Betty Boop and Blondie join Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain

Betty Boop and “Blondie” are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain. The first appearances of the classic cartoon and comic characters are among the pieces of intellectual property whose 95-year U.S. copyright maximum has been reached, putting them in the public domain on Jan. 1. That means creators can use and repurpose them without permission or payment. … Read more

India orders Musk’s X to fix Grok over “obscene” AI content

India has ordered Elon Musk’s X to make immediate technical and procedural changes to its AI chatbot Grok after users and lawmakers flagged the generation of “obscene” content, including AI-altered images of women created using the tool. On Friday, India’s IT ministry issued the order directing Musk’s X to take corrective action on Grok, including … Read more

5 Ways to Reset & Reach Your Fitness Goals

Life happens. Maybe you’ve been crushing your workouts and suddenly hit a wall. Or maybe you’re just coming out of a busy season where your workouts took a back seat. Wherever you’re at right now, it’s okay. The key to long-term success isn’t perfection, it’s the ability to reset, refocus, and keep going. If you’re … Read more

Terence Crawford places big bet on Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson winner

Terence Crawford has weighed in on the fast-approaching showdown between Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez, placing a $10,000 bet on his prediction. The two Americans will square off for Lopez’s WBO world super-lightweight title on January 31, with many viewing their fight at Madison Square Garden, New York, as a 50/50 matchup. Bidding to become … Read more

Tesla is officially smaller than China’s BYD in EV sales as it reports second-straight year of falling sales

Tesla has officially ceded its long‑held crown as the world’s top electric‑vehicle maker, with China’s BYD now firmly in the lead after a year of surging sales in Asia and stalling demand for Elon Musk’s cars. The changing of the guard comes as Tesla reports its second straight annual drop in deliveries, underscoring how quickly … Read more

10 useful gadgets for your first apartment

Moving into your first studio apartment can be exciting, but it can also feel a bit overwhelming. You quickly realize how much your old roommates helped out with stuff you took for granted, like light bulbs, smoke detectors, and even a vacuum.  To make your new place feel more like home, here are some must-have … Read more