Soccer or football, the world's most popular sport, has its own day for fans to celebrate — May 25th
UNITED NATIONS (AP) – Soccer fans around the world will celebrate May 25, the annual day to celebrate the world's most popular sport. The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on Tuesday declaring May 25 as World Football Day. This sport is called football outside the United States. According to the resolution, this day marks the 100th anniversary of the first-ever international soccer tournament with representatives from all regions during the Summer Olympics in Paris on May 25, 1924. The 193-member General Assembly unanimously adopted the resolution.
After years of hardship, the Boy Scouts of America changes its name to the more inclusive Scouting America
IRVING, Texas (AP) – The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history. The Texas-based organization announced Tuesday that it will become Scouting America. It's a significant change for an organization trying to navigate the turmoil of bankruptcy and a flood of sexual abuse allegations. The organization, steeped in long tradition, has undergone dramatic changes in recent years, including admitting gay youth and welcoming girls into its ranks. CEO Roger Crone said the organization wants young Americans to feel welcome. The name change to Scouting America will officially take effect next February, the organization's 115th anniversary.
Katy Perry and Rihanna did not attend the Met Gala.But AI-generated images still fool fans
NEW YORK (AP) — No, Katy Perry and Rihanna didn't attend this year's Met Gala. But that didn't stop the AI-generated images from fooling some fans into thinking the stars were on stage at fashion's biggest night. A deepfake image depicting several celebrities attending the Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual fundraiser quickly went viral online. Some astute social media users spotted the discrepancy, and the platforms themselves, such as X's Community Notes, were also quick to point out that the image may have been created using artificial intelligence.This isn't the first time we've seen generative AI being used to create fake content, but experts say each case highlights growing concerns about the misuse of this technology.
TikTok sues US to block law that could ban social media platform
TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are suing the U.S. government over a law that bans the popular video-sharing app unless it is sold to an approved buyer. The lawsuit filed Tuesday could lead to a long legal battle over its future in the United States. The companies argue that the new law vaguely portrays ByteDance's ownership of TikTok as a national security threat to circumvent the First Amendment, even though there is no evidence that ByteDance poses a threat. It is claimed that there is. The law also states that because the law is “clearly unconstitutional,” sponsors are instead treating it as a means to regulate TikTok's ownership.
Panera stops serving 'Charged Ships' drinks following wrongful death lawsuit over caffeine content
Panera Bread has announced it will no longer sell Charged Sips, a drink linked to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to its high caffeine content. Panera did not say Tuesday whether the drinks were being discontinued because of the lawsuit or health concerns. He also would not comment on when it would be removed from stores. The St. Louis-based company introduced Charged Ships in spring 2022. In the fall of 2023, Panera was sued by the families of two people with heart disease who died after drinking charged lemonade at Panera. The families claim Panera failed to properly warn customers that the drinks contained high amounts of caffeine.
Chiefs forward Lachee Rice faces assault charges weeks after being arrested in high-speed crash, according to reports
DALLAS (AP) — More than a month after Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Lachie Rice was one of the speeding drivers in a chain-reaction crash that led to multiple charges, according to a newspaper report , who is accused of assault in Dallas. Law enforcement officials told The Dallas Morning News that Rice is suspected of assaulting a person who went to the hospital during an incident at a downtown nightclub early Monday morning. Rice faces multiple charges in connection with a high-speed crash in Dallas. Rice's attorney acknowledged that her receiver was one of the speeding drivers.
Mother identified as person killed at daughter's Ohio State graduation ceremony in fall
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A woman who fell to her death during an Ohio State University graduation ceremony last weekend has been identified as the woman whose daughter was receiving her diploma. The Franklin County Coroner's Office said the 53-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene Sunday, directly beneath the stands, which the school said was 136 feet tall. The Columbus Dispatch reports the death is being investigated as an apparent suicide. Among the graduates was the woman's daughter. The graduation ceremony continued without any mention of what had happened, but some students and others attending the ceremony were visibly shaken.
WNBA will begin full-time charter flights this season, commissioner announces
The WNBA plans to spend $50 million over the next two years to provide teams with full-time charter flight service during the season. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a meeting with sports editors Tuesday that the league would begin the charter program “as soon as the planes can arrive.” She said she expects the next two seasons to cost about $25 million a year. This has led to long security lines, bodyguards in public spaces and cramped legroom for professional athletes, who have been lobbying for improved travel long before Caitlin Clark's celebrity brought new interest to the league. This means that there is no need for space or transfers.
Drake and Kendrick Lamar's feud – the biggest feud in recent rap history – explained
Rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar have been feuding to such an extent that police were questioned about the incident after a security guard was shot and killed outside Drake's Toronto mansion on Tuesday. It wasn't always like this. More than a decade ago, the two collaborated on songs including Drake's 2011 song “Buried Alive Interlude” and Lamar's 2012 release “Poetic Justice.” In Big Sean's 2013 song “Control,” Lamar named Drake among other rappers. In 2023, J. Cole rekindled his relationship with Drake on “First Person Shooter,” suggesting that the three of them were the best MCs. In late March, Lamar fired back at Future and Metro Boomin's “Like That,” and since then, Lamar and Drake have been posting songs dissing each other.
Taylor Swift bill signed into Minnesota law, increasing protections for online ticket buyers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – People buying tickets online for concerts, sporting events and other live events in Minnesota will have more transparency under the so-called Taylor Swift bill signed by Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday. and protection will be guaranteed. The law was enacted in response to frustration among lawmakers who couldn't buy tickets online for Swift's concert in Minneapolis last summer. The new law will require ticket sellers to disclose all fees upfront. It also prohibits resellers from selling multiple tickets. This law goes into effect on January 1, 2025 and applies to live events held in Minnesota.
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