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9 months ago
Podcast

Listen Is Acquired By PodX In Landmark UK Deal

Audio producer Listen, the leading independent podcast and radio company in the UK, has announced its acquisition by global podcast group PodX.With Listen's market-leading position and reputation in the UK, this deal is a milestone acquisition for PodX.For Listen, it will super-charge the company's next phase of growth and give the company global reach.
Alleywatch
9 months ago
NYC startup

Lalo Raises $10.1M for its Baby and Toddler Brand That Offers Thoughtfully-Designed and Safe Products

With the closing of Babies "R" Us and uncertainty looming for Buy Buy Baby with the bankruptcy of parent company Bed Bath and Beyond, there is a tremendous void for parents looking for trusted products for their little ones.Lalo is a modern, direct-to-consumer brand for baby and toddler products, offering a comprehensive line that's safe, aesthetically pleasing, and enduring products.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
France news

'The Young and the Restless' celebrates 50 years of drama

It all started on a late morning on a highway.A camera panned to the cab of a large semi-trailer truck.The driver wore a plaid shirt and a day's growth of beard.Next to him was a mysterious hitchhiker in expensive clothes that were ripped and a fresh head wound.He got out at Genoa City.And he stayed.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Operators of upscale Westside care facility charged in COVID deaths of 13 residents

The operators of an upscale Westside care facility for dementia patients were charged Tuesday with felony elder abuse and other criminal counts allegedly related to the deaths of an employee and thirteen residents during the early days of the pandemic.Silverado Beverly Place, near the Fairfax district, specializes in caring for elderly residents with Alzheimer's and dementia, and was the site of a COVID-19 outbreak in early March 2020.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

China Accuses U.S. of Flying Balloons Over Xinjiang and Tibet

China accused the United States on Wednesday of flying high-altitude balloons over the western Chinese regions of Xinjiang and Tibet, pointing the finger at Washington amid growing scrutiny over Beijing's global surveillance efforts.China's claim comes two days after it first accused the United States of illegally flying balloons in its airspace, saying American airships had flown over China more than 10 times since the beginning of 2022.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Opinion | The Problem With Russia Is Russia

KRAKOW, Poland One year ago this Tuesday, Vladimir Putin recognized the independence of the Russian-backed separatist republics of Donetsk and Luhansk effectively the starting pistol for Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which began three days later.For us Ukrainians, the world would never be the same.
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Exercise
Breaking Muscle
9 months ago
Exercise

Brian Le (66KG) Sets IPF World Record, Deadlifts 300.5 Kilograms (662.5 Pounds) - Breaking Muscle

Le was the latest in a long line of records at this contest.The 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships have featured a variety of jaw-dropping performances from a few household names like Chapon and Connor.The latest record stunner in Valletta, Malta, belongs to young star powerlifter Brian Le.
Breaking Muscle
1 year ago
Exercise

Russel Orhii "Gets Even" With a 319.8-Kilogram (705-Pound) Three-Rep Squat PR - Breaking Muscle

Casual, massive PRs for Orhii probably aren't very surprising anymore.At this point, Russel Orhii has little to prove.As an 83-kilogram powerlifter, he's a two-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Champion (2019, 2021).He holds the raw IPF World Record back squat (320.5 kilograms/706.6 pounds), also in the 83-kilogram weight class.
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UK news
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Cricketers share excitement and hopes to inspire next generation ahead of Ashes

Female and male cricketers have spoken of their excitement ahead of the monumental joint Ashes series and hope that it brings in that next generation of players.The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has launched a joint campaign for the first time across men and women's cricket to promote the ballot and ticket sales for the 2023 season, and will see the LV= Insurance Men's Ashes and Metro Bank Women's Ashes competitions run side-by-side this summer.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Gove predicts SNP rebrand' with independence to take back seat

Senior UK Government minister Michael Gove has predicted an SNP rebrand, as the party looks to put independence on the backburner.Speaking at an event at the Scottish Tory conference in Glasgow, the Levelling Up Secretary said the party would likely pitch itself as Scotland's party ahead of the next election, but he told journalists such a move did not scare him.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

UK energy import bill more than doubled to 117bn last year, report shows

The UK's energy import bill more than doubled in a year to 117 billion, a report has found.The Offshore Energies UK report (OEUK) has said this is the first time that annual UK energy import costs have broken the 100 billion barrier and it equates to 4,200 per UK household.In 2022, the UK spent about 63 billion on crude oil, petrol, diesel, and other oil-based fuels, with another 49 billion spent on buying gas.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

FTSE 100 hits record high as economy fears ease

The FTSE 100 hit a new record high on Friday as global inflation and interest rate fears continued to ease.The index of the UK's largest publicly-listed firms briefly touched a new record high of 7,906.58points.It pushed the index to levels it had not seen in nearly five years.The previous record was set on May 22, 2018 when the FTSE briefly hit 7,903.5.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

