Elon Musk's X to block AI tool Grok from undressing images of real people after backlash

Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people, a statement posted on X reads.

China’s Xi welcomes stream of leaders shaken by Trump’s new world order

Foreign leaders have another reason to visit Beijing this year: Rare earths.

Institute – “The Shooter”

We last heard from Austin’s Institute in 2023 with the record Ragdoll Dance. The band is back today with a scraggly, pissed-off post-punk tune called “The Shooter,” which has singer Moses Brown shouting over cool guitars about how the NRA sucks and cops suck, too. It comes from

Ryan Hurst, the voice of Thor in God of War: Ragnarok, will star as Kratos in the God of War TV series on Prime

Will Chris Judge appear as Thor? Because that'd be pretty cool.

Study shows how kidnapping of athlete's father influenced society, president across continents

Sports are often viewed as an escape from the problems of the real world. But when a Colombian soccer star's father was kidnapped, the resulting media coverage helped move the story from the field of play to front-page news that united a country, cast doubt on peace

Two Republicans flip, defeating war powers resolution after intense Trump pressure

Senate Republicans on Wednesday defeated a war powers resolution to block President Trump from using military force “within or against” Venezuela after two Republicans who voted last week to advance the measure reversed themselves and joined their leaders in quashing it. Sens.

Iran minister says 'there is no plan for hanging' when asked about protests

WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday "there is no plan" by Iran to hang people, when asked about the anti-government protests in the Middle Eastern nation. "There is no plan for hanging," the foreign minister told Fox News in

‘Palm Royale’ Boss and Kristen Wiig on Whether That Finale Wedding Twist Means the Show Is Over

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from the Season 2 finale “Palm Royale,” “Maxine Does Something Good,” now streaming on Apple TV. At first glance, Apple TV’s “Palm Royale” is a visually lavish, 1970-set satirical look at society climbers in south Florida. While

Iranians abroad wait for news from loved ones amid communications blackout

A government-imposed nationwide communications blackout has left Iranians outside the country scrambling to reach family and friends.

Stray Kids Concert Movie Sells Over $1.4M in Ticket Sales in Less Than 24 Hours (Exclusive)

‘Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience,' hits theaters on Feb. 6 and is now adding more showtimes due to high demand.

Zach Bryan Shares New Song “Pocket Change” Days After Latest Album Release

Last week, Zach Bryan released his new album With Heaven On Top . A couple days later, after a substantial number of fans complained it was overproduced, the country superstar shared an acoustic version . Now, he's already offering a new song called "Pocket Change." The post

US completes first sale of Venezuelan oil

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story US completes first sale of Venezuelan oil The Trump administration has completed its first Venezuelan oil sale, valued at $500 million, an administration official confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday. © AP

Staying single for longer affects young people's well-being, study finds

Media increasingly portray being single as an expression of people's lifestyle, self-determination and empowerment, with expressions such as self-partnership, solo living, sologamy and singlehood dominating the discourse. At the same time, more and more young adults are opting

All EB Games outlets in New Zealand will close by the end of the month following 'multi-million dollar' losses

Videogame retail takes another hit.

Decline in overdose deaths slowing: Government data

The number of drug overdose deaths continued to fall in 2025, albeit at a slower pace than the year prior, new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows. The data, released Wednesday, projects that nearly 73,000 people died of a drug overdose in the

House Democrat contacted by DOJ over 'illegal orders' video

Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) has been contacted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) over his appearance in a video with five other Democratic lawmakers released last fall. The video, in which lawmakers told members of the military they can refuse illegal orders, followed President

RFK Jr. dismissed members of childhood vaccine injury panel

Numerous members of a little-known committee that advises on modifications to the U.S. vaccine injury compensation program have been dismissed before their terms expired, a potential sign that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning further upheaval of federal

‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Boss Alex Kurtzman Credits His Son With Shaping Newest Entry in Franchise

“Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” can thank more than one member of the Kurtzman family for how it took shape. In an interview with Variety, “Starfleet Academy” co-showrunner Alex Kurtzman said that interactions with his college-aged son and his son’s friends greatly informed how

The Search for Where Consciousness Lives in the Brain

A new technology could help scientists answer an old question The post The Search for Where Consciousness Lives in the Brain appeared first on Nautilus .

