The Philippines has condemned the “dehumanizing and racist” depiction of the country as a timid monkey being forced to confront Beijing by the United States and Japan. over the South China Sea. Last week, China Daily published an AI-generated video featuring a monkey wearing a Filipino t-shirt. He screams as arms carrying the Japanese and
The World Cricketers’ Association says it is “concerned” about how the 2027 men’s 50-over World Cup will be structured. It warned that the format, which eliminates two of the three lowest-ranked teams early, raises “questions about transparency, consultation and the game’s long-term commitment to global growth.” The main part of the tournament, which starts with
Pearl Studio’s animated comedy “All Wishes Come True!” will expand to international markets this summer after debuting in China on July 24. Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea will receive the film first, on August 13, followed by the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Netherlands on August 14. Belgium and
Global stocks fell on Friday as investors soured on technology stocks and worried about a new surge in energy prices. AI companies have reported stellar profit growth in recent days, but they have also committed to spending hundreds of billions on building AI infrastructure, leading some investors to question whether they will ever see a
Sheryl Sandberg has led a $10 million investment in Self Inspection, a San Diego-based startup that is also backed by former Tesla CEO Jon McNeill’s DVx Ventures. The startup, founded in 2021, has spent the last few years trying to disrupt the vehicle inspection process by making it possible to properly assess damage to a
US fast food chain Taco Bell is removing lettuce from its menu in some states after investigations found it could be linked to an outbreak of explosive diarrhea caused by a parasite. The decision was made “out of an abundance of caution” after discussions with health officials, Taco Bell told the BBC. The Centers for
