Title: Apple’s Latest iOS and iPadOS Updates Address Overheating Issue and Security Flaw In a bid to address customer complaints about overheating issues on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple has released the iOS 17.0.3 update for iPhone users and the iPadOS 17.0.3 update for iPad users. The updates are now available for download through settings. The chief aim of the update is to resolve an overheating problem that caused some iPhones to become excessively warm and even shut down unexpectedly. Several customers reported experiencing discomfort due to the heat emanating from their devices. Apple traced…
Author: Robert Gill
Title: Armenia Ratifies ICC Statute, Strains Relations with Russia over Putin Arrest Warrant In a significant move, Armenia’s parliament has formally ratified the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) founding statute, indicating its intention to join the court. However, this decision has sparked tensions with Russia, Armenia’s long-standing ally, as the ICC recently issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin over alleged war crimes in Ukraine. A total of 60 deputies voted in favor of ratifying the ICC’s Rome Statute, while 22 voted against. This vote serves as a clear indication of the growing divide between Moscow and Yerevan, particularly…
Johnny & Associates, a prominent Japanese talent agency, has announced a major restructuring that includes changing its name and splitting into two separate entities. The move comes after years of cover-ups and denials by the company, as well as mounting pressure for accountability. The existing company will be renamed Smile-Up and will solely focus on compensating the hundreds of sexual abuse victims of the late founder, Johnny Kitagawa. An external investigative committee has received reports of abuse from 478 of Kitagawa’s victims, with 325 seeking compensation. Shockingly, some victims have alleged that the abuse occurred over one hundred times and…
Former “Home Improvement” star, Zachery Ty Bryan, has recently been released from an Oregon jail after his third arrest. The actor was taken into custody last Thursday, although the exact amount of his bail remains unknown. The latest charges on his booking sheet include two counts of fourth-degree felony assault, but sources close to the case have revealed that this arrest is not connected to a new incident. According to his attorney, Zachery’s arrest was due to a technical violation of his release agreement from a previous assault case. It appears that he had mistakenly failed to charge his ankle…
Title: Microsoft’s Attempt to Sell Bing to Apple Allegedly Thwarted by Google In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft claims that its efforts to sell its search engine, Bing, to tech giant Apple were unexpectedly hindered by none other than Google. The revelation comes from Mikhail Parakhin, Microsoft’s CEO of Advertising and Web Services, who revealed that the company offered Apple an unprecedented deal, offering more than 100% of the revenue or gross profit to secure Bing as Apple’s default search engine. However, Apple’s dealings with Google seemed to pose a significant roadblock, with the proposal ultimately being rejected. Microsoft…
Americans across the country, including residents of Hawaii, have faced numerous challenges when attempting to obtain the updated COVID-19 vaccines through the commercial market. While most private insurers, Medicaid, and Medicare are mandated to cover the vaccines without any cost-sharing, some individuals have encountered insurance issues that hinder their access to the life-saving shots. One particular incident in Hawaii involved HMSA customers who were informed by CVS Pharmacy that the vaccine was not covered by their insurance, leaving them with no choice but to pay out of pocket. Consequently, many individuals decided to delay receiving their COVID-19 shots due to…
Title: Meta Introduces Celebrity-Inspired Chatbots, Sparks Debate on Ethical Boundaries Meta, the social networking giant, has recently unveiled an innovative project that has left the world buzzing with both excitement and concern. In an unexpected move, the company has announced the launch of chatbots with personalities inspired by various celebrities. This groundbreaking development allows users to engage in conversations with virtual personas that closely mimic the characteristics of their favorite stars. To cater to younger users, Meta has designed 28 chatbots, each with a unique and distinctive personality. The company has gone a step further by assigning faces to these…
Universal Studio Group has made a controversial decision regarding the reinstatement of its writing and non-writing producers, opting not to extend their deals. This move has particularly impacted writers, whose deals were suspended throughout the entire five-month duration of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. The decision made by Universal Studio Group means that these writers now face the prospect of losing hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars in earnings without an extension. While other studios and streamers have been handling extension decisions on a case-by-case basis, Universal Studio Group is the only one to have implemented…
NASA’s highly anticipated Psyche asteroid mission has experienced yet another setback, as the launch has been delayed by a week. Originally scheduled for October 5, the liftoff is now set for October 12. The delay comes as the space agency seeks to verify the spacecraft’s thrusters. The adjustments in the parameters used to control the Psyche spacecraft’s nitrogen cold gas thrusters were made in response to updated temperature predictions. These modifications were deemed necessary to ensure the success of the billion-dollar mission, which has already faced delays due to software problems. The launch will take place from pad 39A at…
Title: Mass Looting Forces Closure of Liquor Stores in Philadelphia In a disturbing turn of events, all liquor stores in Philadelphia have been forced to close their doors after a series of overnight looting incidents. The thefts took place amidst peaceful protests against a judge’s decision to dismiss charges against a former Philadelphia police officer, shaking the city to its core. A staggering 18 stores fell victim to opportunistic looters overnight, triggering the closure of 49 retail wine and liquor stores. Although no employees were physically harmed during the incidents, many were left shaken by the brazen acts of vandalism…