In the three months since ChatGPT's November 30, 2022 release, inaccuracies about the product have been swarming throughout the solo and small law firm community.Common misconceptions include the mistaken belief that ChatGPT scrapes web content, or that OpenAI, ChatGPT's parent owns all copyright to user input and resulting output.
Federal prisons want inmates to pay victims, before making phone calls or buying shoes
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, during a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on Sept. 29, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Mariam Zuhaib/AP Every month, Renee Hoolan sends her son, Bailey Sanders, $75.He's been incarcerated for the last 6 years, so he uses that money for things like over-the-counter medications, shoes for his job or minutes on the phone.
Why security compliance is no longer a nice to have for UK startups
Security compliance is often overlooked by startup founders in favor of growth-focused tasks like sales and product development. However, it can have a big impact on a company's resilience and bottom line.
Meeting security compliance criteria is becoming a contractual requirement for SMEs to work with public sector bodies and large companies, as established brands are more vigilant about who they do business with.
Implementing security best practices from the start can save time and headaches, as well as ensure compatibility with competitors and partners. [ more ]
Why security compliance is no longer a nice to have for UK startups
Security compliance is often overlooked by startup founders in favor of growth-focused tasks like sales and product development. However, it can have a big impact on a company's resilience and bottom line.
Meeting security compliance criteria is becoming a contractual requirement for SMEs to work with public sector bodies and large companies, as established brands are more vigilant about who they do business with.
Implementing security best practices from the start can save time and headaches, as well as ensure compatibility with competitors and partners. [ more ]
Fantasy fears about AI are obscuring how we already abuse machine intelligence | Kenan Malik
1. Big tech companies and experts are warning about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, but the real threat comes from the people who control it.
2. AI has the potential to be used for good or ill, depending on the motives of those who develop and deploy it.
3. It is essential to ensure that AI technologies are well regulated and supervised to prevent misuse and abuse. [ more ]
Music Publishers Are Suing Twitter - Social Media Explorer
a coalition of 17 music publishers-including Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music ... [+] Getty Images Earlier this week, a coalition of 17 music publishers-including Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music and Sony Music Publishing-filed a $250 million lawsuit against Twitter for "massive copyright infringement."
4 Creative Ideas for Targeting B2B Clients on Social Media - Social Media Explorer
Social media content marketing is a great way to keep your audiences engaged.You can improve your credibility, build trust and establish yourself as a leader in the industry.Creating consistent creative social media posts can be challenging, especially when you are new to online marketing.You should know that attracting B2B clients takes more than minimum effort.
As China Cracks Down on Mosque Domes, One Town Pushes Back
Walking through Nagu, a small town in the mountains of southwestern China, the signs of a vibrant Muslim community are ubiquitous.Loudspeakers broadcast passages from a Chinese translation of the Quran.Women in head scarves shuttle rowdy children home from school.Arabic script decorates the outside of homes.
What we know about a large dam's catastrophic breach in Ukraine
Water is surging through a massive breach in the Kakhovka dam on the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine, triggering floods, evacuations and worries about crops downriver.It also raises new worries about the safety of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which relies on the dam's reservoir to supply water for its cooling operations.
Leicester supporters left King Power Stadium in their droves with 20 minutes remaining against Liverpool and their Premier League fate could well have been sealed by the time they return.Should Everton win at Wolves on Saturday and Dean Smith's side get beaten at Newcastle two days later, Leicester will be relegated to the Championship.
Data synced between devices with the new Google Authenticator app update could be viewed by third parties.Google says the app works as planned.On April 25, security researchers Tommy Mysk and Talal Haj Bakry, who are known collectively on Twitter as Mysk, warned users of Google's Authenticator 2FA app to not turn on a new syncing feature.
California owners lost $59,600 in home equity in a year
California housing's stumble off its pandemic peak means an owner with a mortgage lost $59,600 of equity in the past year.Please do not forget that falling home prices are good news for house hunters.And this stat tracked by CoreLogic is more evidence this year's housing market started with some noteworthy discounting.
Survey says looks at various rankings and scorecards judging geographic locations while noting these grades are best seen as a mix of artful interpretation and data.Buzz: The past year's swift fall in California home prices has slowed, if not reversed, according to recent valuation reports.Source: My trusty spreadsheet took a California-centric look at home-price trends from Case-Shiller (through March), the California Association of Realtors (through April), and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (for the first quarter).
Where do people go when they leave California and why?
