Adrian Chiarella's debut feature, Leviticus, a horror film exploring homophobia and isolation, generated significant buzz at Sundance. The film stars Joe Bird as a closeted high schooler whose life unravels after a foolish decision leads to a vengeful spirit being unleashed.
Social media platforms like Threads, Instagram, and TikTok are giving users more control over their feeds by allowing them to personalize recommendation algorithms using AI, moving from a one-size-fits-all model to a more customizable streaming service-like experience.
Social media platforms like Threads, Instagram, and TikTok are empowering users with AI-driven tools to personalize their feeds. These features allow users to directly influence recommendation algorithms, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach to a more tailored user experience.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis proposed a U.S.-led international coalition to set AI rules and standards at a G7 summit meeting. The call for cooperation aims to mitigate risks from advanced AI, with discussions including structured access to frontier models and chip trade restrictions on China.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia-ASEAN cooperation is built on strong friendship and mutual assistance, highlighting accumulated partnership experience at a reception for the 2026 Russia-ASEAN Summit in Kazan. Bilateral meetings with leaders from Malaysia, Brunei, and Turkey are also scheduled.
Rodney Burton, known as "Bitcoin Rodney," pleaded guilty to conspiring to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business linked to a $1.8 billion crypto fraud scheme. He personally received over $7.8 million and promoted the HyperFund platform, which prosecutors describe as a wire-fraud operation. Burton faces up to five years in prison.
Le marché crypto montre des signes de reprise, avec Bitcoin et Ethereum rebondissant. Cependant, un trader professionnel de Steady Lads souligne que le marché est à un moment charnière, avec des zones de résistance importantes à surveiller, appelant à la prudence avant de se précipiter.
The St George's Cross flag, once a symbol of English national pride, now evokes mixed feelings due to its association with far-right groups and protests. While some see it as a unifying symbol for events like the World Cup, others find it intimidating and exclusionary, highlighting a complex debate about English identity.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Kazan on the sidelines of the Russia-ASEAN summit. This marks Marcos Jr.'s first visit to Russia, and the two leaders are co-chairing the summit, with the Philippines set to head ASEAN in 2026. The Kremlin views the Philippines as a key partner in the Asia-Pacific.
Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven Gilgo Beach serial killings and admitted to an eighth homicide, the 1996 murder of Karen Vergata. DNA from a discarded pizza crust linked him to the crimes. He faces life in prison and will cooperate with the FBI on other serial killer cases.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky will not participate in the main plenary session of the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8. Zelensky is expected to attend events on the sidelines, similar to last year's summit.
A letter bearing the Supreme Court's emblem, announcing a ban on smartphones for all government employees effective June 17, circulated on social media. The Supreme Court has not commented, and government departments continue to use WhatsApp.
Meta'nın sosyal medya platformu Threads, Rekabet Kurumu kararıyla 29 Nisan'da Türkiye'de kapatılmıştı. Bugün itibarıyla bazı kullanıcılara yeniden erişilebilir olması, platformun kademeli olarak geri döndüğüne işaret ediyor. Henüz resmi açıklama yok.
Ahead of Amazon's Prime Day sale, retailers like Walmart and Amazon are offering significant discounts on Apple products. Deals include AirPods Pro 3 at an all-time low of $169, Apple Watch Series 11 returning to a best price, and various iPad and Beats models on sale. Further discounts are anticipated during Prime Day.
Kylian Mbappé surpasses Olivier Giroud as France's all-time top scorer with 58 goals, leading France to a 3-1 World Cup win over Senegal, amidst political statements and team dynamics adjustments.
Anish Kapoor's art, known for its use of dark materials like Vantablack and red wax, explores themes of the void and visceral reactions. Exhibitions in Duisburg and London showcase his provocative sculptures, including "First Body" and works that evoke a sense of vertigo.
Elon Musk's Boring Company, promising revolutionary underground transport, has delivered an underwhelming experience in Las Vegas. The Vegas Loop, a network of tunnels for Teslas, operates at low speeds with limited capacity and few passengers, failing to alleviate congestion or offer a viable public transit alternative. Critics point to overpromising, lack of regulatory oversight, and a focus on private funding over public need.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazan for the two-day anniversary Russia-ASEAN Summit. The event, marking 35 years of relations, includes all 11 ASEAN members and bilateral meetings with leaders like Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim and Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.
OpenAI's ChatGPT has fallen below a 50% market share in AI assistants for the first time, now holding 46.4% as of May 2026. Google's Gemini is its closest rival with 27.7%, followed by Anthropic's Claude at 10.3%.
Meta公司因年齡驗證機制技術異常，導致全球臉書、IG帳號遭誤封。台灣數位發展部要求Meta採取「主動偵測、主動復權」機制，已近9成帳號復權，並持續關注後續發展。
Meta旗下社群臉書、IG及Threads近期大規模帳號停權，影響廣泛。民眾黨主席黃國昌砲轟數發部失職，立委洪毓祥則建議成立災情回報專區，並提出六大立法方向，力拼2個月內提案保障數位主權。
A former Northern Territory legal aid staffer, Samantha Alampi, has pleaded guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice after helping a convicted killer evade parole in Alice Springs. Alampi assisted the 19-year-old parolee, who was serving time for manslaughter, in absconding after he removed his ankle monitor. She was found with him in a hotel room and later arrested.
A former Northern Territory legal aid staffer, Samantha Alampi, has pleaded guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice. She admitted to helping a convicted killer evade authorities after he removed his parole ankle monitor in Alice Springs in November 2024.
A grieving sister used a tracker to catch a man who repeatedly stole a roadside memorial for her brother, Benn Johnson. The tribute was taken three times before the tracker led the family to the thief's home, where he stated, "I don't want you to have a shrine."