China pulls out six diplomats wanted for questioning over Manchester assault

China has pulled out six officials wanted for police questioning over the assault of a protester outside the nation's consulate in Manchester, the Foreign Secretary has said.James Cleverly said he is disappointed the individuals including consul general Zheng Xiyuan will not face justice over the attack on Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner Bob Chan.
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ESPN.com
9 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain

Turner, Zendejas lead U.S. roster for Gold Cup

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJun 12, 2023, 03:30 PM ET

CloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner and Club America attacker Alejandro Zendejas headline the 23-player roster that will represent the U.S. at the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup, which takes place between June 16 and July 16.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

Deadly drug just 'a click away,' warns grieving Ontario family | CBC News

Aidan Tate died by himself, but not alone.His family was upstairs, asleep.Earlier that night, they had enjoyed a meal together.Then the 19-year-old went down to his basement bedroom to play his guitar.His father, Phil, popped in to say goodnight and bring his son something to drink.Aidan Tate is seen during a family vacation in May 2017.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

UK steel industry in crisis after lack of support in budget, union warns PM

The government's failure to support the ailing UK steel industry in last week's budget has put thousands of jobs at risk, the prime minister has been told.In a letter to Rishi Sunak, shared with the Guardian, trade union Unite said it was disappointed that the government had not announced plans to tackle the serious threats facing the sector.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Terri's Fight': Grandmother of Killamarsh child victims calls for reforms

The grandmother of two children murdered by her daughter's boyfriend in Killamarsh has called for information on potentially dangerous partners to be more easily accessible for worried relatives.Angie Smith has said she had been scared for her daughter, Terri Harris, who she believed was being controlled and domestically abused by Damien Bendall, before he fatally attacked her and three children with a claw hammer at their Derbyshire home in September 2021.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

Rishi Sunak criticised after third domestic RAF jet flight in 10 days

Rishi Sunak has been criticised for taking a domestic flight in an RAF jet for the third time in 10 days.The prime minister flew on a 14-seat aircraft to an event in Lancashire to hold the first of what is due to be a series of events where he will take questions from the public.But the event on Thursday was overshadowed by the row over his transport choices after it emerged he took a 40-minute flight for a journey that would have taken about three hours by train.
New York Daily News
1 year ago
Europe news

Ukraine school rejects Russian claim of troops killed there

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) - Officials at a vocational school in an eastern Ukraine city dismissed claims by Russia that hundreds of Ukrainian troops were killed in a missile strike there, saying Monday that a rocket merely blew out windows and damaged classrooms.Russia specifically named the vocational school in Kramatorsk as the target of an attack in the almost 11-month war.
www.eastbaytimes.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Ukraine school rejects Russian claim of troops killed there

By VASILISA STEPANENKO (Associated Press) KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) Officials at a vocational school in an eastern Ukraine city dismissed claims by Russia that hundreds of Ukrainian troops were killed in a missile strike there, saying Monday that a rocket merely blew out windows and damaged classrooms.
www.winemag.com
9 months ago
Wine

Move Over, Osetra: California Caviar Is on the Rise

European caviar is Champagne, and U.S. caviar is sparkling wine, explains Ali Bolourchi, president of caviar producer Tsar Nicolai, located in Wilton, California, near Sacramento.It's an apt comparison: As demand for buttery, briny caviar soars, many Americans are looking to domestic producers of fish roe, seeking local and sustainable options.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Dining

Has New York Reached Peak Pork?

The chef Silvia Garcia-Nevado had just launched into a description of the jamon Iberico at Bar Vinazo, a new Spanish wine bar in Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood, the other night when a cook came by and tapped her on the shoulder.Sorry to interrupt, he said, looking anxiously at a nearby wooden stand cradling a leg of partially carved Cinco Jotas ham.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Dining

Don Christopher, Who Turned Lowly Garlic Into a Staple, Dies at 88

Don Christopher, a California farmer who turned the humble, much-maligned bulb of garlic into a staple in millions of American homes and elevated the sleepy town of Gilroy into the garlic capital of the world, died on Dec. 12 in Gilroy.He was 88.His grandson Ken Christopher, the executive vice president of Christopher Ranch, the family business, confirmed the death, at a hospital.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

Multiple arrests made, 13 victims saved in human trafficking investigation: Peel police | CBC News

Thirteen victims of human trafficking have been rescued from their alleged captors following a yearlong investigation in Mississauga, Peel Regional Police say.Det.David Laing, who led the operation, announced at a news conference Wednesday that five people were arrested, numerous charges laid and law enforcement officers also recovered drugs and other property.
ESPN.com
9 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain

Walsh: Barcelona chasing dynasty in UWCL final

BARCELONA -- England international Keira Walsh said Barcelona want to take women's football to new heights as they target a second Champions League trophy when they meet Wolfsburg in Saturday's final.Barca are appearing in their fourth final in the last five seasons.They lost to Lyon in 2019 and 2022, but beat Chelsea in 2021 to claim their first-ever piece of silverware in Europe.
Bavarian Football Works
10 months ago
Bayern Munich

