Actor Sells Likeness To AI Firm, Finds His Face Used In Venezuelan Propaganda Video
Dan Dewhirst, a character actor known for his minor roles in films like Prometheus and series like The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, has found himself at the center of a controversy involving artificial intelligence and political propaganda.
Airport Puts Time Limit On Goodbye Hugs: 'Inhumane'
The airport CEO defended the initiative, suggesting that a 20-second hug is sufficient
Texas Reclassifying Book On Colonization As Fiction: 'Threat To The Freedom To Read'
The controversy centers on Colonization and the Wampanoag Story by Linda Coombs, which presents the colonization of New England from the perspective of Native Americans.
Ultra-Rich Getting Richer: A New Wealth Threshold Emerges
The United States has seen a particular surge in the number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
Grand Egyptian Museum Debuts Near Giza Pyramids, Showcasing 700,000 Years Of History
Visitors are greeted at the entrance by the colossal statue of Ramesses the Great, one of the museum's most iconic pieces.
Woman Wins $3.2 Million Mansion And $326K Cash In Charity Giveaway After Skipping Work
Jo Booth, 61, who has spent nearly two decades helping the homeless, was in disbelief when she received the life-changing news on the day she decided to take off from work.
Museum Visitors In UK Can Engage In AI-Powered Conversations With Extinct And Endangered Species
Museum-goers can scan a QR code to initiate a conversation.
Passenger Claims To Be 'Sovereign Ruler' In Wild Frontier Airlines Meltdown Over Forgotten Phone
She accused the flight crew of discrimination, claiming they would have stopped the plane if she were white and wearing a suit.
From Brownie Mix To Billions: Steve Ballmer's Wealth And Legacy Post-Microsoft
Steve Ballmer, who once served as the CEO of Microsoft, has seen his wealth skyrocket in recent years, surpassing that of his former boss and company co-founder, Bill Gates.
Drivers Angered After Houston Couple Halts Traffic For Highway Photo Shoot
One witness described the scene: "Traffic was piling up behind us and people were angrily shouting and honking at them. They laughed and waved as they dashed back to their car to drive off."
Han Kang Awarded 2024 Nobel Prize For Literature, Reflecting On Fragility And Human Trauma
South Korean author Han Kang, renowned for her deep, poetic explorations of trauma and human fragility, has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Northern Lights Set To Illuminate US Skies Amid Geomagnetic Storm
The best time to see the aurora will be between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., and viewers should seek out areas with little to no light pollution, such as rural locations or elevated spots.
The Dark Side Of Halloween: The Hidden Danger In Costumes
A public health group claims the toxins in some costumes exceeded levels that warrant warnings under California regulations.
Longer Lives, Sicker Bodies: Baby Boomers And Gen X Face Growing Health Challenges
Researchers found significant differences in health outcomes across generations, pointing to a concerning trend known as the "generational health drift."
Kimmel Claps Back At Trump Over Oscars Joke: 'He's Still Whining About It'
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel took another jab at Donald Trump after the former president lashed out at Kimmel over a joke made during the Oscars in March.
Qantas Issues Apology For In-Flight Screening Of Film Containing Explicit Content, Nudity
"The movie was clearly not suitable to play for the whole flight, and we sincerely apologize to customers for this experience," a Qantas spokesperson said.
Trump Revives Feud With Kimmel Over Oscars Jibe, Accuses Host Of 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'
Former President Donald Trump criticized late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for a joke made at the 2024 Oscars nearly seven months ago.
Janice Combs Defends Son Sean 'Diddy' Combs Amid Legal Troubles; Tupac Shakur Case Link Probed
In a statement shared on October 6, 2024, Diddy's mother expressed her devastation over the situation, calling it "heartbreaking" to see him judged without the opportunity to prove his innocence.
Paramount UK Launches Early Subtitled Screenings For Deaf Audiences, Starting With 'Transformers One'
Paramount Pictures UK is rolling out a groundbreaking initiative to make cinema more inclusive by offering early access to subtitled screenings for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences.
Doctor Pleads Guilty In Ketamine Case Linked To Actor Matthew Perry's Death
Dr. Mark Chavez, 54, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to conspiring to distribute ketamine, a charge connected to the death of actor Matthew Perry.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Faces New Wave Of Sexual Abuse Allegations In Expanding Legal Battle
The accusations, which span over 25 years, involve both men and women who claim they were sexually abused by Combs during his rise in the entertainment industry.
Trump Requests Delay In Hush Money Trial Pending Supreme Court Decision
Trump's lawyers asked Manhattan Judge Juan Manuel Merchan on Monday to adjourn the trial indefinitely until the immunity claim in his Washington, D.C., election interference case is resolved.
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt Defends Trafficking Story Amid Controversy
Senator Katie Boyd Britt (R-Ala.) has staunchly defended her use of a graphic sex-trafficking story from nearly two decades ago to criticize President Joe Biden's border policies.
Israel's Netanyahu Defies Biden's Warning On Rafah Invasion
"We'll go there. We're not going to leave. You know, I have a red line. You know what the red line is, that October 7 doesn't happen again. Never happens again," said Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview with MSNBC on Saturday.
US Evacuates Embassy Staff In Haiti Amid Escalating Gang Violence
In an airlift operation, military aircraft flew American employees out of the country, emphasizing that no Haitians were on board.
National Guard Soldiers And Border Patrol Agent Killed In Texas Helicopter Crash
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Casey Frankoski, 28, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 John Grassia, 30, both from the New York National Guard, and Border Patrol Agent Chris Luna, 49, lost their lives in the tragic crash.
Supreme Court To Hear Trump's Immunity Plea In April
The immunity case stems from a lower court's rejection of Trump's claim that he was immune from prosecution due to his presidential actions to overturn Joe Biden's 2020 election victory.
Alabama Gov. Ivey Signs IVF Protection Bill Amid Legal Turmoil
The new law, a Republican-backed initiative, does not directly address the personhood issue at the core of the Supreme Court ruling but aims to provide civil and criminal immunity to IVF providers and patients for the destruction or damage to embryos.
Mitch McConnell Endorses Trump's Presidential Bid In Surprising Turnaround
The announcement marks a stark turnabout from McConnell, who had previously referred to Trump as "morally responsible" for the Capitol siege.
Elon Musk Clarifies Stance On Political Donations After Meeting With Trump
The announcement comes after Musk's private meeting with Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, where they discussed undisclosed matters.
