“The Twilight Zone” moment: A Michigan grad student was chatting with Google’s Gemini chatbot about homework. Out of nowhere, the bot said, “You are a burden on society … Please die. Please.” Google’s response? Large-language models can sometimes produce nonsensical responses, and this was just one of those instances.
Top 10 most dangerous cities in America, ranked
Hold on to your hat because this list might be more alarming than your worst tech glitches. Security Gauge pulled crime data from 18,000 agencies — including the FBI and local police — to find the most dangerous U.S. cities in 2023. Did yours make the list?
Most dangerous US cities
1. Bessemer, Alabama
Once known as “The Marvel City,” Bessemer is now infamous for a different reason. Home to just 27,000, this town clocked 33.18 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.
2. Monroe, Louisiana
While it reigned supreme on the crime charts for the past two years, Monroe’s been nudged down by Bessemer. Its 47,000 residents face a 1 in 38 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime.
3. Saginaw, Michigan
It’s not just proximity to Detroit. Saginaw has its own crime challenges. Case in point: A tragic shooting at an unsanctioned street bash that killed two and injured 15 more.
4. Memphis, Tennessee
Rock’ n roll, Elvis and … crime? With a population of around 700,000, Memphis has seen its murder rates climb, with experts pointing fingers at everything from policy to policing.
5. Detroit, Michigan
Detroit’s been grappling with crime for years, fueled by urban decay and population decline. With a crime rating of 23 per 1,000, locals face a 1 in 43 chance of becoming a victim.
Check your spam folder! That's how a woman learned she won $3 million
The average person receives about 121 emails a day, according to Campaign Monitor. Unfortunately, many of these emails are dreaded spam. Tap or click here to find out how to stop junk text messages and spam for good.
97 years old
Isn’t too old for cheerleading! Ilagene Doehring got a blast from the past when Michigan’s Merrill High cheer team surprised her at her nursing home. Over 80 years after her stint as a high school cheerleader, she joined the squad for a performance. You have to see the video! What did the cheerleader drink before the big game? A root beer!
Fall is coming! Use this map to see where the leaves are changing
The changing of seasons usually brings with it a beautiful display of colors. Going from winter to spring or summer to fall, the myriad of hues can transform the landscape overnight.
But few seasonal changes are as dramatic as when it shifts from summer into the bright yellows, oranges and reds of fall. It can be a spectacle to behold, and many people travel around the country to see it up close. Tap or click here for seven travel hacks to save you time and money on your next trip.
🤑 Detroit block(chain) city: Starting in 2025, Detroit residents can use currencies like bitcoin and ethereum to pay for public services and even their taxes. Crypto will be converted into dollars via PayPal. The goal: To attract more tech-savvy residents and tech companies to the city.
Speaking of energy: AT&T and Voltpost are turning lampposts into internet-connected EV chargers across Michigan. Since they’re using existing streetlights, they can get ‘em up and running in under two hours. The downside? Slow charging speeds. Still, not bad if you’re parked at the office all day.
🚨 It’s not him: Elon Musk isn’t pitching crypto investments with obscene returns all over social and YouTube — they’re deepfake videos. A Michigan resident who lost $700,000 to scammers grew suspicious when, after he sent his money, he couldn’t find any info about the crypto company. Another victim in Nevada lost $220,000. Come on … you have to be smarter than to fall for this.
60 miles
Swimming in the wrong direction. A long-distance swimmer attempting 80 miles across Lake Michigan had to call it quits after his GPS watch died and he got way off course. Stinks it ended this way for 60-year-old Jim Dryer, aka “The Shark.”
This makes me so angry: A Michigan woman is facing reckless driving charges after she killed a 63-year-old woman by blowing through a red light. She first told cops she was looking at her GPS. Phone records show at the time, she was really texting and watching a movie. Now, a family is grieving over a senseless tragedy.
🤰🏻 Born to swim: Couples are turning to Facebook groups to find cheap sperm donors, but the real cost may come in court. In states without clear laws, including Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, if a mom needs public assistance, the donor could be liable for child support — or even declared the lawful father.
A 77-year-old woman in Troy, Michigan, was duped out of $80,000 after being told she’d won the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes. Millions of dollars and three cars could all be hers … after she paid the “taxes” upfront. Her bank warned her it was a scam, but she still wired the money. Sigh.
$2,300,000 for a 10,781-square-foot medieval-style castle
It’s in Rochester, Michigan and was built using 60 tons of steel. The castle features a moat, drawbridge, portcullis, secret rooms, hidden passageways and more, all fit for royalty, in a manor of speaking.