A group of book publishers, including big names like Elsevier and Hachette, has filed a lawsuit against Meta in Manhattan. They claim the company used millions of their copyrighted works to train its AI model, Llama, without permission or payment. The suit accuses Meta’s CEO of encouraging the pract
Pollen is the key to a plant’s next generation, but scientists have only recently begun to see how small changes in RNA can steer its development. A new study looks closely at a process called alternative polyadenylation, or APA, where the cell chooses different “stop” points for RNA molecules. Thes
Paladone has turned a classic Star Wars icon into a practical desk lamp. The miniature Millennium Falcon, now priced at $49. 90 instead of its usual $60, casts light from its engine, giving the illusion that it’s blasting off toward lightspeed. This design choice mirrors the ship’s real‑world blue‑w
Nicholas Brendon, known for his role on the popular series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died at 54. An Indiana coroner released a report that explains what happened. The cause was natural, linked to heart disease. The investigation showed Brendon had severe blockage in his right coronary artery—about
Larry The Cable Guy is set to host a fresh comedy series called “American Mayhem, ” which will debut in the fall as part of a syndicated lineup. The show is produced by V10 Entertainment and will be distributed through CBS Media Ventures, with an initial run of 52 weekly episodes. The series will
Kid Cudi decided to drop M. I. A. from his “Rebel Ragers Tour” after the artist sparked backlash during a Dallas opening act. During her set, M. I. A. announced she is a “brown Republican voter” and made remarks that many in the crowd found offensive, leading to boos and a viral clip on social me
David Letterman has publicly accused CBS executives of lying about why Stephen Colbert’s late‑night show was cancelled. He said the decision was not driven by money but by political pressure linked to a $8 billion merger with Skydance. Letterman called the network’s leaders “lying weasels” in an int
Starting in 2027, people who want to become citizens of New Zealand will have to pass a new test. The exam will be held face‑to‑face and will contain 20 multiple‑choice questions written in English. Applicants must answer at least 15 correctly to qualify. The questions will cover a range of topics.
Coinbase, the biggest U. S. crypto exchange, will let go of about 700 employees—roughly 14 percent of its workforce. The move comes as the company says artificial intelligence is speeding up work, making many tasks faster and less labor‑intensive. CEO Brian Armstrong told staff that the biggest d
The CEO of Ripple, who runs the company that makes the digital currency XRP, told a gathering in Miami on Tuesday that he does not support only one crypto. He said the industry needs many different chains to thrive, and that a strong partnership with the XRP community is a great example of how peopl
