At least nine people have died following a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, including the suspected shooter, while several others were injured in one of the most serious school attacks in Canada in decades. Authorities reported six victims inside Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, with another person dying en route to the hospital. The…
Fifth Amendment Invoked During Deposition Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, declined to answer questions from the US House Oversight Committee on Monday, invoking her Fifth Amendment rights. Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence in a Texas federal prison for sex trafficking, appeared via video call in a deposition related to ongoing investigations into…
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The European Union has warned TikTok to change its platform design or face serious financial penalties. The European Commission said the video platform breached EU online safety rules. Officials reached this conclusion after an investigation launched in February 2024. Regulators examined how TikTok’s design affects user behaviour. The Commission said TikTok failed to properly assess risks to mental…
A high-profile trial over alleged social media addiction starts Tuesday in California. Senior executives from major technology firms are expected to testify. The case could redefine legal accountability for digital platforms. The plaintiff is a 19-year-old woman identified as KGM. She claims platform algorithms caused addiction and damaged her mental health. She says these designs encouraged compulsive use…
The 38th China Golden Rooster Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in film, honoring top performers and productions from across the country. The ceremony highlighted talent in acting, storytelling, and filmmaking. “Good Things” (《好东西》) took home the Best Story Film…
Gamers worldwide must wait longer for Grand Theft Auto VI after Rockstar Games announced another release delay. The studio confirmed the new launch date for 19 November 2026. This marks the second postponement after the company originally planned…