Former Meta employees, Jason Sattizahn and Cayce Savage, testified before Congress, alleging Meta's VR products expose children to adult content like nudity and sexual harassment. They claim Meta ignored their research findings, censored their work, and even deleted evidence of child sexual abuse. Meta denies these allegations, citing...
French President Emmanuel Macron swiftly appointed Sébastien Lecornu as the new prime minister, replacing François Bayrou who resigned after a no-confidence vote. Lecornu, a loyal ally and key supporter of Macron, aims to stabilize the government amidst political turmoil and upcoming protests against austerity measures. This marks Macron's fifth...
USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter's successor, Pochettino, is using the September friendlies as a final opportunity to experiment with his expansive player pool before the World Cup. His approach, involving 14 different lineups in 17 matches, has raised concerns about team cohesion, evident in the South Korea match. Pochettino...
Dan Brown's new novel, "The Secret of Secrets," features Robert Langdon investigating the nature of human consciousness. Brown, in an interview, discussed the eight years he spent writing the book, inspired by his research into noetic science – the study of how the mind affects matter. He reveals...
Democrat James Walkinshaw has won Virginia's 11th Congressional District special election, securing a seat previously held by the late Rep. Gerry Connolly. This win brings the Democrats closer to a 213-219 House majority, with three seats still unfilled. Walkinshaw's victory could influence upcoming votes on releasing Jeffrey Epstein...
Jey Gonzalez-Diaz, facing over $16,000 in gambling debt to Royal Caribbean, jumped from the Rhapsody of the Seas near San Juan to avoid reporting cash. He was apprehended by authorities after being rescued from the water. Gonzalez-Diaz, carrying $14,600 and multiple IDs, is charged with attempting to evade...
Multiple significant developments unfolded in the US. A Michigan judge dismissed charges against 16 Republicans accused of attempting to falsely certify Trump's 2020 election win, citing a lack of fraudulent intent. Meanwhile, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is favored to win re-election in November, while Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles...
The Chicago Bulls have signed guard Josh Giddey to a four-year, $100 million contract. The deal, finalized after a summer-long negotiation, makes Giddey the team's highest-paid player. Giddey, acquired last year from the Oklahoma City Thunder, impressed in his 19 games with the Bulls after the Zach LaVine...
Chloé Zhao's new film, *Hamnet*, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. An adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's novel, it focuses on William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes's life following the death of their son. Starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, the film explores themes of love and loss,...
Around 9 a.m. on Tuesday, approximately 67 shipping containers fell from the cargo vessel Mississippi at the Port of Long Beach's Pier G. The ship listed to one side, causing the containers to collapse and damage a nearby clean air barge. No injuries were reported, but Pier G...
