Instagram chief says TikTok as ‘big concern’ for years
Adam Mosseri also mentioned Instagram’s investments in features and AI to compete with TikTok.
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Shohei Ohtani’s agent Nez Balelo has ‘no regrets’ on signing with Dodgers
The business of sports often is cloaked in secrecy. You can find out the salary of your favorite player, but how much money his team makes and how much money he makes off the field are the stuff of estimates, not public discourse. Not on Thursday, though. Is Shohei Ohtani really making more than $100…
bitchy | “Leonardo DiCaprio did not want to be photographed at the Met Gala” links
Leonardo DiCaprio actually attended the Met Gala with Vittoria Ceretti, his girlfriend of about two years, but he didn’t walk the carpet. They actually seem to be fine together, despite her advanced age (she will be 27 in June). Is Vittoria the one?!? [Buzzfeed]Lisa was not wearing “Rosa Parks underwear.” [Socialite Life]Sydney Sweeney got a…
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John Prevost, Pope Leo XIV’s Brother, Reflects on His Election and Values
John Prevost knew there was a chance his brother could be elected pope. “Last Saturday when I was at church, one of the priests came over and told me the odds in Las Vegas were 18 to 1,” said Mr. Prevost, who lives in suburban Chicago. “He didn’t have a doubt. He thought it would…
Netflix is removing Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
Netflix is removing the last two shows listed on its Interactive Specials page: Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend, reports What’s on Netflix. The two specials will be pulled on May 12th, 2025, according to the publication, so if you want to watch them, you’ll want to catch them soon….
2025 NBA Playoffs: Live updates, highlights from Warriors-Wolves Game 2
The Minnesota Timberwolves face the Golden State Warriors on Thursday with a chance of going down 2-0 in the Western Conference semifinals. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The Warriors won the opening game 99-89 on Tuesday behind 24 points from Buddy Hield, while Jimmy Butler III had 20 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. Stephen Curry…
What Does Pope Leo XIV Do Now? Here’s a Look at His Upcoming Schedule.
The highly choreographed and secretive process of electing a pope technically came to an end when Pope Leo XIV was introduced on Thursday. But the oath of secrecy is frequently, and unofficially, kept for just a bit longer, according to Joelle Rollo-Koster, a professor of history at the University of Rhode Island. “We can only…
$1.8 billion in NIH grant cuts hit minority health research the hardest
The headlines keep coming: Another federal grant funding medical research terminated. Another lab devoted to mental health losing its funding. Another clinical trial stopped. It’s all part of actions the Trump administration says are needed to make government more efficient or to eliminate funding related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Opponents say the cuts undermine…
2025 NCAA women’s lacrosse tournament: Top players, how to watch
The 2025 NCAA women’s lacrosse tournament begins this weekend, with games getting underway on Friday at on-campus sites. The 29-team field features 15 automatic bids and 14 at-large selections. Boston College is the sport’s reigning champs and the Eagles will try to become the first team to repeat as national title holders for the first…