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Britney Spears and her husband Sam Asghari are reportedly heading for Splitsvilla. According to a report by TMZ, Asghari accused the ‘Toxic’ singer of infidelity and the duo had a nasty fight. Asghari moved out of her Los Angeles home.

On Monday, Las Vegas cryptocurrency custodian Prime Trust filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking another setback for the troubled fintech company.

By Andrea Shalal

White House officials concerned about AI chatbots' potential for societal harm and the Silicon Valley powerhouses rushing them to market are heavily invested in a three-day competition ending Sunday at the DefCon hacker convention in Las Vegas

The White House is taking on “junk fees,” those extra charges tacked on to plane tickets, hotel rooms, hospital bills and more

AI chatbots are also vulnerable to hacking. The hackers can misuse the generative AI technology to generate false information, biased information, induce fake narratives, pedal offensive information, etc. Responding to all such threats, the AI companies are participating in 20 hours at the DEF CON conference in Las Vegas, news platform SEMAFOR reported.

How to get good returns from your investments without working too hard for them? Let me start with a question: why does anyone invest? You may say, to get good returns on the capital. Well, of course. So, how should one invest to get good returns?This question may attract a lot of varied responses: invest in stocks, trade derivatives, invest in the top-performing asset class at the moment, and so on and so forth. What if I told you that getting good returns has nothing to do with any of these?If you have started to roll your eyes in disbelief, this quote from Late Paul Samuleson, a Nobel Prize laureate and an American economist, may be an eye-opener: “Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow.

«It was a back-and-forth conversation,» said the 21-year-old student from Savannah, Georgia. At first the model agreed to say it was part of an «inside joke» between them. Several prompts later, it eventually stopped qualifying the errant sum in any way at all.

(Reuters) — Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) is winding down its online sports betting and iGaming platform, WynnBET, in certain U.S. states due to a lack of clear rules and higher customer acquisition costs, the casino operator said on Friday.

By Andrea Shalal

Investing.com — U.S. futures rose Thursday, with investors awaiting a key inflation release which could provide clues towards future Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.

The Biden administration revealed an opportunity on August 9, for hackers to vie for substantial monetary rewards through the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in safeguarding vital United States infrastructure from cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

By David Shepardson

Elon Musk says his potential in-person fight with Mark Zuckerberg would be streamed live on his social media site X, formerly known as Twitter

Elon Musk has stated that his potential face-off with Mark Zuckerberg in a cage fight may be streamed on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. In late June, the two prominent tech billionaires seemingly agreed to engage in a «cage match» showdown. Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook's parent company Meta, revealed his mixed martial arts training background and shared his participation in a jiu jitsu tournament earlier this year. Musk posted on Sunday (August 5) that the «Zuck v Musk fight will be live-streamed on X,» with all proceeds directed towards charity for veterans. Musk also mentioned that he was preparing for the fight by engaging in weightlifting, humorously mentioning his unconventional workout routine. The possibility of Musk and Zuckerberg actually meeting in a Las Vegas ring remains uncertain. Nevertheless, the playful exchange has garnered attention. The exchange began when Musk, the owner of X, responded to a tweet discussing Meta's plans to release a Twitter competitor named Threads. Musk playfully criticized the potential monopoly of the social media landscape by Zuckerberg, prompting one user to joke about Zuckerberg's jiu jitsu skills. Musk's response was lighthearted, expressing his willingness for a cage match if Zuckerberg was game. Musk's interest in streaming the potential fight aligns with his goal of transforming X into a «digital town square.» However, his previous attempt to use the platform for high-profile events encountered technical glitches and delays.

(Reuters) -Elon Musk said in a social media post that his proposed cage fight with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg would be live-streamed on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

Clifton Oliver, who is renowned for his roles as Simba in 'The Lion King' and Benny in 'In the Heights,' has died at the age of 47. His sister, Roxy Hall, shared on Facebook that he passed away peacefully after spending six weeks in the hospital and hospice. The cause of death of the actor remains undisclosed. In her post, Hall described the moment of Oliver's passing as serene, with his partner Richard singing Psalm 23 as he took his final breath. She expressed a mix of sadness and joy, noting Oliver's radiant smile and envisioning his arrival in the afterlife as a grand celebration. Hall highlighted Oliver's profound impact, emphasizing his talent, kind-hearted nature, and the light he brought to people worldwide. She assured that while he will be missed, his memory lives on within everyone he touched. Oliver, born in 1975 and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, aspired to an artistic career from a young age. He pursued studies at the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts before moving to New York in 2010 to launch his Broadway journey. His career encompassed diverse roles, including joining the ensemble of 'Wicked' and taking on the role of Benny in 'In the Heights' alongside Jordin Sparks. In 2011, he portrayed Simba in 'The Lion King' on Broadway, as well as in the Las Vegas production and national tour. The theater community commemorated Oliver's legacy, acknowledging his artistic contributions and impact on audiences. As a testament to his enduring influence, a dimming of the lights is planned at the New Amsterdam Theatre on August 8, 2023 to honor Clifton Oliver's memory.

Cardi B will not face criminal charges over an incident in which she threw her microphone at a member of her audience, police in Las Vegas said Thursday. Detectives launched a battery probe into the «WAP» star's actions after she retaliated when a concert-goer chucked a liquid at her. Footage posted on social media shows the «Money» singer recoiling after someone close to the stage splashed the contents of a cup in her direction. In the clips, Cardi B can be seen pausing briefly, before flinging the microphone back in the same direction. However, some videos online appear to show the mic making contact with a different member of the audience.Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said Monday that a woman had contacted them to report a battery, and that they had begun an investigation.

Evo 2023 is a weekend filled with numerous fighting game tournaments, some of which have thousands of participants, making the organization a massive undertaking. The event is taking place in Las Vegas, with the schedule based on Pacific time (PT), leading to tournaments that can stretch into late hours, even early mornings for viewers in Europe.

Cardi B hurled a microphone at a member of the crowd during her performance at Drai's Beachclub last weekend. The investigation was prompted when a show attendee allegedly threw water at the performer, leading to the now-infamous microphone throw. However, due to «insufficient evidence,» Cardi B will not face any charges, as announced by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in a statement reported by PA news agency.

Xavi Hernandez, confirmed on Tuesday that winger Ousmane Dembele is on the verge of leaving the club after receiving an offer from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Dembele, 26, was left on the bench during Barcelona's 1-0 victory over AC Milan in Las Vegas, marking the conclusion of their North American pre-season tour. Following the match, Xavi informed Spanish television that Dembele, who had scored in the recent victory against Real Madrid in Dallas, expressed his desire to leave the Spanish giants. The French international revealed that he had a proposal from PSG and was set on accepting it. With one year left on his contract with Barcelona, Dembele's personal decision could lead to his departure.