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'STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.' Review: Story of the Memphis Sound
This HBO documentary explores the often precarious history of the legendary label, whose artists included Booker T. & the M.G.s, Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Voice Actors Sue Company Whose AI Sounds Like Them
Two voice actors say an A.I. company created clones of their voices without their permission. Now they’re suing. The company denies it did anything wrong.The New York Times - Top stories -
SVS Ultra Evolution Review: Clean Looks, Refined Sound
SVS reimagined its Ultra series speakers for premium style and sound.Wired - Tech -
What Do Cicadas Sound Like? Listen to the Loudest Singing Insects on Earth
As some of the loudest singing insects on Earth are back to chirp at a volume similar to an airplane’s, Americans are rejoicing or covering their ears. Listen to some of the species.The New York Times - Top stories -
What We Lose When ChatGPT Sounds Like Scarlett Johansson
OpenAI has good reason to aim for a bot voice à la the one in “Her.” But that film was about relationships. What does this real-world turn say about us?The New York Times - Business -
Scarlett Johansson also thinks OpenAI's new voice sounds like her. She's not happy about it
Johansson, who portrayed the voice of a computer program in 'Her,' was not behind OpenAI's 'Sky' voice assistant. Another actor provided the voice, OpenAI said.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
‘Not an imitation’: OpenAI pauses ChatGPT voice that sounded like Scarlett Johansson
While the voice of Sky is paused, the other four from OpenAI remain available. Users will be able to choose any of these voices to interact with ChatGPT.VentureBeat - Tech -
Gucci focused on building ‘sound foundations’, Kering’s top executive says
Deputy chief executive Francesca Bellettini tasked last year with turning around flagship brandFinancial Times - Business -
Scarlett Johansson Rebukes OpenAI Over 'Eerily Similar' ChatGPT Voice
OpenAI’s “Sky” has been likened to the actress’s character in the 2013 film “Her.”The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
OpenAI disables ChatGPT voice that sounds like Scarlett Johansson
ChatGPT disables AI voice after users say it sounds similar to Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson.CBS News - Top stories -
Scarlett Johansson Said No, but OpenAI’s Virtual Assistant Sounds Just Like Her
Last week, the company released a chatbot with an option that sounded like the actress, who provided the voice of an A.I. system in the movie “Her.”The New York Times - Business -
Scarlett Johansson Said No, but OpenAI’s Virtual Assistant Sounds Just Like Her
Last week, the company released a chatbot with an option that sounded like the actress, who provided the voice of an A.I. system in the movie “Her.”The New York Times - Top stories -
What We Lose When ChatGPT Sounds Like Scarlett Johansson
OpenAI has good reason to aim for a bot voice à la the one in “Her.” But that film was about relationships. What does this real-world turn say about us?The New York Times - Top stories -
America Hits the Global Snooze Button
In an increasingly alarming world, the West can’t afford to rest for much longer.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Scarlett Johansson says a ChatGPT voice is 'eerily similar' to hers and OpenAI is halting its use
OpenAI says it plans to halt the use of one of its ChatGPT voices that “Her” actor Scarlett Johansson says sounds “eerily similar" to her ownABC News - Tech -
Scarlett Johansson says she was 'shocked, angered' when she heard OpenAI's ChatGPT voice that sounded like her
Actor Scarlett Johansson said Monday that OpenAI used an "eerily similar" voice to hers for their new ChatGPT 4o chatbot despite having declined the company's request to provide her voice.NBC News - Top stories -
Why the Dow Keeps Hitting New Records
The DJIA has just hit 40,000—but didn’t it just reach 30,000 three years ago? The Dow’s milestones keep coming faster and faster. WSJ’s Gunjan Banerji explains why.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Suit: Bad Bunny's agency hit with 'death penalty'
Rimas Sports, the agency founded by recording artist Bad Bunny, is accusing the Major League Baseball Players Association of "placing a death penalty" on the agency, according to a federal lawsuit the company filed Thursday.ESPN - Sports -
Walmart Stock Hits Record Close on Strong Quarter
The largest U.S. retailer had robust quarterly results and an upbeat outlook, giving insight into how consumers are weathering high interest rates.The New York Times - Business -
Dow Closes Below 40000 After Hitting Milestone
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40000 for the first time before pulling back to finish the day with a loss of around 0.1%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also retreated.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bomb survivor thought she was hit by lightning
On the 50th anniversary, BBC News NI speaks to those affected by 1974 bombs which killed 33 people.BBC News - Top stories -
France Rushes Reinforcements to Riot-Hit New Caledonia
Unrest in the overseas territory could derail President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to restore French influence in the Indo-Pacific region.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Armed robbers hit luxury jewelry store in Paris
French police are hunting for armed robbers who hit a jewelry store on one of Paris' poshest streets.CBS News - Top stories -
M&S website and app hit by technical issue
Customers were unable to shop online for around five hours but services are now working again.BBC News - Top stories -
Diddy apologizes after video of alleged assault surfaces: 'I hit rock bottom'
Sean "Diddy" Combs apologized after he was allegedly seen physically assaulting former girlfriend Cassie Ventura in 2016 on hotel surveillance video obtained by CNN.ABC News - Top stories -
Ohtani delivers first walk-off hit as a Dodger
Shohei Ohtani delivered his second major league walk-off hit -- and first as a member of the Dodgers -- in the 10th inning that sent Los Angeles to a 3-2 victory over Cincinnati on Sunday.ESPN - Sports -
Ship that hit Baltimore bridge on the move again
The operation to move the Dali to a nearby terminal will take 21 hours, according to engineers.BBC News - Top stories -
The Dow just hit 40,000. Here's a look at how it got here.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a milestone Thursday that seemed unfathomable a year ago.NBC News - Top stories -
Lizzy McAlpine follows her breakout hit with an 'Older,' and wiser, tour
Lizzy McAlpine's song "Ceilings" went viral on TikTok last year. Her new album "Older," coming to the Greek Theatre, sounds nothing like it.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Dow hits 40,000 for the first time as bull market accelerates
Robust corporate profits and steady U.S. economic growth are driving stocks to record highs.CBS News - Top stories -
Walmart’s shares hit record high as retailer raises its earnings forecast
Company continues to benefit from consumers seeking the best deals amid persistent inflationFinancial Times - World -
Heat Stress Is Hitting Caribbean Reefs Earlier Than Ever This Year
Scientists in the United States are reporting “unprecedented patterns” of surface warming, an ominous sign for coral.The New York Times - World -
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Paying more is ‘not viable’: new visa rules hit foreign graduate recruitment
International students have had UK job offers rescinded after visa changes made hiring them too expensiveFinancial Times - Business -
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Ocasio-Cortez hits back at Fetterman: 'I stand up to bullies'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) hit back at Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) following his derisive comments on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing Thursday night that erupted in chaos and was littered with insults. “In the ...The Hill - Politics -
Ukraine Drones Destroy Russian Jets and Hit Power Station in Crimea
A huge drone attack targeted southwestern Russia and the Russian-occupied peninsula of Crimea, hitting oil facilities and a substation, leading to rolling blackouts.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
End of Pandemic Bike Boom Has Cycle Shops Hitting the Skids
Bicycle sales shifted into high gear in 2020, but small retailers report a downhill slide, forcing them to discount inventory as customer demand flattens.Inc. - Business -
All of Billie Eilish's senses are alive on the ravishing 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'
The pop star's new album gives the impression of someone who's accepted the unnatural demands of stardom and wants to figure out how to lead a full life in spite of them.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment