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Coca-Cola causes controversy with AI-generated ad

Coca-Cola is facing backlash online over an artificial intelligence-made Christmas promotional video that users are calling “soulless” and “devoid of any actual creativity.”

Greeks go on general strike demanding higher pay

Ships docked at Greek ports, and railway and bus services were disrupted on Wednesday as workers joined a nationwide strike to demand higher pay.

Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee

President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s nominee for US attorney-general

Former congressman says controversy around his nomination had become a ‘distraction’

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has withdrawn his nomination to be Attorney General for President-elect Trump.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, has announced he is withdrawing from consideration. This comes after Gaetz visited Capitol Hill to rally ...

Friday Briefing: Gaetz Ends Bid for Attorney General

Plus, bathing in crude oil.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Gaetz Withdrew From Attorney General Consideration

Also, Putin said Russia struck Ukraine with a new missile. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Matt Gaetz Withdraws as Trump’s Pick for Attorney General

Mr. Gaetz has consistently denied the allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use, but his prospective nomination ran into trouble in the Senate.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Trump picks Pam Bondi for next attorney general

President-elect Trump has named former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his next nominee to lead the Department of Justice (DOJ). Bondi was a swift pick just hours after former Rep. Matt ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Trump taps Pam Bondi for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump announced that his new pick for attorney general is Pam Bondi. Bondi previously served as Florida’s attorney general.

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

What Bondi Might Do as Attorney General

Donald Trump’s new pick to lead the Justice Department fought to overturn the Affordable Care Act, and has lobbied for Amazon, Uber and General Motors.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

The rise of Pam Bondi, longtime Trump ally who is new pick for attorney general

The 59-year-old was the first woman to head Florida's justice system and she is a longtime Trump ally.

Generative AI: Separating Hype From Reality

The technology may transform business. But it clearly isn’t there yet.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

U.S. accuses former Colombia general of extrajudicial killings

Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

Vardy best England striker of his generation - Maresca

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says Leicester City's Jamie Vardy is England's best striker in his generation before his side's trip to his former side.

Republican blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal

Markwayne Mullin stalls promotion of Lt Gen Christopher Donahue, photographed as last US soldier to leave. The US general who was photographed as the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan is ...

World - The Guardian - 20 hours ago

Donald Trump gets a brutal reality check

The implosion of Matt Gaetz’s nomination for attorney general reveals the president-elect isn’t all-powerful despite the Republican trifecta in government.

Politics - Politico - 2 days ago

Michael Jackson, British General Who Disobeyed U.S. Superior, Dies at 80

Labeled “the Prince of Darkness,” he refused to follow an order by NATO’s commander during the Balkans war, saying, “It’s not worth starting World War III.”

World - The New York Times - October 24

The dark sky over an urban park in central Mexico attracts stargazers who worry it might not last

As night descended in an ecological park in central Mexico, tiny stars appeared in the sky one by one, aligning into constellations

Tech - ABC News - October 25

Judge vs. Ohtani in the World Series is a once-in-a-generation event

Two larger-than-life superstars sharing baseball's biggest stage rarely happens.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Seth Meyers on ex-president’s alleged admiration of Nazi generals: ‘Trump is a fascist’

Late-night hosts discuss an interview in which former Trump chief of staff John Kelly said ex-president expressed respect for Hitler and his generals. Late-night hosts talk the former White House ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

DeepMind and Hugging Face release SynthID to watermark LLM-generated text

SynthID makes subtle changes to LLM-generated text to create a statistical signature while preserving the quality of the output.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 25

Generation Z: Sue Johnston is the greatest zombie to grace our screens in decades

When an army van full of toxins crashes into a care home, all the boomers become biters – and it’s kids’ blood they’re after. The undead are back, baby!. There was a sustained moment throughout the ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Generative AI isn’t coming for you — your reluctance to adopt it is

Adaptability and willingness to embrace change are keys to staying relevant. Don't be afraid of generative AI; make it work for you.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 27

Harris says election will "decide fate of our nation for generations to come"

Vice President Kamala Harris, who campaigned in the Delaware Valley last week, spoke at a Philadelphia church Sunday morning before holding a rally later tonight.

When Brian Cashman, the Yankees’ General Manager, Loved the Dodgers

As the two teams face off in a crucial game at Yankee Stadium on Monday, the longtime Yankees executive recalls a different baseball loyalty.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Graham hits former generals' criticism of Trump: 'Trying to replace joy with fear'

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., tore into a handful of former military generals and ex-Trump administration officials for their criticism of the former president.

Sonic X Shadow Generations Is Already Discounted For Nintendo Switch

Sonic X Shadow Generations launched last Friday, October 25, but Nintendo Switch users can already save $10 on a physical copy of the game. Amazon-owned retailer Woot has Sonic X Shadow ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Kamala Harris calls for ‘new generation of leadership’ in Washington speech

Vice-president strikes hopeful tone in remarks delivered from site of Trump’s speech before deadly January 6 attack. With the White House illuminated behind her, Kamala Harris asked the vanishing ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

15 attorneys general call for national ban on price gouging

Fifteen attorneys general called on congressional leaders to support a national ban on price gouging in a letter sent Wednesday. The letter — addressed to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

EU fines world’s largest generic drugmaker Teva for hindering competition

European Commission says company abused ‘dominant position’ to ‘artificially’ extend patent protection of MS medicine Copaxone

Business - Financial Times - October 31

PlayStation Boss Wants PS5 Pro To Continue 10-Year Generation Cycle

After years of rumors, Sony formally announced the PlayStation 5 Pro last month, but not without some hiccups along the way. The $700 price tag has led to some outcry , and the lack of an ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

Meet ‘Generation Windfall’: coming to an estate agent near you

Fears of tax rises at the Budget have sent the Bank of Mum and Dad into overdrive

World - Financial Times - November 1

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