Chappell Roan has issued a public response to a hotel security incident in São Paulo that prompted criticism from soccer player Jorginho Frello, saying, “I do not hate children.” The dispute centers on an encounter involving Roan’s security at a São Paulo hotel and a child who was described in coverage as Jorginho Frello’s daughter….
“Project Hail Mary” launched to an estimated $141 million worldwide in its opening weekend, delivering the biggest debut of the year so far for an MPA-rated movie, according to industry box office reports. The Amazon MGM release, starring Ryan Gosling, opened to about $80.5 million domestically and added international ticket sales to reach the near-$141…
President Donald Trump has set a deadline tied to the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions with Iran sharpen and warnings of broader economic fallout grow louder. The timeline has focused attention on the next two weeks as a period when decisions and events in and around the narrow shipping corridor could reverberate far beyond the…
Iran launched strikes near an Israeli nuclear research center as President Donald Trump threatened attacks on Iranian power plants, escalating tensions amid a broader standoff that has increasingly focused on critical infrastructure and strategic sites. The strikes were attributed to Tehran in reports describing impacts near the Israeli nuclear facility and in two Israeli cities….
Philadelphia-area travelers are weighing the potential impact on airport security and passenger experience after former President Donald Trump suggested using Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at airports to assist the Transportation Security Administration. The reaction comes as airport lines and staffing concerns have drawn heightened attention, with multiple national outlets reporting on discussions around deploying…
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider a case involving deadlines for counting mail ballots that arrive after Election Day, putting renewed focus on whether states may allow a grace period for ballots that are postmarked on time but delivered later. The development comes as former President Donald Trump continues to attack mail voting….
A judge has dismissed, for now, a lawsuit filed by Sam Altman’s sister that accused the OpenAI chief executive of sexual abuse, according to a recent Reuters report. The ruling throws out the current version of the case but leaves open the possibility that it could be brought again. The lawsuit was filed by Altman’s…
Elon Musk said Tesla, xAI and SpaceX will begin a new project he described as a “Terafab” in Austin, a move tied to the companies’ efforts to develop artificial intelligence chips. Musk’s comments described the initiative as a joint effort involving his electric-vehicle maker Tesla, his AI company xAI and his rocket company SpaceX. He…
The war involving the United States and Israel against Iran entered its 23rd day on Saturday, as the conflict continued with no public indication of an immediate end. The fighting has centered on the U.S., Israel and Iran, with wider regional and global attention fixed on the security situation in the Middle East. Statements and…
A new workplace perk is emerging in the AI economy: tokens. As companies race to build and deploy generative AI, “AI tokens” are increasingly being discussed in the same breath as compensation, raising a pointed question for workers and employers alike: are tokens becoming the new signing bonus, or are they simply the cost of…
President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, as injuries mounted in Israel amid continuing exchanges in the region. Reports said about 100 people were injured in Israel as the crisis unfolded. The ultimatum centered on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor at the mouth of…
Former President Donald Trump said the United States would “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened before a 48-hour deadline he set, escalating his rhetoric around one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. Trump’s comments, published in multiple reports, framed the threat as conditional: open the strait within 48…