A creator has sued Passes, a direct-to-fan monetization platform backed by $40 million in Series A funding, alleging that the company distributed Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) featuring her when she was a minor. The lawsuit also targets Alec Celestin and Lani Ginoza, described as “agents” for Passes, along with Lucy Guo, the founder and … Read more
Karla Sofía Gascón, star of “Emilia Pérez,” sent a congratulatory message to Conan O’Brien on Monday morning, praising him as a “fantastic” Oscars host. The comment comes after O’Brien made light of Gascón’s past controversy during his opening monologue. In her Instagram post, Gascón expressed gratitude for the Academy nomination and praised Jimmy Kimmel, saying … Read more
Honda is set to shift its new Civic Hybrid production from Guanajuato, Mexico, to Greensburg, Indiana, according to Reuters reports. The move is seen as a response to President Donald Trump’s upcoming tariffs. The plant, which opened in 2008, currently produces the Civic and CRV vehicles. Production of the hybrid model will start in May … Read more
NuScale Power Corporation’s stock has seen increased options activity, with pre-earnings calls leading puts in a 5:4 ratio. This indicates that market participants are expecting the company to make a significant move following the release of its earnings results. The implied volatility suggests that investors anticipate a price movement of near 14.3% or $2.31. Over … Read more
Egypt has presented a $53 billion plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip by 2030, aiming to create green housing, renovate agricultural lands, and open new ports without removing the Palestinian population. The plan counters former US President Donald Trump’s proposal to depopulate Gaza to make it a tourist destination. The first phase of the Egyptian … Read more
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) dropped 1.36% today, wiping out its year-to-date gain of 3.05%. The decline comes as investors digest new economic data, including a manufacturing slump in January compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, ongoing discussions about tariffs have sparked concerns, with President Trump set to announce new levies on … Read more
Singapore is investigating whether Nvidia Corp chips were smuggled into Malaysia on servers shipped from Singapore, raising questions about middlemen’s role in supplying high-end semiconductors. Dell Technologies and Super Micro Computer are among the companies under scrutiny. Authorities are looking into alleged misleading of suppliers and potential shipment to other countries. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-03/singapore-probes-potential-fraud-in-nvidia-ai-chip-shipments
A devastating avalanche in northern India’s Uttarakhand state has left eight workers dead after being trapped for 36 hours in metal containers. The Indian Army launched a rescue operation, saving the lives of dozens of migrant laborers who were working on a highway project. The workers had set up temporary accommodation in the containers due … Read more
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is hosting a series of roundtables to discuss crypto asset regulation. The “Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity” series begins with an open public roundtable on March 21, titled “How We Got Here and How We Get Out – Defining Security Status.” The event will be held at the … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings have decided against using their franchise tag on quarterback Sam Darnold, who is set to become a free agent this offseason. According to sources, the team is exploring options to keep him in Minnesota, but it appears they are not willing to spend $40.2 million on a one-year deal that could be … Read more