Unbrandedflipped into Newsworthy1:343 hours agoThe NOAA Is Racing To Fill 155 Jobs Before Hurricane SeasonUnbranded - unbranded - NewsworthyThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its National Weather Service (NWS) are urgently working to fill 155 positions nationwide ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season. According to CNN, the NWS is offering relocation assistance to qualified NOAA staff willing to transfer to high-priority locations. These locations include the coastal areas of Texas and Louisiana, which are under significant hurricane threat this year. In a statement to The Independent, the NOAA declined to provide detailed staffing figures but confirmed that it is currently hiring. "NWS is prepared to meet the rigorous demands of hurricane season and will continue to prioritize the safety and security of the American people,” the statement read. The push comes amid broader concerns over staffing shortages following the recent federal workforce cuts ordered by the Trump administration. The Department of Government Efficiency's efforts have caused the dismissal of 250 NWS employees, reducing the public service agency's staff to a mere 300. The Atlantic hurricane season usually runs from June to November. The agency is hoping to fill key roles by May 27 to ensure it's ready for the peak of storm season. To restore national forecasting capabilities, NOAA is looking for staff to move to its Alaskan offices as well as offices across the northern Plains in Nebraska, Wyoming, and South Dakota.
Unbrandedflipped into Sport1:105 hours agoNBA Fines Green $50K for 'Questioning Officials Integrity'Unbranded - unbranded - SportGolden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been fined $50,000 for a comment he made about officials following his team’s Game 3 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The NBA said that Green had been sanctioned for “making an inappropriate comment that questions the integrity of game officials.” After the 35-year-old fouled out with 4:38 left in the game, Green could be seen discussing the point spread of 5.5 points among sportsbooks prior to the game. Cameras caught Green mouthing the 5.5 spread during a timeout with 15.2 seconds remaining in the game and the Timberwolves leading 102-94, according to ESPN. The Warriors would go on to register a three-pointer through Jonathan Kuminga with 5.3 seconds remaining to make the final score 102-97. Green has been fined $992,000 in his career, with $185,000 coming from actions toward officials, according to Spotrac, while also being deducted $3.2 million via suspensions. The Warriors and Green have since been eliminated from the playoffs following their 121-110 defeat to Minnesota in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal clash.
Unbrandedflipped into Newsworthy1:266 hours agoHarvard’s Copy Of Magna Carta Found To Be An OriginalUnbranded - unbranded - NewsworthyA “copy” of the Magna Carta, a medieval document that is said to be one of the world's most valuable documents, owned by Harvard Law School, is found to be a rare original. The document, which was acquired by the law school in 1946 for $27.50, is one of seven surviving documents from King Edward I’s issue of Magna Carta from 1300. Harvard Law School bought the Magna Carta, which formed the basis of constitutions around the world, from London book dealers Sweet & Maxwell. The document was discovered to be a “rare” original after two researchers conducted several tests, including spectral imaging and ultraviolet light, to identify its authenticity. One of the researchers, David Carpenter, a professor of medieval history at King’s College, said he was “absolutely astonished” to have discovered the document. "It is the last Magna Carta... [and it] deserves celebration, not as some mere copy, stained and faded, but as an original of one of the most significant documents in world constitutional history; a cornerstone of freedoms past, present, and yet to be won,” Carpenter said. Basing his estimate on a copy sold for $21 million at a 2007 New York auction, Professor Nicholas Vincent suspects that the document may now be worth close to that figure. First issued by King John in 1215, the Magna Carta outlined the rights of civilians under common law for the first time. After a year of research, the professors concluded that the document, which played a key role in drafting the US Constitution, originated from the town of Appleby in Cumbria, England
Unbrandedflipped into Entertainment1:367 hours agoBaldoni Accuses Lively Of Trying To Extort Taylor Swift Over TextsUnbranded - unbranded - EntertainmentJustin Baldoni’s lawyers have accused Blake Lively’s team of trying to extort a public statement from Taylor Swift, following Swift’s attempt to dismiss Baldoni’s subpoena. In a court filing, attorney Bryan Freedman claims Lively’s lawyer, via Swift’s law firm Venable, pressured her to publicly support Lively or risk the release of private texts. Lively’s attorney, Michael Gottlieb, has denied the accusations, saying they are “categorically false” and “untethered from reality.” He added that they intend to ask the court to impose sanctions against Baldoni’s legal team. Baldoni’s lawyers recently issued a subpoena demanding all communications involving Swift, Lively, Reynolds, and their legal counsel. In a text referencing ‘Game of Thrones,’ Lively called Swift and Reynolds her "dragons." Baldoni’s team believes this may indicate that Swift has knowledge of Lively’s views relevant to the case. Swift’s team has condemned the subpoena as a misuse of the legal process, stating that she had no involvement in ‘It Ends With Us’ beyond licensing her song ‘My Tears Ricochet.’ Baldoni and Lively have been embroiled in a legal battle since December 2024, when Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment. Baldoni has denied the allegations and filed a countersuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist. The trial is scheduled for March 2026.
