Hooters, the popular restaurant chain known for its all-female wait staff and chicken wings, has filed for bankruptcy. Despite this, the company claims it’s not going anywhere and plans to sell off its 100 company-owned restaurants to two franchisee groups. The buyer group includes original Hooters founders Neil Kiefer and others, who plan to take … Read more
The US has expressed support for international humanitarian law, stating that “all parties on the ground” in Gaza should comply with it. However, officials declined to confirm whether a US assessment was underway into the killing of 15 people by Israeli forces. According to the UN’s humanitarian agency, five ambulances and other vehicles were struck … Read more
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, starring Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler, is expected to lose around $115 million after its global box office performance. The loss is attributed to a final worldwide box office of $225M, with expectations under the 2019 film Dumbo’s gross. Zegler’s comments on Snow White did not help, as they … Read more
Microsoft is testing a revamped version of the infamous “Blue Screen of Death” (BSOD) in a new Windows 11 preview release. The redesigned error screen aims to simplify the stop error with more blank space and a smaller font, aligning with Windows 11’s design principles. This change is part of Microsoft’s efforts to streamline the … Read more
Notre Dame’s Olivia Miles, projected as the No. 2 pick in the WNBA Draft, has decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal rather than declare for this year’s draft. According to ESPN, Miles will play one more year of college basketball instead of pursuing a professional career. Miles, 22, is still considered a top talent … Read more
A third-party investigation panel has concluded that Japanese celebrity Nakai Masahiro sexually assaulted a female employee of Fuji Television Network in 2023. The panel’s findings, based on confidential hearings with Nakai and the victim, reveal that the assault occurred while she was working at her job as an announcer. The investigation also uncovered similar cases … Read more
Microsoft has expanded its Copilot+ PC experiences to include new features across various devices powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 series, Intel Core Ultra 200V, and Snapdragon X Series processors. The company is rolling out exclusive Copilot+ PC experiences like Live Captions, Cocreator, Restyle Image, and Image Creator on these devices. These updates enhance accessibility … Read more
Israel launched a surprise bombing attack on Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiyeh, killing at least four people and wounding seven others. The attack comes just three days after the country was hit by Israeli forces for the first time since a November truce. The Lebanese Ministry of Health confirmed that four people were killed, including … Read more
Consumer-genomics company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy and is auctioning off its vast genetic database, which includes DNA information from over 15 million people worldwide. The move has sparked fears about how individual genetic data may be used under new ownership. Researchers who rely on the company’s data to investigate genetic traits are hopeful that … Read more
Apple has released iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, and visionOS 2.4 with a range of new features. The updates include a new Apple News+ Food section in the News app, allowing users to access exclusive recipes for subscribers. New emoji have also been added, along with AI-sorted Priority Notifications in Notification Center. Users can … Read more