It’s fall, which means the nights are getting colder and longer—but they will also soon be speckled with shooting stars when a pair of meteor showers make their annual visit to Earth this month.The first is the Draconid meteor shower, which is expected to peak on the night of October 8, followed by the Orionid meteor shower, which will peak on October 21, according to NASA.The Draconids and Orionids are basically cosmic leftovers: As comets or asteroids orbit the sun, they leave a trail of debris, dust and ice. When Earth crosses paths with these trails, bits of that material…
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Freddie Jackson, whose smooth vocals swept an entire generation off its feet, died Monday night, his family announced on Instagram. He was 70.“Freddie was more than a legendary voice. He was a kind, generous soul who loved his fans, his family, his friends, and his music with everything he had,” his family wrote. “For decades he gave us the songs that became the soundtrack to our love stories, our celebrations, and our most treasured memories,” the post went on. “That gift will live on forever.”His hit 1985 single “You Are My Lady” became one of the most recognizable songs at…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has applied to trademark her voice in a move to protect herself against artificial intelligence (AI) deepfakes.The application to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) was made on Monday and can be found on their website, external. The prime minister’s office also confirmed the application.As part of it, Meloni recorded a four-second audio where she says “Io sono Giorgia” – I am Giorgia Meloni” in Italian – twice.Meloni is not alone in filing to protect her identity from unauthorised use by AI platforms. In January, US actor Matthew McConaughey led the way by trademarking…
QUESTION: I just watched Genius on Albert Einstein. Beyond the fact that I can see why people compare you to him—driven by your research and curiosity rather than money, which is also why you don’t sell advertising or flood inboxes with 50 solicitation emails a day—what also struck me was how obsessed J. Edgar Hoover was with bringing Einstein down. He even carried out illegal searches and used what he found to manipulate both judges and the press against him. They manipulated the press during COVID too. Is there any way to ever get an honest government? KL ANSWER: Historians…
Colorado high school football heats up this week with several key matchups on the schedule for October 8th.The slate includes Hinkley vs. Sheridan, Palmer Ridge vs. Rampart, South Park vs. Estes Park, and Coronado vs. Widefield, offering fans plenty of compelling action across the state.Meanwhile, Regis Jesuit and Ponderosa squared off in flag football on October 6th.These games showcase the competitive depth of Colorado’s high school football landscape as teams push toward the postseason.AI-generated briefing — triage, not the story; every claim links out to the coverage below.Latest videoPowered by TPD VideoIn this storyTopicColoradoTopicHigh SchoolTopicHigh School FootballThe Conversation Source link
Martha Stewart is spilling the tea on how she became a household name. The established businesswoman gave a glimpse into her annual earnings, detailing deals she signed that racked up millions of dollars in profit. She also shared other avenues through which she increases her earnings. Martha Stewart was named the first self-made female billionaire in the United States in 1999. Her success stretched over multiple ventures, including broadcasting and e-commerce, and was marked by highs and lows. Martha Stewart Reveals ‘Amazing’ Deal That Brought In Millions 5ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA Stewart recently opened up about a business deal that gave…
The United States has discussed starting reciprocal visits to nuclear sites with China, and plans to continue pushing in meetings in the coming months, CNN reported on Tuesday (Oct 6), citing sources familiar with the matter.The idea of reciprocal visits was initially raised by China in meetings with US officials this year and visits to US Department of Energy national laboratories and equivalent Chinese facilities were discussed, CNN said, citing a source.The discussions between US and Chinese officials have mainly been on the sidelines of gatherings by the UN Security Council’s five veto-wielding permanent members, CNN reported.Reuters could not immediately…
After Israeli soldiers stormed Birzeit University near Ramallah to demolish a stone memorial dedicated to dead students, Rania Washaha, 47, felt the pain of bereavement again.Her brother, Fadi, 34, was shot in the head by an Israeli soldier near the northern entrance to el-Bireh in the central West Bank in May 2021.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listHis name was among the 38 students from the university killed by Israel and listed on the stone pillar known as the Martyrs’ Monument.Israeli soldiers raided the university campus at dawn on Monday, accompanied by 10 military vehicles. A bulldozer demolished the…
The Los Angeles Rams are hoping to get the talented duo of Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett together soon. Garrett landed on injured reserve after undergoing knee surgery following the Rams’ Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Donald didn’t play in Week 1 as he was ramping back up after coming out of retirement, so the duo has yet to play together. When will Myles Garrett return? Going into Week 5, Garrett’s four-game minimum absence is set to come to an end soon, although he could be out longer. Here’s what head coach Sean McVay said about Garrett’s recovery, via Michael…
This election season, a raft of lefty Democrats are challenging incumbent Democrats who are perhaps not as obedient to the leftward tilt dominating the state House and Senate leadership.That is happening in the 32nd Legislative District, where state Rep. Lauren Davis, D-Shoreline, is challenged by someone who criticizes some of her votes on criminal justice. Don’t be fooled.Davis is a very effective legislator who has made great strides for behavioral health statewide, starting with passage of Ricky’s Law in 2016 before she was even elected. Inspired by the challenges of a friend with substance abuse, her efforts persuaded the Legislature…