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Locket, the photo-sharing app that allows users to share images with friends that are then displayed on their home screens as widgets, wants to stay on your radar, and it’s enlisting the help of celebrities. When it launched in 2022, Locket emerged as a competitor to BeReal, offering a more authentic way to connect with others. The app places a widget on iPhone home screens that updates with the latest pictures added by friends. Users can select up to 20 close friends, creating an intimate space to share unfiltered selfies and updates on their lives. The app claims to have…
Facebook Tweet Email Link New sanctions against Russia will still kick in on Friday, the White House said, even as President Donald Trump praised a meeting between US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin as “highly productive” on Wednesday. “The meeting with Russia and Special Envoy Witkoff went well. The Russians are eager to continue engaging with the United States. The secondary sanctions are still expected to be implemented on Friday,” a White House official said. Trump wrote on social media that “great progress was made,” adding that he has already updated some of America’s European allies.…
by Mia Taylor Last updated: 4:25 PM ET, Tue August 5, 2025 Calling all Disney foodies.Disney has just released menu and opening day details surrounding its newest drink and dining offering, a pirate pub-styled outpost named The Beak and Barrel designed for visitors of all ages. The new family-friendly pub, located in Magic Kingdom, will begin welcoming guests August 29 and reservations open August 14.Here’s a closer look at some of the food and drinks that will be available.Pirated-themed drinks The Beak and Barrel will offer up a variety of fun, brightly-colored, pirate-themed drinks. Highlights include The Treasure Trove, which…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Tuesday that two Chinese nationals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in illegally shipping tens of millions of dollars’ worth of high-performance AI chips to China. The DOJ said Chuan Geng and Shiwei Yang were arrested in California on August 2 and charged with violating the Export Control Reform Act, a felony that carries a statutory penalty of a maximum of 20 years in prison. Geng and Yang are accused of knowing and willfully shipping “sensitive technologies,” including GPUs, to China from the U.S. through their California-based company, ALX Solutions. The…
Facebook Tweet Email Link Tourists and business travelers from Zambia and Malawi must pay a deposit of up to $15,000 when seeking a US visa, the State Department has announced, in a move likened to a visa ban for the African nations, which rank among the world’s poorest. Payment of the visa bond, which aims to rein in visa overstays, “does not guarantee visa issuance,” the notice posted on Tuesday warned, stating that the fee would be reimbursed if certain conditions are met. “The bond will be canceled and the bond money will be automatically returned in the following circumstances:…
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The Jemez and Sangre de Cristo mountains had vanished into the night sky by the time Ryan Speedo Green sang his first words as Wotan in Wagner’s “Die Walküre.”Still, their invisible presence around the Santa Fe Opera House was a fitting backdrop, since Wagner set the scene on a high mountain ridge.And indeed the part of Wotan, one of the most demanding roles in opera for a dramatic bass-baritone, seems to inspire mountain imagery. To conductor James Gaffigan, its length and difficulty make it “the Mount Everest for this particular voice type.” To Green, “It…
People walk by a Claire’s store on December 11, 2024 in San Rafael, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesTween retailer Claire’s filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in seven years on Wednesday in the hopes it can reorganize its business and stave off liquidation. The mall-based boutique, long known for its ear piercing services and eclectic mix of jewelry and accessories, is staring down about $500 million in debt, rising competition and an evolving retail landscape that’s made it harder than ever to grow a business profitably. “This decision is difficult, but a necessary one. Increased competition,…
by Mia Taylor Last updated: 5:35 PM ET, Tue August 5, 2025 California has long been known for its iconic coastlines, welcoming laid-back culture and broad range of entertainment and adventure.And now the progressive state is working to make more of its offerings are accessible for travelers with disabilities. To help achieve that goal, Visit California has just launch a new “Accessibility Hub,” a comprehensive online resource that’s designed to “empower travelers with disabilities to explore the Golden State with greater ease and confidence,” according a press release from Visit California.The new platform was created for both travelers and industry…
AI agent tools promise to siphon out some of the drudgery from daily workflows, but most organizations are hesitant to adopt them yet, harboring a pressing concern: data security. Large enterprises with trade secrets, companies in highly regulated industries, and government agencies have thought more than twice about bringing in AI tools out of concern that their — or worse, their customers’ — data could inadvertently be compromised, or used to train foundation models. Canadian AI firm Cohere is taking aim at alleviating those concerns with its new AI agent platform dubbed North, which promises to enable private deployment so…
Facebook Tweet Email Link Ghana’s defense and environment ministers are among eight people killed after a military helicopter crashed in the southern Ashanti region on Wednesday, according to the chief of staff to the Ghanian president. Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed were among the five passengers on board the helicopter, as well as three crew members. Ghana’s Armed Forces said earlier on Wednesday that it had lost contact with a Z9 helicopter that was en route from the capital of Accra to Obuasi, a mining town in southern Ghana. Julius Debrah, the chief of…