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NFL plans to fine Cowboys owner Jerry Jones $250,000 for flashing the middle finger at fans during a Week 5 game, which he claims was inadvertent and meant as a thumbs-up. Jones can appeal the fine, which is similar to a past incident involving Titans owner Bud Adams.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was fined $250,000 by the NFL for an inadvertent middle finger gesture directed at fans during a game, which he plans to appeal. The league has previously fined other owners for similar conduct.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones apologized for an inadvertent gesture made towards fans during a game, explaining it was unintentional and occurred in a moment of excitement after a touchdown. The NFL has not indicated whether he will face punishment.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones clarified that his middle finger gesture at fans was inadvertent and meant as a thumbs up, not an offensive sign, after a game at MetLife Stadium.
Sophie Turner recounted how a simple wave at a Comic-Con afterparty unintentionally caused a celebrity couple to break off their engagement, highlighting her accidental influence in their breakup. She also discussed her upcoming film projects and her experiences filming with Kit Harington.
Select newer Apple Watch models (Series 9, 10, Ultra 2) are gaining a new Wrist Flick gesture in watchOS 26, allowing users to dismiss notifications and return to the watch face with a wrist movement, thanks to advanced sensors and machine learning. The feature is optional and exclusive to recent models due to hardware requirements. The watchOS 26 beta is available for developers, with a public beta expected soon.
Matthew McConaughey received praise for his respectful gesture towards Prince William and Kate Middleton at Wimbledon, standing up to applaud them as they arrived, which was seen as a sign of good manners and class. The event also featured Jannik Sinner winning the men's singles title and meeting the royals, with Kate presenting the trophy and engaging with a young cancer survivor.
Matthew McConaughey was praised for his courteous gesture of applauding Prince William and Kate Middleton upon their arrival at Wimbledon 2025, showcasing his gentlemanly demeanor, while the royal family made a stylish appearance at the event.
During a rally in Madhya Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi noticed a child waving at him and asked the child to lower his hand to avoid pain, while acknowledging the gesture and expressing gratitude for the love shown. The incident has since gone viral on social media.
A "Jeopardy!" contestant unintentionally made a suggestive gesture after winning with a $0 wager, prompting social media reactions. The incident serves as a reminder to respect contestants' intellect and avoid sexual harassment.
Apple Watch users can now customize the Double Tap gesture on watchOS 10.1, allowing for a more personalized user experience.
Google Maps on Android and iOS no longer allows users to tap to hide the search bar and other UI elements. Instead, users must now swipe up on the search bar to accomplish this action. While Google argues that this new gesture is more intuitive as it allows users to act upon what they want to get rid of, some users find it less convenient and less common compared to the previous tap gesture. The change has been rolled out on all Android and iOS devices.
Taylor Swift gifted her hat to 7-year-old Bianka Bryant, the daughter of late basketball legend Kobe Bryant, during her concert in Los Angeles. Swift was seen putting the hat on Bianka's head, kissing her cheek, and giving her a hug. Bianka's mother, Vanessa Bryant, shared photos and videos of the sweet moment on social media, expressing their love for Taylor Swift.
Samsung's stubborn use of Android's three-button navigation on its latest Galaxy smartphones is hindering user experience. While most Android phones offer a choice between gestures and three-button navigation during setup, Samsung defaults to three-button navigation and makes it difficult to switch to gestures. This decision may cater to long-time Samsung buyers, but it fails to appeal to iPhone users, who are increasingly dominating the smartphone market. By not prioritizing user-friendly software, Samsung risks losing market share to Apple.
Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic's hand gesture after Game 1 of the NBA Finals was not a taunt, but a reference to a song he sings with his toddler daughter. Jokic points to his left hand, which is the one that wears a wedding ring when he isn't on the court, to show his connection with his family. He ties his wedding ring into the laces of one of his shoes while playing.