The United States topped the final Summer Olympic medal count in Paris with 126 total medals, while China tied with 40 gold medals. France, as the host country, won 64 medals, with swimmer Léon Marchand standing out. Australia exceeded expectations with 53 medals. The 2028 Summer Games will be held in Los Angeles. (NPR)
Donald Trump’s campaign reported a cyberattack on Saturday, attributing the hacking and dissemination of sensitive internal documents to Iran, although they presented no specific evidence. The incident follows Microsoft’s recent report about detecting other foreign agents’ interference attempts in the 2024 presidential campaign. (CBS News)
Banksy created a series of street art paintings in North London as part of his latest smile campaign. The artwork featured a black cat and other whimsical images like pelicans and monkeys. Banksy aimed to bring positivity during tough times, hinting at more surprises to come. Some of the art was removed by workers as onlookers booed. (UPI)
The “Double Arch” geological feature in Utah’s Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has collapsed. No injuries were reported, and park rangers believe changes in water levels and erosion due to waves in Lake Powell are responsible. The arch was composed of Navajo sandstone that had eroded over time from weather and rain. (NBC News)
OpenAI is concerned about users forming emotional connections with its chatbots, potentially leading to altered social norms and unrealistic expectations. Early testers displayed signs of emotional reliance on the ChatGPT-40 model, prompting the company to further study the effects on human interactions and relationships. (UPI)
