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Miami Herald
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Jessica Alba's mystery man was just revealed — he's a Miami guy. Here's the scoop
Who's that guy? When paparazzi pictures emerged of Jessica Alba looking cozy with a brown-haired gentleman in a London park back in May, people were left scratching their heads. The individual in the blurry photos was wearing a cap and kept his face turned away from the camera, so it was hard to tell. 'They were hugging and holding hands as they walked through the park together,' an insider told UK's The Sun. 'They rented out some deck chairs and they were sitting on them kissing.' Now we know the mystery man's identity, thanks to the investigative team over at TMZ. Alba, 44, was photographed coming back from a Cancun vacation headed to LAX Sunday with none other than actor Danny Ramirez, 32. The Chicago native is best known as Lieutenant Mickey 'Fanboy' Garcia in 'Top Gun: Maverick' and Joaquin Torres/Falcon in 'Captain America.' Like his Marvel character (the first Latino Avenger), Ramirez was raised in the 305. Ramirez moved to Miami at a young age and attended Pitbull's alma mater Coral Park Senior High School in the Westchester area. He was a big Hurricanes fan growing up, he told Jimmy Kimmel in 2022, while throwing up the 'U' with his hands. As per his official website, Ramirez played soccer at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, before being sidelined by an injury and pivoting into acting. His first role was as an extra for 2012's political thriller 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist,' which was shooting on the field next to his soccer team. Ramirez is a frequent visitor to his hometown and we saw him at the Miami Grand Prix at Hard Rock Stadium last year. So we'll keep an eye out for Alba going forward. The Honest Company founder filed for divorce from her husband, Cash Warren, after almost two decades together in January. The exes share custody of their three children. 'We are moving forward with love, kindness and respect for each other and will forever be family,' the 'Dark Angel' star wrote in a statement at the time. 'Our children remain our highest priority and we request privacy at this time.'
India.com
21 hours ago
- India.com
What is XQ-58 Valkyrie? Deadly drone which could replace fighter jets in future, it is developed by..., range is...
New Delhi: for those who have watched the Tom Cruise movie, Top Gun: Maverick, this will sound familiar. Now that the major military powers of the world like the USA, China, Turkey, and India are working on their drone technology along with the new and advanced fighter jets, it begs the question, do we really need to spend billions on fighters when drones are the future sky warriors? What is XQ-58 Valkyrie drone? In this regard, we will talk about a smart combat drone named XQ-58 Valkyrie, which is designed to fly alongside fighter jets. It is a long-range drone equipped with Artificial Intelligence technology and is cost effective. This system is being viewed as a military tool that could change the scenario of future air combat. Given its impressive, encompassing varied features, can it replace fighter jets? The XQ-58 Valkyrie is a combat drone built by Kratos Defence, an American technology company with manufacturing concentrations in weapons and military electronics. The XQ-58 Valkyrie is designed to fly with manned jets and can carry bombs or missiles. Currently, it is being tested by the US Air Force and Marine Corps as a 'loyal wingman' for future missions. What are range and speed of XQ-58 Valkyrie? The XQ-58 Valkyrie can fly up to 3,000 miles (4,800 km) without refuelling and can reach speeds of around 650 miles per hour (1046 km/h). It can touch cruise speed of 548 miles per hour (882 km/h) and its service ceiling is 45,000 ft (14,000 m). These features allow it to travel long distances and support missions far from the base, according to Kratos and Air Force reports. Cost and production Each Valkyrie drone costs about $4-6 million, depending on the version and order size. If more than 100 are built per year, the price could drop to $2 million per drone. This makes it much cheaper than traditional fighter jets. How does XQ-58 Valkyrie function? The XQ-58 Valkyrie drone can be launched from a trailer using rockets or from a runway with a special trolley. It lands by parachute. What makes this drone even more effective is its ability to fly alone, in groups, or alongside piloted jets. It uses artificial intelligence to follow mission plans or respond to pilot commands. Valkyrie is designed to carry bombs, missiles, or sensors in its internal bay or on its wings. It can be used as a spy drone to detect enemy positions, jam signals, or attack targets. Its low cost makes it even more efficient. Can it replace fighter jets? Given the scale at which different militaries are working on the next generation fighter jets along with combat drones, it is hypothetical, yet practical at the same time to assume that drones like Valkyrie could pose a serious competition to fighter jets and substantially reduce the risk to human pilots. As reported, recently, F-35 and F-16 jets have controlled Valkyrie drones in flight, showing how manned and unmanned aircraft can work together. The future of air combat As discussed above, hi-tech AI drones like XQ-58 Valkyrie may soon become an integral part of the air forces just like fighter jets. Moreover, they don't cost much, have an operational long range and most importantly can work in tandem with the fighter jets. The future of aerial combat does look like to be set for an overhaul with the drones playing a key part.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Salaar' duo spotted: Prabhas and Prashanth Neel captured enjoying Brad Pitt's 'F1' at Hyderabad theatre
