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Ads for Explicit ‘AI Girlfriends’ Are Swarming Facebook and Instagram
WIRED found thousands of ads running on Meta’s social platforms promoting sexually explicit “AI girlfriend" apps. Some human sex workers say the platform unfairly polices their own posts more harshly.Wired - Tech - Facebook -
Meta's Advertising Business Keeps Rolling as AI Aspirations Rise
Meta Platforms on Wednesday reported record first-quarter sales, with a 27% increase versus the year prior.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Meta's Costs Rise Rapidly as Zuckerberg Vows to Keep Spending on AI Arms Race
Meta Platforms reported record first-quarter sales, building on AI momentum in its ad business, although investors soured on forecasts of rising costs.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
The options facing US Supreme Court on Trump immunity
The top court will hear arguments on Thursday in a case that could redefine presidential power.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Heat star Jimmy Butler trolls Celtics on Instagram after Miami's Game 2 upset win: 'Don't let us get one'
Butler is currently sidelined, but has plenty of time for playoff memesCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Sex and dogs and heads will roll
Politicians’ scandals have changed with the times but the shame remains the sameFinancial Times - World -
Some Anti-Israel Protesters Are Paid
Rockefeller and Soros grants are subsidizing those who disrupt college campuses.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook
Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.BBC News - Top stories - Facebook -
Movement Labs raises $38M to bring Facebook’s Move Virtual Machine to Ethereum
Movement Labs has raised $38 million in funding to bring Facebook’s Move Virtual Machine to Ethereum in order to improve security.VentureBeat - Tech -
Bengals pick up option on WR Chase for '25
The Bengals have picked up the fifth-year option on Ja'Marr Chase's rookie deal that will be worth an estimated $21.8 million for the 2025 season.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
The 3 most affordable borrowing options right now
Interest rates are elevated, but there are still affordable lending options to consider if you need to borrow money.CBS News - Top stories -
Peacock Adds 3 Million Paid Subscribers as Comcast Posts Revenue Bump
The airing of an NFL Wild Card playoff game aided subscriber growth last quarter, and net profit increased 0.6% to nearly $3.9 billion. Both beat expectations.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Intel CPU-dispensing vending machine game spotted in Japan — one user got a Core i7-8700 for $3
Yahoo News - World - Japan -
3M to recall about 40,000 noise-reducing earmuffs due to risk of overexposing user to loud noise
Earmuffs can develop cracks in the colored portion of the plastic cups, says consumer watchdogMarketWatch - Business -
Instagram fraudster 'Jay Mazini' has been sentenced for his crypto scheme that preyed on Muslims
The former Instagram influencer known as “Jay Mazini” has been sentenced to seven years in prison after admitting he stole millions of dollars in various investment scamsABC News - Tech -
How we met: ‘She accosted me and told me she’d looked me up on Facebook’
Beccy, 49, and Natalie, 60, became best friends after she visited Natalie’s rescue farm in Ontario, Canada. They now run events together on the farm and love travelling together. Tell us your story of how you met someone specialWhen Beccy’s cousin ...The Guardian - World -
Bengals pick up 5th-year option on WR Ja'Marr Chase
Chase caught a career-high 100 balls in 2023 for 1,216 yards and seven touchdowns.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Aiyuk could be perfect trade option for receiver-thirsty Patriots
The Patriots are "in the market" for a wide receiver, writes NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran, and 49ers star Brandon Aiyuk stands out as a tantalizing option.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Immigration advocates see work permits as Biden's best option
President Biden’s left flank is pushing for expanded work permits for undocumented immigrants, not just as a humanitarian imperative, but as a political boon ahead of November. Speculation over Biden’s next play on immigration has reached a fever ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
The Rolling Stones set to play New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024, opening Thursday
It looks like the third time will be the charm as the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival prepares for The Rolling StonesABC News - Entertainment -
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's latest class includes Mary J. Blige and Cher
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.CBS News - Entertainment -
Lions sign Amon-Ra St. Brown to four-year extension, making him one of NFL's highest-paid WRs
Big bucks are flying in DetroitCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Lions, Penei Sewell reportedly agree to 4-year, $112M deal that makes him highest-paid OT in NFL
The Lions are handing out extensions like they just pulled the winning lottery ticket.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Lions signing Penei Sewell to record deal: All-Pro becoming NFL's highest-paid offensive lineman, per report
The Lions are locking up some of their top playersCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
36-year-old makes $37,000 a year leading Dungeons & Dragons games: If 'you're doing it anyway, you might as well' get paid
Mari Murdock never thought she'd get paid to run tabletop RPGs, but now it's her main source of income.CNBC - Business -
The Meta-morphosis of Mark Zuckerberg
The robotic nerd depicted in “The Social Network” has turned into the kinder, more accessible face of Silicon Valley. What’s going on?The New York Times - Tech -
Bengals pick up Ja'Marr Chase's fifth-year option, setting WR up for potential historic extension
Chase will likely use Justin Jefferson's upcoming contract as leverageCBS Sports - Sports -
Cowboys place surprise designation on Micah Parsons' fifth-year option to save $3 million
Parsons played predominantly along the defensive line in 2023 despite Dallas officially listing him as a linebackerCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
How to watch the 2024 NFL Draft tonight: Livestream options, start time, draft order and top picks
Dreams come true at the NFL Draft. Find out how and when to watch or stream this year's draft tonight.CBS News - Top stories - NFL -
How to watch tomorrow's Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Playoffs game: Game 3 livestream options, more
Find out how and when to watch Game 3 of the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Playoffs series tomorrow.CBS News - Top stories - NBA -
How to watch tonight's Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic NBA Playoff game: Game 3 livestream options, more
Here's how and when to watch Game 3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic NBA playoff series tonight.CBS News - Top stories - NBA -
Stocks Fall After GDP, Inflation Data
Stocks and government bonds fell sharply after fresh data showed the U.S. economy slowed in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How do Cicadas Know When to Come Out?
Scientists are making computer models to better understand how the mysterious insects emerge collectively after more than a decade underground.The New York Times - Science -
Roma to play out 18-minute game with Udinese
AS Roma and Udinese are to play out the final 18 minutes of their Serie A clash on Thursday, nearly two weeks after Evan Ndicka's on-pitch collapse caused the game to be suspended.ESPN - Sports -
Baffert's Muth out of Kentucky Derby after ruling
A Kentucky appeals court judge has denied Zedan Racing Stables' requests for an emergency hearing and ruling that sought to allow Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to run in next week's Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.ESPN - Sports -
Meta plunges 16% on weak revenue guidance even as first-quarter results top estimates
Meta beat on the top and bottom lines in its earnings report on Wednesday, but the stock sank on disappointing guidance.CNBC - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Meta Says It Plans to Spend Billions More on A.I.
Along with the higher spending, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp projected lighter-than-expected revenue, causing its stock to plummet.The New York Times - Top stories -
Meta Says It Plans to Spend Billions More on A.I.
Along with the higher spending, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp projected lighter-than-expected revenue, causing its stock to plummet.The New York Times - Business