32 minutes ago MLCommons and Hugging Face team up to release massive speech data set for AI research

MLCommons, a nonprofit AI safety working group, has teamed up with AI dev platform Hugging Face to release one of the world’s largest collections of public domain voice recordings for AI research. The data set, called Unsupervised People’s Speech, contains more than a million hours of audio spanning at least 89 different languages. MLCommons says […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 hours ago Bronny James schedule: When does Los Angeles Lakers rookie play next NBA, G League game?

Bronny James schedule: When does Los Angeles Lakers rookie play next NBA, G League game?  USA TODAY

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99 minutes ago DCA collision brings memories of 1961 plane crash that killed U.S. figure skating team

In 1961, the entire U.S. figure skating team died in a plane crash. Losing a generation of top-level athletes and their coaches hobbled the U.S. The DCA crash and brought back difficult memories.

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26 hours ago Google issues ‘voluntary exit’ program for Android, Chrome, and Pixel employees

Google SVP Rick Osterloh issued an internal memo to the Pixel/Android/Chrome team Thursday, announcing a “voluntary exit program.” TechCrunch has confirmed the letter’s existence with the company, after it was first reported by 9 to 5 Google. In a statement to TechCrunch, a spokesperson notes, The Platforms & Devices team is offering a voluntary exit […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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29 hours ago 'Digital doppelgangers' are helping scientists tackle everyday problems—and showing what makes us human

As rising seas lap at its shore, Tuvalu faces an existential threat. In an effort to preserve the tiny island nation in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, its government has been building a "digital twin" of the entire country.

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40 minutes ago Rapper Fat Tony is performing to help others, even as he mourns his 'Altadena dream'

Rapper and musician Anthony Obi, known by his stage name Fat Tony, talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about losing his home in Altadena to the Eaton Fire earlier this month.

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26 hours ago How to Successfully Transfer Your Manufacturing Plant From Mexico to the United States

How to Successfully Transfer Your Manufacturing Plant From Mexico to the United States  The National Law Review

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1 hour ago Live updates: Army ID’s two soldiers in D.C. plane crash, withholds name of third

Live updates: Army ID’s two soldiers in D.C. plane crash, withholds name of third  The Washington Post

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29 hours ago Crowded airspace has been a concern at Reagan National Airport. Here is what to know.

Lawmakers have expressed concerns about congestion in at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport amid a constricted space.

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2 hours ago Former No. 1 Pick Mickey Moniak Wins Arbitration Hearing With Los Angeles Angels

Former No. 1 Pick Mickey Moniak Wins Arbitration Hearing With Los Angeles Angels  Sports Illustrated

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30 hours ago Commanders’ owner Josh Harris shares letter to fans in Washington Post

Commanders’ owner Josh Harris shares letter to fans in Washington Post  USA Today

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2 hours ago Navy SEAL who led workout that hospitalized Tufts lacrosse players lacked expertise, report says

The Tufts men's lacrosse team and two other students participated in the workout led by a recent graduate of the Boston-area university. The post Navy SEAL who led workout that hospitalized Tufts lacrosse players lacked expertise, report says appeared first on Boston.com.

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29 hours ago Why the airspace near Reagan airport in Washington has long been a concern

Why the airspace near Reagan airport in Washington has long been a concern  USA TODAY

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4 hours ago Mariners farm system ranked among baseball's best | National media roundup

Mariners farm system ranked among baseball's best | National media roundup  The Seattle Times

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36 hours ago Super Bowl champion hopes fans appreciate Chiefs' greatness, not hate on it

Clay Matthews was only able to win one Super Bowl with arguably the most talented quarterback ever. Maybe that's why he's able to appreciate the Chiefs' greatness.

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5 hours ago Housing migrants at Guantanamo comes with challenges, national security expert says

ABC News’ Phil Lipof talks to Fordham Law School's Karen Greenberg about President Donald Trump’s plan to hold migrants at Guantanamo Bay.

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29 hours ago Why the airspace near Reagan Washington National Airport has long been a concern

Why the airspace near Reagan Washington National Airport has long been a concern  USA TODAY

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4 hours ago National Science Foundation freezes payments in response to Trump's executive actions

The National Science Foundation's funding freeze, and wider confusion about the status and future of science funding, is already hampering research.

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5 hours ago DC plane crash live updates: Helicopter restrictions in place at Reagan

An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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5 hours ago Democrats rally around lightening rod issue during unruly DNC debate despite voter backlash in 2024

There was a heavy focus on systemic racism and diversity, equity and inclusion programs during the final debate among the eight candidates vying to chair the Democratic National Committee, as the party aims to exit the political wilderness.

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5 hours ago One Tower Controller Doing Job of Two on Night of Reagan National Crash

The air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport was not at its normal level at the time of the collision between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet on Tuesday. It is not clear if this impacted the circumstances leading to the crash. The post One Tower Controller Doing Job of Two on Night of Reagan National Crash appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 hours ago Democrats rally around lightning rod issue during unruly DNC debate despite voter backlash in 2024

There was a heavy focus on systemic racism and diversity, equity and inclusion programs during the final debate among the eight candidates vying to chair the Democratic National Committee, as the party aims to exit the political wilderness.

