Disney: Elon Musk calls for boss to be fired over ad spat
It comes a week after the multi-billionaire launched a profane attack on advertisers that left X.
Google admits AI viral video was edited to look better
Instead of the AI responding to voice and video, it was fed text prompts and still images.
Elliott: Quinton Byfield proving his doubters wrong as he fuels Kings’ strong start
Patience might be a virtue, but it’s not always a popular sentiment in a win-now, tweet-fast world. When the burden and high expectations that go with being chosen second overall in the 2020 NHL draft weren’t sitting comfortably on the broad shoulders of 6-foot-5, 225-pound Quinton Byfield, he was condemned by some fans as a…
Nine months after scandal, publishers are still sorting out a plagiarism mess
This week, Simon & Schuster finally published “The Book of Animal Secrets: Nature’s Lessons for a Long and Happy Life,” the highly anticipated book by USC’s Dr. David Agus whose release was suspended after the manuscript was found to contain numerous instances of plagiarism. The new version of the book differs subtly from the one…
In Tennis, Bookends of Drama in 2023
There was no champagne courtside. So, as Matteo Berrettini embraced Jannik Sinner after Sinner’s victory over Alex de Minaur last month to clinch Italy’s first Davis Cup title in 47 years, their teammate, Matteo Arnaldi, did the next best thing: He shook a water bottle and poured it over Sinner and Berrettini. Sinner, 22, ended…
Game Awards 2023: Baldur’s Gate 3 wins game of the year
The Wonka star announces Baldur’s Gate 3 has won Game of the Year at the popular ceremony.
Mobile phones: Firms face £3bn legal claim for overcharging
In September 2018 Citizens Advice submitted a super-complaint to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), raising concerns that longstanding customers were paying more than new customers for mobile contracts, as well as broadband, cash savings, home insurance and mortgages.
Merthyr Tydfil: The industrial town that paved the way for Viagra
Steelworkers in need of cash were among the men of Merthyr Tydfil who became medical guinea pigs.
2024 Copa América draw: U.S. anticipates a ‘good challenge’ in group play
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The U.S. was drawn into a group with Uruguay, Panama and Bolivia for next summer’s Copa América while Mexico will play Jamaica, Venezuela and Ecuador. The 16-team tournament, featuring 10 teams from South America and six from CONCACAF, will kick off June 20 in Atlanta with reigning World Cup champion Argentina facing the…
Parkinson’s disease: ‘You can have a career after diagnosis’
A spokesperson for NHS England said: “While local NHS trusts are each responsible for their own medicines policy, NHS England has commissioned a range of support, information and resources for organisations on this issue, which have been used by hundreds of health professionals – we will continue to encourage their use so patients in hospital…
