Posts by Riah Marton
Murdoch’s Fox Corp. could join Trump deal to preserve TikTok in the U.S.
Another pair of influencers might be joining President Trump’s effort to preserve TikTok in the U.S.: Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch. The Trump administration has been working on a deal that would keep the wildly popular social video service operational for millions of Americans. Under a law signed by President Biden, TikTok’s U.S. service must separate…
Read MoreContributor: The internet made us stupid. AI promises to make it worse
Floating along on my bicycle on a daydream of a country road, up behind me came a man on a hissing e-bike, going fast, headed somewhere important. I thought at that speed — 25 miles an hour, I estimated — and with dusk gathering, he risked hitting a bear that would promptly eat him and…
Read MoreTrump says China’s Xi has approved a deal to save TikTok in the U.S.
President Trump said Friday that he has reached a deal with China to keep the popular social video app TikTok running in the U.S. Trump said on his social media platform that he had a “very productive call” Friday morning with China’s President Xi Jinping. TikTok is owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, a fact…
Read MoreRace to make smart glasses relevant heats up again with new tech from Meta and Snap
More than a decade ago, pricey smart glasses that allowed people to snap photos, text and browse the web generated a lot of buzz but also resistance. People who wore Google Glass in 2014 faced backlash over fears that the smart glasses, priced at $1,500, would secretly record people or make human interactions socially awkward.…
Read MoreIntel shares soar as Nvidia embrace brings it into the AI boom
Intel shares have skyrocketed after Nvidia announced plans to invest in and partner with the company, sparking hope that the old chipmaker could avoid being left behind in a world powered by artificial intelligence. On Thursday, Nvidia said it plans to invest $5 billion in its ailing rival Intel and also help it evolve for…
Read MoreLetters to the Editor, Sept. 18, 2025: ‘Social media is watching’
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Opinion Letters Published Sep 18, 2025 • Last updated 1 day ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump take part in a photo during the G7 summit…
Read MoreDel Monte Pacific gets Philippine Stock Exchange suspension after annual report non-submission
DMP did not meet the PSE’s extended deadline “due to the same reasons disclosed by the company (when) requesting the extension”, the company says [SINGAPORE] The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) suspended trading of shares of Del Monte Pacific (DMP) with effect from Tuesday (Sep 16), as it failed to submit its annual report by an…
Read MoreSurprise, Babe: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna’s Fam Sale Is Back—Get Early Access to 30% Sitewide
Surprise, fam—Rihanna just turned our beauty routine into a “work, work, work” of art. The twice-a-year Fenty Beauty Fam Sale is here, and for two days only (Sept. 17–18), you get exclusive early access. With code ENEWS30, you’ll score 30% off sitewide, from her viral foundation to glow-boosting highlighters, bold lipsticks, and even skincare. That’s…
Read MoreMicrosoft pledges to invest US$30 billion in UK as Trump visits
Britain ranks among the top countries for private AI investments over the past decade [LONDON] Microsoft announced on Tuesday (Sep 16) a US$30 billion investment in the UK over four years, as US President Donald Trump landed in Britain for a landmark second state visit. “We are committed to creating new opportunity for people and…
Read MoreKate Middleton Shares Heartwarming Moment With King Charles After Royal Funeral
Prince Harry and King Charles III Are Not Speaking Harry told the BBC May 2 that his father King Charles III won’t speak to him “because of this security stuff,” but added that “it would be nice to reconcile.” The Duke of Sussex, who shares kids Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet with Meghan, said that…
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