Bavarian Loan Works: FC Bayern Frauen loan young talent to RB Leipzig

Bayern Munich have announced that they will loan 19-year-old product Julia Landenberger to RB Leipzig for next season.Landenberger has been at Bayern since 2021 and recently signed an extension to stay with the FCB Frauen until 2025.Since joining Bayern, she has mostly played for the second team in the second Frauen-Bundesliga, but has occasionally played for the first time in both domestically and in the Champions League.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich: Gamethread and Live Blog

With BVB imploding in the Champions League but showing no signs of doing so domestically, Bayern Munich must keep winning to stay atop the Bundesliga heading into this final international break during the regular season.However with Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting suffering a mysterious back injury, it'll be difficult for Julian Nagelsmann to maintain the momentum he's carefully built over the last few weeks of football.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
Manchester United

Manchester United XI vs Barcelona: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Europa League

It's a blockbuster Europa League play-off tie, with two of European football's heavyweights looking to book their place in the last-16 of the competition.However, Erik ten Hag will have to shuffle his pack for the first leg.Martinez is out with suspension after picking up three yellow cards in the group stage, so Luke Shaw may well fill in at centre-back again.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Is Darvel win biggest shock in Scottish Cup history?

Sir Alexander Fleming is "the most famous thing Darvel has produced", but the scientist who discovered penicillin now has rivals in the shape of the Ayrshire town's local football team.So says John Gall - although the owner of Darvel FC is leaving it to others to decide if his sixth-tier side's defeat of Aberdeen , who lie fifth in the Premiership, is the biggest shock in Scottish Cup history.
Soccer News
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Prediction: RB Leipzig vs Bayern Munich - Soccer News

Prediction: Leipzig win
After more than two months away, the German Bundesliga will finally return to our screens this week.All 18 clubs have recovered following the winter break and they're ready to dive headfirst, kicking and screaming, back into the action.There's a whole lot left to be decided in the second half of the season and that's especially true in the title picture, as RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich prepare to try and make things a bit clearer when they collide.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

Elliott: High-profile withdrawals frustrate L.A. Grand Prix's Olympic-sized ambitions

(Katharine Lotze / Getty Images)

Power went out in part of Drake Stadium on Saturday as runners were preparing to toe the line for masters' races at the Los Angeles Grand Prix, silencing the upbeat music and the public address announcements.One of the most glamorous events, the women's 100-meter dash, was contested with empty lanes after Sha'Carri Richardson and Marie-Josee Ta Lou surprisingly scratched from the final, depriving a lively crowd of an intriguing head-to-head competition.
Soccer News
10 months ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool must give Klopp financial backing to reignite title challenge - Toure - Soccer News

Liverpool can challenge for Premier League titles again but only if they back Jurgen Klopp in the transfer market, says former Reds defender Kolo Toure.Since arriving at Anfield in 2015, Klopp's Liverpool have been hugely competitive both domestically and in Europe, winning the Premier League and Champions League while finishing runners-up in those competitions a combined four times.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Old Firm to meet in Scottish Cup semi-finals

Celtic and Rangers will meet in the last four of the Scottish Cup, while Championship side Inverness Caledonian Thistle take on third tier Falkirk.The ties will be played at Hampden Park on the weekend of 29/30 April, with the final on 3 June.Rangers are the cup holders, while Celtic are chasing a possible treble.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Old Firm braced for final of 'great consequence'

Coverage: Live on BBC Radio Scotland, with text updates on BBC Sport website and app

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou described his approach to Sunday's Old Firm Viaplay Cup final as akin to that of a pilot landing a plane.Opposite number Michael Beale labelled it "the biggest derby in the world".
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
Manchester United

WSL derby double could decide thrilling title race as Chelsea target Arsenal revenge

A derby-day double stands between Chelsea and a fourth straight Women's Super League title on Sunday.Beat London rivals Arsenal at Kingsmeadow, and if Manchester United fail to topple Manchester City, then the crown will be Chelsea's and with a game still to play.Chelsea edged out United 1-0 at Wembley last weekend for a third straight FA Cup triumph, then swatted West Ham aside 4-0 on Wednesday to tee up this final League title tilt.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
Manchester United

Roy Keane believes Manchester United are very much' in Premier League title race with Arsenal and Man City

Erik ten Hag's side left it late before eventually battling past Leeds on Sunday, with Marcus Rashford once again on target to give the visitors a 2-0 win at Elland Road.With Arsenal dropping points to Brentford, United are now only five points behind the league leaders, though they have played two games more than the Gunners.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Rolling back the years - how Arsenal ended drought

Arsenal, once serial winners in the women's game, have been made to wait to taste success again - but they rolled back the years on Sunday with their victory over Chelsea bringing back memories of those trophy-laden campaigns.Jonas Eidevall's side were deserved winners in the Continental League Cup final at Selhurst Park, showing desire, passion and plenty of quality to come from behind and win 3-1.
HITC
1 year ago
English Premier League

