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A Florida federal judge on Friday dismissed Donald Trump’s $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times, calling it poorly worded and inappropriate to the procedural framework.
U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday, sitting in Tampa, found Trump’s complaint excessive, overly long and filled with rhetorical language with no direct connection to the defamation allegations.
He pointed out that the complaint, which spanned 85 pages for just two counts, lacked clarity, precision and sobriety. The judge sharply criticized the approach, saying that a complaint should not be used as a platform for personal forwards or content that is more akin to public discourse than a legal complaint.
Despite this rejection, the judge gave Trump’s team 28 days to file an amended version of the complaint, provided it was limited to 40 pages and met the applicable procedural standards.
A federal complaint in Florida
The U.S. president has filed a federal complaint in Florida against the prestigious daily, accusing it of a decades-long pattern designed to damage his reputation and business.
The newspaper denounces the action as baseless.
On September 16, Donald Trump took the next step in his battle with the American press.
For decades
The president filed a $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times, several of its journalists and publisher Penguin Random House. The case was filed in federal court in the Middle District of Florida, the state where Trump now resides.
In his complaint, Trump claims that the Times has been waging a coordinated campaign for decades to smear his public image and weaken his political influence.
His reputation
Trump accuses the newspaper and publisher of damaging his reputation in several sensitive areas: his personal finances, the management of his real estate empire, his alleged wealth, but also his role as a national political figure.
The newspaper’s articles, combined with a book published in 2024 entitled « Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump Squandered His Father’s Fortune and Created the Illusion of Success », are presented by his lawyers as a succession of distorted, exaggerated or invented accounts.
Stifling independent journalism
The president claims that these posts have caused him concrete economic harm, including contributing to the fall in the share price of his publicly traded company, Trump Media and Technology Group.
The court document also emphasizes the political impact of these articles, particularly during the 2024 presidential campaign. According to Trump, the New York Times would have used its media influence to weaken his candidacy by multiplying negative analyses and critical editorials. A stance that, in his view, was less independent journalism than partisan engagement.
An attempt at intimidation
Faced with these accusations, the management of The New York Times was quick to react. It categorically rejected the complaint, calling it an attempt to intimidate the press and a political maneuver designed to divert attention. Penguin Random House has also defended the legitimacy of the book in question, emphasizing the rigor of the editorial work.
Meredith Kopit Levien, CEO of The New York Times, spoke out on what she sees as the real reason behind the lawsuit, commenting on the situation:
« The lawsuit has no merit. It lacks any legitimate legal claims. I believe its purpose is to stifle independent journalism, to deter the kind of fact-based reporting that the Times and other institutions are known for. »
Despite the rejection, the judge gave Trump’s team 28 days to file an amended version of the complaint, provided it is limited to 40 pages and meets applicable procedural standards.
A presentation on the capabilities of its new « smart » glasses quickly turned into a nightmare for Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the Meta Connect conference on September 17.
Meta’s CEO had an embarrassing moment at the annual Meta Connect conference.
While presenting the new « smart » glasses assisted by artificial intelligence, the demonstration turned into a nightmare.
An embarrassing moment
The device, which was supposed to guide a guest chef through the preparation of a « Korean-inspired » sauce, multiplied errors, giving incoherent instructions. The chef had to repeat his questions several times, without success.
Zuckerberg then tried to show a video call via the glasses and a neural bracelet, but the connection failed, forcing him to make awkward gestures on stage.
To explain these setbacks, Meta cited a poor Wi-Fi connection. Zuckerberg tried to lighten the mood with a joke, while CTO Andrew Bosworth promised to check the source of the problems.
This incident, widely mocked on social networks, underlines Meta’s persistent challenges in its AI race and highlights the fragility of technologies that are still far from infallible.
A significant cognitive disadvantage?
Mark Zuckerberg recently stated, according to CNN, that people who don’t wear smart glasses incorporating artificial intelligence could, in the near future, find themselves at a « significant cognitive disadvantage »:
« I think in the future, if you don’t have glasses that have AI, or some way to interact with AI, I think you’re kind of similarly probably be at a pretty significant cognitive disadvantage compared to other people. »
In his view, these devices will become the ideal bridge between the physical and digital worlds, capable of seeing, hearing and reasoning alongside their user.
The demonstration, with its many technical missteps, offers a striking contrast between the promise of an « indispensable » future and the still-fragile reality of the technology, which puts Meta in an uncomfortable position.
Zuckerberg has been working on his connected glasses since late 2017, with a first model launching in 2021 and a stated ambition for over 7 years to make them the must-have AI device.
