4 h. ago AI video becomes more convincing, rattling creative industry

Gone are the days of six-fingered hands or distorted faces—AI-generated video is becoming increasingly convincing, attracting Hollywood, artists, and advertisers, while shaking the foundations of the creative industry.

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6 h. ago The Contenders, Vol. 15: Wisp, Blonde Redhead, Sherelle, more

Brittany Luse, host of NPR's It's Been A Minute, joins us to update our running list of the year's best songs, including new shoegaze from Wisp, heart-thumping dance beats from Sherelle and more.Featured artists and songs:1. Sherelle & George Riley: "Freaky (Just My Type)," from 'With A Vengeance' 2. Blonde Redhead: "Rest Of Her Life (Choir Version)," from 'The Shadow Of The Guest'3. Natanya: "Moviestar," from 'Feline's Return'4. Wisp: "Save Me Now," from 'If Not Winter'5. Ekathé and El Mundo Limón: "Baba" (single)'All Songs Considered' 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 2019Weekly reset: Taiko and fireworks, Toyohashi, JapanEnjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify.

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15 h. ago Heritage Center seeks Indigenous artist for veterans monument project

Heritage Center seeks Indigenous artist for veterans monument project  Your Alaska Link

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15 h. ago Stanford scientists 'totally surprised' by potential Parkinson's treatment discovery

New research shows that inhibiting overactive LRRK2 enzymes could stabilize Parkinson's disease progression, with Stanford scientists reporting improvement in neuron communication in mice.

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18 h. ago AI system brings new precision to basketball foul detection and analysis

Professional basketball is faster, more physical, and increasingly tactically sophisticated. Even the smallest foul can tilt the balance of a game. Now, research published in the International Journal of Computational Systems Engineering shows how artificial intelligence, specifically machine vision, could bring unprecedented precision to one of the sport's most contested areas: the detection of fouls.

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18 h. ago S.F. Ballet dancer, Stanford student: A young artist’s balancing act

S.F. Ballet dancer, Stanford student: A young artist’s balancing act  The Mercury News

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22 h. ago Trial Over Free Speech on Campus, and Trump’s Student Crackdown, Begins

The case challenges the Trump administration’s targeting of noncitizen student activists for arrest and deportation on First Amendment grounds.

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22 h. ago Trump administration’s push to deport student activists goes on trial

Trump administration’s push to deport student activists goes on trial  The Washington Post

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23 h. ago A young Alabama student, a grandparent, and a camp director among those killed in Texas floods

The flooding in central Texas originated from the fast-moving waters on the Guadalupe River on Friday, killing at least 82 people. The post A young Alabama student, a grandparent, and a camp director among those killed in Texas floods appeared first on Boston.com.

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41 h. ago Ozzy Osbourne performs final concert with Black Sabbath bandmates and more legendary artists

On Saturday, Ozzy Osbourne performed his final show with his Black Sabbath bandmates at his “Back To The Beginning" farewell concert in Birmingham, England.

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53 h. ago Sarasota Ballet heads to Jacob’s Pillow with special guest star and new dancers

Sarasota Ballet heads to Jacob’s Pillow with special guest star and new dancers  Sarasota Herald-Tribune

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2 d. ago Wasserman Schultz: Alligator Alcatraz Is Bad, Dodges on Alternative

On Wednesday’s broadcast of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power,” Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) criticized the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility but declined to say what would be a better solution if migrants need to be housed. Co-host Kailey Leinz asked, “I The post Wasserman Schultz: Alligator Alcatraz Is Bad, Dodges on Alternative appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Germany: Muslim University Group Events Barred Amid Claims of Sex Segregation

A Muslim student organisation has been barred from holding any further events at Germany's prestigious Charité university over accusations of segregating events by sex. The post Germany: Muslim University Group Events Barred Amid Claims of Sex Segregation appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Managing my health as I age is confusing and exhausting. How do I balance everything?

Managing my health as I age is confusing and exhausting. How do I balance everything?  San Francisco Chronicle

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3 d. ago 'Landman' star Ali Larter's simple, free beauty tips that anyone can follow

Ali Larter shares essential self-care tips for summer, including exercise, enjoying life and time in nature, while balancing her busy schedule on the popular series "Landman"

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3 d. ago Norwalk art student puts 'playful, joyful twist' on SONO sign under Washington Street bridge

Norwalk art student puts 'playful, joyful twist' on SONO sign under Washington Street bridge  Norwalk Hour

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4 d. ago Woman who allegedly posed as BPS student facing trial date as plea negotiations stall

Shelby Hewitt is scheduled to stand trial Feb. 9, 2026.  The post Woman who allegedly posed as BPS student facing trial date as plea negotiations stall appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 d. ago UMass student interning in Congress killed in Washington, D.C. shooting

UMass student interning in Congress killed in Washington, D.C. shooting  CBS News

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4 d. ago Supreme Court to take up state bans on trans student athletes

The Supreme Court will hear appeals from three states seeking to uphold laws excluding transgender student athletes from participation in girls' and women's sports teams

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4 d. ago Longer suspensions on platforms like Roblox could help curb bad behavior, new research finds

Social platforms are constantly trying to strike a balance when it comes to managing bad behavior. How do you crack down on harassment and cyberbullying without slipping into censorship that drives people off your platform?

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