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6 hours ago DC plane crash live updates: Crews awaiting machinery to extract remaining victims

An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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5 hours ago 'Scream night': Climate activists repeatedly disrupt DNC leadership meeting

Climate change protesters interrupted a Democratic National Committee meeting ahead of the campaign arm's upcoming leadership election.

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7 hours ago DC crash live updates: Trump says Black Hawk was too high, NTSB says no conclusions

An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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5 hours ago NBA Analyst Austin Carr Calls for Trump's Impeachment in Bizarre Social Media Post

Cleveland Cavaliers Analyst Austin Carr had a two-part message for the team on Thursday with a post on X celebrating the team. The post NBA Analyst Austin Carr Calls for Trump’s Impeachment in Bizarre Social Media Post appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 hours ago Skating Club of Boston gathers to grieve members killed in plane crash

Among those seeking comfort in the close-knit skating community were two Olympians, Nancy Kerrigan and Dr. Tenley Albright, and a former national champion, Paul George. The post Skating Club of Boston gathers to grieve members killed in plane crash appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 hours ago How San Francisco Giants Prospect Can Bolster Team’s Future Draft Hopes

How San Francisco Giants Prospect Can Bolster Team’s Future Draft Hopes  Sports Illustrated

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7 hours ago DC plane crash: What to know about the mistakes made leading up to the fatal collision

As the National Transportation Safety Board investigates the fatal midair collision that left 67 dead, details are emerging about mistakes and failures leading up to the crash.

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6 hours ago China's DeepSeek AI Platform Raises Concerns over Data Privacy and National Security

China's DeepSeek rocked the world of AI this week, but beyond questions about how the company actually developed its model, fresh concerns about its data collection practices and potential national security implications are popping up. The post China’s DeepSeek AI Platform Raises Concerns over Data Privacy and National Security appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 hours ago 15 years ago, Alaska Airlines Flight 261 crashed. I could have been on that plane.

15 years ago, Alaska Airlines Flight 261 crashed. I could have been on that plane.  LGBTQ Nation

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6 hours ago Syria's Jihadi Ruler Vows to Centralize Power in First Speech as 'President'

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the leader of the al-Qaeda offshoot terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), addressed the nation on Thursday after formally assuming the presidency and assured Syrians that his top priority is to consolidate power in Damascus. The post Syria’s Jihadi Ruler Vows to Centralize Power in First Speech as ‘President’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 hours ago DC plane crash live updates: NTSB meets with hundreds of family members

An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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7 hours ago Dick Button, Olympic great and voice of skating with close ties to Boston

The trophy room at the Skating Club of Boston is named in Button’s honor, and the club has hosted the Dick Button Artistic Figure Skating Showcase, which is designed to promote the beauty and innovation of skating as an art form. The post Dick Button, Olympic great and voice of skating with close ties to Boston-area skating club, dies at 95 appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 hours ago Two planes aborted landings at DCA due to helicopters in flight path in week before crash: report

Two planes aborted landings at Reagan National Airport in the past week due to military helicopters in their flight path, according to the Washington Post.

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7 hours ago 'Essential to our nation's sovereignty': Noncitizen voter crackdown led by GOP ahead of 2026 midterms

Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger is rolling out a package of three pieces of election legislation aimed at noncitizens.

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9 hours ago DC plane crash live updates: NTSB says preliminary investigation to take 30 days

An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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9 hours ago Aaron Rodgers' ex teammate thinks QB 'can still get it done' with NFL future in question

The New York Jets may have crashed and burned in 2024, but Clay Matthews wants to see his former teammate in Aaron Rodgers return in 2025.

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10 hours ago Officials recover key evidence in deadly DC plane crash and more top headlines

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12 hours ago Students, Olympic skaters, families and more. A tribute to lives lost in the DC plane crash

Students, Olympic skaters, families and more. A tribute to lives lost in the DC plane crash  USA TODAY

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12 hours ago From Anguish to Aggression: Trump Goes on Offense After Midair Collision

President Trump at moments of national tragedy has always been more comfortable finding fault than providing comfort or expressing empathy.

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14 hours ago Day before D.C. plane crash, another jet had to abort first landing at Reagan National

Day before D.C. plane crash, another jet had to abort first landing at Reagan National  The Washington Post

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13 hours ago Retired pilot’s video shows what it’s like landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Retired pilot’s video shows what it’s like landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport  KFDA

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15 hours ago WATCH: Nation mourns after deadly DC plane, helicopter collision leaves 67 dead

From the grim recovery effort in the Potomac River to a prayer vigil in Wichita, Kansas, Wednesday's horrific midair collision is being felt across America.

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13 hours ago 'Refuse to be their puppet': Top 5 moments from Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation hearing

Tulsi Gabbard appeared before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday as part of her confirmation process to serve as director of national intelligence.

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17 hours ago Clues From D.C. Plane Crash Suggest Multiple Failures in Aviation Safety

Clues emerging from the moments before an Army helicopter collided with a passenger jet suggest breakdowns in the system meant to help aircraft land safely at the busy Reagan National Airport.

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15 hours ago The DNC's outgoing chair says Democrats should have stuck with Joe Biden in 2024

The departing leader of the Democratic National Committee is reflecting on why his party lost to President Donald Trump

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18 hours ago DC plane crash live updates: Black boxes from American Airlines plane at NTSB lab

An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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