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For Gen Z, it's time to walk down the aisle… in your own way. Leave it to previous generations to cater to the needs of others and follow traditions. No more dresses that look like a cake and will never be worn again. No more heavy makeup and styling your hair with loads of hairspray and pins. Say goodbye to endless guest lists, cake-cutting ceremonies, compulsory group photos and long formal dinners. The only rule is to create an aesthetic that will translate well on social media. Everything will be photographed, shared and posted to Instagram and TikTok. This ongoing…

Peter Revels, a self-taught software developer also known as an “indie hacker” who has run more than 40 startups, says he has made millions of dollars from his laptop while traveling the world.That may sound glamorous, but it wasn't always that way. It started with him feeling like a loser in Asia.”I was making like $500 a month, and I was looking at the ceiling and thinking, 'I'm 27 and I'm a loser,'” he says. “And that's when I started building my startup.”Revels is a digital nomad, or someone who travels and works remotely, and says he's lived in 150…

Google's generative AI tools are receiving some of the enhancements the company previewed at Google I/O: Starting this week, the company is rolling out the next-generation version of its Imagen image generator, reintroducing the ability to generate AI people (after an embarrassing controversy earlier this year). Google's Gemini chatbot is also getting Gems, the company's approach to bots with custom instructions, similar to ChatGPT's custom GPTs.Google's Imagen 3 is an upgrade to the company's image generator on Gemini. The company says this next-generation AI model will “set a new standard for image quality,” with built-in guardrails to avoid over-correcting for…

Traveling is about seeing new places, learning new things, and experiencing new things. And Google's AI tools can help with all of this. Here are five AI-powered features you can use to enhance your vacation exploration.1. Know your surroundings with an immersive view of your routeImmersive view for routes in Google Maps uses AI to combine billions of street view and aerial imagery to give you a preview of your trip and give you an idea of ​​what to expect before you set off. This is extremely useful for any vacation. For example, if you're traveling and working remotely and…

The Council of Europe has called on Italy to step up its fight against corruption and conflicts of interest, the council's anti-corruption agency GRECO said in a report published on Wednesday (August 28). In its report, GRECO called for stronger measures, particularly targeting senior officials such as prime ministers and ministers, and law enforcement agencies. While acknowledging Italy's “substantial legal framework” in fighting corruption, the commission criticised the system as being too “complex” and therefore ineffective. “This is particularly evident in conflict of interest and financial disclosure regulations, where different rules apply but are not fully applied to all PTEFs…

Body of Delta Airlines worker killed in tire explosion unidentified, son saysATLANTA (AP) — The son of a worker killed in a tire explosion at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near Atlanta's airport says his father's body was unrecognizable. Andre Coleman told Atlanta news station 11Alive on Tuesday he couldn't believe 58-year-old Mirko Malweg was dead and missed him. But after the medical examiner told him the body was unrecognizable, the family was forced to rely on Malweg's tattoos and the Mississippi lanyard around his neck to identify him. Malweg was one of two workers at the wheel and…

opinion Image courtesy of Dragon Claws REMY MERAZ Posted on August 28, 2024 OPINION – As a former corporate employee and current minority business owner, I have worked tirelessly to reduce bias and discrimination in the workplace. At my new company, we are successfully leveraging artificial intelligence to solve these thorny problems. So I was surprised and disappointed when I recently saw a well-intentioned, but terribly misguided, AI bias bill being considered by the California Legislature. In 2021, I started building an AI-powered coaching platform that helps strengthen emotional intelligence and soft skills in the workplace. This helps companies and…

A “healthy lifestyle event” will be held Thursday, Aug. 29, at University Park Village Hall (90 Town Center Dr.) and will offer produce, health care services and community resources. Will County Mayor Jennifer Bertino Tarrant is hosting the event in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, the Village of University Park, the Will County Health Department and Community Health Centers and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. “These events are designed to promote the health of our residents, both through direct services and through connections to local resources that provide support throughout the year,” said Bertino…

Starmer meets with Scholz and business leaders in Berlin. They agree to sign a cooperation agreement to mend ties. Starmer is due to visit France later to meet with Macron.BERLIN, Aug 28 (Reuters) – British and German leaders agreed in Berlin on Monday to work towards an ambitious treaty covering issues from defence to trade as part of a restructuring of Britain's ties with the European Union.Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to EU powers Germany and France is aimed at helping Britain move beyond the previous Conservative government's conflicted relationship with its European allies. Since taking office last month, Starmer…

WASHINGTON, DC — Five railroads recently applied for special exemptions to operate trains without the monitoring of Positive Train Control (PTC), a mandated safety technology, but the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rejected the applications, in part due to union opposition.“Our opposition was based on our determination to protect our members and the public from the risks associated with running trains without PTC,” explained Greg Hines, SMART-TD’s national legislative director.Class I carriers BNSF and Norfolk Southern, as well as passenger carriers South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, Caltrain and New Mexico Rail Runner Express, requested waivers. Railroads often request waivers from important…