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July 12, 2024

The Evolving Voices of Artificial Intelligence

Ava Martinez

What does AI sound like? Hollywood has been thinking about this for a long time, and now AI developers are following suit, creating voices for real machines inspired by movie…

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July 11, 2024

Chet Hanks and the Rise of a Controversial Meme

Ava Martinez

In the spring of 2021, Chet Hanks, son of Tom Hanks, sparked controversy by declaring that it would be a “white boy summer.” Initially ambiguous, the phrase has since been…

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July 11, 2024

Palestinian Fighters in West Bank Draw Inspiration from Hamas in Gaza

Ava Martinez

The narrow alleys of West Bank refugee camps are covered with black tarps to hide Palestinian fighters from Israeli drones. Green Hamas flags and “martyrs” banners adorn buildings damaged by…

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July 11, 2024

U.S. Ryder Cup Seeks Fresh Start With Young Captain Keegan Bradley

Ava Martinez

The 2023 Ryder Cup loss in Rome left a sour taste in the mouth of the U.S. team, causing a significant shakeup in the leadership. With Tiger Woods stepping down…

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July 11, 2024

“House of the Dragon” Season 2 Episode 3 Recap: A Deep Dive

Ava Martinez

Did Alicent actually believe that Viserys's final words were about her son, or was she simply interpreting them in a way that suited her own wishes? (And, more critically, should…

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July 11, 2024

Ray Kurzweil's Take on AI Fusion

Ava Martinez

Ray Kurzweil, a renowned inventor and futurist, continues to claim that humans will soon merge with artificial intelligence. During an interview at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, Kurzweil showed…

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July 11, 2024

Kim Jong-un's new pin symbolizes his noble personality cult

Ava Martinez

At a recent meeting with the Workers' Party in Pyongyang, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un announced a promising harvest and a new defense treaty with Russia. However, what attracted the…

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July 11, 2024

French cyclist's emotional stage for his family sparks debate during Tour de France

Ava Martinez

Julien Bernard’s Tour de France journey took an emotional turn on Friday, but it came at a surprising price. Riding on his home turf of Burgundy during the stage seven…

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July 11, 2024

Ewan Mitchell Shines as Aemond Targaryen in “House of the Dragon”

Ava Martinez

Ewan Mitchell, like many, is used to anonymity. However, that changed during a recent trip to Manhattan, when a hotel concierge surprised him with the question, "You didn't put on…

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