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For Pistilli, opting for local models as opposed to online chatbots has implications beyond privacy. “Technology means power,” she says. “And so who owns the technology also owns the…
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Beauford Delaney’s Light and Faith
Delaney’s style or, more accurately, styles, developed in the course of a long apprenticeship that can read like a novelization of the desperate life of an artist—van Gogh as reimagined by…
Netflix, Caracol Series ’Eva Lasting’ Season 3 Taps Bogotá’s Iconic Spots as Colombia Ramps Up Global Shoots
With “Eva Lasting” (“La Primera Vez”) having completed its third season and renewed for a fourth, Netflix and Caracol’s coming-of-age hit has cemented its place as one of the U.S.…
Biologique Recherche Opens SoHo Pop-up With In-depth Skin Analysis
Biologique Recherche is popping up in New York City. The luxury skin care brand has opened a pop-up store in SoHo at 132 Greene Street. This marks the brand’s first owned retail location…
Has Trump Improved Anyone’s Life? Devastating New Poll Says No.
One of Donald Trump’s former employees is drawing a line connecting Jeffrey Epstein and the real estate mogul. The former president and chief operating officer of Trump Plaza Hotel and…
Trump’s World Liberty Financial crypto tokens approved for trading
Holders of the digital tokens issued by World Liberty Financial, one of the crypto ventures of the family of Donald Trump, voted on Wednesday to make them tradable, paving the way for…
Even TV Superfans Can Only Name 15/20 Of These Sitcom "Side Characters"
Sitcom "Side Character" Trivia Quiz — BuzzFeed Quizzes Sometimes the BEST television characters aren't on the main payroll. You know, the Side-Show Bobs, the Frank Constanzas, and MY FAVE,…
The Women Of "Love Island UK" Are Under So Much Scrutiny From Fans, While The Men Face Barely Any
Love Island UK's Double Standard: Women vs Men "Weirdo", "embarrassing", and "sidechick final boss." These are just a handful of the words used by online users and lovers of Love Island UK…
RFK Jr. Brings Back Vaping in Bizarre MAHA Agenda
President Trump is bringing Juul back. After a federal ban in 2022 kneecapped the popular vape company, the Food and Drug Administration, under the watch of MAHA Health Secretary Robert F.…
Amazon’s AWS cloud computing unit cuts jobs
Amazon cut jobs in its Amazon Web Services cloud computing unit on Thursday (Jul 17), a spokesperson confirmed following a Reuters inquiry. “We’ve made the difficult business…
Denis Villeneuve Is a ‘Fantastic’ Director, Says Barbara Broccoli After Giving Up Control of James Bond Franchise to Amazon: ‘I’m Thrilled He’s Doing It’
Longtime James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli recently appeared on the “Kermode on Film” podcast and gave her first comment about Denis Villeneuve being selected as the next James Bond…
Damning Resurfaced Video Reveals Just How Evil Stephen Miller Is
A resurfaced video of a younger White House deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller shows the president’s ghoulish policy adviser raving that “torture is a celebration of life.” In a video…
Meagan Good’s Love for Strappy Sandals Continues as She Wears Alevì Milano at Lifetime’s Summer Soirée
Meagan Good is a devoted fan of strappy heels. She paired a sleek sandal by Alevì Milano with a sheer, daring outfit to attend Lifetime’s summer celebration on Wednesday, in Los Angeles,…
The $8 billion Facebook trial is over: Mark Zuckerberg and Meta investors reach a settlement
Mark Zuckerberg and current and former directors and officers of Meta Platforms agreed on Thursday to settle claims seeking $8 billion for the damage they allegedly caused the company by…
Ex-Trump Employee Drops Massive Bombshell About Epstein Relationship
One of Donald Trump’s former employees is drawing a line connecting Jeffrey Epstein and the real estate mogul. The former president and chief operating officer of Trump Plaza Hotel and…
Only Two Republicans Voted Against Trump Defunding Sesame Street
Another ex-NYPD official has filed a lawsuit accusing Mayor Eric Adams of overseeing a “coordinated criminal conspiracy” at the nation’s largest police department. Former Police…
‘Women’s Sports Now’ Scores as Go-To Show for Everything in Female Athletics: ‘It’s Already Here — Everyone Needs to Catch Up’
Take your smartest friends and put them on a set to talk women’s sports. That simple formula makes Roku’s “Women’s Sports Now” work. The format is not groundbreaking, but the subject…
China’s WeRide secures LTA approval to run driverless bus without safety officer in Sentosa
China-based WeRide has secured approval from Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) to operate a driverless bus in Sentosa without an on-board safety officer. This will be the first…
Kohl’s Upping the Ante on Footwear During Critical Back-to-School Season
Recognizing that footwear is a key part of a student’s wardrobe needs, Kohl’s Corp. is expanding its shoe options for back-to-school. The department store said on Thursday that it will…
Trump Wants FBI to Investigate Epstein Again for Dumbest Reason
The Trump administration is looking to use more federal funds to repeat its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s pedophilic sex trafficking ring—but only to prove Donald Trump’s theory…
Trump Scrambles to Create a Distraction From Epstein Files
Another ex-NYPD official has filed a lawsuit accusing Mayor Eric Adams of overseeing a “coordinated criminal conspiracy” at the nation’s largest police department. Former Police…
Uber to invest US$300 million in EV maker Lucid as part of robotaxi deal
Uber will invest US$300 million in electric vehicle maker Lucid in a robotaxi deal that aims to start with one major US city late next year, the companies said on Thursday (Jul 17). Over…
Social Security benefits update: SSA is making a major change this year that will impact many seniors
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will officially stop issuing paper checks. The transition, which aims “to improve efficiency, security, and ensure beneficiaries receive their…
US: Wall St opens marginally higher as markets weigh data
Wall Street opened largely steady on Thursday (Jul 17), as investors mulled over fresh economic data, while upbeat results from Taiwan’s TSMC that energised US chipmakers. At…