Albert T. Gudmonson, Author at Florida time press

African Union urges adoption of world map showing continent’s true size

International

African Union pushes for adoption of map representing continent’s actual size

Albert T. Gudmonson

For centuries, maps have shaped the way people understand geography, history, and even global power dynamics. Yet the image most of the world still relies on, the Mercator projection, has…

Powerball jackpot passes 0 million for Monday night’s drawing

Investments and Business

Powerball jackpot exceeds $600 million ahead of Monday night’s drawing

Albert T. Gudmonson

The excitement surrounding one of the nation’s most popular lottery games is building once again as the Powerball jackpot has surged beyond the $600 million mark. With the next drawing…

Science and Technology

OpenAI’s Sam Altman sees AI bubble forming as industry spending surges

Albert T. Gudmonson

Artificial intelligence has become one of the most talked-about technologies of the decade, drawing unprecedented attention from investors, governments, and corporations. Yet, as enthusiasm grows, OpenAI’s chief executive Sam Altman…

Science and Technology

AI bubble emerging, says OpenAI’s Sam Altman as spending soars

Albert T. Gudmonson

Artificial intelligence has become one of the most talked-about technologies of the decade, drawing unprecedented attention from investors, governments, and corporations. Yet, as enthusiasm grows, OpenAI’s chief executive Sam Altman…

'The water had no mercy': Hundreds killed as floods ravage north Pakistan

Social Responsibility

‘The water had no mercy’: Floods devastate northern Pakistan, killing hundreds

Albert T. Gudmonson

Heavy rainfall has caused severe devastation in northern Pakistan, leading to disastrous flooding resulting in numerous deaths and making countless families homeless. Entire communities have been washed away, and many…

Las Vegas' growing mosquito problem is 'a ticking time bomb'

Science and Technology

The ticking time bomb: Las Vegas faces a mosquito surge

Albert T. Gudmonson

In the past few years, Las Vegas has gained recognition not only for its vibrant entertainment, casinos, and swift urban growth but also for a less appealing challenge that is…

Judge weighs detainees' legal rights at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida Everglades

USA

Judge Considers Detainees’ Legal Rights at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in Florida Everglades

Albert T. Gudmonson

In the remote reaches of the Florida Everglades, a unique detention facility—informally known as “Alligator Alcatraz”—has come under scrutiny as a federal judge examines the legal rights of those held…

Hurricane Erin forecast to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents as Category 4

USA

Life-threatening surf and rip currents predicted as Hurricane Erin reaches Category 4

Albert T. Gudmonson

Hurricane Erin, currently classified as a Category 4 storm, is intensifying in the Atlantic and is projected to generate life-threatening surf and strong rip currents along the coast. Meteorologists have…

Investments and Business

Monday night’s Powerball jackpot breaks $600 million mark

Albert T. Gudmonson

The anticipation for one of the country’s most favored lotto games is on the rise as the Powerball prize has climbed past the $600 million threshold. With the upcoming draw…