A former Netflix executive, Carl Erik Rinsch, was accused of blowing the entire $55 million investment on a cancelled sci-fi series on lavish gifts and poor financial decisions in 2018. Source: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/netflix-paid-55-million-for-a-show-prosecutors-say-the-creator-blew-it-on-rolls-royces-and-crypto-8f065cf6
The Eastern Conference is leading the charge towards the playoffs, with several teams on a hot streak. The Ottawa Senators, who hold the first wild card from the East, are six games into a winning streak and just six points behind the Toronto Maple Leafs for third in the Atlantic Division. Captain Brady Tkachuk has … Read more
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery around Barnard’s Star, one of the closest single-star systems to our solar system. The four miniature planets orbiting Barnard’s Star are calculated to be just 20-30% the mass of Earth and complete one full trip around the star in only a few days. The discovery was made possible by … Read more
Alabama State, the Hornets, made history Tuesday by winning their first NCAA tournament game with a thrilling Hail Mary basket from Amarr Knox. The team defeated St. Francis 70-68 in the First Four matchup, marking their program’s first win since 2011. The winning shot came after a series of incredible plays, including a full-court pass … Read more
A person in black shot and set fire to several Tesla vehicles at a repair facility in Las Vegas, prompting the FBI to investigate what appears to be a domestic terrorism incident. The attack targeted a Tesla facility, with 911 calls reporting a fire around 2:45 a.m. Police discovered multiple vehicles on fire and spray … Read more
The Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off their 2025 season with a resounding 4-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the highly anticipated Tokyo Series. Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto led the way for the Dodgers, who demonstrated their depth and star power on display. Ohtani, making his first start of the season, … Read more
A US federal appeals court has ruled that artificial intelligence (AI)-generated art cannot be copyrighted under US law, citing the need for a human author to create the work. The decision, made by the DC Circuit Court of Appeals, upholds a lower court’s ruling that human authorship is a “bedrock requirement” of copyright law. Stephen … Read more
US visa records belonging to Prince Harry have been unsealed after a freedom of information request by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative US think tank. However, most details remain redacted due to concerns about potential harm and harassment towards the prince. The court order came after a 2024 ruling that refused to disclose Prince Harry’s … Read more
Universal Music Group has filed a motion to dismiss Drake’s New York lawsuit, claiming he sued the record label out of spite after losing a rap battle with Kendrick Lamar. According to the motion, Drake provoked the controversy and participated willingly, but instead of accepting the loss, he took legal action. The filing notes that … Read more
The Athletic has released its 2025 Men’s NCAA Tournament projections, based on 200,000 simulations of the 68-team bracket. These projections take into account a team’s projected strength and path to the national title, providing an inside look at the run-up to March Madness. The model uses various box score metrics to create an offensive and … Read more