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Angelina Jolie has put her Los Angeles home, valued at $29,850,000, up for sale as she prepares for a new life away from the city. Located in the Laughlin Park neighborhood, the property once belonged to filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille and remains linked to Hollywood’s early days, particularly to Charlie Chaplin. Angelina Jolie bought it in 2017 and lived there with her children.
It’s easy to fall into the trap of false savings—those purchasing practices and behaviors that seem advantageous in the short term but ultimately result in higher costs over the long term. The trap lies in evaluating an expense solely based on its initial cost in order to save money right away.
A new photo gallery showcases Selena Gomez and her partner Benny Blanco in moments filled with love and intimacy. This exclusive carousel features a series of images captured during simple, authentic moments that reflect their genuine relationship. The photos highlight their natural chemistry and the way they express a love that is discreet yet undeniable.
Each photo invites the public to discover a more intimate side of this couple, who are closely followed by their fans. This selection of romantic photos offers a tender glimpse into their daily lives and highlights the beauty of a relationship that seems to evolve with harmony and tenderness as they spend time together, reflecting a deeply sincere connection between the two of them captured in images.
Tesla recorded one of its strongest monthly performances of 2026 in April as wholesale sales from China, including exports, climbed 36% year over year to 79,478 vehicles, according to data released by the China Passenger Car Association. The increase marked the automaker’s strongest monthly gain in six months and offered investors a rare positive signal after a difficult start to the year. The rebound, however, was largely tied to higher production and export activity from Tesla’s Shanghai factory rather than a broad recovery in global demand for the company’s vehicles. The numbers arrived while CEO Elon Musk continued to maintain a lower public profile after months of political controversy tied to his involvement with Donald Trump’s administration and the Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE. Tesla shares moved higher following the report as investors reacted positively to signs that the company’s Chinese operations may be stabilizing despite persistent pressure in other markets.
The latest sales figures reinforced the growing importance of Tesla’s Shanghai factory to the company’s global operations. The facility serves not only the Chinese market but also functions as one of Tesla’s main export hubs for Europe and several Asian countries. Industry analysts noted that the wholesale figures reflected all vehicles leaving the factory, including exports, rather than only cars purchased by Chinese consumers domestically. That distinction remains important because Tesla’s retail demand inside China has shown signs of slowing in recent quarters despite stronger export activity. Several analysts believe the April increase reflects improved logistics and export deliveries more than a dramatic turnaround in local demand. Tesla has increasingly relied on Shanghai’s efficiency and scale to offset weaker performances in other regions where competition, pricing pressure and shifting consumer sentiment have complicated growth expectations for the automaker.
«There’s been some blowback for the time that I’ve been spending in government.»
– CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk
Tesla’s position inside China has also become significantly more challenging as domestic electric vehicle manufacturers rapidly expand their market presence. Companies including BYD, XPeng, Nio, Li Auto and Xiaomi have introduced a steady flow of newer electric vehicles featuring advanced software systems, aggressive pricing and modern interior technology designed to compete directly with Tesla’s lineup. Analysts have increasingly pointed out that Tesla’s current vehicle portfolio is beginning to age compared with the pace of innovation seen among Chinese competitors. Several market observers now believe Tesla no longer holds the dominant technological advantage it once enjoyed in the EV sector. The growing diversity of available electric vehicles in China has intensified pressure on Tesla’s pricing strategy while also reducing the exclusivity that previously surrounded the brand. Even with April’s rebound, Tesla continues operating in one of the most competitive EV environments in the world as Chinese automakers aggressively pursue both domestic and international expansion.
At the same time, Elon Musk’s political involvement has increasingly become part of the broader conversation surrounding Tesla’s brand image and slowing global momentum. Over the past year, Musk placed himself at the center of multiple political controversies after aligning closely with Donald Trump and taking a visible advisory role connected to DOGE initiatives focused on government spending cuts and deregulation. His political commentary on X, public disputes with lawmakers and increasingly partisan public appearances generated backlash among some consumers and investors who previously associated Tesla primarily with innovation and environmental technology. Protests outside Tesla stores, boycott campaigns and declining brand perception surveys emerged in several Western markets during the first months of 2026. During Tesla’s earnings call, Musk acknowledged the controversy surrounding his government involvement, stating: «There’s been some blowback for the time that I’ve been spending in government.» He later defended his participation by saying: «I think the work that we’re doing there is actually very important for trying to rein in the insane deficit that is leading our country, the United States, to destruction.» Since then, Musk has noticeably reduced his public political activity while shifting investor attention back toward Tesla’s technology ambitions.
Tesla’s recent stock recovery has also reflected a broader shift in how many investors now view the company. Rather than focusing exclusively on vehicle deliveries, many shareholders increasingly see Tesla as an artificial intelligence and robotics business centered around autonomous driving systems, robotaxis and the Optimus humanoid robot program. Investor enthusiasm surrounding Tesla’s AI development strategy has helped support the company’s market value despite slower automotive growth. Musk himself has repeatedly attempted to reposition Tesla beyond the traditional automotive sector. During previous public presentations, he stated: «Tesla should be thought of as an AI robotics company.» That narrative has become increasingly important as Tesla works to maintain investor confidence while facing weaker vehicle demand in several global markets. Analysts believe much of Tesla’s long-term valuation now depends on whether the company can successfully commercialize autonomous driving technology and AI-based services rather than relying solely on electric vehicle sales growth.
