Universal Music Group has filed a motion to dismiss Drake’s defamation lawsuit, claiming the Canadian rapper’s suit is a “misguided attempt” to “salve his wounds” after losing a rap battle with rival Kendrick Lamar. The company argues that Not Like Us, the track where Lamar framed Drake as a “certified pedophile,” is an example of … Read more
Google’s highly anticipated Pixel 9A smartphone has been making headlines with leaked videos and images. Recent review videos shared by YouTubers Sahil Karoul and The Mobile Central showcase the device’s refreshed design, improved performance, and new features. The phone’s sleek flat back, which replaces a prominent camera bump, is on display in the videos. It … Read more
Amazon is revamping its Alexa devices business by adding a premium tier of artificially intelligent gadgets. Panos Panay, head of Amazon devices, plans to release tonier hardware that will coexist with lower- and mid-priced products. This move aims to provide consumers with more choice while generating new excitement for the Alexa franchise, which has seen … Read more
A Minnesota-based rock band is speaking out against the Trump administration after their 1998 hit “Closing Time” was featured in a video showing migrant deportations. In a statement, Semisonic said they did not authorize or condone the use of their song and were never asked by the White House to do so. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/03/17/semisonic-white-house-deportation-video
Donald Trump’s allies have changed their stance on tariffs, now embracing high prices as a necessary component of American prosperity. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently admitted that inflation-weary Americans may face price increases from Trump’s tariffs, but Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick argues that cheaper domestic goods will make up for it. The idea that affordable … Read more
A former NASA engineer’s YouTube experiment aimed to test self-driving cars’ response to unexpected obstacles, including a massive wall painted like the road ahead. The results showed Tesla’s Autopilot struggling in several tests, while an unnamed LiDAR system outperformed it every time. This highlights the trade-off between using computer vision versus sensors like LiDAR in … Read more
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has confirmed that 24 white-tailed deer taken during the 2024-25 hunting season tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). This is the first time a deer harvested by a hunter in Morrow County also tested positive. CWD, a neurological disease, is fatal to infected deer … Read more
The most-played musicians of the year are gathering for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. The event is hosted by hip-hop legend LL Cool J and airs on Fox. Performers include Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Kenny Chesney, Muni Long, Nelly, and more. The nominees for … Read more
Pope Francis was released by the Vatican on Sunday with his first photo since being hospitalized 31 days ago, showing him facing an altar in a chapel within his private hospital suite in Rome. The pope attended Mass with other priests for the first time since admission and continued his physiotherapy, which he is said … Read more