Republicans point fingers at Democrats, Biden at first Jan. 6 committee hearing

Embarrassing floor meltdown has House Republicans questioning their leaders

A group of pro-labor holdouts handed the GOP its latest setback and underscored the tough path for party-line legislation this year.

Trump administration accused of 'slow-walking' help to Pacific island veterans

WASHINGTON, Jan 14 - The Trump administration was accused on Wednesday of dragging its feet in delivering congressionally agreed benefits to Pacific island nations being courted by China to try to woo them away from the U.S. strategic orbit.

How Luna's Slumber Island works in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

As part of the ACNH 3.0 update, you can now make Slumber Islands online with friends. We explain how to do so in our guide.

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Minneapolis mayor: 'I don't support abolishing ICE'

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) on Wednesday said he does not support abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), while criticizing how the agency is operated under the Trump administration. Frey was asked about his position during an appearance on "Fox & Friends"

AI Artist Sienna Rose Dominates Spotify Viral 50 Playlist, Selena Gomez Removes Her Song From Her Instagram

AI music has not only proven to be ethically uncharted territory, but also genre-fluid. This site has looked into the disturbing ambiguity of AI's take on psych-rock , metalcore , and now neo-soul. AI speculation around "singer" Sienna Rose has been ongoing since last year, but

A new form of graphene-derived material could unlock next-generation printed electronics

Graphene has long been hailed as a "wonder material." It is incredibly strong, highly conductive and almost impossibly thin—just one atom thick. These properties make it a promising candidate for next-generation technologies such as flexible electronics, wearable devices and

Virginia Democrats advance redistricting effort

Virginia House Democrats passed their redistricting constitutional amendment for a second time on Wednesday, teeing it up for a vote in the state Senate as the party looks to quickly redraw the Old Dominion’s House map before the November midterms. In a 62-33 vote, Democrats

Emilia Clarke Was ‘Hurt’ and ‘Really Pissed’ by ‘Game of Thrones’ Language Expert Criticizing Her Dothraki Accent; But He Now Clarifies That Was Never True

Emilia Clarke called out “Game of Thrones” linguist David J. Peterson during a recent stop at “Late Night With Seth Meyers” while promoting her new Peacock espionage series “Ponies.” The Emmy nominee recalled feeling “hurt” and “really pissed” when she read an article in which

Watch live: Trump makes announcement on Gaza

President Trump will speak on Wednesday evening on Gaza — hours after special envoy Steve Witkoff said the second phase of the Gaza peace plan has begun, which requires the disarmament of Hamas to make way for an interim governing body overseen by Trump. Since Trump announced

House passes two-bill package to fund Treasury, State departments

House lawmakers in both parties joined forces on Wednesday to pass a two-bill spending package to fund large parts of the federal government, marking the latest victory for bipartisan leaders racing to prevent a shutdown at month’s end. The lopsided, 341-79 vote reflected the

Anderson .Paak Shares Trailer For His Directorial Debut K-Pops!

The perennially busy Anderson .Paak is making his directorial debut. After getting its premiere at TIFF back in 2024, today Aura Entertainment has revealed the official trailer for the family-friendly feature K-Pops! The post Anderson .Paak Shares Trailer For His Directorial

Rubio announces aid for Cuba: Trump 'stands with the Cuban people'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that the U.S. was sending the “first humanitarian shipment” to Cuba to help residents recovering from Hurricane Melissa. “We are working with the Catholic Church and partners to ensure aid reaches the Cuban people directly – not the

Hopes for an eventual Anthem private server resurrection ignited as former executive producer says code for running the game locally 'is there to be salvaged and recovered'

So you're telling me there's a chance? An extremely slim chance?

