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Marvel Studios revealed a clever marketing campaign for *Thunderbolts*, now revealed to be *The New Avengers*. Sebastian Stan, as Bucky Barnes, and Florence Pugh, as Yelena Belova, are shown replacing promotional posters…
Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport briefly lost contact with planes on April 28th, causing hundreds of flight delays and cancellations. The incident, attributed to antiquated systems and staf…
Dave Portnoy ended an interview with a Philadelphia ABC affiliate after accusing the reporter of a "bait and switch," alleging she attempted to blame him and Barstool Sports for an antisemitic sign displayed at his bar. …
After over two decades, Skype, the pioneering video calling service, is shutting down on May 5th. Microsoft, Skype's owner, encourages users to transition to its Microsoft Teams platform, which offers similar functionali…
Ford anticipates a $1.5 billion hit to its 2025 operating profits due to Donald Trump's tariffs, prompting the company to withdraw its previous financial guidance. The carmaker cited supply chain disruptions and uncertai…
Greg Abel will succeed Warren Buffett as Berkshire Hathaway CEO in 2026, while Buffett remains chairman. This transition, years in the making, follows a gradual handover of responsibilities. Abel will oversee all operati…
OpenAI, initially focused on AI research, now aims for democratic AI access. Their mission is to ensure AGI benefits all humanity. OpenAI is transitioning its for-profit structure to a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), w…
The New York Times received four Pulitzer Prizes: for reporting on Sudan's civil war, Afghanistan war failures, the Trump assassination attempt, and (with The Baltimore Banner) the opioid crisis. The New Yorker won three…
The popular deepfake pornography website, Mr. Deepfakes, has permanently shut down. The platform, which hosted 43,000 videos viewed over 1.5 billion times, was reportedly taken down due to a critical service provider cut…
Eleven-year-old Brazilian child actor Millena Brandão, known for her role in Netflix's Sintonia, passed away on May 2nd after suffering multiple heart attacks. Initially diagnosed with dengue fever and a urinary tract in…
The Met Gala 2025, themed "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," took place on May 5th at 6 p.m. ET. Co-chairs included Pharrell Williams and A$AP Rocky, with LeBron James as honorary chair. E!'s "Live From E!: Met Gala 202…
Gears of War, the 2006 classic, is getting a 4K remaster titled "Gears of War: Reloaded," launching August 26th on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. This marks a significant move for Xbox, further breaking do…
Skechers, the third-largest shoe company globally, is going private in a $9.4 billion deal with 3G Capital. The deal offers a 30% premium per share, significantly boosting Skechers' stock price. This move comes amidst Pr…
Danny McBride, creator and star of HBO's "The Righteous Gemstones," relocated to Charleston, South Carolina, in 2017, escaping the challenges of Los Angeles production. He filmed all four seasons of the show there, foste…
The Royal Family joined VE Day celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of WWII's end. King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted a tea party for veterans at Buckingham Palace. A military parade and Red Arrows flypast took p…
Apple is reportedly developing a redesigned, larger-screened iPhone Air for a 2026 release, maintaining the same overall size as the 2025 model. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests this will precede a third iteration with a la…
Warren Buffett, after six decades as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, will step down by year-end. He'll remain chairman. Greg Abel will succeed him as CEO. Buffett's leadership has yielded extraordinary returns for Berkshire H…
EA Sports FC Mobile will stream four live Major League Soccer (MLS) matches in 2025, simulcasting with Apple TV. The first game, LA Galaxy vs. New York Red Bulls, airs May 10th. Viewers receive in-game currency and a fre…
Marvel prematurely revealed the Thunderbolts' post-credits scene, announcing them as the "New Avengers," a move that deviates from their usual spoiler-protective strategy. The revelation, initially shared on the Marvel S…
Virtual reality (VR) partying is exploding in popularity, with platforms like VRChat hosting thousands of concurrent users at weekly events. Driven by factors like affordability and lack of regulation, VR clubs offer a u…
Warren Buffett, 94, surprised Berkshire Hathaway shareholders by announcing his retirement as CEO, effective January 1, 2026. Greg Abel, vice chairman of non-insurance operations, will succeed him. Buffett will remain ch…
A Valve insider, Tyler McVicker, claims Half-Life 3, codenamed HLX, is playable from start to finish and undergoing extensive playtesting. McVicker states that plot details have leaked, despite tighter secrecy than its p…
Warren Buffett, 94, will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year, handing the reins to Greg Abel on January 1, 2026. Buffett, CEO for 55 years, will remain chairman. Abel, currently vice chair of no…
David Beckham reportedly refused a private birthday meeting with son Brooklyn and daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz before his 50th birthday bash. The couple, who flew to London for the celebration, were told to attend the ma…
Google is developing an Intrusion Detection system for Android 16, revealed through a Play Services app teardown. This system will log device and network activities, including browsing history and app installs, which are…