Unbrandedflipped into Newsworthy1:368 hours agoElon Musk's AI Accused Of Racial Bias For ‘White Genocide’ ClaimsUnbranded - unbranded - NewsworthyGrok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s X.AI and integrated into the X platform, has begun referencing violence against white South Africans in responses unrelated to the topic. Users reported Grok injecting comments about farm attacks and alleged racial targeting into queries ranging from viral memes to scenic photos. In one case, a user simply asked about the location of a path, receiving a detailed response about farm attacks and the "Kill the Boer" controversy. Over 20 similar responses have surfaced, many citing Musk’s own views on what he calls a “genocide” of white farmers. Some posts referenced Musk’s criticism of South African leadership and media narratives around farm violence. While Grok has also contradicted Musk’s claims in the past, the recent surge in unsolicited comments has drawn attention. X has not explained the glitch but said the issue is under review. Grok later appeared to acknowledge an update designed to stop the behavior. Musk, who was born in South Africa, has amplified far-right narratives around land reform and white victimization. Human rights groups and independent outlets maintain there is no evidence of genocide. The incident raises questions about AI bias and content moderation.
Unbrandedflipped into Newsworthy1:398 hours agoPutin Not To Attend Ukraine Peace Talks In TurkeyUnbranded - unbranded - NewsworthyRussian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the upcoming peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, Turkey, according to the Kremlin’s official delegation list. His absence comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly challenged him to participate in person. Instead, Russian residential aide Vladimir Medinsky will lead Moscow’s delegation, despite Zelensky's insistence that he will only negotiate directly with Putin. Zelensky is scheduled to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the country’s capital, Ankara, to evaluate Ukraine’s stance ahead of the talks. "I am waiting to see who will come from Russia, and then I will decide which steps Ukraine should take. So far, the signals from them in the media are unconvincing," Zelensky said in a video address. President Donald Trump will also be absent, despite earlier suggestions that he might attend if Putin did. Zelensky has repeatedly condemned Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukraine, criticizing what he describes as a lack of genuine intent from the Kremlin to reach a peace agreement. Addressing Putin, Zelensky said that the only “obstacle” to reaching a peace agreement is the “lack of a clear will from Russia to do so.” If Putin were to make an appearance, it would mark the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since December 2019. The last direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine took place in Istanbul in March 2022, shortly after Moscow’s full-scale invasion began.
Unbrandedflipped into Newsworthy1:343 hours agoThe NOAA Is Racing To Fill 155 Jobs Before Hurricane SeasonUnbranded - unbranded - NewsworthyThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its National Weather Service (NWS) are urgently working to fill 155 positions nationwide ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season. According to CNN, the NWS is offering relocation assistance to qualified NOAA staff willing to transfer to high-priority locations. These locations include the coastal areas of Texas and Louisiana, which are under significant hurricane threat this year. In a statement to The Independent, the NOAA declined to provide detailed staffing figures but confirmed that it is currently hiring. "NWS is prepared to meet the rigorous demands of hurricane season and will continue to prioritize the safety and security of the American people,” the statement read. The push comes amid broader concerns over staffing shortages following the recent federal workforce cuts ordered by the Trump administration. The Department of Government Efficiency's efforts have caused the dismissal of 250 NWS employees, reducing the public service agency's staff to a mere 300. The Atlantic hurricane season usually runs from June to November. The agency is hoping to fill key roles by May 27 to ensure it's ready for the peak of storm season. To restore national forecasting capabilities, NOAA is looking for staff to move to its Alaskan offices as well as offices across the northern Plains in Nebraska, Wyoming, and South Dakota.
Unbrandedflipped into Sport1:105 hours agoNBA Fines Green $50K for 'Questioning Officials Integrity'Unbranded - unbranded - SportGolden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been fined $50,000 for a comment he made about officials following his team’s Game 3 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The NBA said that Green had been sanctioned for “making an inappropriate comment that questions the integrity of game officials.” After the 35-year-old fouled out with 4:38 left in the game, Green could be seen discussing the point spread of 5.5 points among sportsbooks prior to the game. Cameras caught Green mouthing the 5.5 spread during a timeout with 15.2 seconds remaining in the game and the Timberwolves leading 102-94, according to ESPN. The Warriors would go on to register a three-pointer through Jonathan Kuminga with 5.3 seconds remaining to make the final score 102-97. Green has been fined $992,000 in his career, with $185,000 coming from actions toward officials, according to Spotrac, while also being deducted $3.2 million via suspensions. The Warriors and Green have since been eliminated from the playoffs following their 121-110 defeat to Minnesota in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal clash.