The top-line number was eye-opening: About 725,000 people moved out of California in 2020 to set up new lives in one of the 49 other states or Washington, D.C.If that were the end of it, the number derived from the Internal Revenue Service's Migration Data for 2021 would've represented the biggest single-year exodus in state history.
Rent bargains in California: What you get for $1,500 a month
Survey says looks at various rankings and scorecards judging geographic locations while noting these grades are best seen as a mix of artful interpretation and data.Buzz: Look inland if you're seeking a rental bargain in California.Source: My trusty spreadsheet reviewed a curious study by RentCafe comparing city rents.
No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality, wrote Shirley Jackson in the first line of her 1959 horror novel The Haunting of Hill House.Even larks and katydids are supposed, by some, to dream.Jackson penned this line to introduce her haunted house, where the line between reality and dreams was perpetually blurred, but she was right: Most living animals, at least, absolutely must shut out reality for a period to stay functionaland alive.
The TV Industry Is Practically Begging For Interoperability | AdExchanger
Connected TV measurement is so messy that I was invited to perform a stand-up comedy set about it earlier this week at the Cynopsis Measurement and Data conference in New York City.Here's what got the most laughs: making fun of the industry's proclamations of collaboration amid ongoing bickering and data hoarding.
Streaming's Presence At The Upfronts Reveals A Push For Profitability | AdExchanger
Streaming is arguably the TV industry's most powerful growth engine.But it's still far from a mature business.Less than a year ago, connected TV officially outgrew cable as the most popular way to watch TV.Now, achieving profitability is the priority, said Eric Schmitt, research director at Gartner.
Netflix Scrambles To Market Its Ad-Supported Tier; Google's Consent Mandate | AdExchanger
Here's today's AdExchanger.comnews round-up... Want it by email?Sign up Race Against The Clock here.According to analytics firm , only 19% of Netflix subscribers were watching the ad-supported tier three months after it launched, compared with 36% for Disney.Even though the two have a similar number of AVOD subscribers now, Netflix has slower momentum in getting subscribers to sign up for ads - and it's feeling the pressure.
AI Is Nigh For Google Search; Streamlining Streaming Sales | AdExchanger
Here's today's AdExchanger.comnews round-up... Want it by email?Sign up Prompt And Search-umstance here.Google is ramping up its AI capabilities for its flagship search product, The Drum reports.During its Google I/O developer conference on Wednesday, the company announced it's launching Search Labs, an experimental program aimed at expanding AI search functionality.
Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Felt He Had 'Decent' Start Against White Sox
Clayton Kershaw didn't have his best stuff, but it was the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen that ultimately doomed the team in an 8-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.Kershaw allowed two runs on six hits, including a pair of solo homers, over six innings pitched.He finished with five strikeouts against two walks.
Dave Roberts Addresses Dodgers Issues Winning on the Road
Sometimes you just need a little home cooking to get you back on track and for the Dodgers, they need it badly.After dropping another series on the road this past weekend, the club has now lost four of their past five road series and they have a losing record away from the friendly confines of Dodger Stadium.
Max Muncy: Cardinals 'Bullied' Umpires Into Favorable Calls During Dodgers Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers wrapped up a frustrating series with the St. Louis Cardinals with a 10-5 loss, which also saw Max Muncy get ejected from the game.The ejection came during the fourth inning after Muncy was called out on strikes.The 2-2 pitch was close enough in the zone where Muncy didn't have a strong case.
Q&A: An air pollution expert on the dangers of wildfire smoke
June 15, 2023 - Francesca Dominici, Clarence James Gamble Professor of Biostatistics, Population, and Data Science at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and co-director of the Harvard Data Science Initiative, is an expert on the short- and long-term health impacts linked with exposure to air pollution, and especially to wildfire smoke.
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Says Bullpen Won't Have Forever to Figure it Out
It appears that big changes could be coming to the Dodgers pitching staff if their struggles continue as we get closer to the trade deadline.Currently, the Dodgers bullpen is one of the worst in baseball as the team has a 4.74 ERA, the fourth highest in the sport, entering Wednesday.Not only are the Dodgers near the bottom of the ERA leaderboard, the team has also given up the fifth most earned runs and the fourth most home runs in relief this season, also entering Wednesday's game.