How many assists does De Bruyne need to join the Premier League 100-club? Answered ahead of Leeds clash

With Kevin De Bruyne producing assists for fun over the years, he is close to becoming a part of the elusive 100-club in Premier League history.While it is unlikely that De Bruyne reaches the milestone for Manchester City against Leeds United on Wednesday, one would also be reluctant to bet against arguably the most in-form midfielder in the world.
Soccer News
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich working on Kane - Soccer News

According to a recent report from Sky Germany, Bayern Munich continue to work on a deal to sign Harry Kane.The England forward is currently away with the Three Lions at the World Cup in Qatar but upon return, the expectation is that talks will resume regarding a possible move away from Tottenham Hotspur.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
Manchester United

Chelsea win Wembley tactics battle as Manchester United delivered ominous WSL title warning

T he ground Manchester United must make up to knock Chelsea off their perch was illustrated perfectly by the contrasting impacts of the substitutions at Wembley.Chelsea and Emma Hayes, like they so often do, got the key moments right as they won the Women's FA Cup.Their uncanny ability to get the job done when it matters most is an ominous sign for United, as the two clubs prepare for a straight shootout for the WSL title.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
Manchester United

Europa League draw in full: Arsenal to face Sporting, Manchester United vs Real Betis

The English giants are the two favourites to win the competition, but face tricky ties to reach the quarter-finals.The Gunners face Sporting and will travel to Lisbon for the first leg, which will take place on March 9, before hosting the Portuguese side the following week.Arsenal avoided a clash with Italian giants Juventus and swerved a showdown against Jose Mourinho's Roma too.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
Manchester United

Erik ten Hag reveals three Manchester United players that bring winning mentality' to dressing room

All three started as United beat Newcastle 2-0 in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, with Casemiro heading them in front before Marcus Rashford's deflected strike, which went down as an own goal, doubled the lead.It is the first trophy of Ten Hag's reign, and the first for the club since the 2017 Europa League, and there is every chance there is more to come this season with progress continuing to be made domestically and in Europe.
Black & White & Read All Over
10 months ago
Juventus

Game Time Thread: Juventus vs, Lecce

Now we get to see if May will either serve as a brand new, late-season start or if the continuation from a brutal month of April is extended into the final stretch of the 2022-23 campaign.For Juventus, the hope is that it's the former.But the reality tells us that the latter is just as possible as Door No. 1 knowing how the month of April just went.
Black & White & Read All Over
1 year ago
Juventus

Juventus 3 - Nantes 0: Initial reaction and random observations

And then, on the 23rd day of February in the year 2023, a 35-year-old Angel Di Maria delivered one of the best individual performances from a Juventus player that we've seen in years.You won't find any of us complaining about it.Di Maria's first-half masterclass that saw him score twice - including an opener that is one of the best goals you will see regardless of the competition this season - and then capped off his first Juventus hat trick after the break to lead the charge Thursday night.
Black & White & Read All Over
1 year ago
Juventus

It's all on the line in the UWCL for Juventus Women against Lyon

There is no need for fancy scenarios or the need to break out potential tiebreakers for Juventus Women on Wednesday night.Things are very simple if Juve wants to see their European campaign go beyond their Women's Champions League group stage finale.Win and you're in.That's it.That's what it will take.
Black & White & Read All Over
1 year ago
Juventus

Juventus Women thump FC Zurich, put UWCL destiny fully into their own hands

I sat here the last time I wrote about the Juventus women wondering where the goals have gone for the woman who has scored plenty of them since arriving in Turin.Things had been relatively quiet on the Cristiana Girelli goal scoring front no matter if it was in Europe or domestically.I am here to tell you things have change.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Fifa threatens Women's World Cup European blackout

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has threatened to not broadcast the Women's World Cup in five European countries unless TV companies improve their rights offers.Infantino said "disappointing" offers from the UK, Spain, Italy, Germany and France were a "slap in the face" of the players and "all women worldwide".
www.amny.com
1 year ago
Environment

U.S. renewable electricity surpassed coal in 2022 | amNewYork

Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced Monday.Renewables also surpassed nuclear generation in 2022 after first doing so last year.Growth in wind and solar significantly drove the increase in renewable energy and contributed 14% of the electricity produced domestically in 2022.
www.fastcompany.com
1 year ago
Environment

The U.S. produced more electricity from renewables than coal in 2022

Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced Monday.Renewables also surpassed nuclear generation in 2022 after first doing so last year.Growth in wind and solar significantly drove the increase in renewable energy and contributed 14% of the electricity produced domestically in 2022.
english.elpais.com
1 year ago
Environment

U.S. renewable electricity surpassed coal in 2022

Employees of NY State Solar, a residential and commercial photovoltaic systems company, install solar panels on a roof, in August 2022, in Massapequa, New York.John Minchillo (AP) Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced Monday.
time.com
1 year ago
Environment

