By Mitchell Consky, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — A new study has confirmed that OpenAI’s GPT-3, the machine-learning model that powers ChatGPT, is capable of proliferating online disinformation faster — and more convincingly — than humans. The research, published in the peer-reviewed journal Science Advances, aimed
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The family of Bronny James, the hospital and the university made no new public comments about his health Wednesday, two days after the 18-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James went into cardiac arrest during a basketball practice with his team at the University of
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Alejandra Ramos (CNN) — El presidente de la Comisión Judicial de la Cámara de Representantes, Jim Jordan, criticó las políticas fronterizas del presidente Joe Biden, refiriéndose a ellas como la “crisis fronteriza de Biden” y describiéndolas como las “políticas de fronteras abiertas” al dar inicio este miércoles a una audiencia en la que testificó el
Continue ReadingBy BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ji Man Choi, Bryan Reynolds and Carlos Santana hit home runs for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who held off the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Wednesday to win two of three games. David Bednar loaded the bases with one out in the ninth inning and then
Continue ReadingBy MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Jimmy Garoppolo had trouble falling asleep Tuesday night, excited about the opportunity to step onto the practice field the next morning as the Las Vegas Raiders opened training camp. He didn’t get that chance in organized team activities and minicamp due to a broken left
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL GOLDBERG AND HARM VENHUIZEN Associated Press/Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The 16-year-old worker killed in a Mississippi poultry plant earlier this month is the third teenager to die in a workplace accident so far this summer. Police and coroner’s reports show that Duvan Perez was entangled in a machine he was
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The iconic Plaza Theatre, a historic landmark in downtown Palm Springs, is on the verge of a major transformation as it moves closer to a multi-million dollar restoration. Potential contractor bidders had the opportunity to explore the 1936 theatre building on Wednesday, as they prepare to submit their bids for the grand undertaking. J.R. Roberts,
Continue ReadingBy JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — British billionaire Joe Lewis has been released on a $300 million bond after pleading not guilty to insider trading and conspiracy charges in New York. Lewis’ family trust owns the Tottenham Hotspur soccer team. The 86-year-old businessman appeared Wednesday in a federal court in Manhattan. U.S.
Continue ReadingBy Giri Viswanathan, CNN (CNN) — The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for essential medicines Wednesday to include drugs to treat multiple sclerosis, heart conditions, cancer and more. But obesity medications were not added to the list, despite requests this year from researchers in the United States. During its meeting in April, WHO’s review
Continue ReadingBy JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Occasionally, the best things in life really are free — especially if you’re a dance fan in New York, where some of the world’s best dancers are performing at a free festival under the stars. The five-day BAAND Together festival was born during the heart
Continue ReadingBy LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump wants to see President Joe Biden impeached, and the former president’s allies in Congress and his 2024 GOP presidential rivals are eager to join that fight as his own legal challenges mount. Trump’s chief opponent, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, this week said the House
Continue ReadingBy Patrick Quinn Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WANF) — On Wednesday, construction crews broke ground at 1072 West Peachtree, a 60-story mixed-used complex that will be the tallest tower built in Atlanta in the last 30 years. The project, developed by the Rockefeller Group, will rise more than 730 ft. and
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky and Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Beer maker Anheuser-Busch said Wednesday that it will lay off positions across its US corporate staff. In a statement, an Anheuser-Busch spokesperson said the restructuring “will simplify and reduce layers within its organization.” The layoffs will not include frontline staff such as “brewery and
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We are still dealing with a large and dominant ridge of high pressure over the southwest United States. This ridge is not likely to be displaced in the foreseeable future, leaving us with consistent high temperatures. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in place for the Coachella Valley. This warning is set to expire at 8PM
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Workers for corporations owned by Michael Jackson had no legal obligation to protect children from the pop star, an attorney told an appeals court Wednesday. Jackson estate lawyer Jonathan Steinsapir pushed back against a tentative decision by California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal, which said
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — The head of Mexico’s state-owned oil company contends oil washing up on the country’s Gulf coast beaches could not have come from a spill of about 1,350 barrels caused by a pipeline leak. Instead, Octavio Romero suggested Wednesday the oil came from natural seepage from ocean-floor vents. The state-owned Petroleos Mexicanos
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Fox, Melanie Zanona and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — Republican leadership is bracing for yet another week where they’ll need to unite a splintered conference – this time on a series of spending bills that will set the tone for an autumn showdown with the United States Senate. The House overcame its first
Continue ReadingBy Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Two-time NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown signed the richest deal in NBA history on Wednesday: a five-year, $304 million supermax contract extension with the Boston Celtics. Brown said he wants to bring Black Wall Street to Boston, tackle the “unsettling” wealth disparity in the city and stimulate the overall economy. “I want to
Continue ReadingAn Iowa state senator was arrested and charged with a simple misdemeanor after refusing to abide by a law enforcement officer, according to a criminal complaint filed in court. Sen. Adrian Dickey of Packwood, Iowa, was taken into custody Monday afternoon. A $300 bond was posted the same day, and a court hearing is set
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON CROSSING, Pa. (AP) — Authorities in Pennsylvania say the active search has ended for a 9-month-old boy swept away in a flash flood earlier this month. The flood also killed his 2-year-old sister and mother as well as four other people. Upper Makefield Township police said Wednesday they have “exhausted all means” of trying
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