Lisa Marie Presley and Nicolas Cage in the early 2000s. (Photo: FilmMagic) Nicolas Cage issued an emotional statement after ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley‘s death calling the news “devastating.” Lisa Marie, the only child of icon Elvis Presley, passed away on Thursday hours after suffering cardiac arrest. “Lisa had the greatest laugh of anyone I ever met. She lit up every room, and I am heartbroken,” Cage tells Yahoo Entertainment. “I find some solace believing she is reunited with her son… Source link
Read More »Report detailing ‘greenwashing’ ads on Google prompts Democratic lawmakers to write search engine’s CEO
Several House Democrats asked Google’s CEO on Friday for explanations about recent allegations that the search engine has profited from “greenwashing” ads placed by major oil companies. A November report from The Center for Countering Digital Hate accused Google of enabling oil companies’ greenwashing efforts — or their attempts to appear more sustainable and environmentally friendly than they actually are. Several major oil companies — including BP, ExxonMobil,… Source link
Read More »Google Launches New Add-On Prompts to Guide Discovery in Search
With AI technology advancing, and changing the way that people use various apps by providing more recommendations and suggestions in process, Google has today announced a new update for Search which will provide related topics to help refine your query as you go. As you can see in these examples, now, Google will provide a listing of related topics within your Search results, providing an easy way for users to simply tap on each and hone their results. As per Google: “You can add or… Source link
Read More »James Franco’s Fidel Castro casting prompts backlash from actor John Leguizamo
News that James Franco is set to play former Cuban president Fidel Castro in an upcoming film has some in Hollywood riled up. (No, not because of his sexual misconduct allegations.) Veteran actor John Leguizamo posted Deadline‘s casting news on Instagram, writing, “How is this still going on? How is Hollywood excluding us but stealing our narratives as well? No more appropriation Hollywood and streamers! Boycott!” Leguizamo, who was born in Bogotá, Colombia, called the situation “[f*****]… Source link
Read More »Google Chrome’s on-device machine learning blocks noisy notification prompts
Google Chrome has built-in phishing detection that scans pages to see if they match known fake or malicious sites (using more than just the URL, since scammers rotate those more quickly than it can keep up). And, now, that tech is getting better. Google also says that, in Chrome 102, it will use machine learning that runs entirely within the browser (without sending data back to Google or elsewhere) to help identify websites that make unsolicited permission requests for notifications and
Read More »Deshaun Watson trade prompts donations to Rape Crisis Center
The Cleveland Rape Crisis Center has received more than 1,000 donations since the Cleveland Browns traded for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson on Friday, it said on Saturday morning. Watson, who missed all of last season after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, was traded to the Browns in exchange for five future draft picks. The deal will also reportedly give Watson the most guaranteed money sum in NFL history. “We understand the story surrounding Deshaun Watson joining the… Source link
Read More »Omicron prompts rethink of vaccine impact, COVID-19 mandates: Morning Brief
This article first appeared in the Morning Brief. Get the Morning Brief sent directly to your inbox every Monday to Friday by 6:30 a.m. ET. Subscribe Wednesday, December 29, 2021 Mandates have curbed almost everything except COVID-19 cases Someone has to say it, and I derive no pleasure from doing so. But here goes: The Omicron wave is exposing the limits of COVID-19 restrictions, which are clearly failing. These include ferociously debated vaccine passports and masking policies that have done… Source link
Read More »COVID prompts Miami to withdraw from Sun Bowl vs. WSU
The University of Miami withdrew on Sunday from its scheduled Sun Bowl appearance against Washington State, citing a COVID-19 outbreak on the roster. The withdrawal prompted Washington State head coach Jake Dickert to offer to play “any opponent” in the game scheduled for Dec. 31 in El Paso, Texas. Dickert, whose Cougars are already in El Paso, made the plea on Twitter. It wasn’t immediately clear who, if anyone, would be able to replace Miami as of Sunday evening. Washington State… Source link
Read More »Naomi Osaka withdrawal prompts charity pledge from app
A meditation app is making the most of the the Naomi Osaka/French Open controversy. Calm vowed on Wednesday to make a $15,000 donation to youth sports charity Laureus Sport for Good in Osaka’s name, citing her “decision to prioritize her mental health.” The app also pledged to pay the fines of any player citing mental health issues who skips a news conference during the 2021 Grand Slam season. For each fine that it pays, it pledged an additional $15,000 to Laureus. Osaka’s French Open… Source link
Read More »Yankees’ COVID-19 outbreak prompts public health questions
A coronavirus outbreak among vaccinated players and staff has “” the New York Yankees and attracted the attention of the CDC this week. So far, eight people, including shortstop Gleyber Torres, have tested positive more than 14 days after being fully vaccinated. Because the team has a high level of vaccinated personnel, the Yankees have not missed any games while weathering this outbreak, and seven of the eight cases have been asymptomatic. Still, the accidental case study of post-vaccine… Source link
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