Picture Credit: X The 'Salaar' duo, Rebel Star Prabhas and Prashanth Neel , were recently spotted enjoying a movie night out in Hyderabad. The two were seen catching a screening of Brad Pitt's 'F1,' the much-talked-about Hollywood sports drama. Fan-clicked pictures of Prabhas and Prashanth Neel at the screening have gone viral on the internet. The images appear to have been taken inside the Prasads Multiplex, where the actor-director pair also posed with the theater staff following the screening. Although neither of them shared official photos on their social media handles. About 'F1' 'F1,' directed by Joseph Kosinski of Top Gun: Maverick fame, is an adrenaline-pumping sports action drama based on the high-octane world of Formula One racing. The film stars Brad Pitt as a retired F1 driver making a comeback, with Damson Idris playing his teammate at a fictional racing team, APXGP. The film also includes Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, and even real-life F1 legend Lewis Hamilton, who also co-produced the movie in collaboration with Formula One's governing body, the FIA. The film has received overwhelmingly positive reviews and is currently playing in theaters globally. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2 & 3 BHK Homes in Keshav Nagar, from ₹ 83 Lacs* Purva Emerald Bay Enquire Now Undo Fans are awaiting 'Salaar: Part 2' Meanwhile, fans have been waiting for the sequel to Prabhas and Prashanth Neel's successful 'Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire,' which was released in December 2023. The Telugu action saga starring Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran was a blockbuster at the box office, minting over Rs 617 crore globally, as per trade analyst Sacnilk. Occupied with other projects The sequel of 'Salaar' is named 'Salaar Part 2: Shouryanga Parvam.' The shooting of the film is expected to resume after a while, as both the actor and director are currently occupied with their other projects. Prabhas is gearing up for the release of 'The Raja Saab,' directed by Maruthi, which will hit the screens on December 5, and has multiple projects, including a movie with Hanu Raghavapudi and 'Spirit' with Sandeep Reddy Vanga, which he expected to shoot first and later focus on other projects. Meanwhile, the 'KGF' director will be working with Jr NTR on the tentatively titled film, 'Dragon.'
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Jessica Alba's mystery man turns out to be captain america actor Danny Ramirez
Actress Jessica Alba was photographed departing Cancun, Mexico, over the weekend with actor Danny Ramirez, sparking speculation about a possible new connection. As Per TMZ on Sunday that the 44-year-old actress was seen boarding a flight to Los Angeles with a 'mystery man,' later identified as 32-year-old Danny Ramirez, known for his roles in Top Gun: Maverick, The Last of Us, and Captain America: Brave New World. Footage obtained by TMZ shows Alba and Ramirez at Cancun International Airport on Sunday around 5 PM, boarding an American Airlines flight bound for LAX. Both kept a low profile—Alba wore a baseball cap and sunglasses, even using her passport to shield her face briefly. There was no visible PDA between the two, but reports suggest they had spent time together in the resort town. Jessica Alba Seen Jet-Setting With Mystery Man Amid Cash Warren Divorce — TMZ (@TMZ) July 14, 2025 At this time, the nature of their relationship remains unclear. It is unknown whether the two are romantically involved or simply friends. TMZ notes that this is not the first time Alba has been linked to a 'mystery man' since her separation. The sighting comes just months after Alba filed for divorce from her husband of 16 years, producer Cash Warren, in February. The couple, who married in 2008, share three children: Honor, 17; Haven, 13; and Hayes, 7. Sources told TMZ that the split has been 'extremely amicable,' with both parties requesting joint custody. Meanwhile, Warren was recently seen in Los Angeles at a Coffee Bean location during TMZ's Celebrity Tour, appearing relaxed as the divorce proceedings continue. Whether this latest appearance marks the start of a new chapter in Alba's personal life remains to be seen, but fans are already speculating online.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
YouTube minting billions off pirated videos placed next to ads for Trump, GM and more, bombshell report reveals: ‘They're letting it happen'
YouTube places flagrantly pirated videos next to ads for politicians including President Trump, as well as corporate giants like JPMorgan, General Motors and Pizza Hut, according to a bombshell report – and insiders claim Google is turning a blind eye to the shenanigans as it rakes in billions in ad dollars. Last September, YouTube ran a Trump National Committee ad before what looked like a pirated version of the Tom Cruise blockbuster 'Top Gun: Maverick.' Last month, an ad for Procter & Gamble's Olay body wash ran alongside an apparently pirated Russian-language version of Netflix's 'Squid Game,' according to the report. Elsewhere, ads for Pizza Hut and General Motors ran alongside a pirated Spanish-language version of the 2025 movie 'Sinners,' according to screenshots included in a 300-page report compiled by Adalytics, a research firm that partners with Fortune 500 companies. 6 Adalytics compiled a 300-page report on YouTube's issues with pirated content. Adalytics The latter were later removed to a copyright request by Warner Bros, and the other two were eventually taken down over copyright claims. Nevertheless, YouTube scarcely ever gives refunds to brands after it removes videos that violate its own policies, media buyers and advertising executives told The Post. 'They're letting it happen,' said Erich Garcia, a longtime marketing executive. 