A bipartisan group of more than a dozen state attorneys general is filing lawsuits Tuesday against social media giant TikTok, with one complaint accusing the company of deceiving users by claiming that its app is safe for children despite its “addictive” features, and of allegedly operating an unlicensed money transmission business.The states filing suit include New York and California, as well as the District of Columbia.”Our lawsuit is seeking to hold TikTok accountable for harming D.C. children,” said Attorney General Brian Schwalb of the District of Columbia, in an interview with CNBC.Schwalb’s suit alleges a slew of “profound” mental health…
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Two women sit on the sidewalk of Qiansimen Jialing River Bridge, decorated with Chinese national flags, on October 3, 2024 in Chongqing, China. National Day Golden Week is a holiday in China commemorates the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. Cheng Xin | Getty ImagesZheng Shanjie, chairman of China’s National Development and Reform Commission, on Tuesday pledged a raft of actions to bolster the country’s economy during a highly-anticipated press conference.But he stopped short of announcing any new major stimulus plans, underwhelming investors and weakening the rally in the mainland Chinese markets.China will speed up special purpose bond…
Evanescence‘s Amy Lee joined Korn for a collaborative rendition of ‘Freak On A Leash’ during a special show in Los Angeles recently. Watch the footage below. READ MORE: Korn: “On this record, we have grown emotionally. Music is healing to all of us” The US nu-metal band played a 20-song set at LA’s BMO Stadium last Saturday (October 5) to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their 1994 self-titled debut album. Evanescence opened the gig along with Gojira, Scars On Broadway, Spiritbox and more. To close out the evening, Korn invited Evanescence frontwoman Lee to sing on their biggest track ‘Freak On…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during a rally for Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. president Donald Trump, at the site of the July assassination attempt against Trump, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 5, 2024.Carlos Barria | ReutersTesla CEO Elon Musk, who is backing Donald Trump in the presidential election, on Sunday touted a $47 referral bonus that the billionaire’s political action committee is offering to people for each registered swing-state voter whom they refer to an online petition that requires signers to submit personal contact information.”For every person you refer who is a swing state voter, you get $47!”…
Brodie: An Until Her Novella by Aurora Rose Reynolds (1001 Dark Nights Press) Dear Reader, As an author it’s sometimes difficult to write the demise of a couple especially since I’m in the business of giving out happily ever after’s. In Until Willow, I watched Brodie lose the woman he… The post AuthorBuzz: Sizzling Hockey Romance Novella first appeared on BookTrib.. Read the original article here
I’m 29—about to turn 30—and my skin still shows signs of the sun damage I incurred in high school. Back then, I was a carefree teenager who soaked up the rays wearing minimal sunscreen if any at all. I know, I know. I cringe just thinking about it, but what can I say? Skincare and sunscreen awareness weren’t as big back then as now.I wear sunscreen (and lots of it) daily, seek shade when I can, and invest in a small stockpile of hats to keep UV rays off my face and chest. Each autumn, I go on a skin-brightening…
Katy O’Brian in ‘Love Lies Bleeding.’ Photo: A24.Preview:‘Loves Lies Bleeding’ breakout Katy O’Brian is joining the new ‘The Running Man.’Glen Powell is starring.Edgar Wright co-wrote and will direct the adaptation.Katy O’Brian has been getting a lot of attention of late, not least because of her role in Sundance hit ‘Love Lies Bleeding.’She has now scored one of the main roles in the next movie from ‘Shaun of the Dead,’ ‘Hot Fuzz’ and ‘Last Night in Soho’ director Edgar Wright, who for a while now has been planning to make an adaptation of Steven King story ‘The Running Man.’The dystopian tale…
Alien: Isolation, the beloved survival-horror title based on the Alien film series, is getting a sequel. On the 10-year anniversary of the game’s release, developer Creative Assembly announced that an Alien: Isolation sequel was in the early stages of development. The studio didn’t provide any details about the game or its setting. Alien: Isolation was released across PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms in 2014.Alien: Isolation Sequel ConfirmedThe announcement came as part of a message to fans celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the game’s launch. In a post on Alien: Isolation’s official X account on Monday, the game’s creative director Al…
Some DWTS viewers celebrated Rosie Perez as guest judge and some questioned the choice. Pic credit: Disney/Christopher Willard Every season on Dancing with the Stars, there are celebrity guest judges. This year, it’s Rosie Perez, and she’s there to add her expertise to Soul Train Night. After all, before Rosie was best known for White Men Can’t Jump, she made her mark, bringing her hip-hop moves to Soul Train in the 1980s. So it’s only fitting for her to be on hand for this special night on DWTS. Some viewers are more than excited to see her on that judges’…
