France is taking a firm stance against Shein, a popular online shopping platform. The issue? A sex doll with childlike features was found on their website. French authorities were quick to react, calling out the disturbing nature of the product and its description. The doll, standing at 80 centimete
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a key player in global development finance, is shifting its focus to boost local-currency lending and direct investments in African companies. This move aims to help projects grow big enough to catch the eye of major global investors. Makhtar Diop, the IF
A former top executive of the Atlanta Hawks is in hot water. Lester Jones, who used to be the senior vice president of financial planning and analysis, is accused of stealing a huge amount of money from the team. The U. S. Attorney's Office says he embezzled $3. 8 million. That's a lot of money! Jo
Psychoanalysis has changed a lot over time. At first, Freud focused on drives and fantasies. But later, others thought that relationships between people are more important. They kept some of Freud's ideas, like transference and the unconscious. But they added new things, like how culture, class, and
New York is fighting back against X, the platform once called Twitter, over a new law. This law wants social media companies to be open about how they handle hate speech and other harmful content. The state believes this will help people make better choices when using these platforms. X, now owned
Cincinnati is at a crossroads. The city's unique character and historic charm are at stake. The current City Council has been making big decisions without always listening to the people who live here. This has led to concerns about development, infrastructure, and transparency. The Charter Committe
Nokia is taking Warner Brothers to court in multiple countries. The Finnish company says Warner Brothers is using its video tech without permission. This tech helps make streaming smooth and enjoyable for users. It includes things like video compression, content delivery, and recommendation systems.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has sparked controversy with his proposal to erect a statue of Charlie Kirk at Louisiana State University (LSU). Kirk, a conservative commentator, was tragically assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University. Landry claims this statue would celebrate free speec
A legal battle is heating up in the tech world. Adeia, a company focused on intellectual property, has taken AMD to court. They claim that AMD's processors, used in computers and servers, break their patents. These patents cover ways to make semiconductors better. Adeia's CEO, Paul Davis, said that
Mike Hill, a sculptor known for his monstrous creations, caught the eye of filmmaker Guillermo del Toro years ago. Del Toro, impressed by Hill's work, reached out to commission a sculpture of Boris Karloff from the 1931 Frankenstein film. This marked the start of a long collaboration, with Hill desi
