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French lawmakers condemn 'bloody and murderous' 1961 massacre of Algerian protesters
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French lawmakers are weighing a bill banning all types of hair discrimination
Lawmakers in France’s lower house of parliament have approved a bill that would ban discrimination over the texture, length, color or style of someone’s hairABC News - World -
Bitcoin's Surge Stirs Crypto VC From Its Slumber
Startups are more easily tapping venture firms for fundraising deals.The Wall Street Journal - World - Crypto -
Large Language Models’ Emergent Abilities Are a Mirage
A new study suggests that sudden jumps in LLMs’ abilities are neither surprising nor unpredictable, but are actually the consequence of how we measure ability in AI.Wired - Tech -
"James" author Percival Everett on race, language and art
Author Percival Everett has challenged the schism of race in such satirical novels as "Erasure" (basis of the Oscar-winning film "American Fiction"). His latest, "James," re-tells the story of "Huckleberry Finn" from the point of view of Huck's ...CBS News - Entertainment -
Ontario moves to allow use of Indigenous languages in legislature
‘Momentous change’ will permit lawmakers in Canadian province to address chamber in ‘first languages’. Lawmakers in Ontario will now be able to address the province’s legislature using Indigenous languages, in a “momentous change” that belatedly ...The Guardian - World -
French budget deficit overshoots target to hit 5.5%
Finance minister says nation needs ‘wake-up call’ on excessive spendingFinancial Times - World - France -
The French face of the Paris Olympics is hiding in plain sight
For now, Léon Marchand walks in relative anonymity around campus at Arizona State. Come July, he'll be the face of the 2024 Summer Olympics.Yahoo Sports - Sports - France -
No slowdown in spending among the wealthy on this Bahamian island
CNBC's Bob Pisani checks in from his vacation with a read on the global economy.CNBC - Business -
Jeffrey Epstein’s Island Visitors Exposed by Data Broker
A WIRED investigation uncovered coordinates collected by a controversial data broker that reveal sensitive information about visitors to an island once owned by Epstein, the notorious sex offender.Wired - Tech -
Tractors brought to Parliament in farmers' protest
Farmers from across the UK drive tractors to Westminster to protest a lack of support for food producers.BBC News - Top stories -
The first ‘Fairly Trained’ AI large language model is here
The new LLM is called KL3M (Kelvin Legal Large Language Model, pronounced "Clem"), and it is the work of 273 Ventures.VentureBeat - Tech -
Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley on the joys of foul language and friendship
Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley play women brought together by letters in the new film “Wicked Little Letters” but their preferred means of communication is WhatsAppABC News - Entertainment -
Writer Percival Everett: "In ownership of language there resides great power"
In his latest book, "James," the author who tackled race in such satirical novels as "Erasure" (basis of the Oscar-winning "American Fiction") re-tells the story of "Huckleberry Finn" from the point of view of Huck's enslaved friend, Jim.CBS News - Entertainment -
With Quiet-STaR, language models learn to think before speaking
Researchers have taught AI models to think before responding to prompts — just as (most) people consider what to say before speaking.VentureBeat - Tech -
French flair, famous wins and landmark caps - Six Nations best bits
Watch the top moments from the Women's Six Nations first week in 2024, as England thrash Italy, Scotland record a famous win in Wales and Marlie Packer gets her 100th cap.BBC News - Top stories -
Aya Nakamura, French-Malian Singer, Is Caught in Olympic Storm
Aya Nakamura’s music is one of France’s top cultural exports. But reports that she might perform at the Paris Games have prompted fierce debates over identity and language.The New York Times - World -
French parliament backs bill to stop hair discrimination against black women
Draft law, which also affects redheads, blond people, and those with dreadlocks now goes to senate. France’s lower house of parliament has backed a bill banning discrimination based on hairstyle, colour or texture, in a “historic” move supporters ...The Guardian - World -
Clutterbuck, Barzal help Islanders end skid, defeat Jets 6-3
Cal Clutterbuck scored twice, Mathew Barzal and Hudson Fasching each had a goal and two assists and the New York Islanders snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-3 win against the Winnipeg Jets SaturdayABC News - Sports - NHL -
The world’s largest Māori and Pacific Island school cultural festival – in pictures
Polyfest, held this week in Auckland, New Zealand, saw thousands of high school students gather to compete in music, dance and speech performances Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
NHL playoff watch: What's at stake for Devils, Islanders in Sunday showdown
