Trump, Who Called Project 2025 'Absolutely Ridiculous,' Just Nominated One Of Its Authors To A Key Role

The Velvet Sundown, an AI-generated band, has gained over a million streams on Spotify within weeks, sparking controversy over their authenticity. Initially presented as a real band, they later confirmed their identity as a synthetic music project, leading to debates about AI's role in music creation and the legitimacy of their online presence. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: In 2025, the AI-generated band The Velvet Sundown has gained over a million streams on...

Banksy's former manager, Steve Lazarides, revealed that the Swiss Embassy in London is home to 10 to 15 unseen artworks by the street artist, created during a rave in 2001. Lazarides also recounted how Banksy once responded to a poorly attended exhibition in Glasgow by vandalizing the city with his art, highlighting the ephemeral nature of some of his audacious projects. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Banksy's art is very famous, but his...

On July 18, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the Genius Act, establishing federal regulations for stablecoins at a ceremony in the White House, humorously noting the bill was named after him. While avoiding questions about the escalating Jeffrey Epstein controversy, the Justice Department sought to unseal grand jury testimony related to Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, amid ongoing scrutiny and conflicting statements from officials. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: On July 18,...

A 61-year-old man was tragically killed after being drawn into a spinning MRI machine at Nassau Open MRI in Westbury, New York, on July 16, 2025. The incident occurred when he entered the MRI room while wearing a large metal necklace, leading to critical injuries that resulted in his death the following day. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A 61-year-old man wearing a metal necklace accidentally got pulled into a big machine at...

Four University of Essex students—Makyle Bayley, 22, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, 21, Anthony Hibbert, 24, and Daljang Wol, 22—died in a crash in Colchester when Bayley lost control of the car while driving at approximately 94mph in a 30mph zone, with a blood alcohol level 2.5 times the legal limit. The coroner concluded their deaths resulted from severe injuries due to the collision, expressing condolences to their families. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Four university...

Joel Goodman’s iconic 2016 photograph captures a chaotic New Year’s Eve scene in Manchester, featuring police detaining a man and revelers in a side street. Recently, fans from Italy recreated the image during an Oasis concert, prompting reflections on the enduring impact of human creativity amidst the rise of AI, as noted by Goodman himself. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: In Manchester, a famous photo of New Year's Eve shows police helping a...