Character actors from the Epic Games Fortnite video game dance during the E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles on June 12, 2019.Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesA U.S. judge issued a permanent injunction on Monday that will force Google to offer alternatives to its Google Play store for downloading apps on Android phones.Google will also be restricted from paying fees or sharing revenue with companies in exchange for them choosing not to compete with Google’s app store. Alphabet stock took a leg lower on the news and was down more than 2% Monday.The ruling from Judge James Donato…
Rolls-Royce has opened its first U.S. “Private Office,” a secret VIP design studio for ultra-wealthy clients who want highly personalized cars.The Private Office, in Manhattan’s trendy Meatpacking District, is central to the fabled British automaker’s new strategy of growing sales and profits from selling more customized, higher-priced vehicles rather than boosting production. Rolls-Royce produced 6,032 cars last year, less than half the production of Ferrari, yet continues to generate strong profit growth for its parent company BMW.While Rolls-Royce customers have been customizing their rides for decades, the Private Office brings the concept of a personalized Rolls to a whole new…
An aerial view of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home after Trump said that FBI agents raided it, in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. August 15, 2022. Marco Bello | ReutersFormer President Donald Trump’s marquee Florida properties, including his Mar-a-Lago Club and various golf resorts lie outside the anticipated path of Hurricane Milton, the Category 5 storm that is expected to make landfall later this week on Florida’s Gulf Coast.But the Sarasota offices of Trump Media, the parent company of Truth Social, are directly in the storm’s projected sight line.Mar-a-Lago, the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach and the…
Jim Legxacy is back with new music. Watch the video for new track “Aggressive” below. It marks the British multi-hyphenate’s debut for XL Recordings, after a string of self-releases, including last year’s breakout track “Old Place.” The video, directed by Fidel, was shot on Blackberry.“Aggressive” follows Legxacy’s July single “Nothings Changed (!).” He co-produced the new song with AOD, Joe Stanley, and Tendai. The track samples British rapper Chipmunk’s 2009 single “Oopsy Daisy.”Next year, Legxacy plans to release a mixtape called Black British Music (2024). Read about his 2023 record, Homeless N***a Pop Music, in Pitchfork’s rundown of “The 100…
Omar Marques | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesShares of Trump Media soared Monday, two days after former President Donald Trump returned to Butler, Pennsylvania, the site of his July 13 assassination attempt, for a campaign rally with Tesla CEO Elon Musk.Shares closed up 11.45% at $18.39 per share after a heavy volume trading day. As of Monday’s close, the media company had a market capitalization of about $3.681 billion.In Butler, Musk came up on stage midway through Trump’s 90-minute speech to praise the Republican presidential nominee and to call himself “not just MAGA” but “Dark MAGA.””This is no ordinary election,” said Musk. “President Trump…
03 Oct 2024 6 New Clear-Eyed Memoirs About Redemption Redemption is a powerful theme that resonates deeply in our stories. In this post, we’ve gathered six new memoirs that offer clear-eyed reflections on personal journeys of transformation and healing. These authors bravely share their struggles, triumphs, and the lessons learned along the way, inviting readers to explore the complexities of forgiveness and growth. Get ready to be inspired by their remarkable stories of resilience and hope! Love Me: A Memoir of Online Dating, Mental Illness and Redemption by Oshun Reed Release Date: September 4 2024 If you are struggling with…
Nutrition is an area where trends come and go all the time. But omega-3 fatty acids have stood the test of time. And for good reason. You might not know all the ins and outs of optimal health, but you’ve no doubt heard of omega-3 fatty acids. That’s because they’re incredibly vital to our brains and bodies. There’s no one secret ingredient to supercharging your health, but if there were … it would look and act a lot like these powerful polyunsaturated fats. Nothing else quite does what they do, so let us make a quick case for adding more…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days (also known as fall Prime Day) isn’t just a treasure trove of deals on teeth whiteners, household essentials and beauty devices. It’s also a prime (sorry!) retail therapy source for designer fashion: at Amazon Luxury Stores, find everything from denim from Frame and Area (most recently seen on Taylor Swift), leather belts from Michelle Obama-beloved designer Sergio Hudson, eco-friendly kicks from Veja (seen on Meghan Markle) — and essential bags from the…
krisanapong detraphiphat | Moment | Getty ImagesInvestors are at a heightened risk of cryptocurrency scams tied to fake relationships established over social media, dating apps and networking sites, federal officials warn.Such frauds occur when scammers use dating apps, social media platforms, professional networking sites or encrypted messaging apps to pose as a romantic interest, old friend, investment professional or other acquaintance.Fraudsters gain the trust of targets over time. At some point, they broach the idea of investing in crypto — and then defraud victims via fake investments.More from Personal Finance:How to avoid the top scam of 2023FBI: ‘Financial sextortion’ of…