Say cheese! Paramount has released the first trailer for “Smile 2,” the sequel to its 2022 breakout horror hit. In the sequel, releasing October 18, a pop star (Naomi Scott) is driven insane by an evil curse that takes on victims in the form of a creepy smile. Parker Finn, writer and director of the first “Smile,” is returning with actor Kyle Gallner, who played police officer Joel. The film series follows an evil, ruthless demon who drives his victims to suicide, appearing as a series of humans with sinister smiles on their faces. The first installment concluded with Joel…
Author: Surbhi Jain
The circuit diagram on the left shows how the Chalmers research team was able to turn on and off various operations by sending microwave pulses (wiggly arrows) to the control system embedded in the oscillator. The researchers used the system to generate a so-called cubic phase state, a quantum resource for quantum error correction. The blue regions on the right are so-called Wigner negative regions – a clear indication of the quantum properties of the state. Credit: Chalmers University of Technology/Timo Hillman The potential of quantum computers is currently thwarted by a trade-off problem. Quantum systems that can perform complex…
It was a rhetorical question, but one asked universally. Is there anyone else in the world who could inspire more than 60,000 people to travel far and wide to a small town in southeastern Massachusetts on a single night in June? Anyone other than Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. The greatest athlete on earth further enhanced his unimaginable legacy on Wednesday night, when the New England Patriots packed Gillett Stadium to induct Brady into the Hall of Fame. Even the fickle New England weather was glorious — 70 degrees and sunny. Those in power couldn’t imagine letting it rain on…
Google is launching an academic research program that will award up to $150,000 to projects that investigate quantum transduction and networking for scalable computing applications. The company’s Quantum AI team is developing the Superconducting Qubit platform, which aims to enhance robustness, cost efficiency, and performance in data centers through distributed computing. The shift to distributed quantum computing will increase modularity and robustness of designs, while significantly reducing control wiring and cryogenics requirements. Google is advancing quantum technology by leveraging its success in modular computing. The company’s quantum AI team is developing a superconducting qubit platform that aims to increase robustness,…
According to a criminal complaint, Justin Timberlake was arrested in Sag Harbor, Long Island, on charges of driving under the influence (DWI) after he refused three times to submit to a chemical test after being stopped for a stop sign violation. The complaint says an officer noticed this and pursued Timberlake, who was stopped after twice failing to stay on the right side of the road shortly before 1 a.m. Tuesday. The cop who stopped him says the so-called “Prince of Pop” appeared intoxicated, his eyes were red, glassy and he had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath.…
Electric vehicle maker Fisker has filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11. Second electric startup to do so Last year too, industry leaders Struggle to lure more buyers Beyond the early adopters of the technology. Fisker Group Inc. said in a filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware that it has estimated assets of between $500 million and $1 billion. It estimates liabilities are between $100 million and $500 million, and there are 200 to 999 creditors. “Like other companies in the electric vehicle industry, we have faced a number of market and macroeconomic challenges that have impacted our ability…
~~2024 will be the first year of the state holiday~~ Topeka — Governor Laura Kelly joined the Kansas African American Affairs Commission to celebrate Juneteenth at the Statehouse today. This is the first year Juneteenth is being observed as a state holiday. “Juneteenth is a time to celebrate the progress we’ve made and acknowledge the ongoing struggle for racial equality,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Kansas people have long looked back at this turning point in our nation’s history, and observing Juneteenth as a state holiday provides time for self-reflection.” Governor Kelly has declared Juneteenth a state holiday in October 2023…
Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) runs down the court against Atlanta Dream forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyce (32) during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, June 13, 2024. The Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 91-84.Grace Hollers/IndyStarIndiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) yells at the referees during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, June 13, 2024. The Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 91-84.Grace Hollers/IndyStarIndiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) claps after a turnover during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Thursday, June 13, 2024. The Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 91-84.Grace Hollers/IndyStarIndiana…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will meet with U.S. President Joe Biden and eight other heads of state in a series of private bilateral meetings during the Group of Seven (G7) summit to be held in southern Italy on June 13-15, according to a schedule published by the Vatican Secretariat.The pope will also address government leaders and representatives of European and international organizations during an “outreach” discussion on artificial intelligence on June 14, and he will meet privately with the head of the International Monetary Fund.The Pope is scheduled to arrive by helicopter in Borgo Egnazia in the Puglia…
Stacey Revere/Getty ImagesLuka Doncic suffered a disappointing loss due to a foul in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, and the Dallas Mavericks star said he apologized to his teammates after the defeat.”It wasn’t a smart thing to do, especially in this situation, when it’s the finals,” he told Malika Andrews. The NBA Today”We have to give it our all. We’re tired out there … It’s my fault, you can’t do that, especially in the NBA Finals. The regular season is a little different, but you can’t do that in the Finals.”Malika Andrews ,malika_andrewsLuka Doncic admitted…