Freddie Freeman Confident Dodgers Will Overcome Recent Struggles
The Los Angeles Dodgers went just 2-4 on their road trip and have now lost six of nine games in June.In their last 10 games, they have just three wins.A lot of that has to do with the state of their pitching staff, but the offense has also been inconsistent during this stretch.Overall, the Dodgers just have not played good baseball, and the results are showing it.
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion access has fared very well when it has appeared on the ballot.Voters in California, Michigan and Vermont approved abortion-rights amendments to their state constitutions last year.In Kansas and Kentucky both red states voters rejected measures that could have led to bans.
Rangers, head coach Gerard Gallant agree to part ways following early playoff exit
Gerard Gallant is out following two seasons as Rangers head coach.The Blueshirts announced on Saturday that both sides agreed to part ways following the team's first round playoff exit at the hands of the Devils."I want to first thank Gerard for his work and commitment to the Rangers during his time as head coach," GM Chris Drury said in a statement.
Todd Nelson says Hershey's performance in Game 3 was 'pretty ugly,' thinks 'some guys might be pretty embarrassed' when they watch back tape
HERSHEY, PA - The Hershey Bears won the first two games of their best-of-five, second-round playoff series against the Charlotte Checkers by a combined score of 10-3.Returning to Giant Center on Wednesday, the Bears looked to sweep their Atlantic Division rival in front of their home fans.That did not happen.
Red Sox's Alex Cora Cites 'Rule No. 1' After Boston's Latest Shakeup
The middling Red Sox set two personnel changes in motion Tuesday.Prior to a second straight extra-innings loss to the Colorado Rockies at Fenway Park, Alex Cora announced a pair of defensive adjustments.Kiké Hernández no longer will serve as Boston's starting shortstop and will see most of his playing time at second base and in the outfield.
What Alex Cora Told Kike Hernandez About Move Off Shortstop
Kiké Hernández no longer is the Red Sox's everyday shortstop, but that doesn't mean you won't see the versatile veteran play the position for Boston ever again.Prior to Tuesday's extra-innings loss to the Colorado Rockies at Fenway Park, Alex Cora unveiled a pair of significant defensive developments.
Red Sox Notes: Defensive Miscues Lead To 'Frustrating' Loss Vs. Rockies
The Boston Red Sox weren't able to overcome the costly defensive miscues that doomed them for the loss column once again, losing 4-2 in 10 innings to the Colorado Rockies on Monday night at Fenway Park.The Red Sox committed two errors, both of which took place in the infield and both of which were costly, giving the Rockies the boost necessary to walk off the rainy Boston turf with a victory.
Nestor Cortes' Dig Could Fuel Fire In Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry
"I can't speak to the hatred 15, 20 years ago, but I would say there's not much of that now," Gerrit Cole, who is scheduled to pitch Friday, told FOX Sports."We want to beat them just as badly as we want to beat Baltimore.And even though it is more unique in the sense of the history, I'm not sure how much we carry that baggage with us."
What Excites Chaim Bloom, Red Sox About Chris Sale Turnaround
Slowly, but surely, Chris Sale is looking more and more like the pitcher who consistently was one of the most dominant in the game.Or, as Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom told NESN's Tom Caron recently, the "glimmers" are there as Sale strives for a full return to the level everyone expects of him.
Red Sox Notes: Tanner Houck Searching For Answer To Troubling Trend
"I don't know (on) adjustments, but I think the stuff is still the same," Cora told reporters, as seen on NESN postgame coverage."We keep talking about throwing your best pitches as much as possible, especially late in the outing.Just one of those that we got to keep working.Keep helping him to get better.
Standard Fleet raises funding to expand fleet management platform for electric vehicles
Standard Fleet, a provider of fleet management solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced that it has successfully raised $7 million in a seed funding round.The investment was led by UP2398 (founded by eBay's Pierre Omidyar) and Canvas Ventures.It will enable Standard Fleet to expand its team and develop innovative tools, the company says.
This Filipino American Diner Has Comforted Chicagoans for Over Three Decades
Uncle Mike's Place, nestled on a corner in Chicago's West Town neighborhood, is usually bustling with folks enjoying pancakes, eggs, bacon, and coffee - typical diner fare.But a second glance reveals more: fried silog on atop a bed of garlicky fried rice, plump red loganisa, and juicy bistek tagalog.
