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The death of Michael Brown changed the country and sparked a decade of American reckoning on race.It has been 10 years since Michael Brown died. The death of the black teenager in Ferguson, Missouri, sparked protests in suburban cities and gave impetus to the then-nascent Black Lives Matter movement. But it wasn't just BLM. There were also indigenous peoples defending water and land, Latinos protesting the harsh immigration detention and deportation that tore families apart, and Asian American activists resisting xenophobia. These movements transformed American democracy and culture and inspired a multiracial movement. But even now, 10 years later, the…
In recent years, manufacturers have introduced so many new features to their cameras that it begs the question: “How many features do you actually need?” Writing for this medium for the past seven-plus years, I have spoken at length on countless topics, some better than others. One truth that became apparent early on and may not be particularly surprising: articles about gear undoubtedly attract more clicks than other topics. This is not surprising, since everyone, including me, loves to get hyped up about new technology. And although camera manufacturers are in no rush to dispel it, there is a persistent…
In an interview with Joanna Stern of The Wall Street Journal, Rick Osterloh, Google's vice president of devices and services, said that Google AI can help people “be more productive” by writing thank-you notes ($/£). Osterloh said that by putting down his pen and switching to digital thank-you notes, he was able to “write 10 times more emails than I could have written by hand.” In the future, AI could help us write exponentially more thank-you notes in less time. Sad, right? The problem is the dehumanizing nature of such functionality: Google's AI can do things that humans can, but…
New York's defense has deep rotation depth, which has coach Ed Simier bullish on the Jets, who travel to Charlotte to face the inexperienced Panthers in an exhibition game on Saturday. August 16, 2024 • 16:49 ET • 4 min read Following a controversial joint practice, the New York Jets will take on the Carolina Panthers in a preseason showdown on Saturday night. The Jets defeated the Panthers 27-0 in last year's preseason, but Carolina enters the game as slight favorites in the NFL odds. Either way, my Jets vs Panthers prediction breaks down why New York has the advantage…
California's proposed artificial intelligence regulation cleared a key legislative hurdle on Thursday, passing a key committee hearing despite strong opposition from tech companies.The state Assembly's Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved an amended version of SB 1047, a bill introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, by a vote of 11-3, freeing the measure from the “holding file,” where dozens of bills that could affect the budget are often removed after being voted on one after the other without a public hearing.Wiener's bill would regulate the “development and deployment of advanced AI models” by large companies that develop AI models costing…
The death of Michael Brown changed the country and sparked a decade of American reckoning on race.It has been 10 years since Michael Brown died. The death of the black teenager in Ferguson, Missouri, sparked protests in suburban cities and gave impetus to the then-nascent Black Lives Matter movement. But it wasn't just BLM. There were also indigenous peoples defending water and land, Latinos protesting the harsh immigration detention and deportation that tore families apart, and Asian American activists resisting xenophobia. These movements transformed American democracy and culture and inspired a multiracial movement. But even now, 10 years later, the…
The House Judiciary Committee condemned the European Union's efforts to “silence great Americans like Elon Musk” and warned that it will investigate the EU's attempts to “violate free speech,” according to the letter seen by The Washington Post. On Thursday, commission president Jim Jordan wrote to EU commissioner Thierry Breton, arguing that the EU commissioner was trying to “weaponize” the law against Musk. The letter comes days after a French politician posted an open letter to Mr X warning Musk not to amplify “hateful content” ahead of his broadcast conversation with former President Trump. The letter points to EU legislation…
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Doctors with the Coastal Health District say they're seeing cases of flood-related illnesses after some residents were forced to wade through dirty water during Tropical Storm Debby.Infectious disease among people who come into contact with floodwaters is one of the biggest concerns for local health officials.”We've seen a lot of cases of wound infections, cuts and scrapes and blisters in people who have been wading in the water,” said Dr. Bonzo Reddick, health officer for the Coastal Health District. Doctors say to seek medical attention if you experience symptoms like fever, headache, redness, pain or fluid…
The Tennessee Titans (1-0) welcome the Seattle Seahawks (1-0) to Nissan Stadium in Week 2 of preseason action. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 PM ET on NFL+ on Saturday. Below, we break down FanDuel Sportsbook's line on Seahawks vs. Titans odds and give our expert NFL picks and predictions. The Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-3 in their preseason opener, holding a 3.5-point advantage while comfortably hitting under 34.5. QB Sam Howell was the best player, catching 27 passes for 130 yards and a touchdown. Starting QB Geno Smith did not play, and neither did the team's starting receivers,…
Despite earning only a fraction of what she used to, Polly Arrowsmith still lives a lavish lifestyle, and today we'll tell you why…I was standing in the Dior store, thinking about this and that before deciding to buy a beautiful coat for £3,000.5Polly Arrowsmith went bankrupt and lost everything, and she still struggles with the urge to spend lavishly. Photo by Sonia Horsman5Katie Price appeared in court last week after being declared bankrupt for the second time. Credit: PAThis is a timeless classic and one I know will be loved for years to come.It'll probably shock you to hear that…