Morning News on April 24, 2025: AI Advancements and Global Market Rebound
Thursday, April 24, 2025 Morning News
1. Tapeworms in Fox Feces on the Rise, Potentially Slowly Destroying Your Organs
These worms can form cyst-like masses in organs, proliferating indefinitely in a cancer-like manner.
2. Elle Fanning Teams Up with a Predator in First 'Predator: Badlands' Trailer
Directed by Dan Trachtenberg of 'Prey,' this live-action film promises thrilling action.
3. Can the Legal System Keep Pace with Climate Science?
New estimates suggest fossil fuel companies have caused trillions in damages.
Link (https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/04/can-the-legal-system-catch-up-with-climate-science/)
4. FCC Democrat Criticizes Chairman for Supporting Trump’s 'Censorship Campaign'
Gomez warns that the greatest threat to free speech 'comes from our own government.'
5. Wall Street Climbs, Global Markets Rally as Trump Softens Hardline Stance on Tariffs and the Fed
US stocks rose on Wednesday, with global markets rebounding as Trump appears to moderate his criticism of the Federal Reserve and tough trade war rhetoric.
6. Backward Compatibility: Many Old 'Oblivion' Mods Still Work on 'Oblivion Remastered'
Despite lacking 'official' support, the modding community has been hard at work.
7. AI Secretly Assisted in Writing California Bar Exam, Sparking Outrage
A contractor used AI to create 23 of the 171 scored multiple-choice questions.
8. Analysts Say Trump Is 'Desperate' for a Deal—China Isn’t in a Rush
China appears to hold the upper hand, while TikTok’s fate remains uncertain.
9. Netflix Releases 'Wednesday' Season 2 Teaser and First-Look Images
'Wherever there’s murder and mayhem, you’ll always find an Addams family member.'
Link (https://arstechnica.com/culture/2025/04/wednesday-s2-teaser-promises-more-spooky-delights/)
10. Making AI Agents 'Smarter' Through Connected Data
The latest buzz in AI is moving beyond initial hype. Advances in Agentic AI are accelerating the development of autonomous business systems, building on machine learning progress. As independent 'agents,' this technology can make informed decisions based on multimodal data and algorithms, 'learning' from experience. Even more exciting, Agentic AI is designed to execute tasks independently. It’s this ability to adapt, plan, and carry out complex tasks without direct human intervention that sets Agentic AI apart from its predecessors. For instance, in a supply chain context, ...
Link (https://betanews.com/2025/04/23/making-ai-agents-smarter-with-connected-data/)
11. Google Reveals Surging Gemini Usage in Antitrust Case
Google disclosed in court that Gemini now boasts 350 million monthly users.
12. Beyond Beholders: D&D Updates Core Rules, Continues with CC License
Even commercial campaigns and derivative works can use core elements for free.
13. TCL D1 Fingerprint Smart Lock Offers Fast Unlocking and Local Data Storage for Privacy-Conscious Homeowners
If you’ve been considering upgrading your front door with a smart lock but don’t want your data floating in the cloud, TCL may have the perfect solution. The company has officially launched its D1 Fingerprint Smart Lock, a product designed to keep home security both simple and private—yes, it’s available now on Amazon for $89.99. Speed is a major selling point. The D1 uses Swedish-made FPC fingerprint sensors with a 508 DPI resolution, unlocking your door in just 0.3 seconds. TCL has also integrated an AI self-learning algorithm ...
Link (https://betanews.com/2025/04/23/tcl-d1-fingerprint-smart-lock-privacy-price/)
14. Remains of Woman and Child Found Near Gilgo Beach in Long Island Identified
Nassau County police and prosecutors displayed photos of Tanya Jackson and Tatiana Dykes during an April 23 news conference, confirming their remains were found near Gilgo Beach on Long Island. The remains of a woman and a toddler, discovered along a seaside highway near victims of the Gilgo Beach killer, were identified on Wednesday as a veteran from Alabama and her daughter.
15. European Stocks Rise Near Three-Week High on Easing US-China Tensions
Tesla, led by CEO Elon Musk, saw its stock rise after reporting better-than-expected profits in its core automotive business. European stocks climbed to near three-week highs on Wednesday, boosted by strong earnings from SAP, Europe’s largest software maker, while easing US-China trade tensions lifted global investor sentiment.