Souled American Announce First New Album In 30 Years Sanctions: Hear “Boom Boom”

Souled American are the epitome of the phrase “cult favorite.” During their years releasing music — a prolific six-album run between 1988 and 1996 — the Chicago duo played a part in developing the burgeoning alt-country scene and eventually steered their sound in an ambient

Banks, crypto clash over stablecoin rewards in key Senate bill

A fight over whether stablecoin holders can receive reward payments has taken center stage in a push to secure bipartisan support for a key cryptocurrency market bill and advance the legislation out of the Senate Banking Committee. Despite initially being addressed in the

Powell 'first-ballot hall of fame Fed chair:' Goolsbee

Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee praised Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell amid the investigation into his handling of the central bank’s renovation. “I consider Chair Powell to be a first-ballot hall of fame Fed chair,” Goolsbee told NPR in an

ICE’s Secret Programs to Spy on All of Us Exposed

The brutality Americans are witnessing from Immigration and Customs Enforcement is just the tip of the iceberg: the agency is reportedly running nearly two dozen secret operations to spy on all of us. Independent journalist Ken Klippenstein reported Wednesday that he’d received

China’s huge trade surplus brings limited boost to forex reserves

China’s trade surplus surged to a record in 2025, even as United States President Donald Trump launched a new round of tariff wars against the country last April. China’s total exports rose 5.5% year-on-year to US$3.77 trillion in 2025, while imports were flat at US$2.58

GOP-led Jan. 6 panel debuts as hub for debates and Trump defense

Five years later, debates over conspiracy theories about the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol — and attempts to shift blame away from former President Trump — are more than alive and well in Congress: They’re being institutionalized in a Republican-run House panel. The

Krispy Kreme offers free doughnuts during nationwide Verizon outage: ‘SOS got you down?’

"SOS got you down? We can hear you now — and we’re serving up," Krispy Kreme wrote on Instagram.

House Judiciary Committee schedules Bondi testimony for Feb. 11

The South African Pavilion Is Betraying Its Own History

The same government that has held Israel accountable for its genocide in Gaza must revoke its culture minister’s decision to axe the Venice Biennale performance.

Teyana Taylor Says ‘I’m Not Going to Abandon’ Kanye West but ‘I Don’t Have to Agree With Everything He Does or Says’

Teyana Taylor addressed in a recent Vanity Fair cover story whether she has remained friends with Kanye West, despite his controversial behavior in recent years, including antisemitic remarks and his 2020 presidential run. “I don’t have to agree with everything that he does or

PM Mark Carney’s trip a chance to stabilize Canadian-Chinese ties

It has been more than three years since China’s Xi Jinping told Canada’s Justin Trudeau to “create the conditions first” before the two countries could work together constructively during their awkward private exchange at the 2022 G20 summit. Despite occasional diplomatic

Disney Will Bring the Original Star Wars Trilogy to Disneyland in Theme Park Pivot

The company launched Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland in 2019, set in the timeline of its sequels, but will bring Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker and John Williams' iconic score to the land this spring.

Verizon Suffers Hours-Long Wireless Outage, Disrupting Service for Thousands of Customers

Verizon, the U.S.’s biggest wireless carrier, encountered serious technical issues Wednesday that knocked out service for thousands of customers across the country. Error reports for Verizon’s wireless service began to spike just after noon ET, with more than 180,000 reports

J Balvin Will Not Be Joining Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl: ‘I Wish My Boy Kills It’

The Latin star showed his support for Benito's headlining slot, but confirmed he will not be making an appearance

A single click mounted a covert, multistage attack against Copilot

Exploit exfiltrating data from chat histories worked even after users closed chat windows.

Department of War name change could cost as much as $125M: CBO

President Trump’s administration's move to formally change the name of the Department of Defense (DOD) to the Department of War could cost as much as $125 million, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The CBO said on Wednesday that a “modest