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French surgeon accused of abusing 299 patients, mostly children, says he did ‘hideous things’
Joël Le Scouarnec tells court on first day of trial he will take responsibility for his actions. A 74-year-old surgeon accused of abusing 299 people, most of them children, while they were ...The Guardian - 4d -
Beatings, torture and electric shocks: freed scam compound workers allege horrific abuse
Lured by the promise of well-paying jobs in Southeast Asia, thousands instead allegedly end up enslaved in jail-like compounds and forced to carry out online scams. “The Chinese would shock me with ...The Guardian - 4d -
Accused rapist gets 95 years for sex abuse images, prison van escape
Sean Williams, who is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting dozens of women, was sentenced for child sex abuse images and an escape from an inmate transport van.CBS News - 3d -
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Moving the Goalposts | How can women’s football hold on to its unique selling point amid rising abuse?
This week’s newsletter wonders if we can still find the balance between access to players as well as providing them with the protection that ensures their safety?. When did we stop seeing those in ...The Guardian - 2d -
German Catholic Church condemns carnival float linking Jesus to church sex abuse
Germany’s Catholic Church has sharply criticized a carnival float made for a big street parade in the western city of Cologne that linked Jesus with the church abuse scandalABC News - 3d -
Ex-wife denies she knew about 'pedocriminal' husband, her family beg to differ in French abuse trial
The ex-wife of a former surgeon at the center of France’s largest ever child sexual abuse case told a court Wednesday insisted she knew “nothing” of her husband’s near 30-year history of abusing ...NBC News - 2d -
La Liga boss Javier Tebas says league 'on right path' to dealing with racism after more Vinicius Junior abuse
The Brazilian was targeted on Wednesday in Real Madrid's Copa del Rey match at Real SociedadCBS Sports - 1d -
A Myanmar online news site says its jailed journalist is tortured for revealing abuses of prisoners
An independent online news agency in Myanmar is alleging that one of its journalists arrested two years ago has been subjected to daily physical and mental abuse after exposing human rights ...ABC News - 19h -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Four New Sex Abuse Lawsuits, Filed in One Day
The suits cite the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law, which opened a look-back window for alleged assaults and is expiring soon.The New York Times - 15h -
I’m Not Convinced Ethical Generative AI Currently Exists
WIRED’s advice columnist considers whether some AI tools are more ethical than others, and if developers can make AI wiser.Wired - Feb. 20 -
OpenInfer raises $8M for AI inference at the edge
OpenInfer has raised $8 million in funding to redefine AI inference for edge applications. It’s the brain child of Behnam Bastani and Reza Nourai, who spent nearly a decade of building and scaling ...VentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
Alibaba’s stock falls on expensive AI-investment pledge
The online retailer plans to spend $53 billion over the next three years on AI and cloud technology.MarketWatch - 4d -
Apple to build AI server manufacturing factory in U.S.
Apple has committed to investing $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years. CEO Tim Cook says the investment will include the creation of a 250,000-square-foot artificial intelligence ...CBS News - 4d -
Christie's begins AI art auction amid backlash
The legendary auction house Christie's is facing backlash as it is now auctioning off an entire collection of pieces made using artificial intelligence. NBC News' Brian Cheung takes a first-hand ...NBC News - 3d -
Apple AI tool transcribed the word 'racist' as 'Trump'
Experts have questioned the company's explanation that it is due to the two words being similar.BBC News - 3d -
Because of AI, Consultants Are Now Expected to Do More
Here’s what consultants and firms should do to survive this fundamental shift.Inc. - 17h -
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What to Do With Your Defunct Humane Ai Pin
Humane Ai’s Pins stopped working today, turning the year-old wearable into a paperweight. Here are some ideas for what to do with yours if you want to avoid e-waste.Wired - 16h -
You can still claim up to $2,000 per kid from the child tax credit, but that amount may drop after 2025—here's what to know
If Congress doesn't address the soon-expiring expanded child tax credit, parents could see a higher tax bill in the coming years.CNBC - 3d -
One of my 3 children died — and left behind a child. I also have a second grandkid. What is the fairest way to divide my estate?
