Halsey bids big and Colman Domingo hosts Venice amfAR gala
VENICE — Singer Halsey bid for the top lot at the amfAR Venezia fundraiser Sunday and spoke on the red carpet about how the charitable foundation’s work has helped her personally. Hosted by an impassioned Colman Domingo in a bright green custom Valentino jacket, the event took place at the Arsenale during the Venice Film…
Children at risk of identity theft and fraud from ‘sharenting’
Shiona McCallumSenior tech reporter Getty Images Children are at increased risk of being harassed, cyber-bullied and having their identities stolen in later life by having their photos posted online by parents, according to new research. So-called “sharenting” – documenting a child’s special moments on social media – has become commonplace, but academics now warn this…
Chinaโs Miranda Wang comes from behind to beat world No 1 Jeeno Thitikul for first LPGA win
Chinaโs Miranda Wang lost the lead to the No 1 player in womenโs golf and then delivered the clutch shots over the final three holes for a two-under 70 and a one-shot victory over Jeeno Thitikul on Sunday in the FM Championship in Norton, Massachusetts, for her first LPGA title. The 2019 Duke graduate became…
CEO who snatched boy’s hat at US Open says he made ‘huge mistake’
The man who was caught on camera snatching a hat off a young boy at the US Open has said he made a “huge mistake” after footage of the incident went viral. Piotr Szczerek, a Polish chief executive of a paving firm, said he was “convinced” tennis star Kamil Majchrzak had been “passing his hat…
Spotify is rolling out DMs, including in Canada. Some users are wondering if we need it
Music-streaming giant Spotify announced today that it’s rolling out direct messages to both free and premium subscribers as part of an effort to attract more users. Spotifyย is gradually introducing the feature on mobile devices to users above the age of 16 in select markets, a company spokesperson told CBC News in a written statement. This…
Why Keir Starmer wants No 10 rejig after a year in power
Henry ZeffmanChief Political Correspondent Getty Images Many of the names involved in Sir Keir Starmer’s Downing Street shake-up are not even household names in Westminster. But the latest moves, announced on Monday as MPs return to Parliament, are a big deal for several reasons. First, in terms of organisational innovation. If you’re struggling to recall…
Meta to stop its AI chatbots from talking to teens about suicide
Meta said it will introduce more guardrails to its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots – including blocking them from talking to teens about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders. It comes two weeks after a US senator launched an investigation into the tech giant after notes in a leaked internal document suggested its AI products could have…
Brett Crawford bids for perfect start to Hong Kong career at Sha Tin season opener | HK Racing
Buoyed by positive responses from Hong Kong owners, Brett Crawford is eyeing a dream start to his new venture when the prominent South African trainer starts Speedy Smartie at Sundayโs season opener at Sha Tin. Crawford, who has won 38 Group Ones and almost 1,500 races throughout his career, is the only addition to the…
EU chief von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS interference
The navigation system of a plane carrying Ursula von der Leyen was disrupted due to suspected Russian interference, the European Commission said. A spokesperson said the “GPS jamming” happened while the Commission president was about to arrive in Bulgaria on Sunday, but she still landed safely. They added: “We have received information from the Bulgarian…
Darren Jones given new role as Keir Starmer revamps No 10 team
Jennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter, BBC News AFP via Getty Images Darren Jones has been given a key No 10 role by Sir Keir Starmer, as the prime minister shakes up his Downing Street team as Parliament returns. Jones, who has spent the last year as the chief secretary to the Treasury, has been appointed to the…