Meta Executives, Including Zuckerberg, Settle $8 Billion Privacy Lawsuit

WILMINGTON, Delaware – Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg and current and former directors, including billionaire investor Marc Andreessen and ex-COO Sheryl Sandberg, agreed to settle a shareholder lawsuit seeking $8 billion in damages over alleged privacy violations, a plaintiffs’ attorney announced Thursday. The settlement, reached abruptly on the trial’s second day in Delaware’s Court of Chancery, avoids a high-profile courtroom battle over claims […]

U.S. House Passes Landmark Stablecoin Bill in Major Win for Crypto Industry

In a historic move, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Genius Act on Thursday, establishing the first federal regulatory framework for dollar-pegged stablecoins—a long-sought victory for the cryptocurrency industry. The bill, which now heads to President Trump for his expected signature, would mandate stablecoin issuers to maintain full backing in liquid assets like cash and Treasury […]

OpenAI Unveils Advanced AI Agent for ChatGPT, Accelerating Automation Race

SAN FRANCISCO – OpenAI launched a sophisticated AI agent for ChatGPT on Thursday, enabling the chatbot to autonomously execute multi-step, real-world tasks—a strategic move to outpace rivals in the intensifying AI competition. Available immediately for Pro, Plus, and Team subscribers, the new agent combines OpenAI’s existing web-interaction tools with enhanced research capabilities, effectively transforming ChatGPT […]

Amazon Axes Hundreds of AWS Jobs Amid AI-Driven Restructuring

SAN FRANCISCO – Amazon has cut hundreds of jobs in its lucrative Amazon Web Services (AWS) division, according to internal sources, marking the latest in a series of workforce reductions as the tech giant pivots toward AI-driven efficiency. The layoffs, confirmed by Amazon on Thursday, follow CEO Andy Jassy’s recent warning that generative AI adoption […]

Ons Jabeur Steps Away From Tennis to Prioritize Well-Being

Three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur announced Thursday that she is taking a break from competitive tennis, citing physical and emotional exhaustion. The 30-year-old Tunisian, who made history as the first Arab woman to reach a major final, revealed her decision in a heartfelt social media post. Jabeur has struggled with form and injuries this […]

Packed Open leaderboard as McIlroy scrambles to stay in touch

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland – A tightly contested opening round at the 151st British Open saw five players—Denmark’s Jacob Skov Olesen, China’s Li Haotong, England’s Matthew Fitzpatrick, South Africa’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout, and America’s Harris English—tied at the top after carding four-under-par 67s at Royal Portrush on Thursday. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler lurked just one stroke […]

Ruth Chepngetich Provisionally Suspended Over Doping Violation

Women’s marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepngetich has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after testing positive for hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), a banned diuretic. The substance was detected in a sample collected from the Kenyan athlete on March 14. The AIU stated that while Chepngetich was initially notified without suspension, she voluntarily opted for […]

Pak cueist Hasnain qualifies for IBSF World Masters Snooker C’ships final

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani cueist Hasnain Akhtar has moved in the final of IBSF World Masters, U17, U21 & Men 6Red Snooker Championships 2025 at Manama, Bahrain. According to details, Hasnain, who has qualified for the final of U17 World Championship 2025 in the championship beat Oliwier Nizialek of Poland 4-1 76(41,34)-1, 69-8, 88(46,42)-0, 62-37) in the […]

Geo film ‘Deemak’ sets new benchmark, earns Rs160 Million in 38 days

Pakistan’s cinema industry has witnessed a new milestone as the country’s first major horror film “Deemak” rakes in an impressive Rs160 million within just 38 days of its release. Presented by Geo Films, Deemak has captivated not only the general audience but also surprised critics with its unprecedented success. With terrifying visuals, a gripping storyline, […]

Hira Mani’s Bold Saree Pictures Heavily Criticized

Hira Mani is a renowned Pakistani television and film actress with a massive Instagram following of over 8 million. Known for her stellar performances in hit dramas like Kashaf, Sun Yara, Dil Mom Ka Diya, Mere Paas Tum Ho, and Sunn Mere Dil, she has cemented her place in the industry. Currently, she is receiving praise for her role as […]