For the First Time, More U.S. Electricity Came From Renewables Than Coal in 2022

Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced Monday.Renewables also surpassed nuclear generation in 2022 after first doing so last year.Growth in wind and solar significantly drove the increase in renewable energy and contributed 14% of the electricity produced domestically in 2022.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Environment

US renewable electricity surpassed coal in 2022

By Isabella O'Malley | Associated Press Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced Monday.Renewables also surpassed nuclear generation in 2022 after first doing so last year.Growth in wind and solar significantly drove the increase in renewable energy and contributed 14% of the electricity produced domestically in 2022.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Public health

China approves first domestic mRNA COVID-19 vaccine

In a study of 4,000 participants, the vaccine showed efficacy of 85.3 percent 14 to 28 days after a booster vaccination.China has approved its first domestically developed mRNA vaccine against COVID-19, its manufacturer said on Wednesday, months after the relaxation of strict zero-COVID regulations sparked a surge in cases.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

Braverman criticised for shutting out Guardian and BBC from Rwanda trip

Suella Braverman has made her first trip to Rwanda as home secretary amid criticism that the Guardian, other liberal newspapers and the BBC have been shut out from the publicly funded visit.Ahead of the trip on Friday, Braverman said her controversial policy to deport asylum seekers to the African country will act as a powerful deterrent against dangerous and illegal journeys.
BBC News
1 year ago
UK politics

UK inflation: Price rises slow but remain close to 40-year high

Prices for olive oil, sugar and low-fat milk have surged with food costs continuing to fuel inflation in the UK.Food inflation is at a 45-year high, with a supermarket boss warning that grocery prices will remain elevated this year.Overall UK price inflation fell for the third month in a row to 10.1% in the year to January from 10.5% in December.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on the illegal migration bill: the callousness is calculated | Editorial

The problem with the government's illegal migration bill is not just that it is inhumane and unworkable.It is that the inhumanity and unworkability look calculated.They are not simply bugs of the project; they may even be features.The government has said it will return all those who enter the UK via small boats or dispatch them to a third country though Rwanda has not yet received one person in exchange for its pocketing of 120m.
time.com
1 year ago
Business

Airfare Is Way Up. But There Are Still Some Tricks to Save Money

Aspen Evans, a photographer based in Atlanta, has spent more money than she anticipated on the four flights she's booked for the upcoming year.She's noticed a big increase in the cost of airline tickets for flights around the U.S. when compared to her experience of booking travel in previous years.It's ridiculous.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Next in AI's 'gold rush': Military, regulations and endless chatbots

Don't expect the buzzy headlines on artificial intelligence to stop this year.Last year, artificial intelligence became eerily human and entered the mainstream.Chatbots seemed lifelike and brought worries of misuse.Image-makers churned out high-quality pictures that garnered a flurry of controversy and attention.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Analysis | Germany Just Averted Its Own Jan. 6, and Maybe the Fourth Reich

The police raid was apparently the largest in postwar German history.Early on Wednesday morning, some 3,000 officers from various branches of federal and regional law enforcement swept across 11 of Germany's 16 states as well as locations in Austria and Italy, arresting at least 25 people - including a Russian woman - and questioning many more.
FootballFanCast.com
2002 years ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool struck gold by selling Coutinho

Liverpool have rarely got it wrong during Jurgen Klopp 's tenure so far, from the development and reinvestment in the squad to the tactics on the pitch that the club has enjoyed in recent years.Alas, the successful squad at Anfield has turned stale this season, but there is little dispute that the club built one of the most talented teams that the Premier League has ever seen, with former sporting director Michael Edwards and the manager working together to develop a team which has dominated domestically and in Europe.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Sources: Barca, Madrid eye another U.S. Clasico

Real Madrid and Barcelona are exploring the possibility of facing each other in the United States again next summer, various sources have told ESPN.The Clasico rivals played in Las Vegas on July 24 last year, with Barca prevailing 1-0 in front of a crowd of almost 63,000 at the Allegiant Stadium.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Madrid and Barca also played in Miami in 2017, with the Catalan side winning 3-2 on that occasion, and the idea this time would be to find a venue on the West Coast, with sources telling ESPN Los Angeles and San Francisco are two of the options on the table.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich's Sadio Mane on the Bundesliga players who impress him the most

Bayern Munich 's Sadio Mané has become quite the brand ambassador for the Bundesliga since his arrival in Bavaria last summer.In his recent Sport Bild interview with Christian Falk, he took some time to spotlight some of the other top players in the league, outside of FC Bayern."There are exceptional players, not only at FC Bayern.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

OPINION: Emily and the Olympics reveal some uncomfortable truths about Paris

The day would be historic, we were told.France would be blocked or closed down and its economy brought to its knees.Demonstrations against pension reform would be the biggest for decades.Tuesday's day of action the sixth since the protests began in January was impressive enough.The official figure for the number of demonstrators nationwide 1.28 million WAS the biggest for decades but it was only a little higher than the turnout achieved on January 31st (1.27 million).
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

