China seeks to rein in risks from AI ‘digital humans’
Videos featuring AI digital humans are ubiquitous on Chinese social media.
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Scientists say this type of olive oil could boost brain power
Extra virgin olive oil might help protect your brain by working through your gut. A two-year study found that people who consumed it had better cognitive performance and more diverse gut bacteria than those using refined olive oil. Researchers even identified specific microbes
Massive blaze razes 200 homes in Sabah water village
The fire spread through densely packed wooden houses built on stilts.
Owlcat reveals two new 40K companions, one for Rogue Trader and one for the upcoming Dark Heresy
I'll be honest, one of these seems much cooler than the other.
Trump continues to strong-arm Netanyahu into cease-fires he is unprepared to accept
After backing Israeli escalation in Lebanon and Iran, the U.S. president is now forcing pauses and declaring victory – leaving Netanyahu to defend campaigns that fell short of their promised outcomes
Jessica Chastain Says Apple TV Will Finally Release ‘The Savant’ After Postponement Following Charlie Kirk Assassination: ‘We’re Going to See It’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Jessica Chastain says Apple TV is finally going to release her political thriller series “The Savant.” It was supposed to premiere in September 2025 but was postponed following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The Oscar winner stars in the series as an investigator who goes
Obama and Mamdani meet for the first time, read to New York City preschoolers
A group of preschoolers in the Bronx received a visit from former President Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) on Saturday, the first meeting between the two men coming just over a week after Mamdani marked his 100th day in office. The pair read to children at
Bangladesh raises fuel prices as Iran war drives up costs
The rising fuel bill is putting pressure on Bangladesh's strained foreign exchange reserves.
Changpeng Zhao’s memoir is key to understanding the future of crypto
The controversial crypto mogul better known as CZ, has published a new book called “Freedom of Money” — a narrative of his life and career.
Iraq fish die-off leaves farmers mourning lost livelihoods
On the banks of Iraq's Tigris River, Haidar Kazem mourned 300 tonnes of the fish he had carefully raised in ponds wiped out by a flood of polluted water. Water supplies in Iraq, the eastern half of what is known as the region's fertile crescent and which the United Nations
Who is behind the Israel-Lebanon cease-fire and will talks manage to disarm Hezbollah?
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a cease-fire had been reached between Israel and Lebanon and the two countries' leaders were invited to the White House to start a peace process. What conditions are at the base of the cease-fire and is it even possible to disarm Hezbollah?
Nadia Farès, ‘The Crimson Rivers’ Actress, Dies at 57
Farès was found unconscious in a swimming pool in Paris last week and had been in a coma since, suffering a cardiac arrest, her daughters told Agence France-Presse.
HydroGraphNet boosts watershed predictions of daily flow and nitrogen in sparse data regions
Spatially distributed prediction of streamflow and nitrogen (N) export dynamics is essential for precision management of agricultural watersheds. While temporal deep learning models have shown strong basin-scale performance, their ability to generalize spatially is limited,
A war in the Persian Gulf is plunging Pakistan into darkness
Asia’s emerging economies have borne the brunt of the global energy crisis.
Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait
By Trevor Hunnicutt, Ariba Shahid and Muhammad Al Gebaly WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, April 19 - Iran's top negotiator said recent talks with the U.S. had made progress but gaps remained over nuclear issues and theStrait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump cited "very good
Olivia Rodrigo Joins Addison Rae at Coachella for ‘Headphones On’ and Live Debut of New Single ‘Drop Dead’
As she reached the end of her Coachella weekend two set, Addison Rae paused to ask the audience if they had heard “any new music this week.” On cue, Olivia Rodrigo emerged from the back of the stage, joining the pop singer for a pair of duets. Rodrigo first sang with Rae on the
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast
The incident marks Pyongyang's seventh ballistic missile launch this year and its fourth in April.
Vance says he's 'grateful' for Pope Leo's statement on not wanting public debate with Trump
Vice President JD Vance thanked Pope Leo XIV on Saturday after the pontiff sought to downplay a days-long clash with President Trump and said he didn't want to engage in a public debate with the president. The pope said earlier on Saturday that some of the coverage of his
New Zealand’s capital Wellington begins clean-up after flash floods
The nation’s weather forecaster predicted more thunderstorm for parts of North Island.
New Zealand's capital Wellington begins clean-up after flash floods
SYDNEY, April 19 - A clean-up began in New Zealand's capital Wellington after flash flooding, sparked by heavy rain, hit the nation's North Island, authorities said on Sunday.
Africa: IGAD Envoy to Sudan - 'Quintet to Convene Meeting for Those Absent From Berlin Conf'
[Dabanga] Ammsterdam / Berlin -- The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) envoy to Sudan, has said that the 'quintet' group -- comprising the African Union, IGAD, the United Nations, the European Union, and the League of Arab States -- will organise more advanced
Pokémon Pokopia Bulbasaur's jump rope contest event guide
Bulbasaur's jump rope contest is a new event in Pokémon Pokopia where you receive shiny rewards depending on your scores in the minigame.
