French authorities are investigating if Kick “knowingly” allowed the horrific livestreams.
Dust storms have battered southwestern U.S. states, grounding flights and leaving people without power. A dust cloud—known as a haboob—smashed through Phoenix and Arizona City, both in Arizona, on Monday.
A similar event made the Burning Man Festival, Nevada, look like a Mad Max sequel. Dramatic footage has circulated online, with pictures showing walls of dust towering over cities as they are plunged into darkness. About 15,000 people lost power across Arizona, as reported by. Delays were reported at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, while locals endured challenging driving conditions. Many of the power outages occurred in Maricopa County. “I couldn’t see my hand in front of my face if I put my hand outside,” Boykin Hitesman told. “My kids were really, really scared, so I was trying to be brave for them.” Over the weekend, winds of 50mph caused wild scenes in the Black Rock Desert for campers at Burning Man. The word haboob originates in Arabic and means “strong wind.”Former drug company executive Martin Shkreli exits U.S. District Court after being convicted of securities fraud in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, U.S., August 4, 2017. REUTERS/Carlo AllegriInfamous price hiker and swindler “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli has welcomed a child into the world, with an unusual moniker. May we present, Torque “EZMONEY$TAXX” Shkreli. As the head of Turing Pharmaceuticals in 2015, Shkreli controversially raised the price of his then-newly acquired Daraprim drug by nearly 4,000 percent from $7.50 per tablet to $750. After lying to investors and swindling them of millions, Shkreli, 42, was convicted of securities fraud in 2017 and served four years in prison. It’s not clear whether the unusual name is officially on the birth certificate of his newborn, but a video of the child squirming was posted onwith the message, “Welcome to the world! Torque ‘EZMONEY$TAXX’ Shkreli.” Shkreli was given a lifetime ban from the pharma industry after his conviction, upheld by a federal appeals court in New York in 2024. In October, he was ordered to repay $64.6 million of the profits he gained after the market monopolization and astronomical price hike of Daraprim, which is used to treat parasitic diseases.Labour Day weekend isn’t just a holiday; it’s prime time to refresh routines and get ready for fall. Whether you or someone you love is preparing for a new school year,is the perfect chance to score dorm or home essentials. Now through 9/2, save up to 70% on everything from rugs and furniture to cookware and bedding. Let’s start in the kitchen. Versatile cookware is king, and this five-piece set fits the bill. Each piece is crafted from durable cast iron with an enameled body that heats evenly and retains heat for longer. The two Dutch ovens are perfect for big-batch meals like braised short ribs, hearty stews, and homemade sourdough. 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AI is changing the game for career starters and threatens a desperate new era for freshly graduated hopefuls. The rise of AI has led to a significant and measurable decline in job prospects for younger, less-experienced workers, according to a landmark study by Stanford. Research, conducted by analyzing payroll data, reveals that employment for workers aged 22 to 25 in AI-exposed roles such as software development and customer support has plummeted by 16 percent since late 2022. That is a stark contrast with older workers in the same fields who have not seen a measurable decline in their job prospects, the report says. “There’s definitely evidence that AI is beginning to have a big effect,” lead researcher and economist Erik Brynjolfsson told Axios. Part of the reason younger workers are being affected is that their lack of experience makes them more reliant on “book knowledge,” which AI can replicate more easily. Senior workers, however, “learn tricks of the trade that maybe never get written down. Those are not the things that the AI has been able to learn, at least not yet.”Authorities will launch an investigation into the Australian platform Kick after a streamer’s on-air death in Paris shocked viewers last week. Raphaël Graven, who went by the pseudonym Jean Pormanove or JP, died Aug. 18 during a streaming marathon that lasted 280 hours on the platform. The 46-year-old internet personality was reportedly exposed to bouts of humiliation and torture—such as violence and sleep deprivation—for months to garner views before his death. Paris prosecutors have said they would investigate if Kick “knowingly” broadcast “videos of deliberate attacks on personal integrity.” Kick is also being investigated to determine if it abided by the European Union’s Digital Services Act, which states that platforms are obligated to report to authorities if a person’s life or safety is at risk. Clara Chappaz, the French minister for digital affairs, said in athat the government would sue the streaming platform for “negligence.” “Kick did not do everything possible to stop the broadcast of dangerous content,” Chappaz said. The Daily Beast has reached out to Kick for comment. Kick previously released a statement that said, “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Jean Pormanove and extend our condolences to his family, friends and community.”selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. Is there a better way to spend a long weekend than tangled in your sheets with a brand-new toy working its magic?for a limited time. This includes plenty of options for solo or partnered play, including some of our favorite picks below.heats up to 104°F to mimic the feel of oral sex. Switch between six vibration patterns and three intensities to play exactly how you or your partner wants.is whisper-quiet. 