State Rep. Bob Rita takes second turn as government witness
It was only 2 1/2 months ago that Illinois state Rep. Bob Rita took the witness stand in the "ComEd Four" trial and memorably told a federal jury how ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan ruled his fellow Democrats "through fear and intimidation."On Wednesday, Rita, a 20-year veteran of the House whose district encompasses parts of Chicago's South Side and south suburbs, is scheduled to take another turn as a government witness, this time in the bribery trial of politically connected businessman James Weiss, a son-in-law of former Cook County Democratic boss Joseph Berrios.
James Weiss had two sitting politicians' on his payroll: prosecutors
Politically connected businessman James Weiss agreed to pay monthly bribes to two state legislators to benefit his venture into sweepstakes gaming machines, the largely unregulated kiosks that have mushroomed at gas stations and laundromats in the Chicago area, prosecutors told a federal jury Tuesday.
Maurice Classen: Brandon Johnson can build trust with Chicagoans by governing brick by brick
After Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's impressive, and - to some - divisive victory, many Chicagoans are wondering how the new executive will transition from the lofty rhetoric of election season to the practical business of preparing to lead our great city.Johnson's vision will soon be the agenda of city government, but he will have a hard time achieving it without bringing all Chicagoans along on the journey - especially the 48% of voters who picked the other candidate.
Adidas selling some of the millions of Yeezy shoes it's sitting on | CBC News
Adidas will sell some of the merchandise from its defunct Yeezy partnership with rapper Kanye West and donate part of the proceeds to international organizations, CEO Bjoern Gulden said on Thursday.The German sportswear giant has been in a predicament over the Yeezy stock since it cut ties with West over his antisemitic comments late last year, with the controversy weighing on its stock and hitting its bottom line.
Better Design and Testing for Mobile Viewport Madness
These days, every website we build must be responsive.With mobile web usage accounting for over half of all traffic, catering to these users is a no-brainer.Thankfully, foundational technologies like CSS and JavaScript have made this easier.Web designers no longer need nonstandard hacks or separate mobile templates.
What's the Great Netflix Password Crackdown Worth? Maybe $3 Billion
A new report from Wells Fargo suggests more Netflix password thieves will start their own accounts rather than pay to share.For Netflix, password sharing isn't cool.You know what's cool?New members.With the whole password-sharing crackdown, the streaming king may have stumbled into an greater financial windfall than it hoped.
It's a nice enough Sunday, the Mets game from Pittsburgh is on, I'm happy to be tuned in even if I'm only sort of paying attention to the Mets trailing the Pirates.I see Luis Guillorme called out on strikes because he was a second or so late in facing the pitcher with the count one-and-two, a ticky-tack rule rigorously enforced by umpires who don't want their asses plopped into jackpots.
JuJu Smith-Schuster unlikely to participate in Patriots' first minicamp practice, per report
The New England Patriots will be back at Gillette Stadium on Monday to start their mandatory minicamp, but one high-profile member of the team is not expected to participate at practice.Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is "unlikely" to take the field alongside his teammates, according to a report by The Athletic's Jeff Howe.
James Boasberg Likens Trump's Demands on Pence to a Bribe - emptywheel
"There is no dispute in this case that Pence lacked the authority to reject certified electoral votes, [redacted]."That's the foundational principle of the opinion DC Chief Judge James Boasberg wrote on March 27, finding that just a limited number of topics about which DOJ wanted to question Mike Pence were covered by Speech and Debate.
What will the next race to the White House look like?
Leading campaign managers from both parties weigh in on their presumptive candidates' chances in 2024.Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump claim they are fighting for the soul of the United States.And, as president, both were equally unpopular by their second year in office, hovering at about 40 percent approval ratings.
The Tax Aspects Of The Massive Fox Settlement With Dominion - emptywheel
[Editor note: This is a guest post by my friend Bob Lord.I am no tax policy legal expert, but he really is and I ask him to weigh in occasionally.Commenters asked about this question previously, so here is the answer.- bmaz] My friend bmaz, noting reporting in The Lever that Fox News could claim a tax deduction for its massive settlement payment to Dominion Voting Systems, asked me to explain it further here.
Rounding up the best Pride logos of 2023 has been a tougher ask than in previous years.It seems that more than a few brands have decided that doing even the bare minimum is too much like work, or too much of a 'statement', and have resolved to simply keep their heads down.Some of the brands featured in our round-up of 2022's best Pride logos haven't made much of a fuss at all in 2023.
A customer doesn't just mindlessly purchase a product or service.They go through an entire journey, from discovering your brand, to purchasing your product or service, to sometimes recommending it to someone else.To make sense of your customer's journey, you'll need to leverage customer journey analytics.
