Treatment for a tumour left this woman unable to speak. AI has given her her voice back
While artificial intelligence (AI) voice cloning has caused concern, the use of OpenAI's new tech could help people affected by strokes and tumours.
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Fake news on the rise as the European elections draw near
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico and new EU anti-money laundering rules have all been the target of misinformation recently.
As India votes, a streetwise pol proves pragmatism often trumps ideology
Tapas Ray defected from his centrist, secular party for the right-wing, Hindu nationalist BJP, and his “vote bank” of backers has stuck with him.
Europe's best and worst property markets: Where to invest in 2024?
Rental yield, the annual return from renting out a property, is key for real estate investors. Higher yields mean better returns. Euronews looks at which European countries offer the best returns, and which offer the least.
Ahead in the markets: manufacturing PMIs, UK CPI and Nvidia earnings
In the week ahead, global manufacturing PMIs, inflation data from the United Kingdom (UK), and Nvidia’s quarterly results will be in the spotlight for the financial markets.
Scotland’s vulnerable marine life not properly protected, campaigners warn
Scottish government accused of missing deadlines to take action on overfishing and effects of climate breakdown Fragile and damaged marine life around Scotland’s coasts is not being properly protected because ministers in Edinburgh have broken their promises, environment
Fortune awaits winner of crunch play offs
On 1 June, Real Madrid face Dortmund in the big end-of-season finale to the football season. But, just ahead of that, there is actually one game that is, arguably, even bigger than the Champions League Final - and one that is certainly potentially even richer to the victors. It
MasterChef Australia fans being deceived by ‘renewable gas’ campaign, climate advocates tell watchdog
Comms Declare asks ACCC to investigate show sponsor Australian Gas Network for alleged greenwashing Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast A climate communications group has asked the
China Box Office: ‘The Last Frenzy’ Returns to Top Spot as Theatrical Momentum Slows, ‘The Fall Guy’ Flops
“The Last Frenzy,” a comedy film about a dying man’s last hurrah, returned to the top spot in mainland Chinese cinemas in its third weekend of release. “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” which a week earlier had been the biggest title, slipped to fourth place. In another
Biden tells students he’s working ‘around the clock’ on Gaza cease-fire
In a speech at Morehouse College, President Biden said he’s pushing for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. Anti-war protests have roiled campuses across the U.S.
Iranian president and foreign minister killed in helicopter crash - state media
Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter crashed in the mountainous northwest of Iran on Sunday.
'No sign of life' at Iran president helicopter crash site
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter apparently crashed in the mountainous northwest reaches of Iran on Sunday.
Capes is a superhero game about the legacy its heroes inherit, but also the legacy of turn-based tactics as a genre
"X-Men meets XCOM" may be a glib summary, but it's not totally inaccurate.
Iran crash live updates: President Ebrahim Raisi dead in helicopter crash, state media says
The helicopter crashed in thick fog in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province as Raisi was on his way back from inaugurating a dam project.
Israel ‘is stuck inside Gaza’ as Palestinian suffering deepens
Gazans are facing a humanitarian nightmare while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces internal government battles.
An identity thief stole $5k from me. I spent two years tracking down how
Article URL: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/an-identity-thief-stole-5000-from-me-i-spent-two-years-tracking-down-how/ar-BB1mqh0b Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40412091 Points: 8 # Comments: 5
Why Fact Checking of Claims About Nuclear Power Projects Is Important
Article URL: https://neutronbytes.com/2024/05/12/why-fact-checking-of-audacious-claims-about-nuclear-power-projects-is-important/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40411871 Points: 18 # Comments: 10
Carson Lund Pitches ‘Eephus’ as a Universal Tale on Change, Aging and Loss
American helmer Carson Lund uses the baseball diamond as a deeply cinematic space in his feature debut, “Eephus.” The esoteric title is the name of one of the game’s rarest pitches. “Eephus” marks the second film from the L.A. collective Omnes Films to screen in the Directors’
‘CSI: Vegas’ Ends Its Series Run With a Shocking, Unexpected Villain Twist
SPOILER ALERT: Don’t read on if you haven’t watched “Tunnel Vision,” the final episode of “CSI: Vegas” that aired on Sunday, May 19. “Things are about to go kaboom.” That’s what Beau (Lex Medlin) says on Friday night’s series finale of “CSI: Vegas” as he prepares to detonate a
The President of Iran has died
Article URL: https://x.com/sentdefender/status/1792387709140402299 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40411751 Points: 23 # Comments: 10
Sullivan presses Netanyahu for a more focused military campaign in Gaza
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan reiterated Biden administration pressure on Israel to limit its military operation in Gaza during a visit to the country on Sunday. Sullivan is on a combined trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia as the U.S. leans on its lead Arab
Korea Box Office: ‘IF’ and Other New Releases Make Little Impact as ‘The Roundup: Punishment’ Hits $75 Million
Local blockbuster, “The Roundup: Punishment” extended its dominance of the South Korea theatrical box office for a fourth weekend. That lifted its cumulative total to a powerful $75 million. “Punishment,” the fourth part of a brutal action comedy film franchise produced by and
Vance doubles down on praise for Viktor Orban's crackdown on universities in Hungary
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) stood by previous comments praising Hungarian President Viktor Orban for a regulatory crackdown on the country’s universities on Sunday, saying the U.S. should embrace a similar mindset. Orban, as part of anti-democratic reforms which included changes to
China hits back at US and EU as trade rows deepen
Last week, Washington announce new tariffs on Chinese imports including electric cars and solar panels.
Avoidance of sun exposure as a risk factor for major causes of death
Article URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26992108/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40411393 Points: 63 # Comments: 31
Biden on Trump’s next Supreme Court pick: ‘Do you think he’ll put anybody who has a brain?’
President Biden asked the audience at an NAACP Detroit chapter dinner to consider whether they think former President Trump, if elected for a second term in the White House, would fill hypothetical vacancies at the Supreme Court with “anybody who has a brain.” In a political
How to read a book: 10 rules from a reviewer
Article URL: https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2024/05/18/how-to-read-book-dirda/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40411319 Points: 16 # Comments: 7
US to pull troops out of Niger by mid-September: Pentagon
The U.S. military will pull all of its assets out of Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon announced Sunday, after days of talks with the country’s military junta finalized a timeline. A group of military leaders executed a coup in Niger last year, forming a military junta
Five new Steam games you probably missed (May 20, 2024)
Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.
Tornado Cash verdict has chilling implications for industry
Article URL: https://cointelegraph.com/news/tornado-cash-verdict-crypto-industry Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40411236 Points: 45 # Comments: 45
How should countries deal with falling birth rates?
As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited.
Elon Musk debuts Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia
Elon Musk traveled to Bali this weekend to officially launch Starlink, the SpaceX satellite internet service, in Indonesia this Sunday. At a launch event with ministers in a health clinic in Indonesia, Musk stressed the significance of providing internet access to far-reaching
Anthropic: Reflections on Our Responsible Scaling Policy
Article URL: https://www.anthropic.com/news/reflections-on-our-responsible-scaling-policy Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40411115 Points: 105 # Comments: 72
Fiat brings back its 500e electric model for 2024, with 149 mile range
Article URL: https://abc7.com/post/fiat-upgrades-electric-500e-model-for-2024/14834672/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40411082 Points: 28 # Comments: 39