Cue the “Law & Order: SVU” theme music for Jalen Brunson. During an appearance on the “Today” show on Thursday, the television show’s star and Knicks fan Mariska Hargitay revealed you could see the NBA Finals MVP on screen soon. “Don’t tell anyone but see him on ‘SVU,’” she whispered to Savannah Guthrie on Thursday. … Read more
California is putting a digital leash on AI fakes. A landmark new state law taking effect this week will require artificial intelligence companies to add invisible “digital fingerprints” to AI-generated images, videos and audio, giving users a way to determine whether the content they’re seeing was made by a human — or a machine. Written … Read more
Airplanes are about to be as quiet as libraries. Gone are the days of having to shush flyers or throw some nasty side-eye at your seatmate because Congress has officially introduced another bill to ban phone calls during flights. The Quiet Skies Act is a rare move of bipartisan legislation that would “finalize a ban … Read more
Check yourself out; it could pay off. A 10% discount could be up for grabs — if you’re willing to work for it. New York lawmaker, Nikki Lucas, proposed a 10% discount for shoppers who use the self-checkout lane. The bill, which was introduced in May, would only require retail establishments that also sell food … Read more
Check your receipts, because a restaurant might be charging a fee before you even order. A restaurant in Tampa, Florida, recently came under fire after a guest spotted a “venue fee” on her check. The restaurant — RO in Hyde Park — tacked on a 3% fee, a surcharge that was not posted anywhere on … Read more
Diners at Outback Steakhouse and other major restaurant chains in California are about to see a permanent shakeup on their menus — and it isn’t a new cut of beef. Starting July 1, the chain will be required to clearly disclose if each menu item contains any of the nation’s nine major food allergens, thanks … Read more
Sell-by dates in New York City are spoiled rotten. A quick peek inside your refrigerator and you may see the following phrases on your food: “sell by,” “best if used by,” or “use by,” but what do they actually mean, and which one do you follow — if any? New Yorkers aren’t sure, lawmakers say. … Read more
Skipping school may finally pay off. High school grads in Florida find a new passion — or path — after graduation instead of a four-year college or trade as…a customer service rep? The state passed law HB 1343, allowing Florida grads to meet licensure requirements to be an insurance customer representative right out of high … Read more
Democratic lawmakers complained in late May about employers not providing paid leave for painful menstruation cycles, calling it “economic violence.” “Forcing a worker to choose between paying her rent or losing a day’s pay to recover from a grueling gynecological procedure is not a choice. It’s economic violence,” Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., said during a press conference on … Read more
Your teen might need a new summer or after-school gig. Walmart — long seen as a common starting place for American teens to get their feet wet in the workforce — is being forced to crack down on a no-workers-under-18 rule in several stores, due to standards set by the US Department of Labor under … Read more
A $20 million divorce unraveled over a paltry $49 toaster oven. In another case, a woman had a tanning bed moved out of her marital home and into her hotel room mid-divorce — to keep up appearances, obviously. Then there was the man who tried to claim a couch. Not for comfort, but because it … Read more
A sexual abuse victim gave heart-wrenching testimony to state lawmakers, begging them at a committee hearing to fix what she called “a terrible law” by California Democrats that lets elderly criminals qualify for early parole hearing. Lawmakers are facing public outrage after the law paved way for approving the release of serial child rapist David … Read more
It’s the eye of the tiger. The first photo has emerged of Jude Law and Andrew Garfield in their costumes as Siegfried and Roy for their upcoming AppleTV+ series “Wild Things.” Law, 53, could be seen in a platinum blonde mullet and aviators. He will play Siegfried Fischbacher. Garfield, 42, had long hair, a soul … Read more
A “Law & Order: SVU” episode featuring Timothy Busfield will no longer air following the actor’s child sex abuse charges. NBC has pulled the episode, titled “Corrosive” from its originally scheduled airtime on Thursday, Jan. 15, according to Variety. Instead, the following episode, “Fidelis ad mortem,” will now be bumped up by one week and … Read more
Starting today, California is taking a stand against thirdhand smoke. While most people are well aware of the health threat of secondhand smoke — what you inhale from someone smoking a cigarette nearby — “thirdhand smoke” is much less discussed. But it may actually be more toxic. It can certainly have a very real effect … Read more
A bill introduced in Florida takes aim at paper drinking straws and stirrers at food businesses and restaurants. Senate Bill 958 was introduced Dec. 18 — with an identical House bill, HB 2195, introduced Dec. 26 — to limit what cities and counties can do to regulate drinking straws and stirrers. “Many businesses and communities in this … Read more
Tortillas sold in California will soon change forever in hopes that a new ingredient will boost infant health. Beginning New Year’s Day, most tortillas and corn masa products sold in the state will be required to contain folic acid, a vitamin that’s vital to baby health. In 1998, the US required manufacturers to fortify some … Read more
He’s chilling. Ice-T revealed the real reason behind his reduced screen time on Season 27 of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” during an interview with TMZ published Monday. “It’s just basically business,” he told the outlet. “They brought Kelli [Giddish] back. At the end of the day, they couldn’t keep both of us on … Read more
The new LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy 2026–2030 is stirring controversy by proposing that kids can legally pick their gender at any age — no doctors, no red tape. Under the draft plan, age thresholds for gender recognition would vanish, and the need for therapeutic assessments could be outlawed. The Commission’s proposal promises to “support the development … Read more
The European Union could soon ban “vegan sausage rolls” — in favor of plant-based “tubes.” Meat-free products in Northern Ireland will have to be renamed if the EU votes in favor of banning plant-based food from being sold with “meaty terms.” The amendment would restrict the use of seven “meaty” terms, including “steak,” “escalope,” “sausage,” … Read more