“Twenty-five percent each does not seem fair given that one child and grandchild could inherit half of my estate.”MarketWatch - 2d -
‘We have a rule when we hear the sirens: if you’ve started operating, you don’t stop’: 24 hours with doctors on the Ukrainian frontline
Like the soldiers they battle to save, combat medics in Ukraine are under constant attack. Three years after the invasion, one NHS doctor bears witness. “The frontline here is cold, hard, true war. ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Eddie Kadi: ‘People think I’m always ready to crack jokes. If you’re a doctor, I don’t ask you to operate on me!’
The standup and presenter on preshow prayers, blending dance with comedy and the night he bombed at the BBC. How did you get into comedy? I feel like comedy got into me. At university, I hosted ...The Guardian - 4d -
Kevin Spacey says Guy Pearce is 'not a victim' after Pearce says he was 'targeted' by Spacey
Kevin Spacey lashes out with a sarcastic response video after 'L.A. Confidential' co-star Guy Pearce answers a podcast host's question about working with Spacey.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 18 -
Google Ad-Tech Users Can Target National Security ‘Decision Makers’ and People With Chronic Diseases
Google enables marketers to target people with serious illnesses and crushing debt—against its policies—as well as the makers of classified defense technology, a WIRED investigation has found.Wired - Feb. 20 -
LGBTQ health groups sue Trump over orders targeting diversity, transgender rights
Nine LGBTQ, health and HIV organizations sued the Trump administration Thursday over three executive orders targeting transgender people and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Miami targeting Duke assistant Jai Lucas to replace Jim Larrañaga as Hurricanes coach
Lucas is considered the front-runner for a job with high appeal despite going through a brutal transition this seasonCBS Sports - 6d -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams to close Roosevelt Hotel migrant center targeted by Musk, Trump admin
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the city will close the Roosevelt Hotel migrant center in Manhattan, a frequent target of Elon Musk and the Tump administration.NBC News - 4d -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Jackson Jobe highlights new late-round targets for Sleepers 1.0
Find out why Ivan Herrera has a chance to be one of the most impactful players at the catcher positionCBS Sports - 4d -
Emil Bove, Justice Dept.’s No. 2, Targets NY Office Where He Rose as a Prosecutor
The forceful approach that Emil Bove III has taken toward the Southern District of New York underscores his own fraught relationship with the office that gave him the expertise to do so.The New York Times - 3d -
Italian priest close to pope told he was target of surveillance tool used by a government
Meloni administration pressed to address issue after other people working with migrants also told they were targeted. An Italian priest who has a close relationship with Pope Francis and was ...The Guardian - 3d -
We're raising our Coterra Energy price target after a solid quarter, slight outlook tweak
Capital efficiency was a highlight with output levels above management's outlook range and spending near the low end.CNBC - 3d -
PayPal has some big new growth targets. Can it hit its marks?
One analyst says the new growth goals seem achievable. Another worries competition from Apple Pay might get in the way.MarketWatch - 3d -
Trump action targets law firm representing former special counsel Jack Smith
The memo strips Jack Smith's attorney of his security clearance as well as any other attorneys at the firm who assisted Smith while he was investigating Trump.ABC News - 3d -
Target strikes deal with sportswear brand Champion, as it tries to rev up apparel sales
Target has long used brand collaborations to attract shoppers to its stores and website.CNBC - 2d -
We're lifting our price target on off-price retailer TJX after another strong quarter
The stock climbed more than 3%, to over $126 a share.CNBC - 2d -
Golf model reveals top three longshot picks to target at the 2025 Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches
SportsLine's model simulated the 2025 Cognizant Classic 10,000 times and revealed its PGA Tour longshotsCBS Sports - 2d -
Rolls-Royce shares surge as group to hit profit targets 2 years early
Stock climbs 15% as results boosted by strong demand for jet enginesFinancial Times - 1d -
England set South Africa target of 180 to win: Champions Trophy cricket – live
Champions Trophy updates, 9am GMT start in Karachi Hussain’s truth-bomb fights back against AI robots How to keep 50-over cricket relevant | And email Tim 2nd over: England 18-1 (Duckett ...The Guardian - 11m -
Carson Beck, Hanna Cavinder reportedly have multiple cars stolen overnight in South Florida, suspect arrested
Cavinder's SUV and Beck's Mercedes were recovered, but police are still looking for a Lamborghini owned by Beck.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20
