Sean Combs, also known as “Diddy,” was once on top of the music world. He had just released his fifth studio album and received the key to New York City. However, weeks later, he was accused of abuse and violence in a civil lawsuit by a former girlfriend. More allegations have since surfaced, casting doubt … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former assistant, George Kaplan, testified on the eighth day of his federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial. Kaplan revealed that arranging trips for Combs was a massive undertaking, requiring him to set up hotel rooms with precise instructions. The rapper had specific must-haves for his stays, including clothes, a speaker, candles, liquor, … Read more
A recent study found that social media use is associated with increased depressive symptoms in youth. Researchers at UC San Francisco analyzed data from nearly 12,000 kids aged 9-10 and followed them for three years. The results show that as social media use increased, so did depressive symptoms by 35%. In contrast, a rise in … Read more
The US Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission have backed a case brought by 13 Republican states against asset managers BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street, alleging they conspired to reduce coal output through climate activism. The agencies filed a statement of interest in the case, urging the judge to reject several arguments made by the … Read more
Scientists have discovered that the amount of microplastics in human brains is increasing, with concentrations rising by 50% between 2016 and 2024. This finding has sparked concern among researchers, who are now examining the impact of ultra-processed foods on brain health. Studies have shown that people who consume ultra-processed foods have a higher risk of … Read more
A resurgence of malaria deaths has highlighted the need for innovative solutions to combat the disease. Researchers at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health have identified promising mosquito-targeted antimalarials that could revolutionize vector control efforts. After years of decline, malaria deaths have plateaued due to growing resistance in mosquitoes to insecticides embedded in … Read more
Singer JoJo celebrated her 22nd birthday in magical style, but her relationship with ex Kath Ebbs ended at an after-party. Kath confirmed their breakup on a TikTok video, citing “confused feelings” and realizing she wasn’t the person they wanted to spend time with. The news came as a shock to both parties, leaving them “humiliated.” … Read more
Anthropic, the Amazon-backed AI rival, has launched its most powerful group of AI models yet, called Claude 4 and Sonnet 4. According to Jared Kaplan, Anthropic’s chief science officer, the company stopped investing in chatbots at the end of last year and focused on improving these models’ ability to perform complex tasks. Anthropic claims that … Read more
Microsoft’s Windows Recall, designed to capture snapshots of private conversations, has faced backlash from cybersecurity experts and privacy activists. In response, the chat app Signal has invoked Digital Rights Management (DRM) functionality in Windows to block the feature. Signal prides itself on chat privacy and sees automatic screenshot capture of message windows as unacceptable. The … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration has ordered vaccine manufacturers Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna to use expanded warning labels on their Covid-19 vaccines. The new labels will provide more information about the risk of a rare heart condition, myocarditis, after vaccination. This condition can also cause pericarditis, inflammation of the lining outside the heart. The FDA’s … Read more