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Judge Sides with AI firm over use of Copyrighted Books

A US judge has ruled that using books to train artificial intelligence (AI) software is not a violation of US copyright law. The decision came out of a lawsuit brought last year against AI firm Anthropic by three authors, including best-selling mystery thriller writer Andrea Bartz, who accused it of stealing her work to train its Claude AI model and build a multi-billion dollar business. In his ruling, Judge William Alsup said Anthropic's use of the authors' books was "exceedingly transformati

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Jun 26, 2025 — 2 min read

Protesters Claim Win as Bezos Shifts Wedding Venue

Protesters in Venice are claiming an "enormous victory" after US tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and his wedding guests were forced to "run away" from the city centre, moving their main celebration to another location. The venues for the three-day party to mark the wedding of one of the world's richest men to TV presenter Lauren Sanchez were never officially revealed. But the lavish celebrations were supposed to culminate in an event on Saturday at the sumptuous Scuola Grande della Misericordia.

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Jun 25, 2025 — 3 min read

Jay-Z Rumored To Headline The 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Jay-Z may take center stage as the headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show, according to reports. The speculation gained traction after a viral post claimed that the Roc Nation founder was set to perform at the highly anticipated event, scheduled to take place at Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026. While there has been no official confirmation from Jay-Z, Roc Nation, or the NFL, the idea isn’t far-fetched given Jay-Z’s ongoing partnership with the league. Since 2019, his company Roc Na

Entertainment 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show

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Jun 24, 2025 — 1 min read

Cardi B Announces New Album ‘Am I the Drama?’

A new album from Cardi B is officially on the way. The Grammy-winning rapper has announced her long-awaited sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, set to drop September 19. The announcement sent waves across social media, with fans and industry peers alike buzzing over what’s to come from the Bronx-born superstar. Taking to her Instagram with a bold teaser video, “TIMES UP. 🪶 I got an announcement to make tomorrow” The post quickly racked up millions of views and comments from fans who have been

Music Am I the Drama?

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Jun 23, 2025 — 1 min read

Oklahoma City Thunder Clinches First NBA Championship after Defeating Pacers in Game 7

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103-91 on Sunday to clinch the franchise's first NBA Finals crown with a 4-3 series victory. NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points to seal an emphatic win against a Pacers side who lost their star guard Tyrese Haliburton to an injury in the first quarter. The 2024-2025 Thunder team is now the second youngest to win a championship in NBA history. The NBA championship was the first won by the Thunder since the f

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Jun 23, 2025 — 2 min read

16 Billion Apple, Facebook, Google And Other Passwords Leaked

Sixteen billion passwords to Apple, Facebook, Google, and other social media accounts, as well as government services, were leaked in what researchers are calling the largest data breach ever, according to reports. The leak exposed 16 billion login credentials and passwords, prompting both Google to tell billions of users to change their passwords and the FBI to warn Americans against opening suspicious links in SMS messages, according to a report published Thursday in Forbes. Researchers at C

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Jun 20, 2025 — 1 min read

Cardi B Set to Drop First Single of 2025, “Outside”

In an exciting update, Cardi B has announced the debut of her eagerly awaited first single of the year, titled “Outside,” which is set to be released on June 20. The Grammy-winning artist shared this news via social media, specifically on Instagram, stating, “We OUTSIDE this Friday,” alongside vibrant cover art depicting a lively summer sidewalk next to a gushing fire hydrant. The upcoming song is expected to explore Cardi’s recent life events, particularly her difficult breakup with Offset.

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Jun 18, 2025 — 1 min read

Donald Trump Gifted Signed Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal Jersey

European council president Antonio Costa presented U.S. President Donald Trump with a Portugal shirt signed by Cristiano Ronaldo during the Group Seven summit in Canada. Costa, who is Portuguese and has presided the European Council since 2024, arrived in Kananaskis, Alberta, on Monday. During a private audience on Monday, Costa handed the Ronaldo signed No.7 jersey to Trump. The former Portuguese prime minister read out loud the message that was written on the shirt: "To president Donald J.

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Jun 18, 2025 — 1 min read

Drake’s OVO and Red Bull Racing F1 Launch High-Octane Partnership

This Friday, Formula 1 fans and hip-hop enthusiasts will witness a groundbreaking moment as Red Bull Racing, the iconic racing team, joins forces with Drake’s OVO (October’s Very Own) brand. This partnership, teased on Instagram with a high-energy clip featuring a race car’s roar and an OVO owl-branded helmet, promises to fuse the adrenaline of motorsport with the swagger of hip-hop culture. For fans searching for details on this collaboration, this article dives into what to expect, why it ma

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Jun 15, 2025 — 5 min read

KeKe Palmer Shares The Origin Behind Her Son’s Name

Late last week, KeKe Palmer revealed the story behind her son Leodis’ name, with whom she shares with ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson. On June 7, the multi-hyphenate star was the latest House Guest on Scott Evans’ Webby award-winning series. Palmer tells Evans that her ex, Darius, had been, in fact, the one who chose their son’s name. She recalls that the name was supposed to be a union of their first names, Darius and Lauren. “Darius actually made his name. He wanted both our names, which is so c

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Jun 15, 2025 — 1 min read

BET Awards 2025: Full List of Winners

Kendrick Lamar led the nominations list with 10 total The awards show, which is known as culture's biggest night and is celebrating its 25th anniversary, aired live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, June 9. Kendrick Lamar led this year's nominations with 10, followed by Doechii, Drake, Future and GloRilla, each of whom earned six. Metro Boomin scored five nominations, while SZA and The Weekend each received four. Ayra Starr, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Maverick City Music, Playbo

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Jun 10, 2025 — 4 min read

Tyler Perry’s New Netflix Drama ‘Straw’ Wins Over Audiences, Divides Critics

Taraji P. Henson plays a single mother struggling to care for her sick daughter in ‘Straw’. Tyler Perry’s new Netflix film, Straw, has debuted with a strong audience score on Rotten Tomatoes despite failing to convince the critics. Straw is the latest project from Perry and Netflix’s film creative partnership that has the filmmaker writing, directing, and producing features under a multi-year, first-look deal. It stars Taraji P. Henson as a single mother struggling to care for her sick daught

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Jun 9, 2025 — 2 min read

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Jordan Brand Drops New Air Jordan Mule Loafer Silhouette

Jordan Brand is stepping into new territory with the release of the Air Jordan Mule Loafer “Black/Metallic Silver.” The shoe features a sleek, all-black upper crafted from glossy leather paneling, complete with detailed stitching that gives it a premium, almost formal appearance. Adding a subtle touch of elegance, a metallic silver badge is integrated into the design. True to its mule style, it’s a laceless, open-back silhouette, offering easy slide-in comfort. Underneath, the Air Jordan Mule

Lifestyle Air Jordan Mule Loafer Silhouette

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Jun 8, 2025 — 1 min read