Jul 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
This roundup covers major privacy and security stories from late June and July 2026, including Flock camera controversies, Apple's Genius Bar recording, data breaches at AssuranceAmerica and 23andMe, the Supreme Court's geofence warrant decision, and calls for action on surveillance pricing.
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Jul 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
In a recent interview, LL Cool J shared an anecdote about Kobe Bryant's early days in the NBA. The rapper met a trash-talking rookie Kobe on the set of his sitcom 'In The House' and repeatedly refused to play one-on-one. LL knew Kobe's competitive fire was unmatched and avoided certain defeat. The story highlights the roots of the Mamba Mentality.
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Jul 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Ryan Reynolds made a surprise appearance at Marvel’s Comic-Con panel as Jeanpool, a denim-clad Deadpool, to plead for a role in Avengers: Doomsday. He shared behind-the-scenes snaps and interacted with the cast in a comedic bit. The stunt adds to ongoing speculation about Deadpool’s future in the MCU.
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Jul 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Jose Mourinho has returned as Real Madrid manager and immediately blocked any move for Vinicius Junior, despite Arsenal's genuine interest. The Brazilian winger's contract expires next June, creating possibility, but Mourinho insists on keeping his stars. No talks have taken place between clubs.
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Jul 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Discover the flavors of Houston's Mahatma Gandhi District on a guided food tour led by a local restaurant critic. The tour stops at a top Afghan restaurant, a celebrated vegetarian Indian eatery, and a beloved sweet shop. Participants enjoy a full meal and hear stories about the food and culture. Tickets are $100 per person and include all food.
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Jul 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Joseph Paintsil found the net for the LA Galaxy, but goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski made five crucial saves to help the San Jose Earthquakes secure a 1-1 draw. The match showcased strong defensive efforts from both sides.
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Jul 25, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Moonshot AI has unveiled Kimi K3, a massive 2.8-trillion-parameter open-weight model that challenges top proprietary models from OpenAI and Anthropic. While it trails overall, it beats both on several benchmarks. The open-weight release scheduled for July 27 could disrupt the AI market by offering near-frontier performance at lower costs.
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Jul 25, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A Florida pastor is suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT provided 'extremely dangerous' medical advice that nearly cost him his life. Scott Winters relied on the chatbot for weeks about dizzy spells and blood pressure issues, only to discover he had a life-threatening pulmonary embolism. The lawsuit claims negligence and unauthorized practice of medicine, raising questions about AI liability in healthcare.
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Jul 25, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Centrica, owner of British Gas, is cutting 1,300 call centre jobs, citing changing customer behaviour as the main reason. CEO Chris O'Shea says over 90% of customers now start with digital channels and call volumes have dropped 20%. However, multiple surveys indicate most consumers still prefer human agents, especially for complex issues. The move raises questions about whether companies are conflating digital channel use with a preference for AI chatbots.
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