Welcome to the AI dystopia no one asked for, courtesy of Silicon Valley
By Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — A couple of weeks ago, I rewatched Jurassic Park for probably the 10th time since the movie came out 30…
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‘Interview with the Vampire’ sinks its teeth into the ‘Old World’ in its new season
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — After a dazzling first season, “Interview with the Vampire” moves in a lower-key mode through its…
Continue ReadingBayer Leverkusen produces astonishing comeback to go 49 games unbeaten and reach Europa League final
By Homero De la Fuente and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Bayer Leverkusen’s remarkable season took another extraordinary turn on Thursday as a…
Continue ReadingCroatia conservative leader Plenkovic appointed as prime minister-designate for third term
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatian conservative leader Andrej Plenkovic has been formally appointed prime minister-designate for a third consecutive…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea stresses need for fair treatment for Line chat app operator Naver
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has vowed to protect its companies operating in other markets after Japanese regulators told LY Corp., which…
Continue ReadingZelensky sacks bodyguard chief after foiled assassination plot
By Mariya Knight, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the head of the the agency responsible for his protection after…
Continue ReadingThe Latest | UN General Assembly votes to give Palestine more rights by a wide margin
By The Associated Press The U.N. General Assembly has overwhelmingly passed a resolution to give Palestine more “rights and privileges.” The…
Continue Reading‘When I fight, I can feel my soul alive,’ says Hattan Alsaif, Saudi Arabia’s groundbreaking MMA star
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Hattan Alsaif has grown accustomed to sparring with men. Rarely shy about confronting heavier, stronger…
Continue ReadingBiden White House highlights a coming showdown with GOP over 2017 tax cuts that are due to expire
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden White House wants voters to know about its differences with Republicans over taxes. Lael…
Continue Reading1 in 8 adults in the US has taken Ozempic or another GLP-1 drug, KFF survey finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — About 1 in 8 adults in the United States has used a GLP-1 drug like Ozempic or Mounjaro at some point in…
Continue ReadingPope urges Italians to have babies as a measure of hope for future
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has pressed his campaign to urge Italians to have children. He has called for long-term policies to help families and…
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Former passenger jets bought by US firm tasked with creating next generation of nuclear ‘Doomsday’ planes
By Brad Lendon, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — That economy-class seat you once occupied while flying in Asia might one day be the very place…
Continue ReadingHope fades for dozens missing days after South Africa building collapse as death toll rises to 12
By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Hope is fading for dozens of workers buried for days in the rubble of a building…
Continue ReadingMixing games and education, Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Nigeria to promote mental health
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, arrived in Nigeria amid pomp and dancing on Friday to…
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UK exits recession in ‘fragile’ recovery ahead of election
By Hanna Ziady and Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — The United Kingdom has come out of a short and shallow recession, giving Prime Minister…
Continue ReadingPolish farmers march in Warsaw against EU climate policies and the country’s pro-EU leader
By MONIKA SCISLOWSKA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish farmers have marched through downtown Warsaw to protest the European Union’s…
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Oregon AG announces $10.25 million national settlement with wireless carriers over deceptive, misleading ad practices
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today announced a $10.25 million, 50-jurisdiction settlement with AT&T Mobility, LLC,…
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First Interstate Bank, Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines donate $160,000 to 16 C. Oregon nonprofit organizations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This spring, 16 Central Oregon-based nonprofits each received a surprise donation of $10,000 from First Interstate Bank and…
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Walmart in Bend can now deliver live bait to your home, or the lake; says it’s first major retailer to offer the service
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Walmart had news Thursday for Bend fishing enthusiasts: They launched their Live Bait Pickup and Delivery Service in Oregon,…
Continue ReadingBritish economy rebounds strongly in first quarter of the year, ending ‘technical recession’
By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The British economy bounced back strongly in the first three months of the year, bringing to an end…
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