Scarlett Johansson vs OpenAI: 'Her' actor slams firm after AI system's voice resembles her own
Despite Scarlett Johansson's refusal, OpenAI approached her again just days before Sky's release, prompting the actor's lawyers to intervene and demand the voice's removal.
Red Lobster files for bankruptcy blaming it on 'endless shrimp' promotion
Founded in 1968 in Lakeland, Florida, Red Lobster quickly became a pioneer in casual dining. Yet, despite its early success, Red Lobster struggled to maintain its footing in a rapidly changing market.
Maharashtra Board declares Class 12 results; 93.37% students pass exams, girls outshine boys
As per results announced by the board's chairperson Sharad Gosavi, 95.44 per cent girls cleared the exams as compared to 91.60 per cent boys.
Dow Jones industrial average crosses 40,000 levels for the first time on rate cut hopes
The Dow Jones industrial average crossed the 40,000 level for the first time on May 16 as the world stock index scored a third straight record intraday high on hopes of U.S. interest rate cuts and strong earnings. The Dow rose as high as 40,051.05 while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also hit record highs in early New York trading before slowly losing steam and finishing slightly lower on the session
What is the celebrity 'blockout' over the Israel-Gaza war? Alia Bhatt, Virat Kohli on the list
For the blockout, users put a block on seeing any and all content from the accounts of certain celebrities on social media platforms including X, TikTok and Instagram.
Indian men's football team captain Sunil Chhetri to play his last international match on June 6
Indian men's football team captain Sunil Chhetri will play his last international game against Kuwait on June 6 as he announces his retirement from the national team. Let's delve into his career highlights, which will serve as a source of inspiration for numerous Indian footballers. Take a look.
8 years before Mumbai billboard tragedy, Amitav Ghosh made an eerie forecast
Author Amitav Ghosh had forewarned about Mumbai's billboards turning into 'deadly projectiles' during cyclones in his book 'The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable' in 2016.
Indian student at Stanford says Tim Cook called Apple iPad pro ad 'major fumble', then clarifies it was a 'joke'
The Indian student initially claimed that Tim Cook called the iPad Pro advertisement a 'major fumble' but went on to clarify in comments hours later that the post was a 'joke'.
'Indians are CEOs of top firms, but in Karachi…': Pak MP’s speech on Chandrayaan-3, illiteracy is viral
Drawing a stark comparison, Syed Mustafa Kamal lamented the apparent lag in Karachi's development, juxtaposed against India's technological leaps, as exemplified by the Chandrayaan-3 mission.
Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq touched record closing highs as CPI slows | Hopes of Fed rate cut grow
Indices on Wall street notched up to record closing highs after a smaller-than-expected rise in consumer inflation bolstered hopes for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Tepid U.S. Consumer Price Index data for April led traders to raise bets that the Fed will cut its policy rate in September and December
A political party called 'MARD', contesting Lok Sabha elections, wants a men's commission
Leading the MARD party is Kapil Mohan Choudhary, who is a candidate for the Lucknow Lok Sabha seat, and has been embroiled in a dowry case for over two decades.
Flash floods in Afghanistan sweep away livelihoods, leaving hundreds dead, missing
Flash floods caused by heavy rains devastated villages in northern Afghanistan, killing over 300 people and injuring more than 1,600, as villagers buried their dead and aid agencies warned of havoc.
Brazil’s floods expose Latin America’s vulnerabilities
Latin American countries are severely vulnerable to extreme weather events. Governments in the region facing fiscal constraints should prepare better, cooperate more and be creative
Is Pakistan losing grip on PoK? Posters emerge demanding merger with India amid protests
A people’s rights movement is growing in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as citizens protest against what they call brutality at the hands of Pakistan police and Pakistan administration. People have been protesting against “unjust” taxes on electricity bills and demanded that electricity be provided as per the cost of production of hydel power in PoK
US cop shoots, kills African-American air force officer, 23, after apartment mix-up
The 23-year-old air force officer was on FaceTime with his girlfriend when the shooting took place. She 'heard everything,' starting with an 'aggressive banging' at the door.
'Cleavage is for nightclubs': Australian news anchor gets sexist email about her attire. Her reply
Jacobs called out the sender’s attempt to 'shame and humiliate' her on air. In response, she affirmed, 'No, what I'm wearing is not inappropriate, but your email sure is.'
Stormy Daniels recounts sexual encounter with Donald Trump in explosive testimony: silk pajamas to boxers
The atmosphere in the courtroom was charged as Stormy Daniels detailed intimate moments with Donald Trump, drawing a rebuke from the judge at times for her explicit testimony.
Ex-Kazakhstan minister caught brutally beating wife to death for over 8 hours in grisly video
As Saltanat Nukenova lay gravely injured, Kuandyk Bishimbayev opted to call a fortune-teller, seeking reassurance, while his wife lay bleeding.
Opinion: Need for a coherent 'game' of law and policy
The online gaming industry is estimated to be generating revenues north of $3 billion annually. With more than 400 million gamers and a CAGR of over 25%, this sunrise sector is gearing towards a meteoric rise.
Slack co-founder's teen daughter missing, cops suspect she may be in high-crime area
Stewart Butterfield, a co-founder of messaging platform Slack, and Caterina Fake, known for her role in creating Flickr, reported their daughter missing on Monday.
Indian student in Canada, viral for food bank video, debunks fake news about his 'sacking'. Exclusive
Numerous hate messages have inundated Mehul Prajapati’s inbox with people asking him to be 'careful', how they will 'track him down' and the usual 'go back to your country.'
Cannibalism or conjecture? Joe Biden's claims on uncle's World War II fate are off
Despite Joe Biden's assertions, there is no evidence to suggest that cannibals played a role in hindering the recovery of his uncle's remains.
'Grand Theft Auto' maker to sack around 600 employees, scrap some projects
The next installment of the best-selling 'Grand Theft Auto' franchise was set to release in 025 but some reports claim the title could be delayed into 2026.
UPSC 2023 results: Here are the top 20 rank holders of the Civil Services examination
A total of 1016 candidates have received recommendations for appointment, with the UPSC releasing the roll numbers of the qualified candidates.
