2 h. ago Instagram’s new ad format lets creators get paid for testimonials in comments

Instagram is introducing a new way for creators to work with brands to make money by recommending products. On Thursday, Meta introduced an addition to its Partnership Ads called Testimonials, which allows creators to get paid via written endorsements, shared as comments on the brand’s social media posts and advertisements. The new ad format is […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 h. ago Washington Commanders could poach top free agent LB from NFC East rival

Washington Commanders could poach top free agent LB from NFC East rival  Sports Illustrated

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4 h. ago 'Indiana Jones' jailbreak approach highlights the vulnerabilities of existing LLMs

Large language models (LLMs), such as the model underpinning the functioning of the conversational agent ChatGPT, are becoming increasingly widespread worldwide. As many people are now turning to LLM-based platforms to source information and write context-specific texts, understanding their limitations and vulnerabilities is becoming increasingly vital.

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9 h. ago Zizian leader Jack LaSota: Who is transgender, vegan cult head linked to border agent killing?

The Zizians, led by Jack LaSota, have been described as a radical vegan transgender cult and have ties to six deaths across the United States in the past decade.

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21 h. ago Cooper Flagg’s popularity in men’s basketball could compare to Caitlin Clark’s in women’s, college coach says

Cooper Flagg is projected to be the No. 1 pick in this year's NBA Draft, but Illinois coach Brad Underwood says he could revitalize the college game if he stays.

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25 h. ago Sanas taps AI to change call center workers’ accents in real time

The demand for voice and speech recognition technologies is massive — and growing. An analysis by market research firm Markets and Markets found that the sector could be worth over $28.1 billion by 2027. There’s no shortage of vendors providing voice and speech recognition solutions, but some newer upstarts have managed to carve out niches. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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25 h. ago WNBA Player Brittney Griner Cancels Speaking Engagement After Finding 'Threat' in Hotel Room

WNBA player Brittney Griner abruptly canceled a speaking engagement near Washington D.C. on Monday after she thought she found a "threat." The post WNBA Player Brittney Griner Cancels Speaking Engagement After Finding ‘Threat’ in Hotel Room appeared first on Breitbart.

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40 h. ago WNBA star Brittney Griner pulls out of speaking engagement after finding concerning message near hotel room

The Atlanta Dream center's cancelation stemmed from growing concerns related to security, organizers of the cannabis leadership convention said.

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42 h. ago Caitlin Clark receives Taylor Swift comparison from new Fever coach Stephanie White

New Indiana Fever Stephanie White compared her star guard Caitlin Clark to Taylor Swift when discussing her celebrity status, while staying focused on her job on the court.

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43 h. ago WNBA icon Lisa Leslie offers candid advice to Angel Reese ahead of Sky star's second season

Lisa Leslie knows what it takes to play in the paint in the WNBA, considering she spent her entire storied career playing the center position with the Los Angeles Sparks.

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46 h. ago Attorney General Bonta Files Charges Against Los Angeles Real Estate Agent, Landlord for Price Gouging in Wake of Eaton Fire

Attorney General Bonta Files Charges Against Los Angeles Real Estate Agent, Landlord for Price Gouging in Wake of Eaton Fire  California Department of Justice

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48 h. ago Sports Agents: Caitlin Clark Will Never Be Paid What She's Worth

WNBA star Caitlin Clark is one of the biggest female athletes in the nation, but she will never get paid what she is really worth. The post Sports Agents: Caitlin Clark Will Never Be Paid What She’s Worth appeared first on Breitbart.

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50 h. ago Washington Nationals Named ‘Sleeper Team’ for Superstar Free Agent Next Offseason

Washington Nationals Named ‘Sleeper Team’ for Superstar Free Agent Next Offseason  Sports Illustrated

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53 h. ago Caitlin Clark may never be paid what 'she's really worth' to WNBA, agent says

Indiana Fever sharpshooter Caitlin Clark's true worth may never be paid to her in the WNBA, an agent said in an interview with ESPN on Monday.

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57 h. ago Sinaloa Cartel takes root in American neighborhoods: Where are they?

Mexico's vicious Sinaloa drug cartel is "woven into our communities," a retired special agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration said.

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64 h. ago Police arrest alleged leader of anarchist vegan cult tied to series of crimes, including CBP agent murder

An alleged cult leader and member wanted in connection to the murder of a Vermont Border Patrol agent were arrested on unrelated charges over the weekend, Maryland State Police confirmed.

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69 h. ago A Vermont border agent’s death was the latest violence linked to the cult

Officials have offered few details of the cross-country investigation, which broke open after the Jan. 20 shooting death of a Border Patrol trooper in Vermont during a traffic stop. The post A Vermont border agent’s death was the latest violence linked to the cult-like Zizian group appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 d. ago Police arrest apparent leader of cultlike ‘Zizian’ group that has ties to multiple killings including death of Vermont Border Patrol agent

The Zizians have been tied to the killing of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland near the Canadian border in January and five other homicides in Vermont, Pennsylvania and California. The post Police arrest apparent leader of cultlike ‘Zizian’ group that has ties to multiple killings including death of Vermont Border Patrol agent appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 d. ago Salvadoran Woman Sentenced for Assaulting Border Patrol Agent Along Border in New Mexico

A federal judge in New Mexico sentenced a Salvadoran woman to prison after she violently assaulted a Border Patrol agent last year. The incident took place along the state's border with Mexico in May 2024. The post Salvadoran Woman Sentenced for Assaulting Border Patrol Agent Along Border in New Mexico appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Ukraine's Zelensky Seeks Investments and Humanitarian Aid in UAE

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky paid an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday with his wife Olena Zelenska, seeking assistance with recovering Ukrainian prisoners from Russia, a “large humanitarian program” for suffering civilians, and “investments and economic partnership” that could help Ukraine rebuild after the war. The post Ukraine’s Zelensky Seeks Investments and Humanitarian Aid in UAE appeared first on Breitbart.

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