Lil Nas X Video Surfaces Before Hospitalization And Arrest
New footage shows Lil Nas X walking nearly nude on Ventura Boulevard before police say he was hospitalized for a possible overdose and then arrested in Los Angeles.
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Gap x KATSEYE Launch “Better In Denim” Fall 2025 Campaign
Gap taps global girl group KATSEYE for its Fall 2025 “Better in Denim” push, a 90-second spot set to Kelis’ “Milkshake” that spotlights low-rise fits and the Long & Lean jean.
Canada Drops 25% Tariffs On ~$21B In U.S. Goods; Metals Levies Stay
Ottawa will lift 25% retaliatory tariffs on roughly $21B of U.S. consumer goods effective Sept 1, while keeping duties on steel, aluminum, and autos after talks between Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Trump.
The Future of Proxy Technology in the Age of AI and IoT
Artificial intelligence and IoT are creating massive amounts of data that have never been seen before. However, securing and managing this data appropriately and efficiently has become a significant challenge. Conventional or traditional proxy arrangements are unable to manage such situations, especially when these environments' speed, scale, and combination complex operations are involved.
Dario Amodei Net Worth in 2025
Dario Amodei is the CEO and cofounder of Anthropic, the AI lab that built the chatbot Claude. He trained as a physicist, worked in research roles at both Google and OpenAI, then left to start Anthropic in 2021 with a small group that included his sister, Daniela Amodei.
Trump Says He Could Extend TikTok Deadline, Says U.S. Buyers Are Ready
Trump said he may extend TikTok’s Sept 17 divest-or-ban deadline if needed and claims U.S. buyers are lined up.
Sony Hikes PlayStation 5 Price By $50 Across U.S.
Effective Aug 21, Sony raised U.S. PlayStation 5 console prices by $50, citing a challenging economic climate; accessories are unchanged.
Meta Signs $10B Plus Google Cloud Deal Amid AI Arms Race
Meta inked a six year, $10B plus agreement to run on Google Cloud, adding multi cloud heft as it races to scale AI infrastructure.
Drake Launches “Drake’s Warehouse” Official Merch Store On Amazon
Drake has opened an official Amazon storefront called “Drake’s Warehouse,” mixing new and archival merch with novelty items like a $100 body pillow and a “For All The Dogs” poop scooper.
iPhone 17 Release Date And Changes: What To Expect
Apple is expected to unveil iPhone 17 in early September with an ultra thin model, 120 Hz displays, and camera upgrades. Here’s the likely timeline and features.
Calgary’s Brewery & The Beast Puts Local Brands Centre Stage This Sunday
Brewery & the Beast returns to Calgary on Aug 24 at The Confluence with 60 plus chefs, craft beverages, and an all inclusive ticket that spotlights local producers.
TikTok Canada Shutdown Order Sparks UGC Dip For Brands
Ottawa’s wind-down order for TikTok Canada is chilling creator programs and brand UGC, as the app stays live but local funding, staffing, and partnerships are pulled back.
Air Canada Nearly Fully Back To Operations After Strike
Air Canada says it’s operating near full capacity just days after a mediated deal ended the flight-attendant strike, with domestic and U.S. schedules largely restored and cleanup work ongoing.
Google Expands AI Mode Worldwide With Agentic Features
Google is taking AI Mode in Search global, reaching 180 countries in English and adding agentic tools that can plan and book tasks like restaurant reservations.
Judge Frank Caprio, “Caught in Providence” Star, Dies At 88
Frank Caprio, the compassionate “Caught in Providence” judge, died at 88 on August 20 after pancreatic cancer, with tributes pouring in across Rhode Island and beyond.
Top 10 Email Automation Platforms That Transform Your Marketing in 2025
Find out the top 10 email automation tools of 2025. Exploit automated marketing campaign features, prices and advantages to increase ROI in your marketing.
