Jeremy Renner says he turned down the opportunity to return as Clint Barton in Hawkeye Season 2 after being offered just “half” of what he earned for the first season. In a new interview on the High Performance podcast, the actor criticized the compensation provided by Disney and described it as an “insult.” “They asked me to do Season 2, and…
A U.S. judge has warned that Meta’s AI could “obliterate” the market for original work, as authors challenge the tech giant for allegedly using their content. The Courtroom Clash: AI vs. Human Creativity A heated courtroom scene in San Francisco has spotlighted one of the most pressing questions in tech today: Should AI be allowed…
A Glimmer of Hope in Ongoing Trade Disputes Asian equities saw a significant increase on Friday, lifted by reports that the years of US-China trade tensions may be easing. China’s Commerce Ministry showed openness to restarting trade talks, as long as the U.S. comes with good intentions. This news provided some relief for investors following…
A new study from the University of East Anglia (UEA) has put ChatGPT’s writing skills under the test, and while the AI might ace grammar and structure, it’s still not quite ready to outwrite real students. The study, published in Written Communication, compared 145 essays written by university students with an equal number generated by ChatGPT. The…
A Big Travel Idea Is Taking Shape Imagine flying into Thailand and then, without any extra visa hassle, heading off to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, or Myanmar, all on one trip. That’s exactly what Southeast Asia is working on. Thailand is leading the charge with a powerful vision: to create a shared visa system among six…
Martin Scorsese, one of the cinema world’s most revered filmmakers, is directing his cameras at a spiritual leader who impressed the world with humility, wit, and love, Pope Francis. The storied director is making a new feature-length film called “Aldeas — A New Story,” which will feature the Pope’s last in-depth on-camera interview, taken shortly…
Apple Accused of Lying in Court Apple, the world’s biggest tech company, is now under serious legal pressure after a federal judge accused it of misleading the court during its legal fight with Epic Games, the creators of Fortnite. The judge has referred the case to federal prosecutors, opening the door for potential criminal charges….
President Donald Trump is calling for patience after the U.S. economy contracted for the first time in three years, just 100 days into his second term. Speaking at the White House on Wednesday, Trump urged business leaders and lawmakers to give his administration more time to reverse the economic slump, while placing the blame squarely…
President Donald Trump welcomed his return to the White House by pushing back against criticism of what he terms a “restoration” of America in a lengthy and frequently combative interview with ABC News. The president used his trademark bluntness in addressing global tensions, immigration policy, executive authority, and economic matters on his 100th day in…
For years, scientists believed that massive, meat-eating reptiles called sebecids disappeared from the planet around 11 million years ago. But fresh fossil finds from the Dominican Republic challenge that timeline and put the Caribbean back on the prehistoric map. Sebecids are not average crocodiles. They were built more like greyhounds than swamp lurkers. These creatures…