It's not quite a "loser leaves town" match, but each team needs all the points it can get. Plus, the latest playoff projections and draft lottery standings.ESPN - Sports - NHL -
China’s Dispute With Taiwan Is Playing Out Near This Tiny Island
A fatal episode off Kinmen, a Taiwanese-controlled island, has become the latest occasion for Beijing to warn and test Taiwan’s president-elect.The New York Times - World - China -
Sirens Sound, Anxieties Rise on Tiny Island Near North Korean Shores
Residents on Yeonpyeong, just below the maritime border, fear the Kim Jong Un regime could launch another attack.The Wall Street Journal - World - North Korea -
Call Of Duty: Warzone Teases Return Date For Rebirth Island Map
During the Call of Duty: Next event held last year, Warzone's popular Rebirth Island map was revealed to return sometime this year, and now it looks like we finally have the map's arrival date.In a recent teaser from Call of Duty, an image of the ...GameSpot - Tech -
CoD: Warzone Rebirth Island Trailer Reveals Map Changes And New Sniper
Call of Duty: Warzone's popular Rebirth Island map returns with the launch of Season 3 on April 3, and Activision has released a new trailer to showcase the upcoming map. There are a few changes to the island, and a new sniper rifle is teased. ...GameSpot - Tech -
‘Pushed to the limit’: the tiny Greek island in people smugglers’ sights
Fears of a new migration route grow as more than 800 people land on Gavdos, population fewer than 70, in a few months. Even by the standards of small Greek islands, Gavdos is tiny. In a population of fewer than 70 people, there are just two ...The Guardian - World -
Call for protest exclusion zones outside schools
A government adviser made her recommendation after reviewing demonstrations outside a school in 2021.BBC News - Top stories -
Tractors in Westminster: Watch live as farmers protest in London
Farmers' activist groups have organised protests in London against low-cost agricultural imports.BBC News - Top stories -
Biden, Interrupted by Gaza Protesters, Says They ‘Have a Point’
After his event in North Carolina was disrupted by demonstrators, the president said that “we need to get a lot more care into Gaza.”The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden reacts to pro-Palestinian protesters: 'They have a point'
President Joe Biden responded to pro-Palestinian protesters who interrupted his health care speech Tuesday, saying, "They have a point."NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden reacts to pro-Palestinian protesters: "They have a point"
The majority of Americans now oppose Israel's military action in Gaza, according to a new Gallup poll. On Tuesday, President Biden acknowledged pro-Palestinian protesters who interrupted his speech in North Carolina. Semafor politics reporter ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Election misinformation is a problem in any language. But some gets more attention than others
Election misinformation will pose a formidable challenge this year as billions of people in dozens of countries head to the pollsABC News - Tech -
‘Beer louts with unhealthy diets’: why British cooking still hasn’t won over the French
While UK gastronomy is finally being praised worldwide, France ranked it 60th out of 60 nations in new global survey. British cooking is finally starting to be recognised around the world. But try telling the French that. For them, la cuisine ...The Guardian - World -
Revealed: UK-funded French forces putting migrants’ lives at risk with small-boat tactics
Exclusive: newly obtained footage and leaked documents show how a ‘mass casualty event’ could arise from aggressive tactics employed by border forces. French police funded by the UK government have endangered the lives of vulnerable migrants by ...The Guardian - World -
Paris waiters race through the streets to celebrate French capital's life and soul ahead of Olympics
The resurrection of the waitering race after a 13-year hiatus is part of Paris’ efforts to bask in the Olympic spotlight and put its best foot forward for its first Summer Games in 100 years.NBC News - Top stories - France -
French PM backs school head who faced death threats after Muslim veil row
Gabriel Attal says state will file a complaint against student over accusation against principal who had to resign for his safety. The French prime minister, Gabriel Attal, has defended French secularism following the resignation of a Paris school ...The Guardian - World - France -
NFL owners approve ban of swivel hip-drop tackle
NFL owners have approved a rule proposal to ban the swivel hip-drop tackle, the league announced Monday.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Disposable bans will not work, says vape boss
British American Tobacco boss says bans overseas are not "effective" and the illegal market is large.BBC News - Top stories -
Brazil's Barbosa banned for anti-doping fraud attempt
Flamengo and Brazil striker Gabriel Barbosa is suspended for two years for attempted anti-doping fraud.BBC News - Top stories - Brazil -
Can Florida's Social-Media Ban for Minors Work?
A look at likely court challenges, why verifying users’ ages is tricky and the current status of protections for children.The Wall Street Journal - World