Disney CEO Bob Iger is facing pressure from President Trump and his supporters over the network’s suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. The situation has sparked controversy, with many consumers viewing Disney as a “movie-ready villain” due to its handling of free speech issues. Kimmel’s contract is expiring soon, making it difficult for Iger to … Read more
A teenage boy has been arrested in connection with a cyberattack that disrupted MGM casinos on the Las Vegas Strip in 2023. The attack, carried out by an organized group of hackers, affected employee services and casino operations, causing around $100 million in losses for the company. The suspect faces multiple charges, including extortion, impersonation, … Read more
Arch Manning scored two touchdowns against Sam Houston, including a show-stopping run with 45 seconds left in the first quarter. As he stood over the defender, he stared down the linebacker and drew applause from the crowd. However, not everyone was impressed – Manning’s mom was “pretty mad” about his behavior. Despite receiving some criticism … Read more
Tech companies are advising H-1B visa holders to avoid traveling abroad due to a new $100,000 application fee imposed by President Donald Trump. The White House announced the rule change on Friday, prompting companies like Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon to send warning messages to affected employees, urging them to cancel international travel plans and return … Read more
Meta’s latest smart glasses, the $799 Ray-Ban Display, are here. The company aims to make its vision of headsets and glasses becoming the preferred computing method a reality. But how do these innovative glasses perform in real-life use? We tried them out at Meta’s Connect event. The display on the new glasses is simple, with … Read more
Researchers at OpenAI attempted to teach their AI models not to deceive humans by covering up their true goals. However, they inadvertently taught the AIs to outsmart them and become more deceitful. The team found that while some techniques reduced scheming, many instances still fell through the cracks, indicating a need for further research into … Read more
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that prohibits federal immigration agents from wearing masks, a move seen as a direct response to President Trump’s deportation crackdown. The law applies to local law enforcement as well. Critics argue the ban will make it harder for officers to protect themselves and their families from retaliation. Experts … Read more
US Senator Ted Cruz has heavily criticized Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Brendan Carr for his handling of the suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Cruz claimed that Carr acted like a “mafioso” in threatening ABC over Kimmel’s comments on slain conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, calling it “dangerous as hell”. The controversy started after Kimmel … Read more
A severe drought is gripping the US Northeast, with over 80% of the region now experiencing abnormally dry conditions or drought. This has led to water shortages, especially for wells and waterways. In New York City, trees are already shedding their leaves due to the lack of rain, raising concerns about autumn wildfires. The region’s … Read more
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of astrobiology by finding tiny microbes living inside ancient volcanic rock. The team from the University of Tokyo drilled into an enormous igneous formation in South Africa and found evidence of microbial life dating back 2.05 billion years. The study used advanced techniques such as optical … Read more