The European Union charged that X, formerly known as Twitter, violates standards for accountability and openness by employing misleading “dark patterns” to deceive users. Preliminary EU conclusions state that these activities are against the bloc’s new Digital Services Act social media legislation. ‘Dark pattern’ is a word used by Harry Brignull, inventor of Deceptive Patterns,…
According to Reuters– In a significant escalation of the ongoing Yemeni conflict, Israeli fighter jets conducted airstrikes on the Houthi-controlled port of Hodeidah in western Yemen. The strikes targeted fuel depots, energy-related sites, and other facilities at the port, aiming to disrupt the Houthis’ ability to import Iranian weapons and inflict financial damage on the…
In a dramatic twist worthy of a Hollywood script, Alec Baldwin’s legal saga took an unexpected turn when Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the involuntary manslaughter charges against the renowned actor. This high-profile case, which has gripped the entertainment industry and beyond, centers on the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during the filming of…
Phoenix, AZ – In a devastating mid-day collision, an adult male motorcycle rider lost his life on July 18, 2024. The incident occurred at the intersection of 52nd Avenue and McDowell Road. The Incident At approximately 12:20 p.m., emergency responders rushed to the scene after receiving reports of a collision involving a motorcycle. Upon arrival,…
Missy Elliott is making history as the first hip-hop artist to have a song transported into outer space. The famous 1997 hit song “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” by four-time Grammy winner Missy Elliott was sent to Venus on July 12 via the 122-foot-wide Deep Space Station 13 (DSS-13) radio dish antenna in Goldstone, California,…
An emergency relief drive was organized by Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Foundation for Hurricane Beryl’s victims. To help the thousands of Texans who are still in need after Hurricane Beryl devastated their state last week, Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Foundation organized an emergency Hurricane Beryl relief drive in Missouri City, Texas on Tuesday, July 16….
The French-Italian eyeglasses manufacturer Essilor Luxottica will purchase the American worldwide clothing and footwear brand — which presently owns 13 prominent brands, including Vans, Timberland, and the North Face — for $1.5 billion in cash, as per a statement released by VF Corporation on Wednesday. According to VF CEO Bracken Darrell, the company’s strategic portfolio…
Netflix, the streaming giant headquartered in Los Gatos, California, announced plans to discontinue its lowest-priced ad-free subscription option in the U.S. and France. This decision, detailed in a shareholder letter on Thursday, marks a strategic move to potentially bolster subscriptions to its cheaper ad-supported plan. The phased-out basic ad-free plan, previously priced at $11.99 per…
The U.S. Justice Department has taken legal action against Southwest Key Programs Inc., a prominent Texas-based nonprofit specializing in providing shelter to unaccompanied children encountered at the U.S. southern border. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, alleges severe and pervasive sexual abuse and harassment of children under…
Amid the flurry of activities at the Republican National Convention, significant developments within the Democratic Party have stirred speculation about President Joe Biden’s future as the party’s nominee. Reports have surfaced that several prominent Democrats are quietly discussing a potential pathway for Biden to step aside, paving the way for a new contender. A recent…