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Man, 75, dies after Kendall Jenner chatbot convinces him to meet in person
Online Reporters, Published on 15/08/2025
» UNITED STATES - Reuters reported a tragic incident in March involving Thongbue Wongbandue, a 76-year-old Thai-American living in New Jersey, who had memory problems caused by a brain condition. The skilled former chef died after conversing with “Big sis Billie”, a Meta chatbot designed to mimic a young woman engaging in romantic conversation, which repeatedly assured him it was a real person. The chatbot arranged to meet him in person, ultimately leading to an accident that caused his death.
'Eat the rich': Venice protests shadow Bezos wedding
AFP, Published on 29/06/2025
» VENICE - At least 500 protesters marched through Venice on Saturday, condemning Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's wedding to journalist Lauren Sanchez, a lavish affair that has drawn backlash in the historic Italian city.
Bad Bunny: the reggaeton star transforming pop music
AFP, Published on 16/04/2023
» INDIO (UNITED STATES) - High-octane hits, dance breaks, fireworks and a bonus lesson on the history of Caribbean music: with his groundbreaking Coachella set, Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny showcased a Latin revolution in pop fueled by his skyrocketing fame.
She's come undone (on purpose)
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 02/10/2022
» If you see a young person strolling down the street, pants undone, it's probably not an "examine your zipper" situation.
The definition of entrepreneurship has changed, says Josh Heller
Published on 09/02/2021
» If you’re familiar with the work of HELLER PR, INC., then you know that they have a favourable reputation among high profile actors and celebrities. But to understand how HELLER PR INC took shape, you need to know the story of the man behind the operation. Josh Heller tells us about his journey from humble beginnings to the owner of a leading PR firm.
Shoe Seller Payless Attempts a Comeback
Business, Published on 20/08/2020
» Payless ShoeSource Inc. twice filed for bankruptcy protection and last year closed its 2,500 North American stores. Now, amid the coronavirus pandemic, the discount shoe retailer is attempting its third comeback.
'Thrones', 'Fleabag' top Emmys, Billy Porter makes history
Associated Press, Published on 23/09/2019
» LOS ANGELES: “Game of Thrones” resurrected the Iron Throne at Sunday's Emmy ceremony, ruling as top drama on a night of surprises in which “Pose” star Billy Porter made history and the comedy series “Fleabag” led a British invasion that overturned expectations.
How the Fyre Festival crashed and burned
Life, Published on 15/01/2019
» Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened is a Netflix Original documentary, exposing the truth behind the disastrous Fyre Festival. The festival, held on a private beach on the island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas, was promoted as an exclusive luxury event, endorsed by the likes of Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid. It ended in acrimony, litigation and prison.
French family heritage honoured
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 26/10/2018
» An inaugural full-scale runway show, staged at 3 World Trade Center during New York Fashion Week 2018 last month, marked Longchamp's 70th anniversary and pretty much showed new directions under third-generation Jean Cassegrain, who shares a name with the founder of the Parisian luxury house.