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Meta announced it would implement significant changes to its privacy policy as of June 26, 2024.

Fact Check: Why Opting Out of Meta's Use of Facebook, Instagram Posts for AI Training Isn't Easy

Just a few days after rapper 50 Cent’s website and social accounts were used by hackers to promote a fake cryptocurrency, it looks like something similar is happening to Elon Musk. A YouTube Live video today displayed a video of Musk with an AI-generated version of his voice suggesting...

An AI-Generated Elon Musk Just Stole Bitcoin From Viewers Via YouTube Live

After Democratic strategist Keith Edwards urged Threads users to check the Instagram setting limiting political content from people they don’t follow, many people noticed theirs had abruptly changed. Journalist Taylor Lorenz confirmed that her settings had changed as well and noted that they appeared to reset every time she force-closed the Instagram app, which we’ve also confirmed on our phones.

Meta says its ‘error’ only appeared to limit political content on Instagram and Threads

The Independent

Meta says it is “evaluating” its approach to labelling AI posts after users complained their feeds were being filled with warnings.As with many other tech companies, Meta’s approach to AI-generated posts on its platforms such as Instagram has largely been to allow it but with a label. The company’s executives have said that is a useful way to allow people to use AI in their work but ensure their audience is aware that it is not necessarily real.That has led to a warning on Instagram and other platforms that can show along posts, which indicates that the image was “made...

Meta responds after Instagram users complain feed is being filled with ‘made with AI’ images

Instagram’s new “AI Studio” will let creators make AI chatbot versions of themselves, and Meta is starting to roll it out as an “early test” in the US, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on his broadcast channel on Thursday. As part of the test, “you might...

Instagram is starting to let some creators make AI versions of themselves

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Deepa Singh Beniwal

If you've been scrolling through social media recently, you've probably encountered the phrase "Hawk Tuah" and wondered what it means and why it's everywhere. This viral sensation has taken the internet by storm, creating a flurry of memes and video edits across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. Let's dive into the origins of the "Hawk Tuah" trend and explore why it's become such a hit online.

Unpacking the "Hawk Tuah" Trend: The Viral Meme Taking Over Social Media

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

Huntsville, AL

BlackStars News

Stormi Steele, the founder and CEO of Canvas Beauty, has made history as the first creator to reach $1 million in sales from a single live session on TikTok. This remarkable feat was revealed to

Stormi Steele becomes first creator to reach $1 million in sales during single TikTok live session

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

Morristown Minute

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

California State

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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

New York City, NY

The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

Amazon Prime Day 2024 will arrive shortly, bringing a deluge of discounts and deals on everything from household essentials to clothing to tech. Even though the shopping event is limited to 48 hours, Amazon typically has early Prime Day deals rolling out for weeks ahead of time. This year is no different: we’re already starting to see early Prime Day deals trickle in that members can take advantage of. Plus, there are also a number of solid tech deals available on Amazon that aren’t explicitly tied to July Prime Day, but are likely to get lumped in with the rest of the discounts anyway. We’ve collected the best early Prime Day deals here so you don’t have to go searching for them. We’ll be updating this post regularly, so check back to see the latest discounts.

Prime Day 2024 early deals you can shop ahead of the Amazon sale on July 16-17

Emily Standley Allard

We often run across people in our lives who either have a natural healing and calming energy to them and those who seem bent on ruining everything you set out to do whether they mean to or not. Astrology offers a complex and nuanced understanding of personality traits associated with each zodiac sign, attributing both positive and negative aspects to individuals' characters. Among these characteristics, some signs are often hailed for their healing abilities, bringing comfort, peace, and rejuvenation to those around them. Conversely, other signs may possess more destructive tendencies, challenging relationships and personal growth. This article explores the zodiac signs that are traditionally considered the most healing and the most destructive, offering insights into the dual nature of certain astrological influences.

The 6 Zodiac Signs That Can Either Heal or Destroy You

Prime Day isn't until next month but Amazon is already discounting a lot of great items for Prime members. The latest steal comes courtesy of a 64 percent discount on the Blink Outdoor 4 and Blink Mini 2 bundle. It normally costs $140 for the duo but, right now, you can pick them up for $50.

Get a Blink Outdoor 4 system with a Blink Mini 2 for $50 in an early Prime Day deal

Amazon Prime members can take half off the second-generation Ring Video Doorbell. Its 1080p camera includes motion detection and night vision, and the device supports two-way audio, so you can communicate with anyone approaching your home. Usually, it costs $100, but Prime subscribers can get it right now for only $50.

Early Prime Day deals include the Ring Video Doorbell for only $50

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, which acquired the movie rental service Redbox in 2022, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Deadline reports. The company recently disclosed net losses of $636.6 million for 2023 in a SEC filing, and Deadline reported just a few days ago that it had suspended medical benefits and missed payroll, leaving employees without their paychecks for a week already. In a message to employees on Saturday, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment said it had applied for a debtor-in-possession loan in an attempt to remedy the situation.

The owner of Redbox has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The Mirror US

Facebook has been struggling to keep its services running this week as a plethora of users are reporting various problems with its app and website

Facebook hit by technical problems as numbers of users reporting outage surge

Maine State

Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Popular Warzone streamer Nick ‘NICKMERCS’ Kolcheff has been banned on Twitch in the early hours of Friday, June 28, later confirming the reason for his ban was for breaching the platforms hateful conduct guidelines. NICKMERCS has had a long and successful career on Amazon-owned streaming platform Twitch, and...

NICKMERCS banned on Twitch for using “derogatory” term

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A Meta ‘error’ broke the political content filter on Threads and Instagram

Earlier this year, Meta made the controversial decision to automatically limit political content from users’ recommendations in Threads and Instagram by default. The company said that...

A Meta ‘error’ broke the political content filter on Threads and Instagram

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