Beyoncé kicked off her highly-anticipated Cowboy Carter world tour at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Monday night, leaving a lasting impression on the audience. The 43-year-old pop superstar began by thanking “all of those who came before me and allowed me to be on this stage today,” referencing Black pioneers like Linda Martell, Elizabeth … Read more
India has temporarily closed over half of its tourist resorts in Kashmir following a deadly attack on tourists that killed 26 people, mostly Indian visitors. The decision comes as tensions between India and Pakistan escalate, with both countries accusing each other of backing the attack. At least two police officers and administrative officials confirmed the … Read more
Actor Terrence Howard revealed his biggest career mistake when discussing the role he turned down to play Marvin Gaye in a biopic. The Empire alum told Club Random host Bill Maher that he declined the project due to concerns over portraying Gaye’s sexuality on screen. Howard explained that he was already attached to playing Marvin … Read more
The Carolina Hurricanes will start 25-year-old Pyotr Kochetkov in Goal for Game 5 against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night, as Frederik Andersen is ruled out due to an injury. Coach Rod Brind’Amour revealed that Andersen took a hit from forward Timo Meier in Sunday’s game and is now day-to-day. Andersen had started four … Read more
The Dachau memorial site in Germany is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Nazi concentration camp Dachau, where over 30,000 prisoners were found alive when the US Army’s 45th Infantry Division arrived on April 29, 1945. The event marks a significant remembrance for the victims and their families, with ceremonies including Jewish, Protestant, … Read more
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced Tuesday the company is reversing a recent update to its default AI model powering ChatGPT, citing complaints about unusual behavior. The update, which arrived last week, was blamed for making ChatGPT overly agreeable and validating problematic decisions. Users shared screenshots on social media of the chatbot applauding harmful ideas. Altman … Read more
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday providing exemptions to tariffs on foreign car and parts imports. The move aims to “de-stack” tariffs, allowing automakers to pay only the highest applicable tariff. The exemptions prevent tariffs on foreign-made cars from stacking on top of other duties. Automakers will now choose between steel or … Read more
Microsoft has announced that its paid-for hotpatching security update service will cost Windows Server 2025 users $1.50 per core from July 1. The feature, which negates the need to reboot your system following a security update, will be available as a subscription-only service. Hotpatching was first introduced in preview mode in 2024 for specific versions … Read more
Starbucks has reported weaker-than-expected earnings for its fiscal second quarter, with same-store sales declines for five consecutive quarters. However, the coffee giant’s CEO, Brian Niccol, is optimistic about the company’s turnaround strategy. Despite missing revenue estimates and earnings per share expectations, Niccol expressed confidence in the progress made so far. He attributed this to the … Read more
The American Association for Cancer Research’s annual meeting in Chicago drew an estimated 21,000 attendees, despite concerns about cancer research being impacted by recent Trump administration actions. In a surprising twist, many scientists and oncologists expressed enthusiasm for the latest advances and innovations in their field, including notable findings that could transform cancer prevention and … Read more