But if Zuckerberg wanted to prove that « smart » glasses will soon be indispensable… for now, they’ve mostly proved that they can embarrass him.
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Trump roasted in UK on Epstein
Donald Trump was in the UK for an exceptional second visit by a head of state, welcomed with full honors by King Charles and Camilla, alongside his wife, Melania.
Protesters in Britain projected images of President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle on Tuesday night before the president arrived for a state visit. More protests are planned for Wednesday. Follow live updates on Trump's state visit: nyti.ms/3VTtyBH
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) 2025-09-17T11:46:30.377079Z
Since arriving in the UK yesterday, Donald Trump has received a royal welcome orchestrated by Charles III and Camilla.
Trump welcomed in style by Charles III
In Windsor, a solemn ceremony honored him: national anthem, official salute, inspection of the guard and military escort.
The King shared a carriage with Trump, while Camilla accompanied Melania. After an official luncheon, an exhibition on American-British ties was presented. Finally, Trump laid a wreath on Elizabeth II’s grave in St. George’s Chapel, sealing a welcome imbued with prestige and diplomatic symbolism.
But the specter of scandal linked to his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein caught up with him all the way to Windsor Castle, as compromising photos of him with Epstein resurfaced everywhere.
« Welcome to the UK, Donald. »
Trump is no exception: everywhere in the town of Windsor, from souvenir stores to the grounds near the castle, right down to the images projected directly onto its walls, he is being targeted.
The British collective « Everyone Hates Elon » set about mocking his second official visit to royalty.
A special relationship
The group’s actions included decorative plates depicting Trump alongside Epstein, accompanied by the inscription « a special relationship », as well as a dog toy featuring the American president sold in a local store.
A truck equipped with a giant screen showing a photo of Trump next to Epstein, taken at Mar-a-Lago in 1997, also drove through the streets of Windsor with the message « Welcome to the UK, Donald. »
A huge poster showing Trump and Epstein was also deployed on a field near Windsor Castle, while a giant projection of their photo illuminated the castle’s very walls.
U.S. influence
A spokesman for the « Everyone Hates Elon » collective actually commented on their actions, reported by The Daily Beast.
He declared that they were fed up with the influence of the US on the UK, whether it’s billionaires like Elon Musk or Donald Trump.
Authorities arrested four people after Trump’s embarrassing image was projected onto Windsor Castle.
His first visit to Windsor in 2018
On his first visit to Windsor in 2018, Donald Trump was received by Queen Elizabeth II in a high-profile official meeting.
After a military ceremony and the national anthem, he inspected the guard of honor alongside the sovereign. But the visit sparked widespread criticism in the UK, with massive protests in London, satirical balloons caricaturing him as « baby Trump » and controversy over his attitude towards the Queen, which was deemed disrespectful, particularly when he walked in front of her. This episode marked a controversial stage in U.S.-British relations.
Trump’s state visit to Britain was crashed by pictures of the president with friend Jeffrey Epstein.
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast.bsky.social) 2025-09-17T13:31:06.870666Z
According to Wired, OpenAI has taken the intelligent robot race to the next level by actively recruiting robotics experts.
The company behind ChatGPT is putting together a team capable of developing algorithms to control robots and appears to be hiring roboticists who work specifically on humanoids. www.wired.com/story/openai…
New goals
This suggests that the company is now turning its attention to designing complete, autonomous robots.
Open AI is no longer limited to software development, as had been assumed for several months.
According to Wired, robotics expert Chengshu Li, who has collaborated with Stanford, DeepMind, NVIDIA and Google Brain Robotics, joined the OpenAI team in June 2025 after conducting research into evaluating the capabilities of humanoid robots in performing various domestic tasks.
Specific profiles
In January 2025, job offers revealed that OpenAI was planning to develop robotic hardware by recruiting experts in sensors, actuators and platforms, showing that the company no longer intended to limit itself to software.
OpenAI’s recent vacancies target profiles with skills in mechanical engineering, manufacturing and prototyping, as well as in the design of robotic systems integrating motion and touch sensors, with possible experience in large-scale production.
We’re releasing GPT-5-Codex — a version of GPT-5 further optimized for agentic coding in Codex.
Available in the Codex CLI, IDE Extension, web, mobile, and for code reviews in Github. https://t.co/OVGrUovgHN
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) September 15, 2025
As Donald Trump left the White House for a state visit to the UK, a tense interaction with ABC journalist John Lyons drew attention, once again marking his conflicted relationship with the media.
Trump lashed out at a reporter who asked him whether it was “appropriate” that the president is enriching himself while in office.
