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AI can digitally clone anyone — laws and norms need to catch up
These digital clones are surprisingly convincing. When I cloned my voice and used it in a phone call with my sister, she didn’t even notice.The Hill - Politics -
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Earps withdraws from England squad with hip injury
England goalkeeper Mary Earps has been forced to withdraw from Sarina Wiegman's squad for Tuesday's Euro 2025 qualifier in France.BBC News - Top stories -
Unconventional Sex Let Anglerfish Conquer the Deep Ocean
During a chaotic period some 50 million years ago, the strange deep-sea creatures left the ocean bottom and thrived by clamping onto their mates.The New York Times - Science -
Projected '25 lottery pick Traore staying in France
One of the top players in the NBA's 2025 draft class, French guard Nolan Traore, has spurned offers from around the world to remain in his home country, he told ESPN.ESPN - Sports -
Lawmakers say legislation needed to sustain migrant drop
“This is just Mexico carrying Biden a couple rounds,” Rep. Tony Gonzales said.Politico - Politics -
‘Bond’s gone woke!’ Charlie Higson on the row around his ‘metrosexual’ 007
When Charlie Higson published a new Bond novel last year, online critics accused him of turning the iconic spy into a ‘woke, libtard snowflake’ ... But he has always been a complicated character, argues the author. Which of these statements ...The Guardian - World -
May 30, 2024 Israel-Hamas war
The war in Gaza will likely continue until at least the end of the year, an Israeli official warned.CNN - Top stories - Israel -
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Texas GOP divisions grow after fraught primaries
Tuesday’s contentious runoffs laid bare the turmoil in Texas’s state Republican Party. In elections that saw unprecedented levels of outside spending, the party’s so-called business faction was left battered but still standing as some incumbents ...The Hill - Politics - Texas -
We need to put sand in the gears of the Russian war machine
The private sector must play its part in hobbling Putin’s military-industrial complexFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
In Miami, Jobs Are Plentiful---and You Might Need Two to Afford It
The Fed wants strong employment and low inflation. The Florida city shows just how hard it is to attain both at once.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Paris aims for the most sustainable Olympics yet; organizers say plan isn't perfect
Organizers of the Paris Olympics have set ambitious goals for environmental sustainabilityABC News - Sports - Olympics -
Paris is aiming for the most sustainable Olympics yet. Organizers acknowledge the plan isn't perfect
Organizers of the Paris Olympics have set ambitious goals for environmental sustainabilityABC News - Tech -
‘We want to be loved again’: Bosnia begin bold new era with England trip
Team have been in decline for 10 years but Sergej Barbarez, the fifth manager since 2022, has a clear strategy to reverse that. Sergej Barbarez has been all over the Bosnian media for the past 40 days. Newspapers, magazines, TV shows, podcasts – ...The Guardian - World -
Lenovo Expands Mideast Ties With $2 Billion Convertible Bond, Saudi Fund Deal
The world’s largest PC maker is boosting ties in the Middle East and Africa, raising $2.0 billion from a unit of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign-wealth fund and inking a deal to build a manufacturing hub serving the region.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
South Africa Election: ANC Loses Majority for the First Time in 30 Years
The African National Congress received less than 50 percent of the national vote for the first time since gaining power 30 years ago, setting the nation on an uncharted course.The New York Times - World -
Nelson Mandela's party loses 30-year majority in South Africa
With nearly 99% of votes counted, the once-dominant ANC had received just over 40% in the election, well short of the majority it had held since the famed all-race vote of 1994 that ended apartheid.CBS News - World -
Why South African Voters Turned Against the A.N.C.
Some South African voters welcomed the defeat of the African National Congress in last week’s elections, even as they remain wary of the country’s political future.The New York Times - Top stories -
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Mexico expected to elect its first female president
Voters in Mexico are going to the polls where they are likely to elect Claudia Sheinbaum as their first woman president in the country’s 200-year history. NBC’s Guad Venegas reports for Sunday TODAY.NBC News - Top stories - Mexico -
Ancelotti calls for Kroos retirement U-turn
Carlo Ancelotti has said he wants Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos to reconsider his decision to retire after helping the Spanish club win a record 15th Champions League title in a 2-0 victory against Borussia Dortmund.ESPN - Sports -
Why South African Voters Turned Against the A.N.C.
Some South African voters welcomed the defeat of the African National Congress in last week’s elections, even as they remain wary of the country’s political future.The New York Times - Top stories -
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UFC 302 start time -- Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier: Live stream, PPV price, prelims, TV channel
Here's everything you need to know to catch the UFC 302 event on Saturday in Newark, New JerseyCBS Sports - Sports - UFC -
2024 RBC Canadian Open TV schedule, live stream, where to watch, tee times, channel, radio, golf coverage
The Canadian Open takes center stage this week hoping to follow the fireworks of last year's tournamentCBS Sports - Sports -
Agony and the urge to pee: the growing evidence giving hope to chronic UTI sufferers
An Australian discovery has added weight to a long-held theory about the painful condition – but relief for most patients is still elusive. After enduring years of experimental and unhelpful treatments in Australia to treat her chronic urinary ...The Guardian - World -
A growing community of breast milk donors in Uganda gives mothers hope
A community of breast milk donors has formed in Uganda after women struggled with finding ways to keep their babies with health issues aliveABC News - World -
U.S. holds huge military drill in Africa, as Russia's foothold grows
The U.S.-led Flintlock operation is meant to help African forces combat terrorism - and African leaders resist "instant gratification" from Moscow.CBS News - World -
World War II veterans travel to France to commemorate 80th anniversary of D-Day
Almost 160,000 Allied troops landed at Normandy on June 6, 1944, in a massive operation designed to break through heavily fortified German defenses and begin the liberation of Western Europe.CBS News - World -
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King turns to David Beckham to rebuild charity hit by cash-for-honours scandal
Former England captain will become ambassador for foundation that was embroiled in controversy when Charles was Prince of Wales. King Charles has turned to brand Beckham to help him rebuild the reputation of his main charitable foundation after a ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Disillusioned South Africans Turn Backs on Party That Ended Apartheid
With nearly all votes counted, Nelson Mandela’s African National Congress slumped to just 40%, setting the stage for difficult coalition talks.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China's Defense Chief Turns Down Temperature on Tensions With U.S.
China’s Adm. Dong Jun sought to assuage fears of confrontation between the Chinese and American militaries a day after the U.S. defense chief did the same.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
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Nvidia recruits Taiwan’s electronics makers to its digital twin strategy
Taiwanese electronics makers are using Nvidia's industrial digitalization, or digital twin, technology to transform their factories into more autonomous facilities.VentureBeat - Tech -
OpenAI Says Russia and China Used Its A.I. in Covert Campaigns
Iran and an Israeli company also exploited the tools in online influence efforts, but none gained much traction, an OpenAI report said.The New York Times - Business - China -
South Africa's ruling ANC loses majority in country's most sweeping political shift in 30 years
South Africa's governing African National Congress lost its parliamentary majority of 30 years, in the country's most sweeping political shift since the end of the apartheid.CNBC - Business -