By DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Among images of the bombed out homes and ravaged streets of Gaza, some stood out for the utter horror: Bloodied, abandoned infants. Viewed millions of times online since the war began, these images are deepfakes created using artificial intelligence. If you look closely you can see clues:
Continue ReadingBy STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The political arm of the powerful Koch network has endorsed Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign. Americans for Prosperity promises to commit its nationwide army of activists and virtually unlimited funds to help Haley defeat former President Donald Trump in the GOP primary contest. AFP president
Continue ReadingALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York drivers who renewed their expired licenses during part of the coronavirus pandemic face license suspensions on Dec. 1 if they don’t submit vision tests. Nearly 51,000 drivers statewide could be affected, according to Newsday. The suspensions would apply to drivers whose licenses expired between March 1, 2020, and Aug.
Continue ReadingANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Police in Michigan have arrested a 12-year-old boy who they say led them on a chase in a stolen forklift. MLive.com reports police were called to an Ann Arbor middle school on Saturday evening for a report of a stolen forklift. Officers found the forklift heading south through the city
Continue ReadingBy Natasha O’Neill Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — New research shows that even just seeing a person who is sick “triggers” a biological response in our bodies to start preparing for illness. A study by Patricia Lopes, an assistant professor of biology at Chapman University in California, revealed that
Continue ReadingBy Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — It wasn’t enough for Beyoncé to command stadiums around the world this summer. Queen Bey is now coming to movie theaters. “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” a documentary about the artist’s record-breaking world tour, will be released Friday, gracing fans with an early Christmas gift. Beyond several trailers promoting
Continue ReadingBy THOMAS ADAMSON and SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh has been chosen to host the 2030 World Expo following its bid focusing on how to shape a prosperous and sustainable future. Riyadh beat out the South Korean port city of Busan and Rome for the event expected to
Continue ReadingBy CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Burkina Faso’s state broadcaster reports that hundreds of rebels were killed as they tried to seize a town in the northern part of the country on Sunday. It was one of the largest clashes in recent years in the West African nation under threat from fighters
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — La fase de grupos de la Champions League 2023/2024 poco a poco comienza a extinguirse. Esta semana se juega la penúltima jornada de esta etapa y varios equipos buscarán amarrar su clasificación a los octavos de final del torneo más importante del mundo a nivel de clubes. El equipo que hasta
Continue ReadingBY CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The attacks on Sierra Leone’s main military barracks and prisons are a failed coup attempt and have resulted in the arrest of 13 military officers, the government’s spokesman said Tuesday. The attackers attempted to “overthrow the elected government of Sierra Leone,” Information Minister Chernor Bah said
Continue ReadingBy Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — The influential network associated with billionaire Charles Koch will throw its money and influence behind former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential primary, the group announced Tuesday. The decision could dramatically reshape the Republican field – roughly seven weeks before the Iowa caucuses – as Americans
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Paris Hilton is loving life as a mom of two. Hilton and her husband Carter Reum welcomed their second child, daughter London, they announced on Thanksgiving. The couple welcomed their son, Phoenix Barron, back in January. “I’m just over the moon that our little princess is here!” Hilton told
Continue ReadingBy DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks edged higher on Wall Street in morning trading on Tuesday following a strong report on consumer confidence and a boost to hopes that the Federal Reserve is finished with its aggressive interest rate hikes. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% and remains on track
Continue ReadingBy JONATHAN MATTISE and JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A ransomware attack has prompted a health care chain with operations in six states to divert patients from at least some of its emergency rooms to other hospitals. Ardent Health Services said Monday it took its network offline after the Nov. 23 cyberattack
Continue ReadingBy LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden offered Tuesday to testify publicly before Congress, striking a defiant note in response to a subpoena from Republicans and setting up a potential high-stakes face-off even as a separate special counsel probe unfolds and his father, President Joe Biden, campaigns for reelection. The Democratic president’s
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story CENTERVIEW, Missouri (KCTV) — After decades of Christmas cheer and finding the perfect tree, the Christmas Tree Hill in Centerview is closing the farm. The Christmas Tree has been in business for decades. “I definitely had to make sure that we came here this year,
Continue ReadingBy TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Kfir Bibas has spent nearly a fifth of his life as a Hamas hostage. The 10-month-old baby was taken from his home in a southern Israeli kibbutz on Oct. 7 when Palestinian militants abducted about 240 people and dragged them to Gaza. His family says
Continue ReadingBy YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarus’ top state criminal investigation agency says it has conducted raids as part of a sweeping probe into an alleged attempt by the opposition to seize power three years ago. Critics call it the latest move in authorities’ crackdown on dissent. Belarus was rocked by mass
Continue ReadingBy Blane Bachelor, CNN (CNN) — Over the last decade, Taylor Swift has had a transformative effect on the music and entertainment industries. But the megastar, who is currently in the South American leg of her blockbuster The Eras Tour – a multi-continent extravaganza that could end up as the highest-grossing tour of all time –
Continue ReadingBy STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Americans for Prosperity, the political arm of the powerful Koch network, has formally endorsed Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign. The group is now promising to commit its nationwide army of activists — and virtually unlimited funds — to helping Haley defeat former President Donald Trump
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