Netflix hired science-fiction series creator Carl Erik Rinsch, who allegedly stole $11 million from the company instead of completing his project “Conquest.” Rinsch used the funding to trade securities and finance personal investments. In 2023, an arbitrator ruled he owed Netflix nearly $12 million in damages and legal fees. The indictment alleges wire fraud, money … Read more
Mexico City has taken a historic step towards banning bullfighting, with a new legislation making it virtually impossible to hold the cruel spectacle. The move is seen as a major victory for animal rights activists, who have been campaigning for years to end the practice. The bill, submitted by the city’s mayor, does not explicitly … Read more
“Deal or No Deal Island” continued with its latest episode, featuring Alexis Lete, David Genat, and Courtney “CK” Kim remaining after Parvati Shallow’s elimination. The game started with Parvati playing the banker, but she made a bad deal, leading to her departure from the competition. After Parvati’s elimination, the final three attended a dinner together, … Read more
Chinese automaker BYD has made a significant breakthrough in electric vehicle (EV) technology, introducing a new battery system that can charge an EV in just five minutes. The feat is comparable to refueling a traditional car and marks a major leap for the industry, which has been struggling with charging infrastructure. BYD claims its new … Read more
Mexico’s congress has voted to ban traditional bullfights and introduce a new, bloodless form of spectacle. The move marks the culmination of years-long efforts by animal rights activists to outlaw the practice in the capital. While not achieving their goal of a total ban, the new regulation aims to reduce cruelty to bulls. Under the … Read more
Roku, a popular streaming player manufacturer, has been testing the limits of advertisements on its devices. The company recently launched an auto-playing video ad that appears when users first turn on their Roku TV or streaming stick, even before the familiar Roku home screen pops up. The ads, which in some cases are promoting the … Read more
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, a U.S.-funded news outlet created during the Cold War, is suing Kari Lake and the Trump administration over efforts to defund it. The station claims it hasn’t received $7.5 million in funding due to a freeze ordered by President Donald Trump. The lawsuit filed in a Washington D.C. federal court says … Read more
After nearly a decade of absence, smartwatch maker Pebble is back in the form of Core Devices, a new brand created by its founder Eric Migicovsky. The company’s first offerings are the Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2, running on open-source PebbleOS. While not technically Pebble watches due to Google owning the trademark, these … Read more
US egg prices have been declining over the past three weeks, dropping from above $8 to around $4 per dozen. The drop is attributed to “highly volatile” markets and consumers buying fewer eggs due to high prices. Despite a 1.7% increase in shell egg inventory, it may take time for producers to rebuild their flocks. … Read more
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who were stranded in space for nine months after a test flight of Boeing’s Starliner capsule, are set to return home with SpaceX. The two astronauts, who have been living on the International Space Station, will undock from the station early Tuesday morning and embark on a 17-hour … Read more