A coalition of 26 former and current Meta employees has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging that the company’s internal artificial intelligence systems discriminated against workers during a major layoff round. The plaintiffs claim the AI-driven selection process failed to account for protected medical or family … Read more
The Rise of the Benadryl Challenge Medical experts are sounding alarms over a social media trend called the “Benadryl challenge,” which encourages teenagers to take dangerously high doses of the over-the-counter allergy medication to induce hallucinations. Dr. Shan Yin, medical director of the Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information Center, described the trend as a concern … Read more
Meta is constructing its first Canadian data center in Sturgeon County, Alberta, a 1-gigawatt facility representing a $9 billion investment. The project, which is expected to take two to three years to complete, serves as the company’s 33rd global data center and is designed to accelerate Meta’s artificial intelligence infrastructure capacity, according to a company … Read more
AI-generated imagery is increasingly being used to manipulate public perception of major political events, as evidenced by the widespread circulation of synthetic media during the recent funeral procession for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While international news agencies verified genuine crowds in Tehran, platforms were flooded with fabricated content that exaggerated attendance and altered … Read more
Meta has launched Muse Image, a proprietary generative artificial intelligence model designed to create and edit images for consumers and advertisers. According to the company, the model will be integrated across the Meta AI app, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, while also powering automated ad-creative tools within the Advantage Plus service to reduce reliance on third-party … Read more
A British TikTok user, known as British_Bert, sparked a viral debate after labeling Singapore “the worst country he has travelled to” in a video posted on July 1. While the creator acknowledged the city-state’s cleanliness and safety, he cited a lack of nature and limited activity options beyond dining and nightlife as reasons for his … Read more
A KFF tracking poll indicates that the future of public health may depend on addressing a “malleable middle” of Americans who express uncertainty about vaccine myths. As AI and social media usage grow, researchers suggest that the gap between misinformation and medical truth may widen for those without trusted healthcare providers. Why the “malleable middle” … Read more
Sustainable weight loss is increasingly defined by long-term habit building rather than rapid, restrictive dieting, according to nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar. By prioritizing gradual progress—aiming for a 5 to 10 percent reduction in body weight over a year—individuals can avoid the health risks associated with crash diets and maintain muscle mass, bone strength, and metabolic health. … Read more
Mallon Brothers Funeral Directors has issued a public appeal for community members to attend the funeral of Patrick McNally, a West Belfast resident who died at the NI Hospice on June 22, 2026, with no known next of kin. The service is scheduled for July 1 at St Teresa of Ávila Church, followed by an … Read more
Ukrainian long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and military-industrial facilities are triggering fuel shortages and supply chain disruptions across Russia and occupied territories. According to reports from Reuters and official statements from regional governors, the ongoing campaign has forced emergency rationing in Siberia and led to a total suspension of civilian gasoline sales in occupied … Read more