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Viral AI video depicts celebrities protesting Ye's antisemitic remarks
Scarlett Johansson, one of the celebrities depicted in the AI-generated video, has spoken out against the "misuse of AI."CBS News - 1h -
The real Scarlett Johansson decries 'misuse of AI' by a deepfake video shaming Kanye West
Scarlett Johansson stands firmly against AI after a self-declared 'generative AI expert' lifts her likeness and others' for a viral post condemning Kanye West.Los Angeles Times - 1h -
Apple brings its TV streaming service to rival Android platform
Apple TV+'s Android release on Wednesday is Apple first major subscription service launch for Google's platform in 10 years.CNBC - 2h -
How Escalating Violence Is Upending Lives in the West Bank
Since Oct. 7, 2023, Israeli military raids in areas dominated by Palestinian militants in the West Bank have increased, often leaving civilians with limited access to medical care and caught in the ...The New York Times - 6h -
Kanye West sued, dropped by talent agency and retail platform over antisemitic slurs
Rapper’s fashion brand Yeezy taken offline by Shopify after he sold T-shirt with swastika design and praised Hitler. • Warning: this article contains offensive language and views . Kanye West has ...The Guardian - 10h -
Shopify shutters Kanye West's Yeezy: Website selling swastika shirt 'violated our terms'
Shopify shuts down Ye's post-Super Bowl efforts to sell swastika T-shirts on his website, saying the rapper once known as Kanye West 'violated our terms.'Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Kanye West called himself 'Hitler' and was abusive to ex-employee, lawsuit alleges
The mercurial hip-hop star allegedly mistreated Jewish employees inside his fashion company and compared himself to Adolf Hitler, according to a civil lawsuit filed Tuesday.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Phynd raises $10M for subscription-free smart TV cloud gaming platform
Phynd raised $10 million for its subscription-free smart TV cloud gaming platform. It comes from a man with an interesting pedigree.VentureBeat - 1d -
Kanye West exits X, credits Elon Musk with 'allowing me to vent' via venomous rants
Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, logs out of X (formerly Twitter) after a weekend of more antisemitic posts. He left with a parting message: 'I appreciate Elon for allowing me to vent.'Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Malcolm X’s visit to West Midlands to be remembered in mural
Street art will mark 60 years since US civil rights leader’s trip to Smethwick shortly before his assassination. It was a moment that united the US civil rights movement with the anti-racist ...The Guardian - 3h -
Measles outbreak expands in West Texas
At least two dozen cases of measles have been reported in a West Texas county with one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the state. All of the confirmed cases there involve unvaccinated ...CBS News - 6h -
‘Wild west’ UK holiday park industry facing legal action over mis-sold caravans
Group claims compensation after allegedly losing thousands from over-inflated caravan prices and pitch fees. Campaigners have called on the UK government to take action on the “wild west” holiday ...The Guardian - 16h -
Australian nurses suspended over 'vile' antisemitic video
The footage appeared to show the pair threatening to kill and refuse to treat Israeli patients.BBC News - 16h -
UK banks to lobby Reeves on hiring top foreign talent
Chancellor’s meeting with financial services groups expected to focus on visas, regulation and taxFinancial Times - 17h -
Fair and Square? Chinese retail chain’s expansion rankles Kenyan rivals
Local business owners in Nairobi said the rapid expansion of China Square had created an uneven playing field. On a cool Friday morning in an expansive mall in Nairobi, dozens of people thronged ...The Guardian - 17h -
Costco latest retailer to limit egg purchases: What are other stores doing?
