Lawmakers in Washington D.C. are currently working on legislation to address the alarming increase in deepfake AI pornographic images circulating online. This new bill, dubbed the Take It Down Act, aims to hold social media companies accountable for policing and removing such harmful content from their platforms. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is the main sponsor
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Iran is set to hold snap elections on June 28 following the unexpected death of former Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. The upcoming election has been under scrutiny by analysts who doubt its fairness and its potential to bring about any real change in the country. Amidst a struggling economy, widespread discontent
In a show of support for President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, some of Hollywood’s biggest stars gathered at a fundraiser that raised a record-breaking $30 million-plus for the Democratic candidate. The event, held at the 7,100-seat Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, featured celebrities like George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Barbra Streisand taking the stage to
The recent Group of Seven summit saw an unexpected guest in the form of Pope Francis, who took the opportunity to share his thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI). The pope emphasized both the positive and negative aspects of AI, highlighting how it could lead to increased access to knowledge but also widen the gap between
During a meeting with House Republicans, former President Donald Trump referred to Milwaukee, the host city of the 2024 Republican National Convention, as a “horrible” city overrun by crime. These comments sparked criticism from Democrats, with Trump’s allies rushing to defend his remarks. The Trump campaign vehemently denied that he called the city “horrible,” labeling
The White House is expected to nominate Christy Goldsmith Romero as the chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in the upcoming week, with her first hearing scheduled for July 8th. This move comes as a replacement for Martin Gruenberg, who is stepping down in light of a recent investigation that uncovered widespread sexual harassment
President Joe Biden recently celebrated the latest inflation report that revealed consumer prices did not increase in May compared to April. This marked the first time since 2022 that the month-over-month inflation rate in the U.S. remained flat. This news was welcomed by the President, who acknowledged that while prices are still high, there has
The credibility of the star witness in the federal corruption trial of Senator Robert Menendez is under intense scrutiny by defense attorneys. Jose Uribe, one of the key witnesses in the case, has testified that he bribed Menendez and his wife in exchange for political influence. Uribe, who initially faced charges along with Menendez and
As investors gear up for the new trading week, stock futures took a slight dip on Monday morning following a positive week in the market. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures decreased by approximately 0.2%, while both S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures saw fractional declines. Notably, Nvidia stock, which has been a major player
French President Emmanuel Macron made a surprising announcement on Sunday, revealing his plans to dissolve the country’s parliament and initiate a new legislative nationwide vote. This decision came after the EU elections, where Macron’s Renaissance party suffered a significant defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN). Exit polls indicated that RN is set