PETA protest against ASPCA fails as frozen manure mishap goes viral

On January 24, 2025, activists from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) protested outside the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) headquarters in Manhattan, New York City. The demonstration took a surprising turn when their attempt to dump a truckload of manure in front of the building failed due … Read more

Microsoft reportedly in talks to acquire TikTok, Trump confirms

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that Microsoft is in discussions to acquire TikTok, with several other parties also showing interest in the popular social media platform. Trump expressed hope for a “bidding war” over TikTok, adding that the app has garnered “great interest.” The push to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations stems from longstanding … Read more

Tech sector loses $1 trillion as deepseek AI disrupts global markets

Listen to article US stocks experienced a significant decline on Monday, with more than $1 trillion in market capitalization wiped out as traders sold off technology stocks in response to fears over a new artificial intelligence app from a Chinese startup. The S&P 500 dropped nearly 1.5%, while the Nasdaq Composite lost over 3% by the close … Read more

Snoop Dogg loses over half a million followers after performing at Trump’s Crypto Ball

Rapper Snoop Dogg has faced significant backlash after performing at Donald Trump’s inaugural Crypto Ball, leading to a loss of over half a million social media followers.  According to analytics reports, Snoop’s Instagram followers dropped by 571,800, and his X (formerly Twitter) account saw a decline of 17,177 followers. The backlash stems from fans accusing … Read more

Ryan Reynolds faces heat for improvised slap to child actor in 2005 film

Ryan Reynolds is facing criticism after a clip from his 2005 film The Amityville Horror resurfaced, showing the actor improvising a slap to then-15-year-old child actor Jesse James.  The unscripted moment, which occurred during a tense scene, has sparked a debate over on-set boundaries and ethical filmmaking practices. In the scene, Reynolds, portraying a father … Read more

Spider-Man 4 rumored to introduce a new love interest for Tom Holland’s Peter Parker

Tom Holland’s Peter Parker may get a new love interest in Spider-Man 4, sparking fan speculation about the MCU’s future. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is abuzz with speculation as rumors suggest Spider-Man 4 will introduce a new love interest for Tom Holland’s Peter Parker. The report, initially shared by insider Daniel Richtman, has sparked … Read more

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s ‘It Ends With Us’ legal battle heads to trial in March 2026

The legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is heating up, with a trial date now set for March 9, 2026, according to an order filed by Judge Lewis J. Liman in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The lawsuit stems from allegations by Lively, 37, who accused Baldoni, … Read more

Ohio police officer arrested for secretly filming teenage girl with hidden bathroom camera

An Ohio police officer has been arrested and charged with voyeurism and tampering with evidence after allegedly using a hidden camera to film a teenage girl in a bathroom. Eric Gregory, 45, a former officer with the Harrison Police Department, is accused of hiding the camera inside a home on Elm Street, according to court … Read more

SBP cuts key policy rate by 100bps

KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), in its meeting on Monday, announced the sixth successive cut of a 100 basis point cut in the policy rate, bringing it down to 12 per cent, effective January 28, 2025. The decision comes amid key economic developments, including improved activity in … Read more

Climate change hits Sindh’s onion production: experts

HYDERABAD: From culinary tastes to therapeutic benefits, onion is known to be one of the best nutritious vegetable. Sindh being an agricultural province has been until recently contributing up to 38% of the country’s total onion harvest. However, experts at a seminar at Sindh Agricultural University (SAU) on Monday, voiced concern that climate change has … Read more