Trying to stock up on eggs? You may have a hard time — if the shelves near you aren't already empty.The Hill - 1d -
Trump administration sued by religious groups over immigration arrests policy
The lawsuit from more than two dozen Christian and Jewish groups contends that the new policy is spreading fear of raids, thus lowering attendance at worship services.CBS News - 1d -
Trump sued over order suspending refugee admissions
A coalition of refugee resettlement organizations sued President Trump on Monday over an executive order from the first day of his administration that indefinitely suspends the U.S. Refugee ...The Hill - 2d -
Israel's military ramps up West Bank raids
Israel's military is continuing raids in the West Bank and Palestinians are being driven out of their homes. This comes as the ceasefire deal with Hamas remains fragile. CBS News' Chris Livesay ...CBS News - 2d -
Israeli forces continue operations in West Bank
As the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza continues to hold, Israeli forces have stepped up operations in the West Bank in recent weeks. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay ...CBS News - 2d -
Ye's X account deleted after antisemitic posts
Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, has left the social media platform X after a days-long posting spree that included multiple antisemitic comments. It is unclear whether X deactivated ...The Hill - 2d -
Gamescom Latam nabs Steam platform speakers for 2025 event
Gamescom Latam 2025 announced today that the distribution platform, Steam, will be present at the business (B2B) area of the event.VentureBeat - 2d -
HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped, UNAIDS chief says
The head of the U.N. AIDS agency says the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS program is droppedABC News - 2d -
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What DeepSeek’s Success Tells Us About China’s Ability to Nurture Talent
China produces a vast number of STEM graduates, but it hasn’t been known for innovation. Cultural and political factors may help explain why.The New York Times - 2d -
Union sues Consumer Bureau head over DOGE access and attempts to shutter agency
WASHINGTON — A union filed two lawsuits against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's acting director, Russell Vought, on Sunday after Vought issued a series of directives halting much of the ...NBC News - 2d -
3 Top Technologies Impacting Retail Supply Chains in 2025
Companies are embracing these tech trends to grow with the times.Inc. - 3d -
M&S boss says retailers 'raided like a piggy bank'
Stuart Machin says the sector is facing a wave of tax rises and the government needs to "lighten the burden".BBC News - 3d -
Target Sued for Defrauding Shareholders on DEI
The retailer was hit with lawsuit alleging it misled investors about DEI initiative risks, which led to consumer boycotts and diving stocks.Inc. - 3d -
Parents suing TikTok over children's deaths say it 'has no compassion'
Four families who say their children died after taking part in a viral trend in 2022 speak to the BBC about their legal fight against TikTok.BBC News - 4d -
West Georgia hosts Soucie and North Alabama
North Alabama Lions (16-8, 8-3 ASUN) at West Georgia Wolves (4-20, 2-9 ASUN) Carrollton, Georgia; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lions -9.5; over/under is 148.5 BOTTOM LINE: North ...ABC News - 4d -
Cambridge risks losing ‘unbelievable talent’ amid PhD funding cut
Warning by vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice comes as ‘Silicon Valley’ planned between Oxford and Cambridge. The University of Cambridge risks “losing unbelievable talent” owing to a drop-off in ...The Guardian - 4d -
Free sandwiches for all after West Brom signing
Ritchie Massey's post on X about free sausage sandwiches goes viral after West Brom repost it.BBC News - 4d -
A Sick Inmate in New York Is Freed After Suing Over Parole Delay
Steve Coleman was kept for 21 months after his parole date because the state could not find a nursing home placement.The New York Times - 5d -
Kanye West goes on another antisemitic rant, defends Diddy, declares 'dominion' over wife
Ye, formerly Kanye West, went on an antisemitic rant on social media, declaring 'dominion' over Bianca Censori and calling for Diddy to be freed.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Roblox posts middling Q4 earnings; share prices drop over 20%
Roblox today posted its Q4 financial earnings, which are decent if not exciting. Its future guidance causes some trepidation.VentureBeat - 5d -
Australia introduces tough new laws to combat antisemitism
In a bid to tackle a recent surge in antisemitism, Australia passed a series of tough anti-hate crime laws, including mandatory minimum sentences displaying hate symbols. The laws will impose ...NBC News - 5d -
How a wave of antisemitic attacks roiled Australia and provoked claims of foreign influence
A wave of antisemitic attacks has roiled Australia, with a dozen arrests for vandalizing or setting homes, schools, and synagogues on fire since OctoberABC News - 5d -
Physician Group Sues Trump Health Agencies Over Scrubbed Sites, Data
This is a MedPage Today story. Physicians have launched a legal challenge against the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and federal health agencies for removing webpages from health-related ...ABC News - Feb. 5 -
Trump fired this independent labor regulator. Now, she’s suing.
The outcome of the case could determine whether other independent agencies can be insulated from the president’s reach.Politico - Feb. 5
