3 h. ago Scheme to Take Torture Victim’s Crypto Went Back Months, Prosecutors Say

Two cryptocurrency investors met three times with the victim, a longtime friend, demanding his electronic devices and the passkey to an account worth millions of dollars.

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5 h. ago Journalists among the injured in LA as ICE protests grow violent

Journalists among the injured in LA as ICE protests grow violent  Reuters

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7 h. ago Disney and Universal Sue AI Company Midjourney for Copyright Infringement

In the complaint, the Hollywood giants allege Midjourney generates “endless” ripoffs of everything from minions to Darth Vader.

Technology

7 h. ago CDN wins 6 awards from Western Washington Society of Professional Journalists

CDN wins 6 awards from Western Washington Society of Professional Journalists  Cascadia Daily News

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8 h. ago How your air conditioner can help the power grid, rather than overloading it

As summer arrives, people are turning on air conditioners in most of the U.S. But if you're like me, you always feel a little guilty about that. Past generations managed without air conditioning—do I really need it? And how bad is it to use all this electricity for cooling in a warming world?

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8 h. ago Why U.S. should be worried about Ukrainian attack on Russian warplanes

Why U.S. should be worried about Ukrainian attack on Russian warplanes  Harvard Gazette

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8 h. ago Disney, Universal launch first major studio lawsuit against AI company

Entertainment giants Disney and Universal filed a copyright infringement lawsuit Wednesday against AI company Midjourney, calling the image generator a "bottomless pit of plagiarism."

Technology

10 h. ago Disney and Universal Sue A.I. Firm Midjourney for Copyright Infringement

The suit, against Midjourney, is the first time major Hollywood companies have sued over A.I.-generated images.

Politics

10 h. ago Here's how much money FIFA expects major events to generate in Seattle area

Here's how much money FIFA expects major events to generate in Seattle area  KING5.com

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10 h. ago Have a damaged painting? Restore it in just hours with an AI

Art restoration takes steady hands and a discerning eye. For centuries, conservators have restored paintings by identifying areas needing repair, then mixing an exact shade to fill in one area at a time. Often, a painting can have thousands of tiny regions requiring individual attention. Restoring a single painting can take anywhere from a few weeks to over a decade.

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12 h. ago The AI hype is just like the blockchain frenzy—here's what happens when the hype dies

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken center stage across various industries. From AI-generated art to chatbots in customer service, every sector is seemingly poised for disruption.

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14 h. ago Wearing a computer on your face? Snap looks to take on rivals with new augmented reality glasses

For years, Snap has envisioned a future where people wear glasses to view and interact with computer-generated images without having to scroll through their smartphones.

Politics

14 h. ago Three Killed, 60 Wounded in Latest Russian Done Strikes on Ukraine

Russian forces launched fresh drone assault overnight Wednesday, killing three people and wounding 60 more, Ukrainian officials said. The post Three Killed, 60 Wounded in Latest Russian Done Strikes on Ukraine appeared first on Breitbart.

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15 h. ago Trump’s ‘peace through strength’ message resonates with Russian neighbor

After its historic election to the U.N. Security Council, Latvia is preparing to address world conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war, which is right on its border.

Politics

16 h. ago Eleanor Norton, D.C.’s Delegate in Congress, Clings to Seat Amid Signs of Decline

Colleagues and friends say the District of Columbia’s 87-year-old nonvoting delegate, a civil-rights leader and veteran of fights over home rule, is struggling to do her job.

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17 h. ago ‘Unacceptable’: outcry over police attacks on journalists covering LA protests

‘Unacceptable’: outcry over police attacks on journalists covering LA protests  The Guardian

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22 h. ago US journalist dropped by ABC over Trump administration ‘hater’ comment

US journalist dropped by ABC over Trump administration ‘hater’ comment  Al Jazeera

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23 h. ago Trump dances with soldiers at Fort Bragg as crowd erupts in patriotic 'USA' chants

Trump's appearance at Fort Bragg for the Army's 250th anniversary featured his viral dance moves, generating cheers and patriotic chants from the appreciative military crowd.

Politics

26 h. ago How to Watch United States vs Switzerland: Live Stream Men's International Friendly, TV Channel

How to Watch United States vs Switzerland: Live Stream Men's International Friendly, TV Channel  Newsweek

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27 h. ago AI storage platform Vast Data aimed for $25B valuation in new round, sources say

The AI-friendly data storage startup is raising capital at a giant leap in valuation.

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