet's Death Investigated As Homicide: 'He Showed So Much Love'
Beloved South Jersey Vet's Death Investigated As Homicide: 'He Showed So Much Love' The death of a respected veterinarian who owned a Haddon Heights clinic was being investigated as a homicide, authorities said. The homicide investigation into the death of 45-year-old Dr. Michael Anthony of Cherry Hill was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Camden County Prosecutor's Office on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Dr. Anthony was the owner of Haddon Vet, a clinic on Second Avenue. Cherry Hill police responded to a report of an unconscious man on the 100 block of Sharrowvalle Road around 7:09 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Officers found Dr. Anthony and he was pronounced…
Van Strikes Two Pedestrians, Killing Woman In Jersey Shore Crash: Prosecutors Van Strikes Two Pedestrians, Killing Woman In Jersey Shore Crash: Prosecutors
Van Strikes Two Pedestrians, Killing Woman In Jersey Shore Crash: Prosecutors A woman was killed and a man was injured when they were hit by a van on a busy Neptune Township road, authorities said. The two were struck on Route 66, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Neptune Township police responded to the collision at around 7:36 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Investigators said a man was driving west in a 2021 Ford Transit when the van hit the pedestrians. The woman was rushed to a hospital and pronounced dead at 8:15 p.m. The man suffered minor injuries. He was treated at the same hospital and releas…
Ex-Abercrombie CEO Asks Judge To Rule On Mental Fitness Ahead Of Sex Trafficking Trial Ex-Abercrombie CEO Asks Judge To Rule On Mental Fitness Ahead Of Sex Trafficking Trial
Ex-Abercrombie CEO Asks Judge To Rule On Mental Fitness Ahead Of Sex Trafficking Trial Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries is hoping to delay his federal sex trafficking case. An attorney for the 80-year-old Jeffries filed a motion on Monday, Dec. 9, asking a Manhattan judge to schedule a hearing to determine whether Jeffries is mentally competent to stand trial. “[The motion] will be dealt with in court as, and when, appropriate – according to the judge,” Jeffries’ attorney, Brian Bieber, told Daily Voice. Federal prosecutors are expected to challenge the move, potentially delaying the case by months. An indictment unsealed in October accused Jeffries of pr…
Homicide Charge Lodged Against Strip Club Shooter From Trenton (UPDATE) Homicide Charge Lodged Against Strip Club Shooter From Trenton (UPDATE)
Homicide Charge Lodged Against Strip Club Shooter From Trenton (Update) A New Jersey man previously charged in a shooting at a Morrisville gentlemen’s club is now facing a homicide charge after the victim died from his injuries, the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office announced on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Pedro E. Rodriguez, 28, of Trenton, NJ, is accused of fatally shooting Mekhi Norman, 28, at The Border Gentlemen’s Club at 440 S. Pennsylvania Ave. on Thursday, Aug. 29, authorities said. Norman, an innocent bystander, was struck in the head, thigh, and torso while trying to assist staff during an altercation at the club’s doorway around 1:15 a.m., police sai…
Trenton Man Targeted Business Owners In Deadly Crime Spree, Federal Prosecutors Say Trenton Man Targeted Business Owners In Deadly Crime Spree, Federal Prosecutors Say
Trenton Man Targeted Business Owners In Deadly Crime Spree, Federal Prosecutors Say A Trenton man was given federal charges after being accused of orchestrating three armed robberies, including one that resulted in the death of a cannabis shop owner, authorities said. Paul McNeil, 38, was charged with murder during and in relation to a crime of violence, three counts of Hobbs Act robbery, conspiracy, and multiple gun offenses, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release on Wednesday, Dec. 11. According to court documents and statements, McNeil and a co-conspirator robbed an automotive recycling shop in Ewing on Friday, Sept. 30, 2…