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Kennedy, also a, “The evidence is mounting and indisputable that MRNA vaccines cause serious harm, including death, especially among young people. We have to stop giving them immediately!” The Daily Beast has contacted the Department of Health and Human Services and Levi for comment. The Beastthat Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a British cardiologist and close associate of RFK Jr., said the Trump administration will pull the COVID vaccine “within months.”Renowned Spanish actress and director Verónica Echegui died Sunday at 42-years-old after secretly battling cancer according to local reports. Prior to her death, the actress was hospitalized in Madrid. Echegui had her break out role as the protagonist in the 2006 filmin 2020, which won a Goya Award, Spain’s equivalent to the Oscars, in 2022 for Best Short Film. 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Rogen said he doesn’t have one. “People just want to smoke weed with me,” he said. And, sometimes, he’ll even oblige, but only under certain circumstances. “If it seems like it’ll really be special for the person, sometimes I will,” he said. “I’ve had moments where I’m like, ‘This is a big moment for this person. least I could do is take a couple hits with them.’” Rogen, 43, said he’s been a daily weed smoker for roughly 20 years. “I smoke weed all day, every single day, since I was 20 years old,” he said in a 2023 episode of British entrepreneur Steven Bartlett’s podcastElizabeth Hurley celebrated boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus’ 64th birthday with a social media post, affectionately dubbing him “Squirrel Man.” The English actress, 60, posted a series of photos of the chummy couple, who confirmed their relationship on Easter earlier this year. “Happy Birthday Squirrel Man,” Hurley wrote in the caption, followed by four red heart emojis. One of the photos showed Cyrus with pigtail braids, while another photo showed Hurley wearing a crab headpiece. The post elicited mixed feelings from commenters. “Maybe the oddest pairing but so cute. Wishing you both happiness,” said one user. “I used to think you had taste. It’s obvious you have none,” said another. Before Cyrus, Hurley was in a high-profile relationship with actor Hugh Grant from 1987 to 2000. She then dated film producer Steve Bing, with whom she welcomed her only child, son Damian, in 2002. Hurley was married to businessman Arun Nayar from 2007 to 2011, and was engaged to cricket player Shane Warne from 2011 until their relationship ended in 2013. Cyrus has been married three times: his first marriage, to Cindy Smith, lasted from 1986 to 1991. Most famously, he was married to Tish Finley—with whom he has five children, including singer/actress Miley Cyrus—from 1993 until 2022. The musician’s 2023 marriage to Australian singer Firerose lasted just one year.selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission.are ahead of us. As we inch closer to the dreaded end of daylight saving time and the beginning of SAD season , the good news is that it’s the perfect time to cozy up with a new blanket.are indisputably the best on the market—they’re designed from the softest faux fur fabric we’ve ever felt and are actually machine-washable. Right now, the brand is hosting its annualas well. Either way, it’s the brand’s biggest sale of the year, so if you’re looking for a luxury blanket for snuggle season, now’s the time to treat yourself.Snoop Dogg said he is “scared” to take the youngest members of his family to the movie theater after seeing LGBTQ+ characters like the lesbian couple in the 2022 Disney film. In an appearance on the podcast It’s Giving, the rapper, 53, grumbled about being confronted with difficult questions from his grandson after seeing the same-sex couple on screen. “They’re putting it everywhere,” he said. “I didn’t come in for this s--t. I just came to watch the goddamn movie.” He added, “It threw me for a loop. These are kids. We have to show that at this age? They’re going to ask questions. I don’t have the answer.” Snoop shares sons Corde, 31, and Cordell, 28, as well as daughter Cori, 26, with his wife, Shante Broadus, whom he’s been married to since 1997. He also has a son, Julian, 27, from a previous relationship. He is also a grandfather of eight grandkids ranging in age from 10 to 6 months old.has been banned in several countries for its depiction of the lesbian couple and was largely considered a box office failure for Disney and Pixar. Since Snoop’s complaints, hishas been flooded with comments from disappointed fans who mocked the rapper with rainbow emojis and gifs of women kissing. His remarks have also sparked calls to cancel his upcoming performance at themovies, has revealed he wants nothing to do with the rebooted HBO series. “No, I’ve done it, you saw my version,” he toldon Thursday. “There’s nothing left for me to do in the world of Potter.” Columbus, who left the original franchise mid-series after reporting burn out, said he approves of the reboot. “The great thing about it is that with the first and second and third book, we wanted to do it all. We wanted to bring all of that onto the screen, and we didn’t have the opportunity,” he says. Columbus was talking about the character Peeves from the first Harry Potter novel, a character which he said they didn’t have time to develop plus a storyline where Harry and Hermione fear they may have been poisoned after drinking potions. “We could never get that incredible scene into the film, and I’m sure it’ll be in the HBO series. So for me, it’s an opportunity to bring all those scenes to life,” he said. Thedirector also spoke fondly of Daniel Radcliffe—who played the titular character—and his growth as an actor, but showed disappointment for the controversial author J.K. Rowling who has come under fire for her transphobic views. “I like to sometimes separate the artist from the art... I certainly don’t agree with what she’s talking about. But it’s just sad.” The HBO series is set to be released in 2027.
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