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast.bsky.social) 2025-09-16T15:07:06.604397Z
Shortly before boarding Marine One for his official trip to the UK, Donald Trump was challenged by reporters in the White House driveway.
« Quiet! »
-Donald Trump
Since his return to the presidency
Among them was John Lyons, Americas bureau chief for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), who was preparing a report for the Four Corners program. Lyons asked Trump a question about how his wealth has changed since he returned to the presidency in January 2025.
Trump’s response was swift and incisive. His tone escalated when he accused the journalist of damaging relations between the United States and Australia. Trump said the question was unwelcome and warned that it could have diplomatic repercussions, particularly in the context of the upcoming visit between him and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Then, in a curt gesture, he shouted « Quiet! » at the journalist, ordering him to… well, be quiet, before continuing to his helicopter for departure.
The role of a journalist
John Lyons, ABC’s Americas bureau chief, defended his approach after the tense exchange.
He explained the role as a journalist is to hold the powerful to account, and that it’s perfectly acceptable to ask legitimate questions, politely, of the President of the United States.
Freedom of expression
Let’s not forget that Donald Trump is in hot water as ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel provokes outrage. The talk show was taken off the air after the host criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. The decision was immediately interpreted as an attack on free speech, fueled by the president’s public attacks and pressure from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
Across the media landscape, reaction was immediate. Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart and Seth Meyers denounced what they saw as direct censorship, pointing out that sanctioning a host for government criticism sets a dangerous precedent. Several elected Democrats, but also some Republicans, have expressed their concerns, believing that the state should not weigh in on the programming of TV channels.
Beyond the Kimmel case, the affair rekindles the debate on the fragile relationship between executive power and the media in the United States. Combined with Trump’s injunctions for journalists to remain « silent », it is seen by many as an attempt to silence dissenting voices, a move they argue endangers the constitutional principle of press freedom.
In @nytopinion.nytimes.comThe silencing of Jimmy Kimmel, following an explicit threat by Brendan Carr, the head of ABC’s regulator, the F.C.C., “is the mask of ‘free speech’ coming off for good,” Michael Hirschorn writes.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) 2025-09-19T17:30:04.577824Z
One of the most eagerly awaited games of the coming year!
007 First Light will be an opportunity for gamers to rediscover Agent 007, created in 1953, in a modernized form, with Patrick Gibson in the foreground, starring as the iconic character. A 30-minute gameplay teaser was also unveiled alongside the official release date.
Game of the year contender?
This is one of the most eagerly awaited games of the coming year, available in disc form for $69.99 US. A special edition, the First Light Legacy Edition, is also available for pre-order on Amazon, priced at $299.99 US. This box set includes several iconic items from the James Bond universe.
Something for the big screen too
A new James Bond film is also planned for 2028, with Denis Villeneuve directing.
Love, friendship… or break-up?
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry set the rumor mill ablaze in June and July 2025, when they were spotted together on several occasions in Montreal. This fueled suspicions of a romance between the former prime minister and the international pop star.
@katyperrycrave already a certified katycat #katyperry #justintrudeau #thelifetimestour
However, after rocking the web, media reports suggested that the flame between Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau had been extinguished as quickly as it had been ignited. Their hectic schedules and the ex-Prime Minister’s discomfort with the media circus may have been the reason for the budding romance.
But then…
According to sources quoted by Us Weekly, the two stars did not end their relationship after all, and continue to show a strong interest in each other.
« They’ve decided to be much more discreet about it, » one source is quoted as saying, while another claims they’re still talking to each other with interest.
What’s more, Justin is said to be planning to reunite with the pop star after his tour of Brazil, when she will have more time to devote to the former prime minister.
Katy is said to be taking things one day at a time, but is still very open to the idea of dating.
Weddings behind them
For her part, Katy and The Lord of the Rings star Orlando Bloom amicably ended their union, from which their daughter Daisy was born.
In August 2023, Justin announced his separation from his ex-wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, after several years of marriage. Their union produced three children: Xavier, Ella-Grace and Hadrien.
What next?
After a dinner that got everyone talking, a friendly stroll and an eye-catching appearance at Katy’s concert, there’s every reason to believe that we’ll soon see the two stars side by side again… unless, of course, they decide to ghost and go incognito!
Justin should seriously retrain as a tourist agent: all he had to do was take his sweetheart to a restaurant in Montreal, and the next day it’s sold out for six months!
Katy and Justin have already made their mark on the summer with chic dinners, memorable concerts and romantic strolls… and could well be the star couple of the autumn, under the watchful eye of their fans.
What do you think of this unexpected duo formed by Katy and Justin? You want it, or nah?
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