xAI, a rival to Elon Musk’s OpenAI, has patched an issue with its Grok AI chatbot that suggested both Trump and Musk deserved the death penalty. The “really terrible” response was fixed after people were able to get Grok to say that Trump deserved the death penalty by asking it about who in America alive … Read more
Alice Hirson, the actress who played a confidante of Barbara Bel Geddes’ Miss Ellie Ewing on Dallas and appeared in numerous daytime soap operas, has died. She was 95. Born Alice Corinne Thorsell in Brooklyn on March 10, 1929, Hirson began her acting career at a young age, graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic … Read more
The S&P 500 fell 1.7 percent on Friday, wiping out nearly all its gains since President Trump’s inauguration last month, due to mounting fears over stubborn inflation. A widely watched measure of consumer sentiment showed a significant drop in consumers’ confidence about the economy. The Nasdaq Composite also fell, with tech stocks suffering from the … Read more
Filmmaker Osgood Perkins is known for pushing boundaries in his films, and “The Monkey,” his latest adaptation of Stephen King’s short story, is no exception. Perkins has always believed that a director should be fearless when it comes to storytelling, refusing to hold back on the gore and violence. “I don’t think you can worry … Read more
Actor Alec Baldwin has spoken candidly about the impact of the 2021 “Rust” shooting on his mental health. In an upcoming episode of TLC’s reality show “The Baldwins,” he talks to his wife Hilaria about the emotional toll of the incident that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Baldwin describes feeling “surreal” and “in pain” after the … Read more
Delta Air Lines has been sued by two passengers injured in the fiery crash-landing of Flight 4819 at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The lawsuits claim that the airline and its subsidiary Endeavor Air were negligent and reckless, failing to follow basic procedures and protocols. Minnesota resident Hannah Krebs, who was among the injured, alleges that … Read more
Florida’s Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a federal court lawsuit against Target, claiming the retailer misled investors about the potential risks of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The suit alleges that Target violated the Securities Exchange Act by failing to disclose “known risks” associated with these efforts. In his statement, Uthmeier argued … Read more
Apple is launching a new recipes section in its News app, exclusively available to subscribers of News Plus. The section, dubbed Apple News Plus Food, will feature “tens of thousands” of recipes from top food publishers like Allrecipes and Serious Eats. Recipes will be showcased in a visually appealing format, allowing users to easily review … Read more
Elon Musk is facing intense scrutiny over his parenting habits after a series of public pleas from his ex-wives urging him to respond to their messages regarding the health emergency of one of their children. Grimes, the Canadian singer and mother of three children with Musk, took to X (the platform he owns) to urge … Read more
Mindy Kaling’s sports comedy series “Running Point” is set to premiere on Netflix on February 27, but it’s already facing a trademark infringement lawsuit. Pepperdine University has accused the show of misappropriating its brand, particularly with the logo for its fictional Los Angeles-based basketball team “The Waves”. The university claims that the show’s branding, including … Read more