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Meta Introduces Spirit LM open source model that combines text and speech inputs/outputs
Spirit LM Expressive incorporates emotional cues into its speech generation and can detect and reflect anger, surprise, or joy.Tech - VentureBeat - October 19 -
The Middle East Drug Fueling War, Crime and All-Night Parties
Captagon is bringing in billions for Syria’s Assad regime and Iran-backed militias including Hezbollah—and it’s triggering a health crisis.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 27 -
Duterte tells Philippines ‘war on drugs’ inquiry he kept a death squad
Ex-president says he kept criminals to kill other criminals while mayor and offers no apologies at hearing investigating crackdowns. The former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has told a ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Duterte Says He Takes Responsibility for Philippine Drug War
Former President Rodrigo Duterte was defiant in Senate testimony about the years of bloodshed that left thousands dead. “I did it for my country,” he said.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Rodrigo Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ in the Philippines – explained in 30 seconds
The former president faces an investigation by the international criminal court for crimes against humanity over the alleged extrajudicial killing of thousands of drug suspects. Soon after his ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
How a Binance Employee Strained the Relationship Between the U.S. and Nigeria
The United States and Nigeria often collaborate. But the arrest of an American worker strained their diplomatic relations.Business - The New York Times - October 24 -
How U.S. Women’s Soccer Has Struck a Balance Between Celebration and Evaluation
It’s hard to disagree with the approach from Coach Emma Hayes after a successful October window, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 1 -
‘Blood alliance’: why South Korea fears North’s involvement in Ukraine war
News that troops from North Korea could be joining Russians on the battlefield in Ukraine has caused deep concern in Seoul. The video is grainy but the message is clear. The clip, posted by NK ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Israel strikes military targets in Iran in reprisal that raises risk of regional war
Air attack completed on Saturday morning hit missile and drone manufacturing sites, says IDF. Israel strikes Iran – follow the latest IDF strikes military sites in Iran: what we know so far ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Ukraine faces uncertainty as Trump's election raises questions about war with Russia
Following Donald Trump's election, Ukrainians are left wondering what his proposed peace deal could mean for the ongoing war. Amidst the turmoil, Kyiv says it is now battling North Korean troops ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
U.S. dollar jumps as Donald Trump recaptures the White House
The U.S. currency's gains extended as former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the U.S. presidential election.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
AI video startup Genmo launches Mochi 1, an open source rival to Runway, Kling, and others
Available under the permissive Apache 2.0 license, Mochi 1 offers users free access to cutting-edge video generation capabilities...Tech - VentureBeat - October 22 -
Trump, on the Civil War, in His Own Words
It’s hard to compromise with those who consider any criticism a threat.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
U.S. companies reassert their dominance of Fortune Global 500 ranks vs. rival China
A dramatic turnaround since 2022 represents both China’s struggles and robust performance from U.S. companies.Business - MarketWatch - October 15 -
Allies Fret Over Trump Win as Authoritarian Rivals Challenge U.S.-Led Order
With Donald Trump’s support for European security very much in doubt, the bloc faces a test of whether it will have the political will to protect its future.World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago -
Dragon Age: The Veilguard - What Is The Best Faction To Join?
Dragon Age: The Veilguard has six factions that you can join at the start of the game. You're prompted with a choice during character creation, and you can no longer make any changes once the ...Tech - GameSpot - October 31 -
Bolivia's Evo Morales tells AP he'll press on with a hunger strike until his rival accepts dialogue
Bolivia’s transformative and divisive former President Evo Morales has told the Associated Press that he would press on with a hunger strike until the government of his protégé-turned-rival agreed ...World - ABC News - 5 days ago -
‘Was I drugged and raped? I’ll never know’: partners of accused share fears at Pelicot trial
Some ex-girlfriends of accused men tell court of burden of not knowing if they had been sedated and molested in past . Giving evidence in Avignon’s criminal court, a softly spoken woman in her 30s ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Biogen tops estimates, raises profit guidance as Alzheimer's drug Leqembi gains traction
Leqembi, along with rare disease and depression treatments, helped offset a year-over-year decline in revenue for the company's multiple sclerosis products.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
No 10 says Starmer ‘shares public anger’ at early prisoner releases but system facing paralysis without it – UK politics live
Downing Street says government ‘shocked’ at inheriting prisons crisis as hundreds of prisoners get early release. The funeral of Alex Salmond, the former Scottish first minister who died suddenly ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
The Biggest Expansion Yet for a Designer of Tiny Bags
A just-opened New York store is the first of three that the French brand Jacquemus plans to open by next spring.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 19