Unbrandedflipped into Newsworthy1:266 hours agoHarvard’s Copy Of Magna Carta Found To Be An OriginalUnbranded - unbranded - NewsworthyA “copy” of the Magna Carta, a medieval document that is said to be one of the world's most valuable documents, owned by Harvard Law School, is found to be a rare original. The document, which was acquired by the law school in 1946 for $27.50, is one of seven surviving documents from King Edward I’s issue of Magna Carta from 1300. Harvard Law School bought the Magna Carta, which formed the basis of constitutions around the world, from London book dealers Sweet & Maxwell. The document was discovered to be a “rare” original after two researchers conducted several tests, including spectral imaging and ultraviolet light, to identify its authenticity. One of the researchers, David Carpenter, a professor of medieval history at King’s College, said he was “absolutely astonished” to have discovered the document. "It is the last Magna Carta... [and it] deserves celebration, not as some mere copy, stained and faded, but as an original of one of the most significant documents in world constitutional history; a cornerstone of freedoms past, present, and yet to be won,” Carpenter said. Basing his estimate on a copy sold for $21 million at a 2007 New York auction, Professor Nicholas Vincent suspects that the document may now be worth close to that figure. First issued by King John in 1215, the Magna Carta outlined the rights of civilians under common law for the first time. After a year of research, the professors concluded that the document, which played a key role in drafting the US Constitution, originated from the town of Appleby in Cumbria, England
Unbrandedflipped into Entertainment1:367 hours agoBaldoni Accuses Lively Of Trying To Extort Taylor Swift Over TextsUnbranded - unbranded - EntertainmentJustin Baldoni’s lawyers have accused Blake Lively’s team of trying to extort a public statement from Taylor Swift, following Swift’s attempt to dismiss Baldoni’s subpoena. In a court filing, attorney Bryan Freedman claims Lively’s lawyer, via Swift’s law firm Venable, pressured her to publicly support Lively or risk the release of private texts. Lively’s attorney, Michael Gottlieb, has denied the accusations, saying they are “categorically false” and “untethered from reality.” He added that they intend to ask the court to impose sanctions against Baldoni’s legal team. Baldoni’s lawyers recently issued a subpoena demanding all communications involving Swift, Lively, Reynolds, and their legal counsel. In a text referencing ‘Game of Thrones,’ Lively called Swift and Reynolds her "dragons." Baldoni’s team believes this may indicate that Swift has knowledge of Lively’s views relevant to the case. Swift’s team has condemned the subpoena as a misuse of the legal process, stating that she had no involvement in ‘It Ends With Us’ beyond licensing her song ‘My Tears Ricochet.’ Baldoni and Lively have been embroiled in a legal battle since December 2024, when Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment. Baldoni has denied the allegations and filed a countersuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist. The trial is scheduled for March 2026.
Unbrandedflipped into Newsworthy1:368 hours agoElon Musk's AI Accused Of Racial Bias For ‘White Genocide’ ClaimsUnbranded - unbranded - NewsworthyGrok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s X.AI and integrated into the X platform, has begun referencing violence against white South Africans in responses unrelated to the topic. Users reported Grok injecting comments about farm attacks and alleged racial targeting into queries ranging from viral memes to scenic photos. In one case, a user simply asked about the location of a path, receiving a detailed response about farm attacks and the "Kill the Boer" controversy. Over 20 similar responses have surfaced, many citing Musk’s own views on what he calls a “genocide” of white farmers. Some posts referenced Musk’s criticism of South African leadership and media narratives around farm violence. While Grok has also contradicted Musk’s claims in the past, the recent surge in unsolicited comments has drawn attention. X has not explained the glitch but said the issue is under review. Grok later appeared to acknowledge an update designed to stop the behavior. Musk, who was born in South Africa, has amplified far-right narratives around land reform and white victimization. Human rights groups and independent outlets maintain there is no evidence of genocide. The incident raises questions about AI bias and content moderation.
Unbrandedflipped into Newsworthy1:398 hours agoPutin Not To Attend Ukraine Peace Talks In TurkeyUnbranded - unbranded - NewsworthyRussian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the upcoming peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, Turkey, according to the Kremlin’s official delegation list. His absence comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly challenged him to participate in person. Instead, Russian residential aide Vladimir Medinsky will lead Moscow’s delegation, despite Zelensky's insistence that he will only negotiate directly with Putin. Zelensky is scheduled to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the country’s capital, Ankara, to evaluate Ukraine’s stance ahead of the talks. "I am waiting to see who will come from Russia, and then I will decide which steps Ukraine should take. So far, the signals from them in the media are unconvincing," Zelensky said in a video address. President Donald Trump will also be absent, despite earlier suggestions that he might attend if Putin did. Zelensky has repeatedly condemned Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukraine, criticizing what he describes as a lack of genuine intent from the Kremlin to reach a peace agreement. Addressing Putin, Zelensky said that the only “obstacle” to reaching a peace agreement is the “lack of a clear will from Russia to do so.” If Putin were to make an appearance, it would mark the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since December 2019. The last direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine took place in Istanbul in March 2022, shortly after Moscow’s full-scale invasion began.
