Good Morning! This update was generated April 17 2025 07:00:01. Here is a technology joke for you: Why was the computer cold?
Because it left its Windows open!.
Currently in Mount Prospect, the temperature is 45 degrees Fahrenheit with broken clouds and a wind speed of 13 mph coming from the southeast. The high for today is expected to reach 46 degrees with a low of 42 degrees tonight. Over the next 24 hours, there is a chance of light rain starting around 3:00 am tomorrow morning with a temperature of 57 degrees. Tomorrow’s forecast indicates overcast clouds throughout the day with temperatures reaching a high of 67 degrees. Stay prepared for the possibility of precipitation early tomorrow morning, and enjoy the cooler temperatures ahead!
In recent news in Arlington Heights, the developer of Arlington 425 has canceled the project designed by Mayor-Elect Jim Tinaglia and the architect. Instead, they plan to build a skating rink and band shell. In Palatine, there is a possibility of expanding video gambling. In Gurnee, a woman was found dead after a fire swept through her home. Sentencing has begun for the driver involved in a crash that killed two of his friends. In Naperville, a homebuilder has received approval for a senior-targeted development near downtown. Schaumburg plans to keep its grocery tax and maintain flexibility in its budget amid economic uncertainty. Metra is broadening its human trafficking prevention campaign. In Rosemont, a new $114K Zamboni is being purchased for the Allstate Arena. In other news, a bystander helped rescue a driver in Naperville after their car went into a pond. Gurnee is asking the public for help in solving the mystery of disappearing manhole covers. Marmion Abbey is selling part of its site to a housing developer. In Lincoln Park, a fatal shooting has left residents concerned. The forecast for Thursday in Chicagoland includes temperatures climbing into the 60s with chances of showers and storms. On the South Side, a teen boy was injured in a shooting on a Red Line train. A landscaper in Naperville helped save a driver trapped in a submerged vehicle. The Chicago City Council has approved $32M for a tourist who became an amputee after a police chase crash. Tents are still in place at Gompers Park weeks after a moving event began. An Indiana teen’s kindness project has delivered thousands of comfort bags. The Bears have reportedly signed an extension with TJ Edwards. A Sopranos-themed pizzeria is offering free pizza for a year to anyone who IDs failed burglars. The Chicago City Council is close to a deal on amending the teen curfew policy. A far north suburban police chief has retired after nearly 30 years on the job.In technology news, Nintendo is hosting a live stream for Mario Kart World on the Nintendo Direct platform. Android 16 is bringing the Identity Check security feature to more than just Pixel and Galaxy phones. Microsoft has released a fix for a bug causing Windows 11 PCs to crash with blue screen errors. Over 1.6 million customers have been affected by a massive insurance data breach. Fitbit continues to discontinue features, with Google Assistant being the latest. The next patch for Marvel Rivals will introduce costume color customization, requiring real money purchases. ChatGPT has received a major upgrade with three significant changes. Nvidia has released a GPU driver update with numerous bug fixes. AWS claims that half of Microsoft Azure customers would switch to them if not for licensing costs. The CEO of GitHub believes that children still need to learn how to code despite advancements in AI. The final One UI 7 update is rolling out to the Galaxy S25, but older phones may have to wait longer. ChatGPT spends a significant amount of money on people saying “please” and “thank you” according to Sam Altman. Apple has released an iOS 18.4.1 update that improves security and fixes a CarPlay issue. A new render suggests that the design of the iPhone 17 Pro may change. Horizon Zero Dawn’s composer is willing to work on a third game if asked by Guerrilla Games. In other news, the reading curation app Smashing has shut down. OpenAI partner xAI has introduced a memory feature to Grok. Zoom experienced an hours-long outage but has since restored service. Medicare startup Chapter has raised funds at a $1.5 billion valuation. The Trump administration is reportedly considering a US DeepSeek ban. Ripple wants Revolut to reveal who paid off Deel’s alleged ‘spy’. Former CISA Director Chris Krebs plans to fight back against a federal investigation ordered by Trump. OpenAI’s latest AI models have a new safeguard to prevent biorisks. Zuckerberg claims that Snapchat would have grown faster if it accepted a $6 billion buyout offer. A Trump-appointed judge has ordered the Trump administration to resume funding. OpenAI is reportedly in talks to buy Windsurf for $3 billion. Rivian’s first non-Amazon van customer is HelloFresh. Apple says zero-day bugs exploited against specific targeted individuals using iOS have been patched. OpenAI has launched new AI reasoning models, o3 and o4-mini. OpenAI has also introduced Codex CLI, an open-source coding tool for terminals. Aura has released the Aspen, a digital frame with more intelligent features. Bluesky feed builder Graze has raised $1 million and begun rolling out ads. Apple is racing to eliminate carbon pollution and surpass rivals in sustainability efforts. Engadget has listed the best VPN service for 2025 and the best Apple Arcade games for the year. The New York International Auto Show showcases some of the coolest cars. American Airlines plans to provide free inflight Wi-Fi starting next year.That’s all for today! Have a great day!
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