Google Unveils Pixel 10 Line At “Made by Google,” Puts AI First
Google used its Made by Google showcase to unveil the Pixel 10 family with an AI-first pitch, highlighting Tensor G5 advances across four phones and companion hardware as the event streamed globally from New York.
US Open 2025 Officially Kicks Off On August 24
The 2025 US Open begins Sunday, August 24, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, with ESPN and ABC carrying opening coverage and the men’s and women’s finals set for September 7 and 6.
Fan Expo Canada Takes Over Toronto This Week
Fan Expo Canada returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from August 21 to 24 with star guests, special experiences, and four days of comics, anime, cosplay, and gaming.
Pop Mart Eyes U.S. Pop Up Boom After Beating Global Revenue Targets
Fresh off surging past its revenue goals, Pop Mart is accelerating in the U.S. with a wave of pop ups layered on top of new stores, betting Labubu mania can carry its next phase of growth.
Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters Becomes Streaming’s Hottest Phenomenon
Netflix’s animated hit KPop Demon Hunters rockets to No. 1, racks up record views, and spins off real world sing along events as its lead single tops the Hot 100.
Residential Proxies for Fraud Detection and Prevention
In a world where cybercrime is becoming more sophisticated and geographically dispersed, enterprises must be proactive in safeguarding their assets, data, and customers. For many security teams, residential proxies are now a core component of a broader fraud detection and prevention strategy. By routing internet requests through real, consumer-grade IP addresses, they enable businesses to investigate, validate, and monitor suspicious activity without tipping off malicious actors.
Compact Mini PC Solutions for Modern Workspaces
Discover how mini PCs are transforming offices with space-saving designs, improved efficiency, and versatile performance for any work environment.
Core Concepts of Marketing: 7 Basics Brands Must Know About
What are the core concepts of marketing that still fuel success? Learn about the basics that your brand needs to embrace to convert and retain customers.
Meta Assembles 50-Person Super-AI Lab After Poaching Stars From OpenAI and DeepMind
Meta poaches OpenAI, DeepMind stars for a 50-engineer Superintelligence Lab aimed at building next-gen multimodal AI beyond today’s chatbots.
Apple in Talks with OpenAI and Anthropic to Power Siri in AI Strategy Shift
In a surprising pivot, Apple is reportedly exploring partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic to power a revamped version of Siri, marking a significant reversal in its AI strategy.
Lululemon Sues Costco Over Allegedly Knockoff Apparel Designs
Lululemon is taking Costco to court, accusing the retail giant of selling clothing that mimics its signature styles too closely. In a lawsuit filed in California, the activewear brand claims that Costco has been profiting from “confusingly similar” designs, including pants, hoodies, and jackets.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Marry in Star-Studded Venice Ceremony
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are officially married, exchanging vows on June 27, 2025, in a glamorous black-tie ceremony on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, Italy.
Trump Pulls Plug on Canada Trade Talks Over Digital Services Tax Dispute
Trump freezes Canada trade talks over digital tax, threatens new tariffs in a week; Ottawa vows to keep negotiating despite mounting pressure.
Uber Reportedly in Talks With Travis Kalanick on New Self-Driving Deal
Uber may team up with its ousted founder Travis Kalanick to back his bid for Pony.ai’s U.S. division. The move reflects rising pressure from Waymo, Tesla, and others as robotaxi competition heats up in major U.S. cities.
S&P 500 Flirts With New High as Wall Street Shrugs Off Tariff Jitters
S&P 500 nears a record, Dow jumps 404 points, and AI darlings keep tech roaring as tariffs fade from center stage—will July’s Fed call seal the rally?
Golden-Share Clause Lets President Oversee U.S. Steel Operations
Nippon Steel’s $14.9 B U.S. Steel buyout gives Trump a golden share—veto power on plant closures and offshoring—while future presidents defer to agencies.
Another Major Exit at Tesla: Musk's Confidant Departs Amid Restructuring
Tesla executive Omead Afshar, a close Elon Musk ally, has left the company as part of broader restructuring efforts. His departure comes amid slumping demand, a pivot to AI, and rising executive turnover.
