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Meta is facing a class action lawsuit filed by five major book publishers and one author over claims the company “engaged in one of the most massive infringements of copyrighted materials in history” when training its Llama AI models, as reported earlier by The New York Times. In their suit, Macmillan, McGraw Hill, Elsevier, Hachette, Cengage, and author Scott Turow allege that Meta “repeatedly copied” their books and journal articles without permission.The lawsuit accuses Meta of knowingly ripping copyrighted work from “notorious pirate sites,” such as LibGen, Anna’s Archive, Sci-Hub, Sci-Mag, and others, and then feeding that material into its…

Shares of Figure Technology Solutions have risen nearly 10% over the past month, but the stock still appears undervalued as the company pivots beyond its roots as a fintech lender, according to Bernstein.In a Tuesday research note, the firm reiterated its “Outperform” rating on Figure (FIGR), with a $67 price target, implying roughly 67% upside from current levels, and maintained its previous outlook.Figure Technology Solutions (FIGR) stock. Source: Yahoo FinanceBernstein’s thesis centers on Figure’s transition from a home equity line of credit (HELOC) originator into a broader platform spanning blockchain infrastructure and AI-driven credit markets.A key part of that shift…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! When it comes to red carpet skin, prep is everything — and Augustinus Bader’s The Hydrogel Face Mask is one of those behind-the-scenes staples that does the heavy lifting before makeup even touches the skin. The ultra-luxe treatment was used on Emily Blunt ahead of her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, courtesy of celebrity facialist Lord Gavin McLeod-Valentine. He relies on the mask to create that smooth, lit-from-within glow that reads just as well in person as it does on…

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, on Tuesday convened an emergency meeting with senior leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, where he announced sweeping operational reforms, including the creation of a new specialised unit to tackle violent crimes nationwide. According to a statement issued by police spokesperson, Anthony Placid, the high-level conference, held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, brought together the Force Management Team, Assistant Inspector Generals (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police to address pressing security concerns and reinforce accountability across commands. At the centre of the reforms is the establishment of the Violent Crime Response Unit…

Air Peace Limited has said passengers affected by the disruption of its London (Gatwick)–Lagos service have now been accommodated and provided necessary support, following the incident caused by a bird strike. In a statement issued on Saturday, the airline said all affected passengers were offered hotel accommodation at the Hilton London Gatwick Airport, while arrangements were being finalised to deploy another aircraft to complete the journey. The airline said the disruption occurred after the aircraft experienced a bird strike, a situation it described as a “force majeure” event that required immediate grounding of the aircraft for safety checks in line…

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has said that one million more midwives are needed globally by 2035 to save over than four million lives every year. Diene Keita, the Executive Director of UNFPA, said this in a statement to mark the International Day of the Midwife, highlighting the critical role of midwives in preventing avoidable maternal and newborn deaths. “Educating, deploying and retaining one million more midwives would transform health systems and improve millions of lives,” she said. She described midwives as essential health workers who offer a practical solution to one of the most pressing challenges in global…

One of the accused persons standing trial in the alleged bid to violently topple the government of President Bola Tinubu, Zekeri Umoru, has admitted that he got involved in the coup plot in 2025 right inside the Presidential Villa. Umoru, the fourth accused person and an employee in the maintenance department at the Presidential Villa, working with Julius Berger Nigeria, said he was co-opted into the coup plot by one Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, attached to the Presidential Clinic. In a recorded video of his extra-judicial statement made in respect of the coup plot, Umoru narrated how his contact with individuals…

Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has called on members and supporters of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Kebbi State to remain steadfast despite challenges facing the party. The message was contained in a post shared on his official Facebook handle, where he encouraged party faithful to stay united and focused, describing the current situation as a defining moment rather than a setback. Malami said the difficulties confronting the party should be seen as a test of resilience and a pathway to eventual success, noting that “the harder the challenge, the sweeter the…

A young man identified as Nura Ribadu has been killed following an attack by suspected political thugs at the premises of Kano Medical Centre, located along Race Course Road in Kano. According to early reports, the incident occurred shortly after the swearing-in ceremony of the state’s new deputy governor, Murtala Garo, triggering panic and tension in the area. Sources told DAILY POST that the victim, believed to be a resident of Dandago Quarters in Gwale Local Government Area, died as a result of injuries sustained during the assault within the hospital premises. Conflicting accounts have since emerged over the circumstances…

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has fined Warri Wolves N6 million for violent conduct during their clash against Plateau United in Ozoro. The NPFL also ordered the Seasiders to play their remaining home matches this season behind closed doors as part of the punishment. The NPFL said the club failed to provide adequate and effective security, allowing unauthorized persons access to restricted areas. Warri Wolves supporters also engaged in unsporting behaviour capable of bringing the game into disrepute and showed gross misconduct towards match officials, causing a 10-minute delay in the match. The NPFL directed Warri Wolves to apprehend…