Bid to force UK-France ferry companies to pay French minimum wage

The day would be historic, we were told.France would be blocked or closed down and its economy brought to its knees.Demonstrations against pension reform would be the biggest for decades.Tuesday's day of action the sixth since the protests began in January was impressive enough.The official figure for the number of demonstrators nationwide 1.28 million WAS the biggest for decades but it was only a little higher than the turnout achieved on January 31st (1.27 million).
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

ANALYSIS: Macron's unrequited love affair with Africa

The day would be historic, we were told.France would be blocked or closed down and its economy brought to its knees.Demonstrations against pension reform would be the biggest for decades.Tuesday's day of action the sixth since the protests began in January was impressive enough.The official figure for the number of demonstrators nationwide 1.28 million WAS the biggest for decades but it was only a little higher than the turnout achieved on January 31st (1.27 million).
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

Thirty percent of flights cancelled due to French air traffic controllers' strike

The day would be historic, we were told.France would be blocked or closed down and its economy brought to its knees.Demonstrations against pension reform would be the biggest for decades.Tuesday's day of action the sixth since the protests began in January was impressive enough.The official figure for the number of demonstrators nationwide 1.28 million WAS the biggest for decades but it was only a little higher than the turnout achieved on January 31st (1.27 million).
www.thelocal.com
1 year ago
France politics

France and Germany to host Charles III on first state visits as king

The day would be historic, we were told.France would be blocked or closed down and its economy brought to its knees.Demonstrations against pension reform would be the biggest for decades.Tuesday's day of action the sixth since the protests began in January was impressive enough.The official figure for the number of demonstrators nationwide 1.28 million WAS the biggest for decades but it was only a little higher than the turnout achieved on January 31st (1.27 million).
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

France's Macron takes Africa push to Brazzaville ahead of Kinshasa

The day would be historic, we were told.France would be blocked or closed down and its economy brought to its knees.Demonstrations against pension reform would be the biggest for decades.Tuesday's day of action the sixth since the protests began in January was impressive enough.The official figure for the number of demonstrators nationwide 1.28 million WAS the biggest for decades but it was only a little higher than the turnout achieved on January 31st (1.27 million).
Ars Technica
1 year ago
OMG science

Meeting the Inflation Reduction Act's EV battery requirements will be hard

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has some car troubles.One of President Joe Biden's major initiatives, the law was intended to foster activities that are both good for the economy and green.As such, it contains stipulations about the manufacturing of EVs-particularly that their batteries come from local sources or free-trade partners.
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 year ago
Intellectual property law

Solicitor General to Participate in Oral Arguments in Abitron v. Hetronic on Extraterritorial Applications of the Lanham Act

"Applying the Lanham Act to foreign defendants in foreign countries would require extending Steele beyond its self-imposed boundary."- Reply Brief of Abitron Austria
On February 27, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a motion for leave filed by the U.S. Solicitor General to participate in oral argument, as well as for divided argument and for enlargement of oral argument time, in Abitron Austria GmbH v. Hetronic International, Inc.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Ukraine uses strikes on occupied Mariupol to suggest it now has longer-range weapons.

KYIV, Ukraine The Ukrainian military on Thursday said the southern port city of Mariupol was now within reach of its weapons, suggesting without providing details that Kyiv has longer range weapons at its disposal than it did even a month ago.At this stage, we can only say that distance is a very relative notion, Natalia Humeniuk, the spokeswoman for the Ukrainian military southern command said in an appearance on national television, adding, The Mariupol front is not absolutely unattainable for us.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Europe news

Italy's FM meets with Egyptian officials on migration, Libya

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani greets reporters as he leaves a press conference with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry, at the foreign ministry headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023.(AP Photo/Amr Nabil)CAIRO - Italy's chief diplomat held talks Sunday with Egyptian and Arab League officials in Cairo that focused on regional security and the conflict in neighboring Libya, as well as sensitive bilateral issues.
www.france24.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Did France surprise Germany by pledging tanks for Ukraine?

TANK DIPLOMACY A French army AMX 10 RC tank is pictured during an exercice at the French army urban area training site in Sissonne, northern France, on November 29, 2012.Francois Nascimbeni, AFP / File picture A day after France announced it was sending Western armoured vehicles to Ukraine, Germany said it would do the same.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Canada news

Bell and Telus raise roaming fees ahead of March break travel crunch | CBC News

Two of Canada's biggest telecom providers are raising the fees they charge customers when they use their devices outside of Canada.Starting March 8, Telus will charge customers $14 a day when they roam on their devices in the United States, and $16 a day when they do so internationally.That's an increase from $12 and $15, respectively.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Canada news

Dollarama sees another strong quarter as demand for affordable products continues | CBC News

Dollarama Inc. recorded another strong quarter as inflationary pressures continue to drive consumer demand for consumable products at the discount retailer.The Montreal-based retailer raised its comparable-store sales growth guidance Wednesday as it reported that its third-quarter profit and sales were up compared with a year ago.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

Roadblocks and fuel blockades: What to expect from strikes if you're driving in France

