JAMES WASHINGTON
AI is bringing back Hollywood voices from the past, but with consent
AI voice startup ElevenLabs, which develops tools and models to regenerate voices in different accents and languages, has secured permission from the estates of deceased Hollywood actors to use their voices for its app Reader. This app takes online content like newsletters, articles, PDF files and converts them into voice-overs.
Barack Obama concerned about Biden’s campaign; offers to help
Former US President Barack Obama is reportedly worried about Biden’s ongoing presidential campaign. He took to social media to support Biden after the first US Presidential debate. He has also offered to help.
Gurpatwant Pannun Murder Plot: Nikhil Gupta enters not guilty plea in murder-for-hire case
Gurpatwant Pannun Murder Plot: Indian national Nikhil Gupta, accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot against a Sikh extremist in the US, pleaded not guilty in a federal court. Gupta, extradited from the Czech Republic, faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire. His next court hearing is scheduled for June 28. The US alleges Gupta was working under the direction of an unnamed Indian government official, a claim India denies, stating it is conducting its own investigation into the matter.
Euclid: ESA's telescope captures stunning images, gives rare view of dark universe. Know about breakthrough
Dark matter is a mysterious substance that can bend and distort light. This phenomenon is called 'gravitational lensing'. In extreme cases, the gravitational lensing may cause galaxies to appear warped, and can even produce mirror images of a single source.
Huawei secretly backs US research, awarding millions in prizes
Huawei Technologies Co., a Chinese telecommunications giant blacklisted by the US, is secretly funding cutting-edge research at American universities, including Harvard, through an independent Washington-based foundation. The foundation, Optica, administers a research competition solely funded by Huawei, attracting top scientists worldwide. Huawei's involvement has sparked controversy due to concerns about national security and lack of transparency. Despite this, the foundation defends the partnership, emphasizing the support for global research and academic communication.
High and Low: What we know so far about Spike Lee-directed reimagination of Akira Kurosawa's classic thriller
Jeffrey Wright has recently joined the cast of High and Low, a re-imagination of Akira Kurosawa's classic 1963 thriller film with the same name. The film also stars Denzel Washington in a pivotal role.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards: Start time, how to watch?
Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards NBA game will start in a few hours from now. The match will be live streamed.
A global day of protests draws thousands in Washington and other cities in pro-Palestinian marches
Protests against Israeli military actions in Gaza spread globally. In Washington, demonstrators questioned President Biden's support for Israel. Some signs labeled him "Genocide Joe." The London march, featuring the symbolic puppet "Little Amal," highlighted the plight of children in Gaza. Nearly two-thirds of casualties in Israel's recent campaign in Gaza were women and children. Protests occurred in European cities like Paris, Rome, Milan, and Dublin. The global day of action sought an end to the 100-day conflict, raising concerns about political implications for leaders like Biden.
This is what Donald Trump's 2024 looks like
The commencement of a federal civil trial in Manhattan signals the initiation of proceedings where an anonymous jury will determine the financial consequences for Donald Trump regarding the defamation claims brought by writer E. Jean Carroll.
Hulu drops former ABC News producer James Gordon Meek’s documentary after sentencing in child pornography case
Despite being acknowledged as a notable feat in investigative journalism rooted in Meek's reporting, a source with knowledge of the situation has revealed that the licensing period for the film has lapsed and will not be extended. The choice to discontinue the documentary's availability on Hulu was driven by the substantial on-camera involvement of the discredited producer, making the prospect of renewal untenable.
Trump's daughter worried he was not wealthy enough, emails in NY fraud trial show
The emails and other documents were presented as New York state lawyers wrapped up their case, which argues that Trump and his company inflated his net worth by as much as $2.2 billion to win better financing terms.
Ivanka Trump says at New York fraud trial she doesn't recall deal details
Ex-President Donald Trump's elder daughter, who has been in his inner circle in both business and politics, rounds out a major stretch in the trial. Her father gave caustic testimony on Monday, and her brothers Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. testified last week.
Allies divided over support for Canada's allegations against India over killing of Khalistani separatist leader
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegation of India's involvement in the killing of a Khalistani separatist leader has not been supported by Canada's Five Eye allies, who have called for a thorough investigation. Trudeau stated that he waited to raise the issue with allies and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi before making the claims.
India's growing importance leaves Canada isolated in row over murder
Canada's intelligence linking Indian government agents to the murder of a Sikh leader has put Canada in a difficult position diplomatically. While Canada's allies like Britain and the United States are reluctant to publicly criticize India due to their interest in building ties with the country as a counterweight to China, Canada's options are limited until they can provide solid evidence.
NASA’s James Webb space telescope captures colourful young stars in first most detailed image; See here
Webb's near-infrared light image of the stellar duo stands out as the most detailed and highest-resolution observation, despite decades of scrutiny by various space and ground-based telescopes since the 1950s.
James Beard Award Winners 2023 Full List: Rob Rubba, Madhur Jaffrey and others honoured
The James Beard Award Winners 2023 include Madhur Jaffrey CBE, Robert Rubba of Oyster Oyster in Washington DC, Damarr Brown's Virtue in Chicago, Portland-based Kann by Gregory Gourdet, and Friday Saturday Sunday in Philadelphia.
'Blackmail', rare James M. Cain story about a blind Korean War veteran, published for first time
Cain, who died in 1977 at 85, is widely regarded as one of the 20th century's greatest crime fiction writers and would describe his work as having "some quality of the opening of a forbidden box."
NFL: Dallas Cowboys acquire wide receiver Brandin Cooks; Details here
Dallas Cowboys are acquiring veteran WR Brandin Cooks in return for a sixth-round pick in 2024 and a fifth-round pick in 2023.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dallas Cowboys match: All you need to know about NFL playoff game
Finally, the playoffs of the National Football League (NFL) are here. And it's time for Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys to show their mettle on the field.
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