«Tesla should be thought of as an AI robotics company.»
– CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk
Despite April’s encouraging numbers, Tesla still faces major uncertainty heading into the remainder of 2026. The company remains under pressure in Europe where sales weakened earlier this year, while Chinese competitors continue gaining market share at an aggressive pace across the global EV industry. Analysts have also warned that Tesla’s increasing reliance on discounts, financing incentives and exports may not represent a sustainable long-term strategy if worldwide demand continues softening. Even so, the latest China data provided investors with temporary reassurance after several difficult months marked by slowing deliveries, political controversy and growing concerns about the company’s future positioning within the EV market. The rebound also arrived during a period of relative silence from Musk, whose political visibility had increasingly overshadowed Tesla’s operations and financial performance. Whether the company can transform this China-driven rebound into a broader global recovery remains one of the central questions facing Tesla as competition intensifies throughout the electric vehicle industry.
On May 5, the Canadian Prime Minister announced his selection of Canada’s new Governor General: Louise Arbour. The Governor General serves as the representative of the Canadian Crown, (currently King Charles III), and acts as head of state on the monarch’s behalf. They typically serve five-year terms. Carney has been under pressure since he took office to appoint a French-speaking governor general, as the current governor general, Mary Simon, does not speak French. Mary Simon became the first Indigenous governor general when she was appointed by Justin Trudeau in 2021.
Luise Arbour, 79, carries a seriously impressive legal resume, both at the National and international levels. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Arbour began her career as a Research Officer at the Law Reform Commission of Canada, before joining Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, where she taught and later became Associate Dean. Professionally, Arbour served on the Supreme Court of Ontario beginning in 1987, and remained in the role for three years before being appointed to the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
From 1996 to 1999, Arbour served as Chief Prosecutor for the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda. Arbour is credited for making history for the first-ever indictment of a sitting head of state, former Yugoslavian president Slobodan Milošević, as well as her prosecution of sexual assaults as crimes against humanity. While in the role, she also secured the first conviction for genocide since the 1948 Genocide Convention in the case of Rwanda by successfully convicting Rwandan mayor Jean-Paul Akayesu of genocide on Sept. 3, 1998.
Arbour left her UN post when former prime minister Jean Chrétien appointed her to the Supreme Court of Canada in 1999 and shifted her focus back to national issues. She served on the Supreme Court of Canada until 2004, with her views on the law sometimes ostracising her from her colleagues. One of the most dramatic examples was in 2003 when Arbour suggested the constitutionality of convicting a person for possession of the drug marijuana was an affront to their liberty. Fifteen years later, marijuana would be legalized in Canada, with Arbour’s arguments being cited heavily in the discussion.
Louise Arbour left the Supreme Court of Canada in 2004 after five years of service. Her next role? United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. In that role, she was controversial for all the right reasons. In 2005, she said that the US’s ‘War on Terror’ was trampling the UN’s ban on torture. In the controversial statement, she called America ‘torturers’.
« Pursuing security objectives at all costs may create a world in which we are neither safe nor free. This will certainly be the case if the only choice is between the terrorists and the torturers. »
While the US ambassador to the UN criticized her remarks, she doubled down on the controversy. In 2006, Arbour called for international forces to protect civilians in Lebanon and Palestine, amidst violent attacks from Israel. While Israeli activists called her antisemitic, Arbour went public with a strong statement.
« International humanitarian law is clear on the supreme obligation to protect civilians during hostilities…. International law demands accountability. The scale of the killings in the region, and their predictability, could engage the personal criminal responsibility of those involved, particularly those in a position of command and control.”
In 2008, Arbour voluntarily left her role as High Commissioner for Human Rights. At age 61, she cited the relentless schedule as the reason for her departure. While some theorized that she left the role in fear of more controversy, she shot down those rumours, claiming, « I am not quitting because of this pressure. On the contrary, I have to resist the temptation to stay to confront it. » Her coworkers at the Human Rights Commission called her ‘inspiring’. Since 2008, Arbour has slowed down. She took a job as president and CEO of the International Crisis Group, a non-profit that works internationally to prevent and resolve conflicts and continued doing work to benefit civilians on a less-relentless pace.
In 2017, UN Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Arbour to be his special representative for international migration. The role left her butting heads with Conservative leader Andrew Scheer due to his belief that Guterres’s Global Compact for Migration would “give influence over Canada’s immigration system to foreign entities”. The Conservative Party’s own immigration minister dismissed the claims. In 2022, Arbour led a probe into sexual misconduct in the Canadian military and has been a supporter of immigration rights and 2SLGBTQ+ rights.
Pop star Selena Gomez is putting the property she bought in 2020 for $4.89 million up for sale. Just six months after her marriage to producer Benny Blanco, she has decided to sell it for $6.49 million.
The couple now plans to move into a new home in Beverly Hills, a much larger and more luxurious residence valued at $35 million.
