A California woman is set to speak in court this Wednesday about how growing up on Instagram and YouTube hurt her mental health. She started using the apps at ages six and nine, and later blamed them for depression and body image worries. Her lawyers argue that the companies profited by targeting ki
People often turn to the internet for health advice, and X has become a hub where users talk about their experiences with semaglutide, a popular weight‑loss and diabetes drug. The chatter on this platform offers clues about how different groups of people feel about the medication. While thousands o
Kelly Cutrone, a well‑known fashion publicist who judged America’s Next Top Model from cycles 18 to 22, recently responded to Jay Manuel’s criticism of Tyra Banks in the Netflix docuseries “Reality Check. ” Manuel said that after cycle 8 he wanted to leave the show and that Banks ignored him on s
Jill Basinger has moved to Stris & Maher LLP, where she will head the Media, Entertainment and Sports Litigation team out of Los Angeles. She plans to use the firm’s national reach to help clients across the country. Before this, Jill spent more than ten years at Glaser Weil LLP as a partner. She h
The surge follows a tense period when Paramount started making unsolicited takeover offers. Paramount’s last bid was $30 a share in cash, aiming to stop Warner from accepting Netflix’s $27. 75 offer for its studios and streaming services. Paramount also wants a stake in Discovery Global, a new cable
A new online discussion sparked by a curious user asked which famous people have suffered lasting damage to their reputations that never fully healed. The thread grew to thousands of comments, each pointing out names that many believe were harmed by rumors, media attacks, or bad timing. Some actors
A popular podcast host has drawn criticism after a comedian’s sister accused him of pushing risky medical advice. The controversy centers on Whitney Cummings, who is friends with Rogan and allegedly uses growth hormone and testosterone. Ashley Cummings claims that the drugs were suggested by Rogan,
The Gabonese government has halted access to several online platforms, saying that certain posts could harm the nation’s unity and safety. The decision was announced by the country’s communication regulator, which did not list specific sites that were affected. In practice, users in Gabon found Meta
There's a bit of a mix-up happening between Stephen Colbert and CBS. It all started when Colbert wanted to have Texas state representative James Talarico on his show, "The Late Show. " But things didn't go as planned. CBS says they didn't stop Colbert from having Talarico on the show. Instead, they
In 2017, a chance meeting with Jeff Bezos left a lasting impression. Sitting at a dinner in Italy, the owner of the Washington Post spoke passionately about investing in journalism. He promised to grow the newsroom and turn the paper around. At the time, this was encouraging news. Many media outlets
