CapCut, a Video Editing App From ByteDance, Returns for U.S. Users

The Video Game Industry Is Finally Getting Serious About Player Safety

Harassment, hate, and other social harms feel like an online inevitability, but developers are finally addressing their impact in a meaningful way.

Wired - Jan. 5

Ohio governor signs bill to charge public for police video footage

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed a new measure into law earlier this week that permits police departments to charge the public to release camera footage from its officers — including dash, body or ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Hamas Releases Video of Teenage Israeli Soldier Held Hostage in Gaza

Liri Albag, 19, is one of about 100 hostages believed to remain held in the enclave nearly 15 months after the Hamas-led attacks on Israel.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Brazil ex-official returns toilet she had removed from office

Janaína Lima said she had paid for a bathroom renovation with her own money.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Meta shuts down its AI character accounts that users called 'creepy and unnecessary'

Since late 2023, around a dozen AI Instagram and Facebook accounts created by their social media parent company Meta quietly existed on the platforms.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Video shows arrest of Olympian Fred Kerley after confrontation with police

The track athlete is facing two charges after physical incident Thursday night.

CBS News - Jan. 3

A Book App Used AI to ‘Roast’ Its Users. It Went Anti-Woke Instead

One year-end summary from Fable, a social app where people share what books they read, told the user, “Don’t forget to surface for the occasional white author, OK?”

Wired - Jan. 3

Apple to pay $95m to settle claims Siri listened to users’ private conversations

Settlement of proposed class-action lawsuit represent nine hours of profit for Apple, which has denied wrongdoing. Apple has agreed to pay $95m in cash to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Biden blocks Japan's Nippon Steel from $15 billion takeover of U.S. Steel

President Joe Biden said Friday that he has decided to block a $15 billion takeover of U.S.

NBC News - Jan. 3

The Fallout from U.S. Steel

Nippon Steel’s $14 billion takeover bid for the steelmaker appears doomed, with President Biden expected to reject it. Litigation and diplomatic turmoil could follow.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

How Meta’s latest research proves you can use generative AI to understand user intent

By thinking about recommendation as a generative problem, you can tackle it from new angles and use LLMs to better understand user intent.

VentureBeat - Jan. 3

Barcelona to fine e-scooter users up to €500 for riding on pavements

Council to crack down on antisocial behaviour linked to rapid rise of e-scooter riders in city . Anyone riding an electric scooter on the pavement or without a helmet in Barcelona faces a fine of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Later acquires social influencer app Mavely for $250M

Later, an influencer marketing and social media management firm, is acquiring social influencer app Mavely for $250 million.

VentureBeat - Jan. 3

Pulisic return gives U.S. big presence in Super Cup

United States attacker Christian Pulisic appears to be healthy again following injuries to his calf and ankle and could return for AC Milan against Juventus in the Italian Super Cup semifinals on ...

ESPN - Jan. 3

FBI releases new video and evidence in Jan. 6 pipe bomb case

Monday will mark four years since the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, but federal investigators still haven't identified the person who planted pipe bombs the night before the Jan. 6 riot. CBS ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

Barcelona in danger of losing Dani Olmo, MLS transfer & trade watch & a transfer edition of Rápido Reactions

Christian and Alexis break down Barcelona’s current registration issues with Dani Olmo and why it may result in him leaving the club. Then, Christian and Alexis recap all the MLS offseason news ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Turo, the Car-Share App Used in Two Attacks, Is No Stranger to Safety Concerns

After rented vehicles rammed into a crowd in New Orleans and exploded in Las Vegas, some users say a reckoning of the firm’s practices is overdue.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

WATCH: FBI posts new video in hunt for Jan. 6 pipe bomber

The suspect remains at large four years afterward and despite a $500,000 reward.

ABC News - Jan. 2

U.S. dollar index hits more than two-year high as markets brace for Trump return

Optimism around the U.S. economy was in focus as markets reopened following disrupted trade over Christmas and the New Year's holiday.

CNBC - Jan. 2

What CCTV and social media videos reveal about New Orleans attack

BBC Verify’s Jake Horton looks at how the attack in New Orleans unfolded.

BBC News - Jan. 2

How the Threat of Another Costly U.S. Port Strike Returned in 2025

Just three months after an October contract agreement, lingering conflicts between longshoremen and U.S. port operators mean a potentially disastrous strike could still happen.

Inc. - Jan. 2

New Orleans attacker posted videos declaring support for ISIS, FBI says

One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Russia Is Reportedly Making Two Video Game Consoles

Russia is looking to enter the video game console space by creating its own systems, and the country is reportedly planning on making two different kinds as it continues to feel the economic impact ...

GameSpot - Jan. 2

What is Turo? Car rental app used in New Orleans and Las Vegas

Turo, a San Francisco-based company founded in 2010, operates differently from traditional car rental services.

The Hill - Jan. 2

'A man exposed himself to me on a video call - police didn't properly investigate'

Police are dismissing women's experiences and failing to properly investigate, BBC is told.

BBC News - Jan. 2

The source of 2024’s returns

Plus Merton allocation, and the ‘magic’ GDP growth rate

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, returns to Instagram and posts a New Year's video

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is starting the new year with her first Instagram account since 2020

ABC News - Jan. 1

Halal tech: how Muslim-friendly websites and apps blossomed in 2024

With firms such as Makani and Boycat, founders answer a growing demand: help their users support Palestinians. Amany Killawi made a breakup playlist every time she was dumped, three in all. The ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Videos show scene after car plowed into crowd in New Orleans

Videos from New Orleans show the damage and victims after a driver plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street. NBC News' Morgan Radford has details on the videos, how they were verified and the ongoing ...

NBC News - Jan. 1

Our Favorite Fitness Apps for 2025, Tested and Reviewed

These fitness apps will help you turn New Year's resolutions into real results.

Wired - Jan. 1

Quitting smoking may be easier with a smartwatch app, researchers say

Motion-sensor software sent alerts to prevent lighting up at most vulnerable moments for those trying to quit. Smartwatches could be used to help people quit smoking, a study suggests.. Researchers ...