Philip Teresi

The founder of SantaCon has been accused of siphoning charitable funds from the annual New York City holiday bar crawl for personal use. Prosecutors allege money meant for charity was diverted over several years, raising questions about oversight and transparency behind the popular event.  Controversial live streamer Johnny Somali has been sentenced in South Korea after a series of public nuisance incidents that sparked widespread outrage. Authorities say the case underscores South Korea’s strict laws on public behavior and the growing consequences faced by foreign influencers who break them.  A new study suggests watching short social media videos may help reduce so‑called “brain rot” by boosting focus and emotional engagement. Researchers say short‑form content can stimulate the brain in ways similar to films, challenging the idea that all scrolling is harmful.   Trump ally and conservative lawyer John Eastman has been disbarred for his role in efforts to overturn the 2020 p