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Meta recently released a new video editing app for creators called Edits. The new app is designed to rival ByteDance’s CapCut, a popular short-form video-editing app used by many creators.  Meta first shared that it was working on Edits back in January after ByteDance-owned CapCut was removed from U.S. app stores when the TikTok ban momentarily went into effect. Although the app has since come back online and is available to download, TikTok’s future in the U.S. remains uncertain, so Meta is ready to capitalize on CapCut’s possible absence in the future with its new Edits app. We’ve created this…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — No matter the time on Martha’s Vineyard, a shimmering glow will be powered by the star presence of Black filmmakers, actors and tastemakers like Issa Rae, Mara Brock Akil and Michelle Obama who are shaping culture on their own terms.For two-plus decades, the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival has been a cultural reunion, a summer sanctuary and a safe haven where some of the industry’s most influential voices converge in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. This week marks the return of the 23rd annual nine-day celebration, which kicks off Friday with a stacked slate that includes appearances…

by Mia Taylor Last updated: 2:25 PM ET, Tue July 29, 2025 After a rocky few years, Boeing appears to be turning a corner.The plane manufacturer has just announced reduced quarterly losses following its most significant delivery of airplanes since 2018, according to CNBC. The company lost $176 million in the three months ending June 30. But that’s down from $1.09 billion in losses from one year earlier. At the same time, Boeing’s revenue increased a substantial 35 percent to $22.75 billion from $16.87 billion.The upbeat news follows a string of years marked by crisis and setback including two fatal…

Facebook Tweet Email Link London  —  The founder of pro-Palestinian activist group has won the right to challenge the British government’s decision to ban the group under anti-terrorism laws. London High Court Judge Martin Chamberlain granted Palestine Action’s co-founder Huda Ammori permission to seek a judicial review Wednesday, saying that it was “reasonably arguable,” that the ban had disproportionately interfered with the group’s right to freedom of expression, assembly and association under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The UK-based group, which aims to disrupt the operations of weapons manufacturers supplying the Israeli government, was proscribed earlier this month…

The 2025 Acura ADX is all-new this year, and it takes its place as Acura’s smallest and least expensive crossover SUV. If you think Acura’s RDX or MDX are too big or too expensive, the entry-level ADX could very well satisfy. Among many rivals the ADX faces, one of the most well-established models is the 2025 BMW X1. The X1 arrived in BMW dealerships more than a decade ago, and BMW released this latest third-generation X1 for the 2023 model year. Similar to how Acura positions the ADX, the X1 is the entry point to BMW’s extensive lineup of SUVs.The…

Some say directing is 90% casting. In the case of Leslie Nielsen as Lt. Frank Drebin, it was more like 110%.The choice of Nielsen for “Police Squad!” and the subsequent “Naked Gun” movies deserves a special place in the annals of brilliant casting choices. Surely you could say that the masters of spoof — David Zucker, Jim Abrahams and Jerry Zucker — first struck gold in putting Nielsen in “Airplane!” But why, exactly, Nielsen was so perfect for 1988’s “The Naked Gun” is natural to ponder during Akiva Schaffer’s spirited but just off-the-mark reboot, starring Liam Neeson.Neeson, like Nielsen, has…

by Mia Taylor Last updated: 3:30 PM ET, Tue July 29, 2025 Baby Boomers continue to significantly outspend other generations when exploring a new destination.Just how much are Baby Boomers spending, exactly?  About 23 percent splash in excess of $6,000 or more when in-destination, according to a new quarterly travel trends report from Phocuswright. That’s compared to 17 percent of Millennials who say they spend $6,000 or more and 16 percent of Gen X. Millennials, on the other hand, dominate the lowest spending category when exploring a destination with 32 percent spending $1,000 or less. By comparison, about 27 percent…

Last week, the dating safety app Tea experienced a data breach, exposing 72,000 sensitive images containing selfies and photo IDs for account verification, as well as images from posts and messages. The personal data was reportedly shared by users on 4chan. As now reported by 404 Media, a second security issue exposed more user data, prompting the app to disable its direct messaging feature on Tuesday afternoon. Earlier this week, 404 Media received a tip from independent security researcher Kasra Rahjerdi, including messages between users sharing phone numbers and discussing abortions and unfaithful partners. The app — created to provide…

When school starts in West Virginia next month, 240,000 students in districts large and small will notice something missing from their cafeteria trays.Gone will be red Jell-O fruit cups, yogurt topped with brightly hued sprinkles and Cool Ranch Doritos — all foods made with synthetic dyes.In their place will be foods that contain colors made only from natural sources — such as vegetables, spices and seeds — after West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a sweeping new law in March banning seven artificial dyes from school meals.Other states have enacted similar laws that would strip artificial dyes from school meals,…

NEW YORK (AP) — A long-rumored and “unapologetic” memoir by Sen. John Fetterman will be released this fall, his publisher said. Crown, an imprint of Penguin Random House, announced on Wednesday that “Unfettered” is scheduled for Nov. 11.In the memoir, the Democrat will open up about his rise from mayor of Braddock, Pennsylvania, to national fame. The book also delves into his physical and mental health issues, including his stroke in 2022, and his clashes with both Republicans and members of his own party.One of Washington’s most recognizable politicians, known for his hoodies and for his imposing height of 6…