Technology
Swiss scientists teach AI to correct its own mistakes in videos, potentially creating sequences that go on forever without degradation
AI-generated videos often lose coherence over time due to a problem called driftModels trained in perfect data combat when dealing with imperfect real-world inputEPFL researchers developed retraining by error recycling to limit progressive degradationAI-generated videos often lose coherence as sequences grow longer, a problem known as drift.This problem occurs because…
Nearly a million WordPress sites may be at risk due to this serious plugin security flaw
WPvivid Backup & Migration plugin vulnerable to critical RCE flaw CVE-2026-1357 Exploitation requires “receive backup from another site” enabled, with 24-hour attack windowPatch released in version 0.9.123 (January 28); users are encouraged to upgrade immediatelyWPvivid Backup & Migration, a WordPress plugin with nearly one million installations, is vulnerable to a…
Have an old Mac, iPhone or iPad gathering dust? Head down to Best Buy right now to trade it in for generous savings on new Apple products
What to do with old technology can be a bit of a pain, especially if said gadgets are from premium brands like Apple. While it can be handy to have an extra secondary iPhone or iPad on hand in case a newer model goes bad, sometimes such devices can sit…
Sports
Lindsey Vonn awaits surgery in hospital after Olympic fall injury
NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Lindsey Vonn is still in the hospital and still awaiting imaging before knowing…
Brian Flores’ discrimination suit against the NFL continues into open trial
NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled Friday…
MLB News: Elroy Face, Pirates All-Star reliever, dies at 97
NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Elroy Face, an All-Star reliever who played a key role in the Pittsburgh…
Health
Measles cases fall in 2025 across Europe and Central Asia, but risk of outbreaks remains
“Although the cases have reduced, the conditions that led to the resurgence of this deadly disease in recent years remain and need to be addressed,” said Regina De Dominicis, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia.53 countries in Europe and Central Asia reported 33,998 cases…
UN praises $6 billion US funding approval to end HIV/AIDS
“This American investment will provide life-saving support to millions of people in partner countries and help ensure that the global HIV response remains efficient, data-driven and delivers results,” said Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS.“I thank the president [Donald] Trump and the US Congress for their continued commitment to HIV…
Almost 40 percent of cancer cases could be prevented, a UN study shows
The study by the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) and its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) looks at 30 preventable causes, including tobacco, alcohol, high body mass index, physical inactivity, air pollution and ultraviolet radiation. Nine cancer-causing infections – such as human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause…
Entertainment
Fans react to Allison Holker’s engagement to Adam Edmunds
Fans react to Allison Holker’s engagement to Adam EdmundsAllison Holker has announced her engagement, marking a new chapter three years…
Britain bans dual nationals without UK passports under new rules
Britain bans dual nationals without UK passports under new rulesThe Home Office has warned that British citizens living abroad risk…
Claudia Jessie recalls unforgettable moment with Jonathan Bailey on ‘Bridgerton’
Claudia Jessie recalls unforgettable moment with Jonathan Bailey on ‘Bridgerton’Claudia Jessie opened up about a fun behind-the-scenes moment Bridgerton which…