Emma Watson ruled the BAFTAs with one sentence: "I"m here for ALL of the witches"
There were plenty of big winners at this year's BAFTA Awards on Sunday, but the person who seemed to get most of Twitter talking wasn't even nominated.Emma Watson, who made a cameo to present the award for Best Outstanding British Film (Kenneth Brana.....»»
Tesla must face fraud suit for claiming its cars could fully drive themselves
Lawsuit targets 2016 claim that all Tesla cars "have full self-driving hardware." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) A federal judge ruled yesterday that Tesla must face a lawsuit alleging that it committed fra.....»»
After Apple, EU goes after Microsoft and Booking.com (but not X, for now)
After Apple was required to make big changes in Europe to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Microsoft and Booking.com have also been ruled to be subject to the antitrust law … more….....»»
Sell Lab-Grown Meat in Alabama and You Could Go to Jail
Anyone found guilty of selling or manufacturing cultivated meat in Alabama will face up to a three-month jail sentence and $500 fine......»»
Binance’s billionaire founder gets 4 months for violating money laundering law
US prosecutors sought 3-year sentence for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao. Enlarge / Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao arrives at federal court in Seattle for sentencing on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. (credit: Getty Images | Changpen.....»»
Study finds labor market support for transgender people is lower than for other sexual minorities
In 2020, the United States Supreme Court ruled in "Bostock vs. Clayton County" that transgender people are legally protected from employment discrimination. This came at a time of increased visibility, but also of legal and social challenges to the r.....»»
Dead Boy Detectives turns Neil Gaiman’s ghostly duo into “Hardy Boys on acid”
Supernatural horror detective series has witches, demons, and a charming Cat King. Enlarge / Edwin (George Rexstrew) and Charles (Jayden Revri) are the Dead Boy Detectives, ghosts who solve paranormal mysteries. (credit: Netflix.....»»
Zuckerberg has no personal liability in child addiction lawsuit [U]
Update: A court has ruled that Mark Zuckerberg cannot be held personally liable for claims that Meta sought to make its apps addictive to children. Lawyers will be able to re-file, this time claiming against Meta rather than Zuckerberg. Two separa.....»»
Billion dollar developer lawsuit will proceed, after Apple’s objection was rejected
A UK court has ruled that a near billion dollar developer lawsuit against Apple will be allowed to proceed, after the iPhone maker attempted to get it dismissed. The £785M ($979M) antitrust lawsuit was filed on behalf of more than 1,500 British d.....»»
Danish Torrent Tracker Crackdown Leads to Another ‘Mild’ Sentence
As part of a widespread torrent tracker crackdown in Denmark, the National Unit for Special Crime investigated and prosecuted more than two dozen suspects. The most recent defendant, a 48-year-old man from East Jutland, pleaded guilty to his involvem.....»»
"Kinds of Kindness" teaser sees Emma Stone throwing some serious shapes
A new teaser for Yorgos Lanthimos' "Kinds of Kindness" sees Emma Stone dancing like no-one is watching. There's a new teaser for Yorgos Lanthimos' hotly anticipated Kinds of Kindness, and this time it mainly features the director's Poor Things.....»»
FTX fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
SBF had asked for sentence of just 5 or 6 years. Prosecutors sought 40 to 50. Enlarge / FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrives at US District Court on March 30, 2023, in New York City after being hit with a criminal charge for all.....»»
3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (March 22-24)
Want a good binge-watch for the weekend? Then watch these three underrated Netflix shows starring Emma Stone, Lukas Gage, Sally Field, Zach Gilford, and more......»»
Tanks of the triassic: New crocodile ancestor identified
Dinosaurs get all the glory. But aetosaurs, a heavily armored cousin of modern crocodiles, ruled the world before dinosaurs did. These tanks of the Triassic came in a variety of shapes and sizes before going extinct around 200 million years ago. Toda.....»»
5 Netflix movies to watch instead of the 2024 Oscars
Don't want to watch the 2024 Oscars? Have no clue what to watch? Then stream these five great Netflix movies starring Brad Pitt, Emma Stone, and more......»»
3 Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (March 9-10)
Need some streaming movie recommendations this weekend? Try watching these great Hulu movies starring Oscar Isaac, Emma Thompson, Kirsten Dunst, and more......»»
All the 2024 Best Actress Oscar nominees, ranked
The 2024 Oscars are here and the most competitive category is Best Actress. From Emma Stone to Sandra Hüller, I rank each nominee, from least to most deserving......»»
3 Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (March 8-10)
Need some streaming movie recommendations this weekend? Try watching these great Hulu movies starring Oscar Isaac, Emma Thompson, Kirsten Dunst, and more......»»
Discord leaker Jack Teixeira pleads guilty, seeks light 11-year sentence
Jack Teixeira avoids spy charges, reduces sentence from up to 60 years. Enlarge / This photo illustration created on April 13, 2023, shows the Discord logo and the suspect, national guardsman Jack Teixeira, reflected in an image.....»»
WhatsApp gains Pegasus source code access in court victory
NSO Group will have to hand over the source code of its notorious Pegasus spyware to WhatsApp, a US district court has ruled.WhatsApp has been engaged in a US-based legal battle NSO Group, alleging that over 1,400 WhatsApp users in just a two-week pe.....»»
"The Regime" review: Kate Winslet slays in an otherwise fine satire
Kate Winslet leads HBO's miniseries "The Regime," from "Succession" and "The Menu" writer Will Tracy. A nation ruled by Kate Winslet sounds pretty fun on paper, but as HBO's new series The Regime proves, it would actually be a bleak affair.Gran.....»»