Author: LondonTribune
President Donald Trump officially signed Monday the TAKE IT DOWN Act, a bill to criminalize revenge porn – both real and AI-generated. But internet rights groups have repeatedly warned the law is overly broad and vague, and could be used to order the takedown of protected speech. The legislation [PDF] (officially the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act) establishes a federal law requiring any online site or service hosting “non-consensual intimate imagery” (NCII) to remove it within 48 hours of a complaint or face the wrath of America’s consumer watchdog, the FTC.…
Whether you start your day with freshly ground coffee, a cup of tea, or a shot of espresso, having a rotation of mugs and cups you reach for repeatedly is an essential part of any morning routine. If you’re looking for a new, unique coffee mug or espresso cup to add to your collection, your first stop should be Anthropologie. The brand’s homeware section has top-rated mugs for every aesthetic, from sophisticated hand-painted stoneware to quirky color combinations. To narrow down your search, we sought out the best customer-loved options that balance functionality with style. Shop our nine top picks…
Beating the Ender Dragon in Minecraft technically marks the end of the game, as the credits will roll when you leave the area post-fight. However, there are several useful techniques and important mechanics that you need to know before you head into the fight with one of the strongest Minecraft mobs. Here’s how to find the Ender Dragon, how to beat it, and the rewards you’ll get for slaying it.Items to bring to the fightBefore we get into the mechanics of the Ender Dragon fight, there are several items you should seek out and bring with you on the journey.…
Melania Trump appeared to be all business to join President Trump for Monday’s signing of the Take It Down Act. Wearing a double-breasted gray Prada skirt suit, the first lady not only spoke at the podium about the legislation, but she cosigned it after President Trump did. The first lady had lobbied for the bipartisan bill that is meant to curb online exploitation and the nonconsensual sharing of sexually explicit videos and photos on Capitol Hill earlier this year. The legislation includes artificial intelligence-generated fakes. The first lady’s signature was not standard procedure for Rose Garden signings. The Prada ensemble…
Kaoru Mitoma’s goal made it 2-2 before Jack Hinshelwood got a late winner against champions Liverpool [Getty Images]Brighton go into the final day of the Premier League season still in contention to qualify for European football for only the second time in their history.A superb 3-2 win over champions Liverpool, in which the Seagulls fought back from 1-0 and 2-1 down, took Fabian Hurzeler’s side eighth in the Premier League.However, they need to win at Tottenham on Sunday and hope results go in their favour, with Brighton needing Chelsea to lose to Nottingham Forest on Sunday and then for Enzo…
JOE Biden is facing fresh scrutiny over his health in office as a speech slip-up from 2022 resurfaces amid his “aggressive” prostate cancer diagnosis. The former president, 82, claimed to have had cancer in a public speech three years ago sparking fears for his health. Biden’s comments came during a speech about “cancer-causing” emissions from oil refineries near his childhood home in Delaware. He said: “That’s why I and so damn many other people I grew up with have cancer and why for the longest time Delaware had the highest cancer rate in the nation.”Biden’s use of the present tense…
Lloyds Bank has issued a savings account update which could be bad news for customers. The bank, which has a net income of £4.4 billion, informed customers this morning of the change through a message in their app.The message warned that “the interest rate on your savings account is going down”, leading to concern amongst some savers. The bank informed customers that it will be reducing the interest paid on accounts with more than £1 in them, from its previous rate of 1.1% AER. The new rate of 1.05% will take effect on July 23.The news comes in a week…
Microsoft has added xAI’s Grok 3 family to its Azure AI Foundry platform, seemingly unfazed by the firm’s rivalry with Microsoft investee OpenAI or the chatbot’s recent descent into conspiracy territory. Azure AI Foundry is a cloud-based platform for creating and managing AI apps and agents, which Microsoft says is used by “more than 70,000 enterprises and digital natives” – a figure that obscures its actual popularity by failing to differentiate corporate adoption from individual adoption. Now, “we’re bringing Grok 3 and Grok 3 mini models from xAI to our ecosystem, hosted and billed directly by Microsoft,” said Frank Shaw,…
McDonald’s announced plans to hire 375,000 workers across the United States this summer, marking one of its largest recruitment efforts to date.The jobs will be available at both company-owned and franchise locations, driven by plans to expand the chain by 900 stores by 2027.New hires will have access to benefits like permanent positions and educational programs. In April, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its “Employment Situation” report, showing that the unemployment rate remained unchanged from the previous month at 4.2%. The report added that it “has remained in a narrow range of 4.0% to 4.2% since May 2024.” This…
Fans of the iconic rock group Guns n’ Roses were taken aback by Axl Rose’s current vocal skill.The creators of smash hits like ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ and ‘Paradise City’ embarked on a tour in early May, with performances in Asia set to be followed by tours across the UK and the US.In their prime, the band was renowned for their electrifying rock riffs and Rose’s distinctive high-pitched vocals. This unique voice, coupled with veteran guitarist Slash’s skills, became one of the band’s most appealing features.However, fans have noticed a significant shift in Rose’s voice, which no longer seems capable…
Nintendo has developed a reputation for defying expectations–for bucking industry trends and charting a distinct path from its competitors with wildly inventive games and consoles–which is why the Switch 2 feels almost disappointingly conservative at first glance. Rather than reinvent the wheel yet again with its newest system, the company has opted to take a more conventional approach when developing the platform, beefing up specs and augmenting the hardware with a few additional (though not exactly groundbreaking) features. But though it may not seem as outwardly surprising or disruptive as previous Nintendo systems, the Switch 2 consolidates nearly every console…
Nintendo has developed a reputation for defying expectations–for bucking industry trends and charting a distinct path from its competitors with wildly inventive games and consoles–which is why the Switch 2 feels almost disappointingly conservative at first glance. Rather than reinvent the wheel yet again with its newest system, the company has opted to take a more conventional approach when developing the platform, beefing up specs and augmenting the hardware with a few additional (though not exactly groundbreaking) features. But though it may not seem as outwardly surprising or disruptive as previous Nintendo systems, the Switch 2 consolidates nearly every console…