'It's because they are financially benefiting from this. They are pocketing the money and continuing on.' Garcia said he raised the issue directly with YouTube in early 2023 after noticing bizarre trends while serving as head of paid media at 'I would see these really random YouTube channels, typically foreign language with very small viewership, all of a sudden — in the course of like 20 minutes — rack up thousands of dollars of spend,' Garcia said. These weren't isolated, one-off incidents. Garcia said as much as 50% of Quote's ad spending during a given period would show up in YouTube's reports marked 'Total: other' — indicating that the channels where the ads had run had been removed while failing to identify them. Eventually, Garcia gave a presentation to YouTube staffers, a copy of which was viewed by The Post, which showed that nearly $300,000 — or more than 40% — of Quote's spending, was unaccounted for in YouTube's reports. 6 Trump campaign ads ran along videos of college football games and Hollywood movies. Adalytics He said Google representatives later provided him with a $50,000 account credit, though they didn't admit it was because of the issues he'd flagged. Meanwhile, Adalytics captured video in which Trump campaign ads ran alongside multiple pirated broadcasts of college football games, including a matchup between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Colorado State Rams last fall. That video was later removed after the account was 'terminated,' according to YouTube. A YouTube spokesperson said the Trump campaign ads flagged in the Adalytics report ran on videos that were correctly identified by YouTube's 'Content ID,' a safety tool that scans for copyright-related infractions, and removed from the platform. The channels responsible for the violations were banned. 'When we become aware of channels that repeatedly upload content they don't own, we terminate the channel, and if ads were running on this content, we credit the advertiser,' a YouTube spokesperson said in a statement. Content ID flagged more than 2.2 billion videos in 2024 alone, the company said. In more than 90% of cases, rightsholders opted to keep their content on YouTube in exchange for receiving ad revenue. 6 One of the examples spotted by Adalytics featured an ad for Olay body wash. Adalytics When possible, YouTube provides credits to advertisers whose ads ran on channels that violated its policies, the company said. The White House declined to comment. The Republican National Committee did not return a request for comment. Kamala Harris's campaign encountered similar issues, as did major corporate brands like NBCUniversal, US Bank, T-Mobile and many others, according to Adalytics. Advertisers have been up in arms about ads running against illicit YouTube videos for at least a decade. In 2015, ads for big corporate brands like Toyota and Anheuser-Busch ran alongside videos of ISIS beheadings. In 2017, Lyft pulled advertisers off YouTube after its commercials ran on a white supremacist group's channel. Every morning, the NY POSTcast offers a deep dive into the headlines with the Post's signature mix of politics, business, pop culture, true crime and everything in between. Subscribe here! That hasn't stopped YouTube from becoming a cash cow for parent company Google. The platform raked in a whopping $36.1 billion in revenue from digital ads in 2024 – including its first-ever $10 billion quarter in the last three months of the year. While YouTube sends placement reports about their ad campaigns, sources say the reports are vague and difficult to parse. Some campaigns can have thousands or even millions of entries logged in a spreadsheet, making performance analysis nearly impossible for smaller businesses. 'They have controls in place, but it appears that they don't work as well as they say they do,' said one ad executive who asked not to be named. 'It is a very complicated ecosystem that they've set up. And it can make it seem as though an advertiser, large or small, is buying in an open exchange where you can end up on channels or videos with unsafe, inflammatory, or foreign-owned content.' 6 Pizza Hut was another brand that fell victim to the issue. Adalytics The industry veterans said YouTube videos that get taken down show up in Google reports in a category titled 'total: other.' The reports give no details on when or why the videos were removed, leaving advertisers at a loss to explain how their money was spent. One media buyer said it was 'utterly impossible' to get a full understanding of how and where brand ads were running on YouTube. 'You can't know for certain what was what,' the buyer said. 'You can't get much transparency into things that were removed.' To vet YouTube's refund policy, a second media buyer performed a test in which ads were specifically marked to run in channels that the buyer knew had been running pirated videos. YouTube removed the videos, but didn't give a refund, according to a copy of a YouTube report viewed by The Post. 6 YouTube generated its first-ever $10 billion quarter for ad sales last fiscal year. NurPhoto via Getty Images 'Why are they not giving a refund for that? If it was not good enough for their policies, but it's good enough for you to take the advertiser's money?' the second media buyer said. 'it seems like they're really focused on the monetization aspect and not so much on the success of campaigns for advertisers.' YouTube pushed back on assertions that its placement reports are too vague and said it encourages advertisers to contact their account managers if they have questions about receiving 'make good' credits. Earlier this year, a US federal judge ruled that Google operates two illegal monopolies related to digital advertising. The Justice Department is pushing for a breakup of the company to restore competition. 6 President Trump's campaign was one of many entities that had their ads run against videos that were taken down for violating YouTube's policies. AP Critics have argued that a lack of competition has allowed Google to skate by without meaningful product and safety improvements. For now, Garcia said advertisers have little choice but to eat their losses and continue working with YouTube due to its massive audience. 'It's like 'kiss the ring,'' Garcia said. 'Where are you gonna go? There is no competition to YouTube.'