Braves' TV contract rights payments to be unaffected by Diamond Bankruptcy
News of bankruptcy of Diamond Sports Group, who holds the television broadcast rights of the Braves and 12 other teams, has caught the attention of most baseball fans this season.They were many unanswered questions, especially when the payments for the Diamondbacks, Twins, Rangers, and the Guardians were not made earlier this month.
Start programming blog in minutes with Astro and Vrite
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Streaming Films More Inclusive of Female and POC Directors Than Theatrical - Study
For the first time in its 10-year history, the annual UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report separated streaming from theatrical releases for analysis.The 10th annual UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report has found that streaming releases are more inclusive than theatrical films.UCLA sociologists Dr. Darnell Hunt and Dr. Ana-Christina Ramón analyzed the top box office performers and streaming hits of 2022, finding that race/ethnic and gender diversity in many key jobs for theatrical releases backslid to pre-pandemic 2019 levels.
Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
What is PITI and How Does it Affect Your Mortgage?
The mortgage industry has its own language, and in order to understand it, homebuyers need to learn different acronyms and jargon when shopping for a home loan.A typical home loan payment or mortgage payment involves a single payment, which is the sum of four different line items: the loan principal, interest, taxes, and insurance - also referred to as PITI.
Good Luck Getting Insurance When Your Country is On Fire
Last year, I attended a town hall meeting in Colorado's Boulder County for local residents displaced by the Marshall Fire.The blaze had swept through the community a few months prior destroying more than 1,000 buildings and causing more than $2 billion in damage.For the displaced residents, insurance dominated the conversation.
How Food Companies Can Better Measure Their Sustainability
Despite the growing demand for sustainable food, many companies hesitate to set ambitious environmental goals, as transparently measuring and reporting environmental performance is time consuming and costly.Environmental traceability, namely the ability to track the environmental impact of a product along the supply chain, can help streamline and improve the process, and we have identified several strategies that can enhance its effectiveness.
Former Florida Deputy on Trial for Not Confronting Parkland Gunman
Seven months after the gunman in the Parkland, Fla., school shooting was sentenced to life in prison for murdering 14 students and three staff members, prosecutors on Wednesday will begin trying to convince a jury that a former sheriff's deputy should also be held criminally responsible for his actions on the day of the massacre.
Alex Ovechkin's son's favorite player, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, came out of nowhere to become a real contributor to the Caps.By the Numbers For on-ice percentages, 50 percent means even: both teams possess the puck evenly.Higher is better, lower is worse.Isolated Impact by HockeyViz About this visualization: This series of charts made by Micah Blake McCurdy of hockeyviz.com
Celtics See Jaylen Brown as 'Big Part' of Future amid Trade Rumors, Rival GM Says
Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images After another deep playoff run fell just short in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics have a lot of important questions looming over them as they enter a pivotal offseason.The biggest of which is what to do about star guard Jaylen Brown.The All-NBA Second Team selection is set to become a free agent after next season and is up for a supermax extension that could be worth up to five years and $290 million.
NBA insider: Joe Mazzulla expected to remain as Celtics' coach, additions to be made to staff
Celtics "They need some depth on that staff.I think they're going to look more towards that this offseason."Though the Celtics' season ultimately still ended in the Eastern Conference Finals, it appears unlikely that the team will move on from head coach Joe Mazzulla.Mazzulla, 34, took over the role initially on an interim basis (following the suspension of Ime Udoka just days before the start of the team's training camp).
The Power of UX UI: How to Harness for SaaS Revenue
Source: https://dribbble.com/littlepinkdinosaurLet's face it: If your software as a service (SaaS) business wants to make money, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) are key.The way in which you design and present your software can be the difference between success and failure and between making a fortune and barely getting by.
Labour's oil and gas ban shows it's ready to fight the next election on climate issues | Bill McGuire
It's been a long time coming, but at last it seems that voters who give a damn about the climate emergency will have a real choice at the next general election.While the Tories have fiddled, Labour has been putting together a pretty impressive pro-climate portfolio.The latest pledge to ban all new domestic oil and gas developments and cut off borrowing for fossil fuel-related projects sits in diametric opposition to Tory plans to suck as much oil and gas as possible out of the North Sea.
