ByteDance pledges to restrict its AI video tool after Disney threat

ByteDance will take steps to prevent the unauthorized use of intellectual property on its AI video generator Seedance 2.0, the Chinese technology firm said on Monday, following threats of legal action from US studios, including Disney. Videos generated by Seedance 2.0, which was released last week, have gone viral in China including one of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt in a fight. The AI model has been compared to DeepSeek and has been praised for its ability to produce cinematic storylines with just a few prompts. Disney sent a cease-and-desist letter to ByteDance accusing the firm of using Disney characters to train and power Seedance 2.0 without permission,…

Tua Tagovailoa could be next to go as Dolphins make huge changes

It’s a full-scale house cleaning in Miami, and there’s a huge domino yet to fall. With the Dolphins reportedly releasing high-priced players Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb, the business of what to do with Tua Tagovailoa comes into immediate focus in South Beach. Tagovailoa is a candidate to be released…

Cryptocurrency use explodes in human trafficking networks, online scams: report

The number of cryptocurrency payments to suspected human trafficking groups surged 85% in 2025 as digital assets play a growing role in illicit online schemes, according to a new report from analytics firm Chainalysis.  Hundreds of millions of transactions on public blockchains exposed links between cryptocurrency payments and human trafficking…

George Kittle’s one-word response as Seahawks poach 49ers coach

George Kittle had a one-word reaction to the 49ers losing tight ends coach Brian Fleury to NFC West rival Seattle. “Sad,” Kittle commented Sunday on social media in response to the Seahawks hiring Fleury as their new offensive coordinator to replace Klint Kubiak. The 47-year-old Fleury has been with the…

Exclusive | NYFW models are forking out upwards of K on beauty treatments, luxe workouts before runway shows: ‘It’s constant upkeep’

Looking like a million bucks doesn’t come easy — or cheap. New York Fashion Week models might be natural beauties — but they still splash serious cash to make themselves runway-ready. “It’s not just showing up and walking, it’s constant upkeep,” model Natalie DeMarco, 25, told The Post, saying she’ll typically spend…

How River Ryan, Gavin Stone are already impressing at Dodgers camp

PHOENIX –– River Ryan made his reintroduction at Fanfest last month, showing up 30 pounds bigger than when Dodgers fans last saw him as a highly touted rookie pitcher in 2024, back before his promising debut season was cut short by Tommy John surgery. On Saturday at Camelback Ranch, it…

Bill, Hillary Clinton to appear for Jeffrey Epstein depositions, James Comer confirms

Former President Bill Clinton and ex-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will appear for transcribed, videotaped depositions concerning their relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced Tuesday. Hillary Clinton will appear on Feb. 26, with her husband due the following day. “Republicans and…

House narrowly approves .2T funding deal to end government shutdown

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion funding deal to end the four-day partial government shutdown Tuesday, sending it to President Trump’s desk for his expected signature. Lawmakers voted 217-214 to pass the compromise funding package, which cleared the Senate late Friday and keeps about 97% of…

Bryce James to redshirt freshman season at top-ranked Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. — Bryce James, youngest son of NBA star LeBron James, is going to redshirt his freshman year at Arizona. James has yet to appear in a game for the top-ranked Wildcats this season and coach Tommy Lloyd confirmed on Tuesday the 6-foot-5 guard will redshirt. “The redshirting decision…

Bruins blast Rutgers for sixth win in past eight games

Shhh! Nobody tell Xavier Booker he was brought here for defense and rebounding. At least not on a night like this. UCLA’s big man was an offensive dynamo Tuesday during a game in which defense was only a suggestion. Take your pick of highlights. There was a two-handed dunk off…

Team USA reveals flag bearers for 2026 Winter Olympics

Team USA revealed that speedskater Erin Jackson and bobsledder Frank Del Duca were selected as the flag bearers for the opening ceremony at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. Jackson was the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics when she achieved the feat at the…

Patriots’ Will Campbell will be playing Super Bowl cat-and-mouse game

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — No one tell Will Campbell what Leonard Williams’ nickname is.  Campbell, the Patriots rookie left tackle, was asked Tuesday what his greatest irrational fear was and then for something that bugs him.  “Cats,” Campbell said. Campbell will have to deal with Leonard “Big Cat” Williams in…

Reaves’ return sparks Lakers in dominating win over lowly Nets

NEW YORK — Tuesday night went as well as the Lakers could’ve hoped for.  Star guard Austin Reaves made his long-awaited return to the floor against the Brooklyn Nets after being sidelined since Dec. 25 because of a strained left calf, giving the Lakers a fully healthy rotation, which has…

Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran resigns from White House post

Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran has stepped down from his position as chair of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, ending a controversial arrangement where he held positions at both institutions. His resignation was confirmed by White House spokesman Kush Desai late Tuesday. President Donald Trump appointed Miran in September to a seat…

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