Abstract: Pre-trained vision-language models (VLMs) are the de-facto foundation models for various downstream tasks. However, scene text recognition methods still prefer backbones pre-trained on a ...

Rock band Foo Fighters is performing a benefit concert at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, with tickets on sale at the box office beginning Sunday. The concert, which is scheduled for Jan. 14, 2026, is in ...

There's no denying the quality, craftsmanship, and longevity that luxury fashion offers. But even if a designer dress or pair of shoes lasts for decades, the steep price tag can be hard to justify.

The city is looking to expand its experiment with form-based planning code, new laws that will greatly change Cleveland's look in years to come. Credit: Mark Oprea Cleveland’s push to update its ...

You’ve tried yoga, meditation and long walks to reduce stress — but have you taken a whack at spanking? “While it may sound counterintuitive, for some people, ‘impact play’ like spanking can actually ...

Is there a Predator: Badlands post-credits scene? There's already a track record of bonus scenes in Dan Trachtenberg's trilogy of Yautja movies, so it's reasonable to expect. Prey, the previous ...

Get ready for the Portland Cherry Bombs FC, a new women’s pre-professional soccer team that will kick off its inaugural season in May 2026. The Cherry Bombs are the newest installment of the local ...

Despite only lasting four short years from 1930 to 1934, the pre-code era of Hollywood’s Golden Age produced films that pushed the boundaries of cinema and storytelling, even by today’s standards.

A day is coming, I’m confident, when the camo-colored rats marauding our streets will get what they deserve. I know: That’s insulting to rats. Bullies. Cowards. Terrorists. Unfuckables. Whatever. They ...

With signs and chants, protesters take part in ‘No Kings’ rallies focused on what they see as overreach by the Trump administration. In Photos and video With signs and chants, protesters take part in ...

The fifth boot of Survivor 49 went out trying to stage a blindside, but they didn’t have the social capital to make it happen on the first day of a tribe swap, leading to their elimination in Episode ...

As the highest tier in Game Pass, an Ultimate subscription gives you the ability to download and play a library of over 200 games on your PC or Xbox. With Xbox Cloud Gaming, you can also stream the ...