Biden, McCarthy poised to claim victory after protracted debt drama
At the moment, that's still an "if."Negotiators won't release full details of their plan until Sunday afternoon, after a final call between McCarthy and Biden - sending lawmakers and aides searching for problem spots in between their Memorial Day parades and picnics.If an issue does emerge in either party, Republicans and Democrats agree it could dramatically alter their whipping operations.
Fake 'Bluey' Episodes On YouTube Are Horrifying. Here's How To Avoid Them
Don't blame !There's a Bluey imposter out there, and it's ruining a lot of days for families everywhere.As pointed out by the New York Postand other outlets, there is a series of counterfeit Bluey shows on YouTube, which has tricked plenty of kids and adults.Make no mistake, these disturbing spoofs are the polar opposite of the values of the wholesome Australian show.
Why Ron DeSantis can win the GOP nomination for president
Ron DeSantis is expected to enter the 2024 presidential race this week.But the Florida governor begins his campaign to win the GOP nomination with his poll numbers flailing and with former President Donald Trump as the clear primary front-runner.Still, DeSantis remains by far the best hope for anti-Trump forces within the GOP.
Sam Zell, real estate tycoon who led Tribune Co. to bankruptcy, dies at 81
Sam Zell, the proudly foul-mouthed real estate tycoon whose daring buyout of the Tribune Co., the publisher of the Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune, was riddled by mismanagement, allegations of sexual harassment and financial calamity that ultimately sent the company into bankruptcy, died May 18 at 81. Equity Group Investments, his Chicago-based company, said he died following complications from a brief illness.
'The Three of Us' tracks a married couple and the wife's manipulative best friend
The Three of Us, a tightly constructed debut novel written during lockdown by British Nigerian Ore Agbaje-Williams, a book editor in the U.K., had me feeling trapped and looking for escape routes.Billed as a mashup of domestic noir and comedy of manners, Agbaje-Williams' novel closely tracks the insidious dynamic between three wealthy, well-educated young Brits of Nigerian descent a married couple and the wife's devilishly manipulative best friend over the course of a single wine-drenched day.
Google parent Alphabet is still making bank, but faces fierce competition in search and generative AIs
Bottom line: Like other big tech companies, Google has been able to navigate the ongoing economic storm with little impact on its financial performance overall.However, the search giant faces significant challenges ahead as it struggles to catch up with others in the generative AI race.Google says it made revenues totaling $69.8 billion in the first quarter of 2023, which is a three percent year-over-year increase but a modest result compared to the $76 billion recorded in the previous quarter.
Democrats have warning for White House that their support for debt deal is not guaranteed
Rep. Susan Wild, one of the country's most politically vulnerable Democrats, made her displeasure known over the White House's handling of talks to raise the debt ceiling with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.In a closed-door meeting on Thursday, the Pennsylvania Democrat contended that the White House's deal-cutting could put her party in a difficult position and force lawmakers to vote on thorny issues that would almost certainly be used against them in their reelection bids next year.
Tim Scott Was Given a Chance to Attack Biden as Too Old. He Didn't.
During a town hall on Monday at St. Anselm College in New Hampshire, Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina received a question about President Biden's fitness for office, putting his stated desire to run a positive campaign to the test.Mr. Scott, who is expected to formally begin his presidential campaign at the end of the month, offered an answer that criticized Mr. Biden on the merits of his leadership, rather than his age or mental fitness.
The AL East in 2023 is a gauntlet.It has proven itself to be the best division in baseball, with teams boasting MVPs, All-Stars, and top-flight young talent.Unfortunately for the Yankees, and fortunately for baseball fans, it appears that this division projects to be good for the foreseeable future.
Better blogging on Dev.to with Vrite - headless CMS for technical content
Better blogging on Dev.to with Vrite - headless CMS for technical content With technical writing becoming increasingly popular - thanks in part to platforms like DEV or Hashnode, I found it interesting that the tooling in this niche is still lacking.You often have to write raw Markdown, jump between different editors and use many tools to support the content production process.
CNET Staff Unionize, Saying AI Use "Threatens Our Jobs and Reputations"
CNET staffers are unionizing, and they're naming their employer's use of AI as a key reason why - a timely reminder that even as generative AI tech raises billions in funding and threatens to upend entire industries, it's already causing a very real human impact among workers.And now, they're fighting back.
AI offers new tools for making games, but developers worry about their jobs
For the most part, AI is exceptionally bad at illustrating hands.They come out six-fingered or four-fingered or, even worse, just some wispy ends that fade into the background.AI has been programming large Western 1940s-era smiles onto people of various cultures.It's been reshaping images we know and refitting them according to prompts.
