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The United States Is Keeping The DNA Of Migrant Children In A Criminal Database
According to documents examined by WIRED, the US government has taken DNA samples from up to 133,000 migrant children and teenagers, including at least one 4-year-old, and uploaded their genetic information into a national criminal database that is utilized by...
As Search Struggles, CTV And Retail Media Propel European Digital Advertising Expenditures Beyond €100 Billion
The digital ad market in Europe has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing €100 billion in annual expenditure for the first time last year. Connected TV (CTV) and retail media were the primary drivers of growth. Daniel Knapp, chief economist at IAB Europe, has...
RFK Jr. Has Announced That the Covid-19 Vaccine Will No Longer Be Recommended For Expectant women And Healthy Children
The Covid-19 vaccine will no longer be included in the recommended vaccines for healthy children and expectant women on the immunization schedule of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as announced by US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F....
In Order To Establish A Bitcoin Reserve, Trump Media Intends To Raise $2.5 Billion
The media company of President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that institutional investors will purchase $2.5 billion of its stock, with the proceeds going toward the establishment of a bitcoin reserve. According to Trump Media and Technology Group, the operator of...
Texas Is Preparing To Prohibit The Use Of Social Media By Individuals Under The Age Of 18
The law regarding social media platforms may be established in Texas as the next state in the United States. A Texas bill that would prohibit the use of social media by individuals under the age of 18 has recently passed the Senate committee and is scheduled for a...
In Order To Preserve Streamer University On Twitch, Kai Cenat Implies That He Was Rejecting Multiple Platforms
Kai Cenat addresses his fellow broadcasters regarding the expansion of their platforms and the preservation of creative control over their ambitious concepts. On Sunday evening, Kai Cenat completed his studies at Streamer University. Overall, the event was a...
By 2035, General Motors Intends To Transition Entirely To Electric Vehicles. What Was The Reason For Its Lobbying Efforts To Overturn California’s Electric Vehicle Regulation
Four years ago, General Motors established an ambitious objective: The company intended to transition entirely to electric vehicles by 2035. Company representatives assert that the organization continues to pursue that objective. At the same time, it advocated for the...
The Next Wave Of Ad Tech Fraud Is Being Driven By Generative AI, As Evidenced By The Significant Increase In Scope
AI may be facilitating a new chapter in ad tech fraud, but it is not in a manner that the industry is prepared for. According to DoubleVerify, which has been monitoring the activity since January, generative AI content factories are stealing publishers' ads.txt files...
Global Warming May Result In The Loss Of 80% Of The Himalayan Glaciers, According To Scientists
On Friday, an environment conference was inaugurated in Nepal to address the effects of global climate change, specifically the draining of snow and ice on the highest Himalayan peaks. It is anticipated that the three-day conference in Kathmandu, "Climate Change,...
Jony Ive’s Design Venture Is Acquired By OpenAI For $6.5 billion
The New York Times was the first to report that OpenAI is purchasing Jony Ive's startup, io, for $6.5 billion. The company's blog post on its website, which was headlined by the photo you see above, validated the news. The photo is reportedly genuine and not generated...
An AI Chatbot Is To Be Integrated Into Google Search
Google is introducing a new artificial intelligence (AI) mode that more firmly integrates chatbot capabilities into its search engine, with the objective of providing users with the experience of conversing with an expert. On Tuesday, the "AI Mode" was introduced in...
This Low-Income Migrant Was Fined $1.8 Million By The Trump Administration
Wendy Ortiz was taken aback when she learned that she was being fined $1.8 million by U.S. immigration authorities for illegally remaining in the country. It was the amount that truly stunned her. Ortiz, 32, has resided in the United States for a decade after fleeing...
Employment In The Advertising Sector Of The United States Has Declined For The Fifth Consecutive Month
In April, the employment situation in advertising, public relations, and related services remained stagnant, with an additional 900 positions being eliminated. This marks the fifth consecutive month of workforce contraction. In April, the broader U.S. economy added...
DOGE Is Unsuccessful In Its Attempt To Acquire USIP And Its $500 Million Headquarters
The Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency's acquisition of the U.S. Institute of Peace was invalidated by a federal district judge on Monday. The judge ruled that the actions of "illegitimately-installed leaders" were "unlawful" and had to...
Verizon’s $20 Billion Merger Is Approved By The FCC After The Company Pledges To “End” Deceptive Advertising
Frontier, a fiber internet provider, has been acquired by Verizon for $20 billion. Frontier's current fiber networks will be upgraded and expanded by Verizon, following the Federal Communications Commission's approval of the merger on Friday. Verizon anticipates that...
Upcoming DLC For “Fortnite” Is Rumored To Involve Kendrick Lamar
"Fortnite" continues to establish significant collaborations with celebrities and musicians, and Kendrick Lamar may be the next to join the list. Fortnite remains one of the most popular titles today, despite the fact that the same fervent energy that once surrounded...
Foot Locker To Be Acquired By Dick’s Sporting Goods For $2.4 Billion
Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS.N), opens new tab, has reached an agreement to acquire Foot Locker (FL.N), opens new tab, for $2.4 billion. This transaction is the second significant footwear transaction of the month, following the acquisition of Skechers. The retailers...
The Climate May Be Left In The Chill As A Result Of Bill Gates’ Commitment To Donate 99% Of His Wealth To The Global Health Foundation
The Gates Foundation's focal areas of global health, educational access, and agriculture were significantly bolstered by Bill Gates' announcement last week that he would donate 99% of his wealth to the organization. However, it appeared to be an insult to certain...
The White House Has Discarded Its Intention To Prohibit Data Brokers From Selling Americans’ Sensitive Data
A plan that would have prohibited data brokers from selling Americans' confidential and financial information, including Social Security numbers, has been abandoned by a senior official in the Trump administration. In December 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection...
Dallas Mavericks Received $33 Million From Chime Over A Three-Year Period For A Jersey Patch
In its IPO filing on Tuesday, Chime Financial disclosed that it paid the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA approximately $33 million over a three-year period to have its logo displayed as a patch on player jerseys. The jersey contract, as well as "certain other sponsorship...
New Accessibility Features, Such As Future Support For Neural Implants, Are Announced By Apple
Apple disclosed a variety of accessibility features that will be implemented in its devices later this year on Tuesday. A new Braille Access utility will transform the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro into a braille notetaker, while new Accessibility Nutrition...
Scams, Deepfakes, And The Paranoid Age
Nowadays, before agreeing to a meeting request from someone she doesn't previously know, Nicole Yelland performs a thorough background investigation. Yelland, a public relations specialist for a nonprofit organization in Detroit, says she will run the individual's...
Activision Is bringing Legal Action Against The Developers Of a Call Of Duty Hack That It Claims Is So “Toxic” That It Is Forcing Players To Stop Using the PC Version Of Black Ops 6 Altogether
Activision is suing the creators of a well-known Call of Duty hack that it claims is so "toxic" that players are completely abandoning the PC version of Black Ops 6. IGN has seen the case, which was filed in the Central District of California and targets two Call of...
T-Mobile Is Giving Away Free iPhone 16 Pros Everywhere Without Requiring A Trade-In
Even while it's very uncommon for the major three US wireless service providers to give their customers free access to many of the best phones available, these offers frequently have a lot of restrictions and unique criteria. But not the promotion for T-Mobile's sexy...