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Taylor Swift is stepping up the legal war on AI copycats
Technology

Taylor Swift is stepping up the legal war on AI copycats

Taylor Swift has been at the center of AI imitation controversies for years, and now, she's become the latest celebrity who's escalating attempts to protect her...

Emma Roth · 28 Apr, 2026
Could Narges Mohammadi unite Iran’s opposition? Husband says imprisoned Nobel laureate still fighting
World

Could Narges Mohammadi unite Iran’s opposition? Husband says imprisoned Nobel laureate still fighting

Narges Mohammadi's husband says the jailed Nobel Peace Prize laureate was severely beaten during arrest but remains politically unbroken in prison.

Ida Rau · 28 Apr, 2026
Texas Instruments made a new flagship graphing calculator: the TI-84 Evo
Technology

Texas Instruments made a new flagship graphing calculator: the TI-84 Evo

Texas Instruments graphing calculators have helped many a student with algebra, pre-calculus and upside-down anatomical slang. Now, the company is back with an...

Will Shanklin · 28 Apr, 2026
Former Eagles coach reveals the two things that contributed to the team's major regression last season
World

Former Eagles coach reveals the two things that contributed to the team's major regression last season

Former Philadelphia Eagles coach Jeff Stoutland blamed bad play-calling and execution for the Eagles' offensive decline a year after winning the Super Bowl.

Dayne Ryan · 28 Apr, 2026
Influencer’s body returns home after safari getaway as missing ring and fiancé questions cloud case: report
World

Influencer’s body returns home after safari getaway as missing ring and fiancé questions cloud case: report

New Jersey influencer Ashly Robinson's remains reportedly returned to family without her engagement ring as Zanzibar authorities continue investigating.

Jaleel Rogahn · 28 Apr, 2026
Flesh-eating bacteria devour man's arm and leg in just three days
Technology

Flesh-eating bacteria devour man's arm and leg in just three days

When doctors saw him, his limbs were discolored and crackling.

Beth Mole · 28 Apr, 2026
Credit where credit is due, Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson making out in new movie teaser is smart marketing
World

Credit where credit is due, Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson making out in new movie teaser is smart marketing

The first teaser for "Verity" shows Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson making out, building excitement for the thriller arriving in theaters October 2026.

Camden Huels · 28 Apr, 2026
iOS 26.4 gave CarPlay two new features, with another big one coming
Technology

iOS 26.4 gave CarPlay two new features, with another big one coming

iOS 26.4 recently gave CarPlay two new features, while also laying the groundwork for another big upgrade coming soon. more…

Ryan Christoffel · 28 Apr, 2026
Nikki Bella swears off hot guys, Sophie Cunningham snuggles new friends & Vrabel-Russini gets messier
World

Nikki Bella swears off hot guys, Sophie Cunningham snuggles new friends & Vrabel-Russini gets messier

Nikki Bella says she prefers "kind of cute" over "extremely hot guys" as the WWE Hall of Famer returns to dating after her divorce from Artem Chigvintsev.

Shannon Kautzer · 28 Apr, 2026
South Africa withdraws its AI policy because it was AI-generated
Technology

South Africa withdraws its AI policy because it was AI-generated

South Africa's draft of its first national AI policy has been withdrawn upon discovery it was riddled with AI hallucinations.

Rebeka Monahan · 28 Apr, 2026
Patel turns tables on Walz in response to viral tweet on Minnesota fraud raids: 'Come again?'
World

Patel turns tables on Walz in response to viral tweet on Minnesota fraud raids: 'Come again?'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz receives sharp pushback from FBI Director Kash Patel and conservatives after claiming credit for Minneapolis fraud raids.

Deon Reichert · 28 Apr, 2026
Should you waterboard yourself if your team falls down 3-1 in the playoffs?
World

Should you waterboard yourself if your team falls down 3-1 in the playoffs?

The Detroit Pistons are on the brink of elimination after a 60-win regular season, and their fans are not taking things too well.

Cornelius Emard · 28 Apr, 2026