The day would be historic, we were told.France would be blocked or closed down and its economy brought to its knees.Demonstrations against pension reform would be the biggest for decades.Tuesday's day of action the sixth since the protests began in January was impressive enough.The official figure for the number of demonstrators nationwide 1.28 million WAS the biggest for decades but it was only a little higher than the turnout achieved on January 31st (1.27 million).
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

France faces standstill' in protests against pensions overhaul

The day would be historic, we were told.France would be blocked or closed down and its economy brought to its knees.Demonstrations against pension reform would be the biggest for decades.Tuesday's day of action the sixth since the protests began in January was impressive enough.The official figure for the number of demonstrators nationwide 1.28 million WAS the biggest for decades but it was only a little higher than the turnout achieved on January 31st (1.27 million).
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

France's parliament votes on law to protect childrens' images online

The day would be historic, we were told.France would be blocked or closed down and its economy brought to its knees.Demonstrations against pension reform would be the biggest for decades.Tuesday's day of action the sixth since the protests began in January was impressive enough.The official figure for the number of demonstrators nationwide 1.28 million WAS the biggest for decades but it was only a little higher than the turnout achieved on January 31st (1.27 million).
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

French strike disruption snares UK travellers

The day would be historic, we were told.France would be blocked or closed down and its economy brought to its knees.Demonstrations against pension reform would be the biggest for decades.Tuesday's day of action the sixth since the protests began in January was impressive enough.The official figure for the number of demonstrators nationwide 1.28 million WAS the biggest for decades but it was only a little higher than the turnout achieved on January 31st (1.27 million).
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

French pension strikes: What to expect throughout March

The day would be historic, we were told.France would be blocked or closed down and its economy brought to its knees.Demonstrations against pension reform would be the biggest for decades.Tuesday's day of action the sixth since the protests began in January was impressive enough.The official figure for the number of demonstrators nationwide 1.28 million WAS the biggest for decades but it was only a little higher than the turnout achieved on January 31st (1.27 million).
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

Electricity cut off to hometown of French labour minister during pension strikes

The day would be historic, we were told.France would be blocked or closed down and its economy brought to its knees.Demonstrations against pension reform would be the biggest for decades.Tuesday's day of action the sixth since the protests began in January was impressive enough.The official figure for the number of demonstrators nationwide 1.28 million WAS the biggest for decades but it was only a little higher than the turnout achieved on January 31st (1.27 million).
www.90min.com
1 year ago
Austin

Austin FC 2023 MLS season preview: Tactics, predicted XI, predictions

5:00 PM GMT Austin FC finished second in the West during their second MLS season./ Image: Matthew Burt.Austin FC head into the 2023 MLS season with expectations through the roof.After laying the foundations in their expansion year, the Verde and Black enjoyed more success than they could have dreamed of last campaign, finishing second in the Western Conference and making it through two rounds of the MLS Cup Playoffs.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

FTSE 100 hits record high as economy fears ease

T he FTSE 100 hit a new record high on Friday as global inflation and interest rate fears continued to ease.The index of the UK's largest publicly-listed firms briefly touched a new record high of 7,906.58points.It pushed the index to levels it had not seen in nearly five years.The previous record was set on May 22, 2018 when the FTSE briefly hit 7,903.5.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Boris Johnson to stand as MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip in 2024

Since stepping down as prime minister in July he has returned to the backbenches, with speculation building he may follow the lead of former leader David Cameron in withdrawing from Westminster.The Daily Mail reportedly approached Mr Johnson about writing a column for the newspaper, something he did in the Telegraph for a rumoured 270,00 annual salary for a weekly opinion piece.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

'Avatar' marks 6 straight weeks at No. 1 as it surpasses $2 billion in ticket sales

This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Jake Sully, portrayed by Sam Worthington, in "Avatar: The Way of Water."AP NEW YORK James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water led ticket sales in movie theaters for the sixth straight weekend, making it the first film to have such a sustained reign atop the box office since 2009's Avatar.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

Why China's Shrinking Population Is Cause for Alarm

New data released this week by the Chinese government revealed that China's population has begun to shrink, a momentous shift that will have broad ripple effects both domestically and globally.The government said on Tuesday that deaths last year in China had outnumbered births for the first time in decades.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Germany news

Scholz stalls on Ukraine tanks decision but looks poised to give go-ahead

Less than a year ago it would have seemed barely imaginable that the German state would be supplying arms in a conflict.Yet now the chancellor, Olaf Scholz, finds himself under mounting international pressure to give an unconditional green light for German-made tanks to be sent to Ukraine having tentatively signalled his readiness to do so, but only if the US agrees to do the same.
www.dw.com
1 year ago
Germany news

Germany won't arm Taiwan, says senior lawmaker DW 01/11/2023

01/11/2023January 11, 2023 A leading German lawmaker visiting Taiwan says Germany will not provide the island with weapons and has not been asked to do so.China has warned that foreign politicians who visit the island are "playing with fire."A senior politician in German defense circles told a news conference in Taipei on Wednesday that Berlin had no plans to send weapons to the democratically-ruled island.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Coronavirus

