The European Union escalated its regulatory crackdown on social media on Friday, levying preliminary findings that accuse Meta of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive in violation of the bloc’s strict digital rulebook. The preliminary findings, announced by…
— Apple filed a major lawsuit Friday against OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company of systematically stealing trade secrets as it develops its own consumer hardware devices. The complaint represents a dramatic reversal from the companies’ high-profile partnership less than…
Parker Tirrell was 13 when she came out as a transgender girl to her family, and for a while, life went on much as it had before. She played soccer, the game she picked up at age four, had sleepovers…
Anyone who has ever passed their iPhone over to show a photo or video will probably recognise the instant dread that kicks in when the other person starts swiping somewhere they were never meant to go. There is, however, a…
In a significant victory for gun control advocates, a federal appeals court on Thursday upheld Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, overturning a lower court’s ruling that had struck down the law as unconstitutional. The 2-1 decision by the U.S. Court…
Bunnie Xo is speaking out after receiving harsh online remarks about her body while continuing her fertility journey. The Dumb Blonde podcast host recently opened up about the mental and physical strain that can come with IVF, saying the hormone…
Real Housewives of Orange County personality Jennifer Pedranti has spoken out after speculation spread that her son played a role in a brush fire in Southern California. On her Instagram Story, the 48-year-old addressed growing rumors in the community about…
The average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate has risen to 6.49%, marking a significant burden for homebuyers as borrowing costs climb and affordability pressures mount across the nation. The rate increase reflects broader economic headwinds that have pushed mortgage costs higher…
PepsiCo reported stronger-than-expected revenue in its second quarter despite significant weakness in North America, where the beverage and snack giant said consumers tightened their budgets due to mounting economic pressures. The company posted net revenue of $24.18 billion for the…
Jason Bateman has shared the awkward but funny way he handled a sex-education chat with his 14-year-old daughter, including the unusual phrase he used to dodge one particular term. For most families, sitting down for “the talk” is hardly anyone’s…
A recent heat dome that blanketed much of the United States has forced specialty farmers growing fruits and vegetables to implement creative and practical strategies to protect their crops and harvests. Across the country, farmers of high-value specialty crops are…
Folarin Balogun issued a blunt apology to U.S. fans after the United States were knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in Seattle. The Monaco forward, who had been the USMNT’s leading scorer…
England midfielder Jordan Henderson is expected to undergo surgery after a freak wrist injury suffered during celebrations following the Three Lions’ dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico in the World Cup last-16. The 36-year-old Brentford midfielder did not play in the…
Jackson’s former mayor, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, pleaded guilty Monday to federal conspiracy charges, marking a dramatic reversal in a sprawling corruption scandal that has ensnared multiple city leaders in Mississippi’s capital. The guilty plea came just one week after the…
A growing outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease is spreading across Manhattan’s Upper East Side, with health officials reporting 23 confirmed cases as of Monday, including 17 hospitalizations. The cluster, which began with just two cases announced on July 2, has raised…
An American Airlines captain based in Miami has sparked a wave of debate online after sharing a pay statement that revealed just how much they earned over the year. Pay varies hugely from one profession to another, usually depending on…