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sydney — Sydney-based fashion designer Katy Perry always dreamed of starting her own clothing brand. She never imagined that being a global pop star would become her biggest obstacle. But on Wednesday, Australia’s Supreme Court ruled that Perry, who now goes by her married name Katy Taylor, had the right to sell clothing under her own name. This is a big win for the underdog small business owner who received a letter from another Katy Perry more than 15 years ago. “Imagine this: I had just launched my first showroom,” she told CNN, recalling the moment in 2009, two years…
US President Donald Trump said he “doesn’t think it’s appropriate” for Iran to participate in this summer’s World Cup “for the sake of their own lives and safety.”President Trump spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday night and assured him that Iran remains welcome to participate in the tournament, repeating that in a post on Truth Social and suggesting it would be best for Iran to stay away. “I welcome the participation of the Iranian national soccer team in the World Cup, but I truly do not think it is appropriate for them to be there considering their own…
Tinder held its first product keynote on Thursday, announcing ambitious updates aimed at revitalizing the product, making it more secure, and leveraging AI. This follows Match Group’s $50 million investment in product development announced last August, as the parent company looks to recapture its user base and attract younger Gen Z daters. Some of the updates include a new virtual speed dating experience being tested in Los Angeles, as well as innovative features to discover in-person events and meet people in real life. Additionally, a series of AI enhancements have been introduced to improve matching algorithms and increase user safety.…
Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei.Morteza Nicobazul | Nur Photo | Getty ImagesIn his first public statement since taking office, Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday that the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz should continue as a “means to put pressure on the enemy.”Khamenei also said in televised comments translated by Reuters that all US military bases in the Middle East should be closed immediately and that “those bases will be attacked.” Oil prices widened their rise following the statement read out on state television. Since the war began, oil shipments through the Strait of…
U.S. officials have issued contradictory statements regarding the war’s schedule and objectives.US President Donald Trump has once again hinted that the Iran war could end soon, but did not say when or how it would end.Advisers to the US leader are reportedly urging him to find an exit strategy.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listBut Israel has said it will not stop until what it calls an “existential threat” posed by Iran is removed.Meanwhile, the Iranian government has set its own conditions for ceasing attacks across the region, including international guarantees that there will be no future hostilities.How can…
It is highly unusual for Bukayo Saka’s number to appear as early as the 60th minute, especially in a game where Arsenal need a goal. Still, it wasn’t all that surprising against Bayer Leverkusen. The captain was having a hard time that night.For an hour at BayArena, Saka was unable to find a breakthrough on Arsenal’s right flank, at times facing as many as three Bayer Leverkusen defenders. He completed only one of his four attempted dribbles. He won only two of his eight duels. “I thought we needed something else,” Mikel Arteta said after the match. Saka wasn’t the…
Facebook Marketplace is rolling out new Meta AI features, including the ability to automatically reply to messages from interested buyers, Facebook announced Thursday. The social network also uses AI to help sellers list products faster, summarize their profiles, and give sellers the option to offer shipping on their listings. The company says sellers receive a large number of inquiries from buyers, so automatic replies powered by Meta AI make it easier to respond to initial messages. When a buyer inquires about the availability of an item, sellers can now use Meta AI to automatically draft a response using listing information…
If you’re currently raising teenagers, every parenting decision can feel like a huge risk.Parents are bombarded with worrying headlines about young people’s mental health, including increased anxiety, loneliness and depression. Social media, smartphones, and academic pressure are often cited as culprits. Every week seems to bring a new explanation as to why teens are struggling.The message that many parents absorb is simple. “Don’t make the situation worse.”After hearing that story so often, many parents begin to worry that one wrong step could make the situation even worse. I try not to push myself too hard or enforce too many rules…
Rajesh Jha, executive vice president of experiences and devices at Microsoft Corp., speaks at the Microsoft Build event in Seattle, Washington, USA, Tuesday, May 21, 2024. At this event, attendees will be able to develop their skills on topics such as building a co-pilot, generative AI, securing applications, cloud platforms, and low code.Chona Kassinger | Bloomberg | Getty Imagesmicrosoft Rajesh Jha, the software vendor’s most senior executive in charge of its offices, announced Thursday that he will step down in July after more than 35 years with the company.Jha’s departure is a significant loss for Microsoft as the company looks…
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks at a press conference with other members of the Senate Republican leadership after the weekly policy luncheon on February 10, 2026 in Washington, DC, USA. Nathan Posner | Anadolu | Getty ImagesSenate Majority Leader John Thune (R.S.D.) said Thursday that he will bring the SAVE America Act to the Senate floor next week.The voter ID bill supported by President Donald Trump would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and a photo ID to vote.For months, Trump, Republican hardliners and online influencers like Elon Musk have slammed opponents of the bill and…