17 h. ago Kari Lake cuts 532 government positions at Voice of America, parent agency

USAGM acting CEO Kari Lake eliminated 532 positions on Friday following President Donald Trump's March executive order targeting Voice of America operations.

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22 h. ago Labor Day Special Featuring Howard Zinn & Voices of a People’s History of the United States

Labor Day Special Featuring Howard Zinn & Voices of a People’s History of the United States  Democracy Now!

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24 h. ago Kyiv Links Moscow to Killing of Former Ukrainian Parliament Speaker

Ukraine said it had arrested a suspect in the murder of the politician, who had voiced anti-Russian views. The authorities did not explain how the suspect was tied to Moscow.

Events

36 h. ago Air Force Dominates Seattle to Win Amy Svoboda Memorial Classic

Air Force Dominates Seattle to Win Amy Svoboda Memorial Classic  Go Air Force Falcons

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45 h. ago Macon Blair's "The Toxic Avenger" is a gory "live action cartoon" with a heart of gold

Macon Blair's take on 1984's gore-core classic is as much a movie about love of family as it is a violent shock comedy.

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60 h. ago Kari Lake lays off more than 500 staff at Voice of America parent agency

Kari Lake lays off more than 500 staff at Voice of America parent agency  The Washington Post

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60 h. ago New 'clear protein' hack muscles in as latest trend in the battle of the bulge

Delivering the same 20–25 grams of protein as classic shakes, clear protein comes in bright, juice-style drinks that pack the nutrient punch with fewer fats, carbs and calories.

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62 h. ago Trump moves to cut more than 500 Voice of America employees despite court ruling

Trump moves to cut more than 500 Voice of America employees despite court ruling  Los Angeles Times

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65 h. ago Taco Bell is having second thoughts about relying on AI at the drive

Taco Bell has apparently rolled out voice AI-powered ordering at more than 500 drive-throughs, leading to unflattering viral moments like someone ordering 18,000 water cups in order to “bypass” the AI and get connected to a human server.

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2 d. ago Voices from the Arab press: Between the Yalta and Alaska summits

Voices from the Arab press: Between the Yalta and Alaska summits  The Jerusalem Post

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2 d. ago Queen's Classic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' finds a new voice in Zulu

It's one of the most famous rock songs ever - Bohemian Rhapsody— and now, for the first time, it's been translated with Queen's blessing - into Zulu.

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3 d. ago Trump Officials Move to Fire Most Voice of America Journalists

The layoffs set up a potential battle with a federal judge who blocked previous efforts by Kari Lake, a fierce Trump ally, to restructure the agency.

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3 d. ago Wow! Prince Harry FINALLY Expected To Reunite With King Charles! Will Prince William Be There?

We weren’t sure we’d ever see this day… Prince Harry and King Charles III are reportedly set to reunite next month! Wow! According to The Mirror on Thursday, the Duke of Sussex is headed across the pond in two weeks for the annual WellChild Awards in London on September 8, the third anniversary of Queen [...] Read More... The post Wow! Prince Harry FINALLY Expected To Reunite With King Charles! Will Prince William Be There? appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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3 d. ago What to know about this weekend’s Essence HBCU Classic at Harvard Stadium

Massachusetts hasn’t held a football game between two HBCUs since 1971. The post What to know about this weekend’s Essence HBCU Classic at Harvard Stadium appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago When AI blurs reality: The rise of hyperreal digital culture

From Bigfoot vlogs to algorithmically created personas, hyperrealistic AI content is redefining the boundaries of digital creators. These influencers are entirely virtual personas created using generative AI tools that simulate human features, voices, and behaviors. They post lifestyle content, interact with followers, and even secure brand endorsements—all without existing in the physical world.

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3 d. ago ‘The Queen of Versailles’ Puts Her Life in the Hands of a ‘Wicked’ Diva

A 2012 documentary asked if Jacqueline Siegel was a benefactor or victim of American greed. A new musical starring Kristin Chenoweth raises doubts.

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4 d. ago Doctor Who Raped and Videotaped Patients Is Sentenced to 24 Years

Zhi Alan Cheng, who practiced at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens medical center, had a variety of illicit drugs in his apartment.

Science

4 d. ago Voices For Change: San Francisco 49ers giving back, Bay FC dominating and more

Voices For Change: San Francisco 49ers giving back, Bay FC dominating and more  KTVU

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4 d. ago Federal judge says Kari Lake can't fire Voice of America director

A federal judge has ruled that Trump administration official Kari Lake can't unilaterally fire the director of Voice of America.

Events

4 d. ago With no federal facial recognition law, states rush to fill void

Nearly two dozen states have passed laws regulating how tech companies collect data from our faces, eyes and voices. It comes as Congress has yet to pass any facial recognition technology.

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