90% of people in China province infected with Covid, says local health official

Almost 90% of people in China's third most populous province have now been infected with Covid-19, a top local official has said, as the country battles an unprecedented surge in cases.Kan Quancheng, director of the health commission for central Henan province, told a press conference that as of January 6, 2023, the province's Covid infection rate is 89%.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Coronavirus

WHO chief very concerned' over COVID situation in China

WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appeals for detailed information as China battles a surge of COVID cases.China could be struggling to keep a tally of COVID-19 infections as the country experiences a big spike in cases, a senior World Health Organization official has said, amid concerns about a lack of data from the country.
www.dw.com
1 year ago
Coronavirus

COVID: German politician urges halt to China flights DW 12/23/2022

A German politician on Friday called for a temporary stop to flights between China and the European Union as the country battles a huge surge in COVID-19 infections.The comments, from Jurgen Hardt, of the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), came after the Asian economic powerhouse partially relaxed its strict zero-COVID policy as a result of growing public anger over lockdown and quarantine regimes.
www.dw.com
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Shanghai, other Chinese cities ease some COVID curbs DW 12/04/2022

Several cities in China on Sunday eased some COVID restrictions, following the capital Beijing's lead a day earlier after a wave of public anger about the country's draconian handling of the pandemic.Several days of protests in numerous cities appear to have forced the government's hand.However, Beijing insists the zero-COVID policy, which requires strict lockdowns, testing and quarantine rules, will remain in place.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Coronavirus

China's Xi Jinping unwilling' to accept western Covid vaccines says US intelligence chief

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is unwilling to accept western vaccines despite the challenges China is facing with Covid-19, and while recent protests there are not a threat to Communist party rule, they could affect his personal standing, US director of national intelligence Avril Haines said.Although China's daily Covid cases are near all-time highs, some cities are taking steps to loosen testing and quarantine rules after Xi's zero-Covid policy triggered a sharp economic slowdown and public unrest opposing Covid-19 lockdowns.
www.dw.com
1 year ago
World news

Afghanistan: Raids targeting 'IS' leave 8 dead, Taliban say DW 01/05/2023

The Taliban claimed to have killed members of the so-called "Islamic State" (IS), who were tied to an attack on a Chinese hotel in Kabul last month.Afghanistan is facing a significant security crisis under Taliban rule.The Afghan Taliban said Thursday that a series of raids killed 8 members of the so-called "Islamic State" (IS) group.
Engadget
1 year ago
Marketing

TikTok will be banned on most US federal government devices | Engadget

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TikTok will be outlawed on almost all devices issued by the federal government after lawmakers passed a $1.7 trillion spending bill.Officials crammed the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, which the Senate unanimously approved in mid-December, into the mammoth 4,155-page omnibus bill.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Sports

Fresh Off World Cup, FIFA Faces a Legal Challenge From Ukraine

LONDON  Fresh from the conclusion of the men's World Cup, soccer's governing body FIFA faces a legal challenge of its rule that allowed players to immediately leave Ukrainian club teams because of Russia's invasion.On Thursday, sport's top court will begin hearing a more than $40 million claim for damages brought against FIFA by a top Ukrainian soccer team.
Eater Boston
1 year ago
Boston food

Where to Pick Up Last-Minute Food and Wine Gifts Around Boston

The best places to find food gifts that won't disappoint




The holiday season is well underway, and so is gift shopping.If you haven't had a chance to grab a well-thought-out present for the food-obsessed people on your list, it's not too late.Luckily, Boston has no shortage of specialty food shops with meticulously curated selections that would put a smile on anybody's face.
Brooklyn Magazine
1 year ago
Music

Our 8 favorite albums (and one EP) by Brooklyn artists in 2022 - Brooklyn Magazine

By Max Kalnitz
Has there ever been a bad year for music in Brooklyn?(Don't answer that.)It's no secret that the borough has birthed some of the biggest names in music: hip-hop artists Jay-Z, Biggie, GZA, and Mos Def; indie band Grizzly Bear; and rock legends Lou Reed and Neil Diamond all come from here.
Design Milk
1 year ago
Design

Collaboration That Presents Endless Loop: From Waste to Wanted

Artist Mike Han, sustainable furniture design and manufacturing company Model No., and PROWL design studio joined together to bring to life Endless Loop: Waste to Wanted in Miami during this year's .With a shared vision and a plan to reduce environmental harm caused by manufacturing practices in the furniture business, the installation shared local, circular, and digital practices to reduce the industry's footprint.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Seth Limmer: Trump's decision to entertain hatemongers is a part of an ongoing campaign to normalize prejudice

"We will stand up to hatred and bullying wherever it rears its head."Such was the message at the 2016 Risa K. Lambert Luncheon, Chicago's massive fundraiser for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.That same season, Donald Trump was running his first presidential campaign, which was fueled with language and policy of overt misogyny, racism and Islamophobia.
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