Miscellaneous

According to the Daily Dot, Russian media outlets, like Sputnik, promoted a false story using a manipulated screenshot claiming Buckingham Palace announced the unexpected death of the king. Amidst this absurdity, real news of King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis and Princess Kate Middleton’s surgery surfaced. Interestingly, Kensington Palace faced its own scandal involving edited photos of Middleton. The confusion escalated until the Associated Press issued a “Kill notification” on the photo, prompting retractions from major news outlets and an AFP announcement discrediting Kensington Palace as a reliable source.

Federal prosecutors are investigating whether Meta, formerly Facebook, profited from ad sales for regulated drugs and telehealth services promoting them. The probe focuses on the tech company’s potential involvement with unregulated online pharmacies advertising on its platforms. With the surge of telehealth services during the pandemic, sketchy companies are offering controlled substances through digital ads. Meta could face liability for these activities. The FDA is cooperating with the investigation, while Meta remains tight-lipped about the matter.

DNA My Dog, a company based in Toronto, faced scrutiny when a woman’s human saliva sample supposedly revealed dog breed results – a bizarre claim refuted by Boston’s WBZ-TV. The controversy sparked when the company allegedly identified the woman as part bulldog, border collie, and cane corso. Despite challenges to its credibility, DNA My Dog maintained its stance, prompting further investigations into its testing accuracy and procedures.

One of the world’s most famous YouTubers, MrBeast, cautions aspiring influencers against hastily quitting their jobs or dropping out of school to pursue content creation, emphasizing the challenges and uncertainties in achieving success in this competitive field. He urges them to consider the risks and be strategic in their approach, highlighting the need for hard work, creativity, and adaptability to navigate the complex landscape of social media fame.

Elon Musk cancels Don Lemon’s upcoming show on X after a controversial interview, showcasing Musk’s double standard on diverse voices. Lemon’s respectful questions may have clashed with Musk’s far-right-leaning views, leading to the abrupt cancellation. Lemon, fired from CNN, faced Musk’s ire for his probing questions, highlighting Musk’s reluctance to embrace all viewpoints on his platform. The clash serves as a cautionary tale of the challenges faced in creating a truly open and inclusive digital space.

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb caused a stir by suggesting that metallic fragments found in the Pacific Ocean could be alien technology from a meteor. However, planetary seismologist Benjamin Fernando debunked this theory, explaining that the signals were likely from passing trucks. Despite Loeb’s claims, Fernando’s study challenges the alien narrative, emphasizing the importance of consulting experts before making bold conclusions about extraterrestrial origins.

In an interview with the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stressed the importance of “pain and suffering” in achieving greatness, emphasizing that character is built through adversity rather than intelligence. Huang, whose company boasts a $2 trillion valuation, encourages Stanford students to embrace challenges, as resilience is key to success. Despite facing criticism for Nvidia’s market practices, Huang’s candid advice highlights the grit needed for triumph in a competitive landscape.

In a recently leaked clip of Don Lemon’s upcoming show, the journalist confronts Elon Musk about his drug use, specifically ketamine. Musk’s history of drug use has been a topic of interest, with reports ranging from cocaine to LSD. The confrontational interview led to Musk canceling Lemon’s show on X, citing concerns about authenticity and content. Despite the fallout, Lemon plans to move forward with his show while Musk maintains he can still upload it and earn revenue.

Earlier today, SpaceX made its third attempt to launch and land its Starship spacecraft, marking a significant milestone in Elon Musk’s vision to establish human colonies on Mars. Musk aims to use a fleet of Starship rockets to build a civilization on the Red Planet and ensure the continuity of human consciousness. Not everyone supports this idea, with critics, including Barack Obama, advocating for the preservation and sustainability of Earth rather than seeking refuge on Mars.