4 h. ago Findings on phonetic reduction in speech could help make AI voices more natural

A speech study by a research team from The University of Texas at El Paso has identified an underappreciated aspect of speech in English and Spanish speakers that could lead to improvements in artificial intelligence (AI) spoken dialogue systems.

Technology

7 h. ago Savannah Guthrie and her ‘new voice’ make a stop at ‘Today’ after vocal surgery

Savannah Guthrie and her ‘new voice’ make a stop at ‘Today’ after vocal surgery  Los Angeles Times

Politics

9 h. ago City Hall photo exhibition puts San Francisco transit history on view

City Hall photo exhibition puts San Francisco transit history on view  The Voice of San Francisco

Culture

21 h. ago Minnesota AG Keith Ellison on Church Protest: No One ‘Immune from the Voice of the Public’

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) defended anti-ICE protesters storming a church in Minnesota, saying, "None of us are immune from the voice of the public." The post Minnesota AG Keith Ellison on Church Protest: No One ‘Immune from the Voice of the Public’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

25 h. ago Exclusive — Nashville Hall of Famer Jeffrey Steele Explains How He Defied Music Industry Gatekeepers to Deliver His Latest Hit ‘A Voice’

Nashville Hall of Fame singer-songwriter Jeffrey Steele explained to "Breitbart News Daily" host Mike Slater on Monday how he defied country music industry insiders who encouraged him to change the lyrics in his new hit song "A Voice," insisting that they could help him push the song on radio and into the mainstream if he changed the section honoring assassinated conservative icon Charlie Kirk. The post Exclusive — Nashville Hall of Famer Jeffrey Steele Explains How He Defied Music Industry Gatekeepers to Deliver His Latest Hit ‘A Voice’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

25 h. ago Voter Voices: US voters evaluate Trump's economy after year one

Voter Voices: US voters evaluate Trump's economy after year one  BBC

Politics

26 h. ago Susitna Writer’s Voice – January 18th, 2026, Nome, Michael Potter as the Alaskan Cultural Chef

Susitna Writer’s Voice – January 18th, 2026, Nome, Michael Potter as the Alaskan Cultural Chef  KTNA

Culture

28 h. ago Ellen DeGeneres draws criticism for comments on Minneapolis protests

Ellen DeGeneres voices support for peaceful protesters in Minneapolis amid immigration enforcement unrest, calling it the "happiest city in America" from her U.K. home.

Politics

30 h. ago Zach Charbonnet Needs Surgery, Sam Darnold's Status & Other Seahawks Injury Updates From Mike Macdonald

Zach Charbonnet Needs Surgery, Sam Darnold's Status & Other Seahawks Injury Updates From Mike Macdonald  Seattle Seahawks

Events

49 h. ago January 23 Is a Call to Nationalize the Fight Against ICE and Imperialism

January 23 Is a Call to Nationalize the Fight Against ICE and Imperialism  Left Voice

Politics

57 h. ago Bills head coach Sean McDermott chides officials for controversial interception call: 'Not even close'

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott voiced frustration with officials after a disputed overtime call against the Denver Broncos sealed Buffalo’s heartbreaking playoff exit.

Politics

58 h. ago TODAY’S WEATHER NEWS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES WHAT AMERICANS SHOULD EXPECT RIGHT NOW

TODAY’S WEATHER NEWS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES WHAT AMERICANS SHOULD EXPECT RIGHT NOW  vocal.media

Politics

58 h. ago 49ers' Kittle undergoes surgery that could lead to a faster return

49ers' Kittle undergoes surgery that could lead to a faster return  SFGATE

Politics

68 h. ago Bo Nix breaks his right ankle late in Broncos’ playoff win, will have surgery

Nix won't play again in the playoffs, putting Jarrett Stidham in line to start the AFC Championship. The post Bo Nix breaks his right ankle late in Broncos’ playoff win, will have surgery appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

3 d. ago Former Nickelodeon child star Kianna Underwood killed in NYC hit

Kianna Underwood, who appeared on Nickelodeon's "All That" and voiced a character on "Little Bill," died after being struck by two vehicles in Brooklyn, police confirmed with Fox News Digital.

Events

3 d. ago After Renee Good’s Killing, Some Conservatives Scorn Liberal Women

Vocal Trump supporters are demonizing Renee Good, her partner and their allies, with some even using an acronym: AWFUL, or Affluent White Female Urban Liberal.

Events

4 d. ago Jessi's Plastic Surgeries REVEALED As Mormon Wives Star Experiences 'Identity Crisis' During Recovery

Jessi Ngatikaura is struggling to recognize herself after undergoing major changes! The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives fans may recall that the reality star revealed she got work done last month. And no, it was not another labiaplasty! LOLz! It was all on her face! She didn’t share the procedure she underwent at the time, [...] Read More... The post Jessi's Plastic Surgeries REVEALED As <i>Mormon Wives</i> Star Experiences 'Identity Crisis' During Recovery appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Events

4 d. ago Animal advocates back reimagining of San Francisco Zoo after controversies

Animal advocates back reimagining of San Francisco Zoo after controversies  The Voice of San Francisco

Politics

4 d. ago Report: Establishment Republicans Grovel to Danish Leaders over Trump’s Greenland Policies

Some Republican senators are increasingly voicing opposition to President Trump’s remarks suggesting the United States could take control of Greenland by force, as a bipartisan group of lawmakers prepares to visit Denmark to reassure its leaders that Congress would not support any military action targeting the territory. The post Report: Establishment Republicans Grovel to Danish Leaders over Trump’s Greenland Policies appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

4 d. ago Washington parents voice concerns about an emergency shelter in same church as day school

Washington parents voice concerns about an emergency shelter in same church as day school  WITN

Society