49ers running back Christian McCaffrey downplayed concerns about a calf injury that appeared on the injury report last week. He clarified that the injury was minor and never threatened his availability for the season opener. McCaffrey played 58 offensive snaps, accumulating 142 total yards from 31 touches in the...
Over 4,000 individuals, including prominent actors and filmmakers, have signed a boycott of Israeli film and television industry workers, citing alleged genocide and apartheid against Palestinians. The boycott targets institutions receiving government support. Israeli industry leaders counter that the boycott is misguided, harming those most critical of the government...
Learn how to disable autoplaying videos and GIFs on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and Bluesky. Facebook offers a direct "Never" autoplay setting in its media preferences. Instagram's "Use less cellular data" option reduces autoplay. X allows disabling video autoplay and media previews in its settings. Bluesky provides a...
A new study in Nature quantifies the causal link between worsening heat waves and emissions from 14 major fossil fuel and cement companies. Analyzing 213 global heat waves (2000-2023), researchers found climate change significantly increased their likelihood and severity. Up to 25% of these events would have been...
Decarlos Brown, 34, is charged with fatally stabbing Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail. Brown's family claims he suffered from untreated schizophrenia after prison release in 2020, believing a 'material' in his body controlled him. The attack led to charges that could result in the death penalty....
British newspapers are dominated by two main stories: Lord Mandelson's precarious position as British ambassador to the US due to his past links with Jeffrey Epstein, facing calls for his dismissal; and Prince Harry's tea meeting with King Charles, offering a potential reconciliation. Other news includes Britain considering sending...
Apple's new Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3 boast upgraded 5G modems, but availability is geographically limited. 5G connectivity is confirmed in the US, UK, several European and Asian countries, and others. However, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and numerous other nations lack 5G support...
FIFA defended its dynamic pricing for the 2026 World Cup, citing it as standard market practice and emphasizing ticket affordability starting at $60. New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani launched a petition opposing the model, demanding price caps and discounted tickets for locals. FIFA countered that the system ensures...
Bad Bunny's world tour excludes US dates due to concerns about ICE raids and potential deportation threats to his fans. The singer expressed worry about the safety of Latino and Puerto Rican fans attending his concerts, citing increased ICE activity under the Trump administration. The tour, in support...
Hong Kong's Legislative Council rejected a bill granting limited rights to overseas same-sex couples, defying a court ruling. The bill, proposed after a court decision partially recognizing same-sex marriages, aimed to provide rights like hospital visitation. Pro-Beijing legislators and religious groups opposed the bill, citing concerns about family...