Charlize Theron Jabs at Timothée Chalamet’s Ballet, Opera Remarks: “AI Is Going to Be Able to Do His Job in 10 Years”
"That was a very reckless comment on an art form, two art forms, that we need to lift up constantly because, yes, they do have a hard time," the Oscar winner told the New York Times.
How to feed your garden birds without spreading disease
The outbreak of a mysterious and deadly disease in finches in British gardens in 2005 set alarm bells ringing for conservationists. A decade later, the extent of that disease in greenfinches and chaffinches was reported. And now, bird scientists are beginning to understand how
'Are monitors anti-inflation?': AOC argues monitors are a better upgrade than graphics cards or memory right now, which seems like the kind of thing a monitor manufacturer would say
Even if it's kinda true, it still feels strange to say it.
Majority of Cubans, Cuban Americans in South Florida disapprove of deportations: Poll
Many Cubans and Cuban Americans in South Florida are unhappy with the Trump administration over its treatment of migrants from the Caribbean island, according to a new Miami Herald poll. The poll, released Thursday, found that 68 percent of Cubans strongly or somewhat
Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?
I'm a carer but I can't afford to go to work because of fuel prices
The conflict in the Middle East has caused rapid price rises for both petrol and diesel.
Master of chaos wins $3M math prize for ‘blowing up’ equations
For decades, the mathematician Frank Merle has been embracing the messy math behind lasers and fluids
The South Korean authors rising above a tide of hate to become bestsellers
A quiet revolution is unfolding as women writers carve out space in the wake of an anti-feminist backlash.
Sunday shows preview: Donald Trump, Iran spar over Strait of Hormuz control as ceasefire deadline nears
President Trump and Iranian officials are sparring over control of the Strait of Hormuz after the president deployed a U.S. blockade to the critical path of transit for much of the world's oil and gas. The strait reopened Friday morning, one day after Israel and Lebanon called
Nicole Kidman Recalls Learning of Mother’s Death Moments Before ‘Babygirl’ Venice Win: ‘I Was Completely Devastated’
Nicole Kidman was interviewed by Hoda Kotb during a History Talks panel in Philadelphia and was asked to recall the moment she learned about her mother’s death. Kidman revealed she learned the news just moments before she was set to accept best actress at the 2024 Venice Film
‘Live a good life’: Why these Singaporeans left the corporate world to be farmers in Johor
Drawn by lower costs and the dream of building something of their own, some Singaporeans have ventured into farming in Johor. They share their advice and experiences with CNA.
Commentary: Why China can’t quit ‘open’ AI
Alibaba’s shift towards closed-source AI models shouldn’t be representative of the broader landscape in China just yet, says Catherine Thorbecke for Bloomberg Opinion.
Murphy tells US, world progressives to take 'lessons' from Hungary elections
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Saturday urged progressives in the U.S. and around the world to “learn from each other”, saying the defeat of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Hungary can offer a roadmap for rebuilding democracy. Murphy told the crowd at the inaugural Global
Nathalie Baye, French Actress Known for ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘Catch Me If You Can,’ Dies at 77
She won four César Awards throughout her long-standing career.
Pablo Larraín, Sebastián Lelio, Maite Alberdi Lead Chilean Contingent at the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival
Chilean star power is in full force at the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival (FICG) where Pablo Larrain, Sebastián Lelio and Maite Alberdi lead a large contingent from Chile as the festival’s guest country of honor. “They are our golden generation of filmmakers – many of whom
Tyler, The Creator Addresses Fans Leaking Security Camera Footage Of Him Again
Surveillance culture: It sucks. Late last month, security camera footage of Tyler, The Creator at a bookstore in Mexico City was leaked online, and he addressed the situation today on his Instagram Story, lamenting, "i understand the excitment but the behavior is going to morph
Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure. People living in coastal areas are most at risk
When people consider what causes high blood pressure, they often think of lifestyle factors, such as eating salty foods, lack of exercise or smoking. However, an unexpected source of salt might also be raising blood pressure for millions of people: the water they drink.
Creating a Fictional Pop Diva: How the ‘Mother Mary’ Artisans Crafted Anne Hathaway’s Musical Alter Ego
How do you create a pop star? That was the question “Mother Mary” director David Lowery tasked the film’s artisans — including choreographer Dani Vitale, director of photography Rina Yang and costume designer Bina Daigeler — with figuring out as they collaborated to construct
Mexico's Sheinbaum denies 'diplomatic crisis' with Spain after conquest row
The Mexican president says there were never tension over Spainish colonisation, which had become a thorny issue.
Microsoft doesn't know what it's going to do with Xbox Game Pass
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is making decisions critical to Game Pass' future, like whether or not new Call of Duty games will come to the service
Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked
Iran is blaming a US blockade for the closure, saying it breaches the ceasefire reached between the two countries.
Developers Of ’90s Amiga Prototype ‘Moon Child’ Resurface To Bask In All The Shitposts
While the game's original release was plagued with misfortune, Moon Child mania reminds us that we all have the power to be his friend