KYIV, Ukraine This week, I was jolted awake by an air raid siren for the first time since my service in Iraq just over a decade ago.It was roughly 3 a.m. on Monday night, and I was sleeping soundly here in Ukraine's capital.I'm visiting with a group organized by the Renew Democracy Initiative, a pro-democracy organization founded by the Russian dissident (and chess grandmaster) Garry Kasparov, and our small band was of course warned this was likely to happen.
Guardians-White Sox MLB 2023 live stream (5/18), watch online
The Chicago White Sox host the Cleveland Guaridans in MLB 2023 action Thursday, May 18, at Guaranteed Rate in Chicago.The game will be live streamed on fuboTV.Right-hander Dylan Cease will start on the mound for the White Sox vs. left-hander Logan Allen for the Guardians.Chicago is 16-28 this season, while Cleveland is 19-23.
Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox play in game 2 of series
Chicago White Sox (12-24, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (10-26, fifth in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Lucas Giolito (1-2, 3.67 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 41 strikeouts); Royals: Jordan Lyles (0-5, 6.47 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 30 strikeouts) FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: White Sox -149, Royals +127; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Kansas City Royals lead 1-0 in a four-game series against the Chicago White Sox.
Column: History is repeating itself for the Chicago White Sox - as usual - with a 7-18 start
The Chicago White Sox were off to a pathetic start, so bad the general manager began searching for a new manager as the current one squirmed in the dugout.''We`re 7-17, I can't worry about feelings," the general manager said, adding that if the manager got fired "the players will fire him."
The upcoming NBA draft will be an important one for the Raptors, and that's putting it lightly.With the franchise still in the process of finding a head coach, not much is known about the future of the team's current core.The 2023 draft should hint at what Masai Ujiri and the rest of the front office have planned for the upcoming season.
Enrique Bradfield Jr. is a 6'1", 170-pound center fielder who plays for the Vanderbilt Commodores.Bradfield is considered to be one of the fastest prospects in this draft class.Coming out of high school three years ago, Bradfield was a Top 100 prospect and a top ten prospect out of Florida.Bradfield went undrafted in 2020 as his commitment to Vanderbilt was very solid.
Rhett Lowder is a 6'2", 200-pound right-handed pitcher who plays for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.Lowder is one of the top prospects in the 2023 MLB Draft class.Coming out of high school, Lowder was one of the top prospects out of North Carolina.Lowder was the twelfth-ranked prospect and the sixth-ranked right-handed pitcher in his home state.
Reality Star Lisa Vanderpump Is Really, Actually Closing Pump Restaurant for Sure This Time
After a spring of conflicting reports, enduring rumors, and shots across the bow between reality star Lisa Vanderpump and her landlord, it seems the Bravo hitmaker really is closing her West Hollywood restaurant Pump after ten good years.The enduring television personality posted a long goodbye via the Pump Restaurant Instagram, with a note saying that July 5 will be the final day of service.
In Car-Obsessed LA, This Mega Dealership Secretly Doubles as a Restaurant Group
Buying a car isn't for the faint of heart: the haggling, the time suck, the wool pulled over one's eyes.Even with the process largely moved online, it's hard to shake the ghosts of fast-talking dealers from the past.One car dealership in the San Fernando Valley is turning this entrenched reputation on its head by providing food in addition to automobiles.
Watching charm in action is like watching a good dancer.There's style, control, and an effortless rhythm.That charming, likable person seemingly knows the right thing to say and do at the right moment.While captivating to watch, the display can induce jealously because it can seem like it's an innate talent that a person either possesses or doesn't.
How To Raise An Adventurous Kid (But Not A Risk-Seeking Lunatic)
Kids need adventure.It is, in fact, fundamental to their development.It's not that babies and toddlers need to be taken hang gliding over the Himalayas, but they do need to have access to new experiences, as their brains are forming and growing and changing every minute.This poses a particular challenge for parents, who naturally tend to try to keep their kid safe and who step in at the first notice of potential danger or strife.
What is Google's Pixel Pass? A Complete Guide For 2023
What is Google Pixel Pass?How does it work?What Pixel phones and Google services are included?How much does it cost?Here's everything you need to know in one place...If you like Google's Pixel Phones, use its services - stuff like YouTube Premium and YouTube Music - or are looking to consolidate all of the digital expenses associated with running a smartphone under one roof, Pixel Pass could definitely be of interest.
