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‘Blade Runner 2049’ producers sue Elon Musk and Tesla over AI image at robotaxi event
By The Associated Press on October 22nd, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – A film production company that helped make “Blade Runner 2049″ has sued Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk for using an AI-generated image resembling a scene from the science fiction movie to market Tesla’s new robotaxis. Alcon Entertainment said it refused all permissions but Tesla allegedly used artificial intelligence to “do ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!GloRilla conquers self-doubt on her path to becoming one of hip-hop’s most promising voices
By Jonathan Landrum Jr., The Associated Press on October 22nd, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – GloRilla burst onto the hip-hop scene, lighting up the rap world a couple years ago with breakout tracks like ” Tomorrow “ and ” F.N.F. (Let’s Go) “ – even snagging a Grammy nomination. But as her name skyrocketed, so did the pressure. With critics predicting GloRilla’s career would fizzle, she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran Quebec TV exec Marie-Philippe Bouchard named new CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada
By The Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2024
OTTAWA – A seasoned Quebec television executive has been appointed as the next president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada. Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge says Marie-Philippe Bouchard will step into the top role at Canada’s public broadcaster. She begins a five-year term on Jan. 3, 2025. Bouchard has been president and CEO of TV5 Québec Canada since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Veteran Quebec TV exec Marie‑Philippe Bouchard named new leader of CBC
By The Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2024
OTTAWA – Veteran Quebec TV executive Marie”‘Philippe Bouchard has been named the new CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s posthumous memoir is a testament to resilience
By Hillel Italie And Dasha Litvinova, The Associated Press on October 22nd, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – In a memoir released eight months after he died in prison, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny never loses faith that his cause is worth suffering for while also acknowledging he wished he could have written a very different book. “There is a mishmash of bits and pieces, a traditional narrative followed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Samoan coast where King Charles will visit worries about the future after ship damaged reef
By Charlotte Graham-mclay And Ayaka Mcgill, The Associated Press on October 22nd, 2024
SIUMU, Samoa (AP) – Under clear skies Tuesday, shortly after sunrise in the beachside fishing village of Siumu, Samoa, a dozen men and children prepared their small boats for a day at sea. But underwater, a mile off the coast, a sunken New Zealand naval vessel is forcing them to travel farther away to fish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A Samoan village prepares to welcome King Charles but fears an uncertain future for its reef
By Charlotte Graham-mclay And Ayaka Mcgill, The Associated Press on October 21st, 2024
SIUMU, Samoa (AP) – Under clear skies, shortly after sunrise in the beachside fishing village of Siumu, Samoa, on Tuesday a dozen men and children prepared their small boats for a day at sea. But underwater a mile off the coast, lay the hulking shape of a sunken New Zealand naval vessel them is forcing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!King Charles III’s Commonwealth visit to Samoa will highlight climate change … and dance
By Danica Kirka, The Associated Press on October 21st, 2024
LONDON (AP) – King Charles III should be prepared to dance when he visits Samoa this week. Freddie Tuilagi made sure of that when he visited St. James’ Palace recently wearing nothing but a bark cloth wrap and a necklace historically worn by orator chiefs. Charles, in a blue suit and carefully knotted tie, grinned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!King Charles III ends first Australian visit by a reigning British monarch in 13 years
By Rod Mcguirk, The Associated Press on October 21st, 2024
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – King Charles III ends the first visit to Australia by a reigning British monarch in 13 years Tuesday with anti-monarchists hoping his journey is a step toward an Australian citizen becoming head of state. Controversy interrupted the visit on Monday when Indigenous independent senator Lidia Thorpe yelled at Charles during a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Here’s why every Australian can request, and receive, a free portrait of King Charles
By Charlotte Graham-mclay, The Associated Press on October 21st, 2024
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – Hours before King Charles III was due to arrive in Australia last week, lawmaker Patrick Gorman posted on social media offering free printed portraits of the British royal for any constituents who visited his office in Perth to claim one. Gorman, an assistant minister in Australia’s federal government, told The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spielberg, Spike Lee and Queen Latifah among standouts in US arts and humanities honored by Biden
By Hillel Italie, The Associated Press on October 21st, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – President Joe Biden on Monday honored acclaimed filmmakers, singers, writers and others who have made their mark on American culture, awarding the prestigious National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals to 39 recipients. Filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee and Ken Burns and singers Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah were among ... Read More »
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