Christopher Nolan’s reimagined adaptation of Homer’s 'Odyssee' has triggered a wave of debate over its modernized translation and the rise of digital piracy, with some critics accusing the film of diluting the ancient myth. Meanwhile, illegal copies of the film are already being used to distribute malware.
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a fund aimed at addressing the adverse mental health impacts from its social media platforms, according to The Guardian.
Sydney Towle, a TikTok star who shared her cancer journey online, has died at the age of 26. Her family announced the news on social media on Thursday.
Rumors that Zendaya is pregnant have resurfaced after an AI-generated photo of her with a baby bump went viral online. According to The U.S. Sun, the image is fake and not evidence of an upcoming pregnancy.
European teams could still boycott competitions including the World Cup as UEFA says FIFA's defense of its president Gianni Infantino 'changes nothing,' according to BBC.
TikTok influencer Sydney Towle died at 26 after a three-year battle with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare bile duct cancer, her family announced on August 6.
A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport, according to police. A second unidentified object also collided with a cargo aircraft near the same airport.
Mexican influencer César Gastélum was shot dead during a TikTok livestream in Culiacán, Sinaloa, on Tuesday. He was 25 years old and had over half a million followers. The attack occurred outside a fast food restaurant in a district plagued by cartel violence.
US blogger Perez Hilton is recovering in hospital after reports he self-harmed during a TikTok livestream, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
The West Indies and Pakistan face off in the semi-finals of the 2026 Cricket World Cup, as eight teams battle for the title in a high-stakes global tournament. According to ADSLZone, the competition follows a structured format with knockout stages determining the final match.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka opened her 2026 National Bank Open campaign with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Moyuka Uchijima, while sparking debate over the WTA's new transgender eligibility policy.
A video shared by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on social media shows a Russian drone hunting a man in southern Ukraine, an instance of what Zelensky called a 'safari' attack against civilians.
The leader of the Spanish enclave of Ceuta accused Morocco of contributing to a mass border crossing that overwhelmed the city, describing it as an 'atrocity' and a violation of Spain’s territorial integrity.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in early September 2026, with a potential price increase of up to $300 due to rising chip and memory costs.
Michigan has reported cyberattacks on nine of its water systems, joining Minnesota in such incidents, as the FBI investigates. According to the source, the attacks follow a federal advisory warning of Iranian hackers targeting critical infrastructure.