Higher interest rates failed to curb robust consumer spending as the U.S. economy grew for the third consecutive quarter in Q1. According to the Commerce Department, the U.S. economy grew at a slower pace of 1.1% in the first quarter of 2023. The figures indicate a decline from the 2.6% growth in the last quarter […]
Carolyn Bryant Donham, whose accusation led to the brutal lynching of Emmett Till, has passed away in Louisiana, according to the coroner’s office Carolyn Bryant Donham, the woman who falsely accused 14-year-old Emmett Till of harassment in 1955, leading to his lynching, has died at 88, as confirmed by the Calcasieu Parish coroner’s office. Till, […]
Get ready to see more AI-made profile pictures on TikTok as the app introduces generative AI avatars. TikTok is set to launch a new feature that will allow users to create AI-generated profile pictures, social media consultant Matt Navarra revealed. The Verge shared images and a video of the tool, giving users a sneak peek […]
Alexander Schallenberg defends Austria’s relationship with Russia and Raiffeisen Bank International. Vienna, Austria – Austria’s Foreign Minister, Alexander Schallenberg, has defended the country’s close relationship with Russia, saying that Russia will always remain important for Europe. Schallenberg criticized those who believe Europe can decouple from Russia, calling it delusional. Schallenberg also defended Raiffeisen Bank International, […]
In the world of music, AI-generated chart-toppers are making waves. A group of researchers from Sony’s CSL research lab have created an AI that can produce original songs that sound like they’ve been composed by humans. The AI has already built a track that has made it into the top 30 on the Japanese charts. […]
Steinmeier visits energy projects and meets Premier David Eby and business leaders. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Metro Vancouver on Tuesday during his four-day visit to Canada. He toured the Burnaby-based fuel cell company Cellcentric and held a roundtable discussion with German and Canadian business representatives in Vancouver. Later, he met with Premier David Eby […]
Ispace’s Hakuto-R Mission 1 carrying Rashid rover was presumed lost after communication failure during the historic moon landing attempt. The Western Connect Magazine: The world’s first privately developed spacecraft to land on the moon has been lost in its final descent. The Japanese firm, Ispace, launched the Hakuto-R Mission 1 atop a SpaceX rocket from […]
Former president on trial for defamation in a civil lawsuit over rape allegations In a landmark case, former U.S. President Donald Trump is being sued by E. Jean Carroll, a writer who accused him of raping her in a department store in Manhattan in 1996. The trial began on Tuesday with jury selection and opening […]
Tom Durnin, the final runner of the London Marathon, finishes the race with a roar of applause from the crowd. In a heartwarming moment captured on video, the final runner of the 2023 London Marathon, Tom Durnin, crossed the finish line to an overwhelming display of support from the crowd. As Durnin reached the end […]
On Tuesday, Joe Biden, the oldest U.S. president, announced on Tuesday that he intends to run for a second term in the 2024 presidential election. In a slickly produced video released by his new campaign team, Biden declared his duty to defend American democracy, emphasizing the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by […]