Located in the Encino neighborhood, Selena Gomez’s home features six bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms. It also has a unique history, as it once belonged to music legend Tom Petty. He had it custom-built in 1989 to his personal taste and lived there until 2017, shortly before his death.
Completely renovated to meet current standards, the home has retained its unique character and original charm while embracing modernity.
Which series are coming to an end or being cancelled in 2026? Is your favorite returning for a new season? Between expected renewals, surprise cancellations, and series bowing out after several years, 2026 promises to be a pivotal year for many productions. From streaming platforms to major American networks, announcements are multiplying and reshaping the television landscape.
Some series are continuing their success with new seasons, while others are closing the curtain for good. Discover in our complete recap all the series renewed, canceled, or ending in 2026, with essential information to remember so you don’t miss any of the upcoming releases.
Singer John Mayer has had a highly publicized love life over the past few decades. His relationships with several famous personalities have often drawn the attention of the public and the media, sparking numerous reactions among his fans. These romantic relationships—sometimes brief but highly publicized—have helped shape his public image as much as his musical career.
Furthermore, John Mayer has often drawn on his personal experiences to fuel his creative process. His romantic disappointments, moments of passion, and significant relationships have served as inspiration for many of his songs. This way of expressing his emotions through music has reinforced his introspective style and allowed him to create deeply personal works that resonate with his own romantic experiences.
Ottawa announced on Monday that it would invest an additional $1.5 billion to support businesses affected by U.S. tariffs on metals, which were expanded by Washington last month. This measure consists of two major components. First, there is the Business Development Bank of Canada’s (BDC) new $1 billion program. This assistance is intended for companies that manufacture and export products containing steel, aluminum, or copper, announced Industry Minister Mélanie Joly at a press conference at the Les Ateliers Beau-Roc dump truck manufacturing plant on the outskirts of Ottawa. Manufacturers whose revenue has been reduced by 20% or more due to U.S. tariffs will be eligible for loans ranging from $2 million to $50 million, with no repayment required for the first three years. Interest will be waived for the first year.
A massive lawsuit has been filed against Meta and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, accusing the company of knowingly using illegal copies of books and journal articles to train its artificial intelligence program, Llama. The complaint, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleges that Zuckerberg personally played a direct role in encouraging the practices. According to the filing, «Zuckerberg himself personally authorized and actively encouraged the infringement.» The case marks one of the most significant legal challenges yet over how major technology companies source data for generative AI systems.
The lawsuit has been brought by a coalition of major publishers and authors, including Elsevier, Cengage Learning, Hachette Book Group, Macmillan Publishing Group, McGraw Hill, Scott Turow, and S.C.R.I.B.E., Inc. The plaintiffs are pursuing a class-action copyright infringement claim, arguing that Meta unlawfully reproduced and distributed copyrighted material. In the filing, they state the case is «for copyright infringement based on Defendants’ unauthorized reproduction and distribution of Plaintiffs’ copyrighted works through Meta’s sourcing of content for, and development and training of, Meta’s generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) platform called Llama, as well as for removal of copyright management information (“CMI”).»
«We will fight this lawsuit aggressively.»
-Meta spokesperson, Dave Arnold
The complaint portrays Meta’s actions as part of a broader strategy to dominate the rapidly evolving AI sector, accusing the company of prioritizing speed over legality. «In their effort to win the AI “arms race” and build a functional generative AI model, Defendants Meta and Zuckerberg followed their well-known motto: “move fast and break Things.”» the lawsuit alleges. The phrase, long associated with Meta’s corporate culture, is presented by plaintiffs as evidence of a willingness to disregard legal boundaries in pursuit of technological advancement.
According to the filing, Meta’s data acquisition methods involved large-scale unauthorized downloading and copying of copyrighted works. The lawsuit claims «They first illegally torrented millions of copyrighted books and journal articles from notorious pirate sites and downloaded unauthorized web scrapes of virtually the entire internet.» It further alleges «They then copied those stolen fruits many times over to train Meta’s multi-billion-dollar generative AI system called Llama.» The plaintiffs describe the scope of the operation as «one of the most massive infringements of copyrighted materials in history.»
The complaint also emphasizes that these actions were carried out with full awareness of their legal implications. It states that the conduct occurred «without permission, without providing any compensation to authors or publishers, and with full knowledge that their conduct violated copyright law.» The case adds to a growing wave of litigation targeting technology companies over the use of copyrighted material in AI training, an issue that remains largely unsettled in U.S. courts and could have significant implications for the future of the industry.
«In their effort to win the AI “arms race” and build a functional generative AI model, Defendants Meta and Zuckerberg followed their well-known motto: “move fast and break Things.”»
-Lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
Meta has pushed back against the allegations, signaling it intends to contest the case vigorously. In a statement to The New York Times, company spokesperson Dave Arnold said «We will fight this lawsuit aggressively.» He added that «courts have rightly found that training A.I. on copyrighted material can qualify as fair use.» The defense reflects a broader legal argument being advanced by several technology companies, which contend that the use of large datasets, including copyrighted material, is essential to the development of modern AI systems and can fall within existing legal frameworks.
