Scandal

Documents released by the US Justice Department reveal close ties between former minister Jack Lang, his daughter Caroline, and Jeffrey Epstein. These include a 2019 photo and a 2016 co-founded offshore company, leading Caroline to resign from her recent position. No formal accusations are made against them.

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xAI has introduced Grok Imagine 1.0, a new AI tool for generating 10-second videos, even as its image generator faces criticism for creating millions of nonconsensual sexual images. Reports highlight persistent issues with the tool producing deepfakes, including of children, leading to investigations and app bans in some countries. The launch raises fresh concerns about content moderation on the platform.

A woman suspected of being actor Ricky Harun's affair partner has spoken out on social media, apologizing for the uproar from a viral karaoke video and explaining their 2024 meeting. She claims she was unaware of Ricky's background initially and chose to distance herself upon learning of his married status. This comes amid public scrutiny of Ricky's positive image as a husband and father.

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The board of the Independence Hall of Korea voted on January 19 to approve a motion demanding the dismissal of its chief amid allegations of financial misconduct. Director Kim Hyoung-suk, who faced a special audit revealing 14 irregularities, denied the accusations, claiming the probe was biased. The ruling Democratic Party has called for his resignation, criticizing his historical views.

BlockDAG, a cryptocurrency project promising fast blockchain technology, has raised concerns among investors after failing to deliver on promises, including mining hardware and sponsorship deals. The project's website claims $442 million in funds, but its CEO states only about $200 million has been raised, with allegations of unpaid employees and breached contracts. Founder Gurhan Kiziloz's past with controversial fintech Lanistar adds to the scrutiny.

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Chris Noth is setting the record straight on his viral social media reply that seemed to shade Sarah Jessica Parker. The former Sex and the City star says it was just a bit of sarcasm gone wrong. In a new Instagram post, he's dismissing the drama as overblown.