The media's coverage of Anthony Davis' head injury has been shameful
As the years have gone by, and more and more has been learned about head injuries, the more serious everyone has gotten about them.Whether in assessing them, treating them or looking to avoid them altogether, the stigma around head injuries has changed dramatically, particularly in recent years.But it hasn't been wholesale changes.
Whipped Cream, Wigs, and Witchcraft: Boston's Cocktail Bars Enter a Playful New Era
The long-haired, ice-blue wig on the left of the neon window display is sometimes called Vivian.Further along the lineup of hairstyles sits Donna, an attention-seeker with a curly, bright pink 'do.Visitors to the Wig Shop, at 27 Temple Place in Downtown Crossing, might be on the verge of selecting a whole new look before they remember they're not here to buy a wig; they're here for a cocktail.
Through seven starts, it's hard to say that Bryce Elder isn't in it for the long haul.He has a matching FIP- and xFIP- at the moment, at a gladdening 86.In other words, his pitching has been commensurate with preventing runs at a rate 14 percent better than league average, and nothing in the rate of his fly balls leaving the yard suggests anything different.
Thibs doesn't rule out using Evan Fournier (?); Randle discusses Game 4
The New York Knicks will be facing their hardest challenge of the season in Miami come Monday evening.Actually, this is probably the toughest and most important assignment the franchise will be facing in a span of 10 years, easily.Coincidentally, only two players on the Knicks roster have been doing it in the Association for so long: Derrick Rose and Evan Fournier.
Letters to Sports: Dodgers gondola backlash aimed at Frank McCourt's involvement
After reading Jack Harris' article revealing the fact that the Dodger organization did not pursue arguably the best shortstop in baseball, Xander Bogaerts, last year is clear to me now.It's all about their bottom line, not their desire to win a championship.:: Dylan Hernández said it best, you can't fool all the people all the time.
Boston Real Estate: How much of a downpayment do I need for a Beacon Hill condo?
Today's first-time homebuyers are not only faced with higher interest rates, but the amount they need for a down payment is making for significant challenges, even right here in the Bay State.Massachusetts first-time homebuyers have the fifth-highest down payment in the nation, according to a new report from Moneywise.
The Coronation - too expensive or good for business?
On Saturday, the eyes of the world will be on London, as King Charles III is crowned at Westminster Abbey.As final preparations are made, the usual questions are being asked about whether it will be money well spent.Amid the cost-of-living crisis causing misery for many in the UK, there is criticism that the event should not be publicly funded.
Lots and lots of thoughts and reflections came from the New York Islanders clean-out day, when players - but not coaches nor management - were made available to media.Unless major changes are afoot, presumably Lou Lamoriello and Lane Lambert will be made available this week after everyone aligns on messaging.
Devils win first playoff series in 11 years triumph over Rangers in Game 7, 4-0 | amNewYork
NEWARK It's been over 10 years since the New Jersey Devils have won a playoff series.But with a rookie goaltender and strong special team plays, the drought is finally over.Akira Schmid out-dueled Igor Shesterkin with 31 saves, while the Devils overwhelmed their arch-rivals in a 4-0 Game 7 rout Monday night.
Succession' Style, Episode 6: Straight to the Moon
This article contains spoilers for Episode 5 of the final season of Succession.This week was back to business for the Roys.The CE-Bros took big swings, leaving a trail of high-profile firings in their wake as they shook things up and tried to tank the deal with Matsson.If we were to go with Kendall's version of the story, we'd say: Dynamic Waystar duo shake up their senior leadership team, with the bottom line being that the pair might just have what it takes to turn things around, as he told Roman.
Can the Washington Commanders break draft curse of 2008?
Can the Washington Commanders break the curse of 2008 during Day 2 of what's been a fascinating 2023 NFL Draft so far?Every year, buckets of virtual ink are spilled predicting and analyzing what a team might do in the first round of the NFL Draft.Now that the Washington Commanders have Emmanuel Forbes on board, we can turn our attention to the second and third rounds, held tonight.
Inflation is taking a bite out of your snack fix: Junk food profits are up despite fizzling sales | CBC News
From furniture to gasoline, to mortgages and used cars, inflation has taken a big bite out of people's budgets, and now it's coming for the indulgence many Canadians will be most reluctant to cut back on: junk food.If it feels like your favourite chocolate bar, bag of chips or other treat is getting more expensive lately, it's not your imagination.