Toronto Casino Hit With $350K Fine After EDM After-Party Sparks Chaos
Ontario regulator fines Great Canadian Casino $350K after surprise EDM after-party sparks fights, overdoses and slot-machine acrobatics.
Anna Wintour Steps Down as Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue After 37 Years
After nearly four decades at the helm of American Vogue, Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief. She made the announcement during a staff meeting, revealing that a new “head of editorial content” will take over U.S. operations.
Intel to Cut 10,000 Jobs and Shut Down Automotive Division
Intel is preparing for a significant shift. Starting July 15, the tech giant will lay off 10,000 employees across four Santa Clara locations, including its headquarters on Mission College Boulevard.
Unifor & DHL Reach Tentative Deal, Ending Nation-Wide Lockout After Two Weeks
Tentative deal ends 17-day Canada-wide DHL lockout; 2,100 Unifor couriers and warehouse staff poised to vote on wage, workload, security gains.
Deloitte Sees Shallow 2025 Recession, Faster Growth Once Tariff Fog Lifts
Deloitte sees a shallow 2025 recession, then growth as tariff fog clears and Canada’s new “One Economy” reforms spark investment.
Spirit Airlines Fights JetBlue–United “Blue Sky” Deal
Spirit Airlines has officially filed a complaint against the proposed “Blue Sky” alliance between JetBlue and United Airlines. The low-cost carrier argues that this partnership would give United too much power and turn JetBlue into a follower, reducing competition in key cities like New York and Boston.
McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme End U.S. Donut Deal Amid High Costs
McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme are officially ending their U.S. donut partnership by July 2025, citing rising costs and limited rollout success. Originally announced in March 2024, the deal aimed to bring Krispy Kreme donuts to all 14,000 McDonald’s locations, but the treats only made it to 2,400 stores nationwide.
Compass Sues Zillow Over Listing Policy in Real Estate Clash
Real estate brokerage Compass is taking Zillow to court, accusing the listing giant of stifling competition with a new policy requiring public home listings to appear on Zillow within 24 hours.
New York Proposes First New Nuclear Power Plant in Decades
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced plans to build New York’s first new nuclear power plant since 1989, aiming to strengthen the state’s clean energy infrastructure. The proposed facility would be a next-generation, zero-emission plant located in upstate New York, producing at least one gigawatt of electricity.
Botpress Secures $25 M Series B to Scale AI-Agent Platform Worldwide
Botpress lands $25 M to ramp up its cloud platform for enterprise AI agents, hiring fast and targeting global rollouts beyond prototype chatbots.
Ruby Liu Wins First Three Hudson’s Bay Leases, Sets Stage for Modern Department-Store Chain
Judge okays Ruby Liu’s $6 M purchase of three Hudson’s Bay leases, first step in her plan to launch modern department stores across Canada.
Klarna Enters Wireless Arena With $40 Unlimited 5G Plan for U.S. Shoppers
Klarna jumps into wireless: $40 unlimited 5G, instant eSIM setup, zero hidden fees—U.S. first, U.K./Germany next.
Lululemon Cuts 150 Corporate Roles Amid Rising Tariff Pressures
Lululemon is cutting approximately 150 corporate roles, primarily from its store support centres, as part of a broader restructuring effort to stay agile amid shifting global trade dynamics.
Over 1,000 New U.S. Millionaires a Day, UBS Wealth Report Finds
UBS's 2025 Global Wealth Report reveals that over 379,000 Americans became millionaires in 2024—more than 1,000 each day. Driven by strong markets and a stable U.S. dollar, the U.S. now accounts for nearly 40% of the world's millionaires, with global wealth up 4.6%.
Kirkland’s Rebrands as The Brand House Collective
Kirkland’s is rebranding as The Brand House Collective to lead a new multi-brand retail strategy. With Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, and buybuy Baby under its umbrella, the company plans store conversions, leadership changes, and a bold retail transformation in 2025.
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