Catch ’em all but dump the fries. Pokémon fans leave McDonald’s Japan in massive food waste drama
Piles of untouched Happy Meals littered sidewalks outside McDonald’s restaurants in Japan over the weekend, as frenzied customers scrambled to buy limited-edition sets with Pokémon cards.
Kid Cudi discusses his testimony in the Sean Combs trial: ‘I hated every minute of it’
Kid Cudi, a key witness in the sex trafficking trial against hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, revealed in a new interview published Wednesday that he declined to testify twice before he was ultimately subpoenaed.
Air Canada will start canceling flights today before it locks out flight attendants. Here’s what we know
Canada’s biggest airline is poised to start canceling several dozen flights Thursday ahead of a weekend lockout of flight attendants that threatens to throw travel plans for tens of thousands into chaos during the peak summer season.
Putin praises Trump’s peace efforts and floats potential nuclear deal at Alaska summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the Trump administration’s “energetic” efforts to stop the war in Ukraine and hinted that Moscow and Washington could strike a deal on nuclear arms control during their summit on Friday in Alaska.
Putin praises Trump’s peace efforts and floats potential nuclear deal at Alaska summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the Trump administration’s “energetic” efforts to stop the war in Ukraine and hinted that Moscow and Washington could strike a deal on nuclear arms control during their summit on Friday in Alaska.
NY attorney general sues Zelle parent company, alleging the payment service enabled widespread fraud
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday sued Early Warning Services (EWS), which operates Zelle, alleging the electronic money-transfer service fails to protect its users from “massive amounts of fraud.”
Trump zeroes in on federal takeover of DC as FBI patrols streets
President Donald Trump is ramping up efforts to curb crime in the nation’s capital on Monday as he threatens a federal takeover of Washington, DC, with plans for FBI agents to patrol the streets all while city officials largely remain deferential to him.
Uvalde County and school district release troves of records about the Robb Elementary shooting that left 21 people dead
After a yearslong legal battle, Uvalde County and the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District have released records related to the 2022 mass shooting that killed 19 children and two adults in Uvalde, Texas.
DC Mayor Bowser changes her tone on Trump as crackdown ramps up
After Donald Trump won the presidential election, Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser flew to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate to see him.
Texas shooter fired randomly, killing grandfather, 4-year-old granddaughter and Target worker, police say
A man who fatally shot three people in a Target parking lot in Austin, Texas on Monday unleashed an hour of chaos and fear as the suspect carjacked multiple vehicles, tried to steal a water truck and vandalized a home before being captured – naked and holding a Bible, officials said.
Texas shooter fired randomly, killing grandfather, 4-year-old granddaughter and Target worker, police say
A man who fatally shot three people in a Target parking lot in Austin, Texas on Monday unleashed an hour of chaos and fear as the suspect carjacked multiple vehicles, tried to steal a water truck and vandalized a home before being captured – naked and holding a Bible, officials said.
ACLU of Michigan sues Warren police for alleged excessive force against mentally ill man
The ACLU of Michigan claims in a new lawsuit that a 26-year-old Black man with mental illness suffered severe abuse by Warren police in 2022 that led to damage to his heart and kidneys at the hands of officers.
‘Baby Shark’ copyright battle ends with victory for Pinkfong in South Korea’s top court
A copyright battle over the viral song “Baby Shark,” adored by young children and often dreaded by their parents, has come to an end with a court clearing the Korean creators of the most popular version of plagiarism.
Denzel Washington knows all money ain’t good money – but he made it all the same
Denzel Washington knows “all money ain’t good money” – but sometimes you’ve got to put food on the table.
Alex Jones’ Infowars will go up for sale yet again, judge rules
Alex Jones’ far-right platform Infowars can be sold once again to help pay the more than $1 billion he owes the families of Sandy Hook shooting victims, a Texas district court judge has ordered.
Apple is bringing back a feature at the center of a big Apple Watch legal battle
Apple will bring blood oxygen detection back to its latest smartwatches after the company was forced to stop offering the feature on US models over a patent dispute.
The ‘godfather of AI’ reveals the only way humanity can survive superintelligent AI
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the “godfather of AI,” fears the technology he helped build could wipe out humanity — and “tech bros” are taking the wrong approach to stop it.
Comcast Hosts Inspiring “Coffee with Comcast – Storytelling That Resonates” to Empower Nonprofits and Community Leaders
Comcast opened its doors to local nonprofits, media leaders, and community advocates for an enlightening session titled “Coffee with Comcast – Storytelling That Resonates.” This dynamic event centered on one of the most powerful tools in communication—authentic storytelling—and provided actionable strategies for crafting narratives that truly connect with audiences.
The latest fleeting TikTok beauty trend? Looking tired
Jenna Ortega’s eyes are lightly smudged, framed by dark shadows. Her face is pale, and her cheekbones are accentuated by a dash of gray. Her lips are tinged purple. She looks exhausted, but that’s the point. The latest Gen Z makeup trend, “Tired Girl,” celebrates the look of not having been to bed.
‘We’re being cooked alive:’ Europe burns as temperatures soar above 100 degrees
Europe is on track for its worst wildfire season on record as swaths of the continent — including France, Spain, Albania, Portugal and Greece — battle raging, deadly fires as temperature soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
