Chinese Influencer Loses 30M Fans and Is Forced to Apologise for Fake Story About 'Grade 1 Student'
Chinese social media user, Thurman Maoyibei, made up a viral story of a young student losing his study books at a cafe in Paris.
Man Refuses To Marry GF With $15K Credit Card Debt: 'It Wouldn't Be Wise for My Finances'
DJ has been carrying credit card debt for years. It's not a lot, but Adam's previous failed marriage over mismanaged finances isn't letting him commit long-term.
Elon Musk Woes Continue: Meta Threads Poised to Overtake X
Meta's Threads challenges X (formerly Twitter) in the US with a positive user experience focus but faces an uphill battle against X's 550M users.
Online Sports Gambling Sector Estimated to Have Made $11 Billion in 2023
In 2023, the online sports gambling sector in the United States generated approximately $11 billion, with the NFL season serving as a significant catalyst.
China Calls Swimmer Doping Reports 'Fake News'
Beijing on Monday called reports about 23 Chinese swimmers testing positive for a banned substance ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 "fake news".
Elon Musk News: Starlink Disrupts Earth's Defenses Against Cosmic Radiation, Physicist Warns
Scientists warn that Starlink satellites might disrupt Earth's shield vs. cosmic rays. Elon Musk plans more launches despite concerns.
Rishi Cracks Down On Unemployed Brits: Get A Job Within A Year Or Lose Your Benefits!
Sunak announces jobless benefits cut after a year, aiming to end "lifestyle" dependency, in largest welfare overhaul in a generation
AI Girlfriend Tells User 'Russia Not Wrong For Invading Ukraine' and 'She'd Do Anything For Putin'
Lonely men duped into £75 'perfect' AI girlfriends find toxic abusers supporting Putin; Instagram ads target vulnerability.
Troubling Surge Due to Class A Drugs: Football Clubs With Most Arrests And Bans in 2022-23
The surge in arrests at football matches has reached levels last seen almost a decade ago, painting a troubling picture of fan conduct that demands attention.
Microsoft Copilot App Mysteriously Appears in Windows Server 2022, But Does Nothing
Microsoft's Copilot app snuck into Windows Server 2022! It's tiny and disabled, but hints at future AI features for servers.
Sylvester Stallone Allegedly Called 'Tulsa King' Extras 'Fat' and 'Ugly'
As employees are speaking out against toxic work environments, Sylvester Stallone has been accused of calling actors 'fat' and risks being cancelled.
One-Fourth of Galaxy S24 Users Buy for AI Features, Study Shows
A new study shows a quarter of Galaxy S24 buyers in major markets like Germany and the USA chose the phone specifically for its advanced AI features.
Residents Slam Serial Squatter Who Refuses To Pay Rent Despite $400K Yearly Salary
A man and his wife have been dubbed "serial squatters" after they have refused to pay rent for more than four years.
Turkey Imposes Trade Restrictions On Israel Over Gaza War
Turkey said it would impose trade restrictions on Israel starting Tuesday over the war in Gaza, covering a range of products including cement and steel and iron construction materials.
Financial Advisor Shares 4 Chinese Money Principles That Can Help You Boost Your Savings
After China's gross savings rate was measured at 45.9 per cent, Humphrey Yang shares the Chinese secrets to saving money.
Tesla Cybertruck Malfunction: Driver Reports Brake and Airbag Issues
Tesla Cybertruck driver reports brakes failing and airbags not deploying in a crash. The driver says they still love the truck.
Spanish Football Chief Faces Lengthy Prison Term Over 'Kissgate' Scandal
Former Spanish Football Association chief Luis Rubiales faces legal trouble for alleged sexual assault, cover-up, and corruption, triggering investigations and arrests.
Mourners Mark 40 Days Since Putin Foe Navalny's Death
Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny's parents and other mourners laid flowers at his grave Tuesday to mark 40 days since his death in an Arctic prison, an important Orthodox Christian rite.
Couple Get An Hour-Long Voicemail From Their Amazon Alexa; It Had Recorded Their Conversations
NJ couple woke to a 1-hour voicemail from their Echo, but Amazon says a misheard word triggered a call and recording.
Pop-Up War: Microsoft Injects Ads for Bing and Edge into Chrome
Microsoft has again disrupted Chrome with pop-up ads for the Bing search engine and Edge browser on Windows.
Western Leaders Dismiss Putin's 'Illegal' Poll Victory
Friends and allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin were quick to congratulate him on winning a fifth term in power but Western leaders condemned a ballot held under repressive conditions and with no credible opposition.
Toronto Police On Home Invasions: 'Leave Your Car Keys By The Door - That's All They Want!'
Const. Marco Ricciardi told people at a community meeting that they should leave their vehicle keys by their house front door as thieves only want their car.
What's Included In The New EU Law On AI
The European Parliament on Wednesday gave the final nod to far-reaching rules on artificial intelligence that the EU hopes will both harness innovation and defend against harms.
Elon Musk Deletes Charity Critic Post Targetting MacKenzie Scott After It Goes Viral
Elon Musk deleted a post criticising MacKenzie Scott's charity donations, but it spread online before disappearing.
What is the Potential Risk of Misinformation and Manipulation in Such a Historic Global Election Year?
There are concerns that disinformation, especially in the form of deep fakes or hyper-realistic media that convincingly portrays real people, could be used by malign actors to manipulate voters and exacerbate social divisions.
'He Is Not A Liar': Max Verstappen Defends Father Amidst Comments About Christian Horner
Jos Verstappen was highly critical of Red Bull boss, Christian Horner, at last week's Bahrain Grand Prix, alluding that he should not be in charge any longer.
Lawyer Explains Why Termination Meetings Are Short and 3 Questions To Ask When Fired
The UK is witnessing a rapid increase of contract terminations and final meetings are being cut short to avoid liabilities.
PornHub Chatbot Warns UK Users Against Searching Child Abuse Videos And Tells Them To Look For Help
After launching an AI chatbot trial in 2022, millions of people have been interrupted while searching for child abuse videos on Pornhub's UK website.
Max Verstappen's Dad Slams Christian Horner For 'Playing the Victim' and For Tension In Red Bull
The team principal has been cleared by the team, but the lack of transparency continues to raise questions about his alleged misconduct.
Mercedes And McLaren Urge F1 To Investigate Christian Horner: Red Bull Statement "Was Pretty Basic"
Formula 1 team bosses, Toto Wolff and Zak Brown, have expressed their disapproval with the way allegations against Christian Horner have been investigated.