Spain Sees Itself as a Beacon for Immigrants. So Do Many Latin Americans.
The government presents its migrant policy as a welcoming alternative to U.S. crackdowns. But activists say those arriving on boats from Africa are excluded from that embrace.
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AI can influence voters’ minds. What does that mean for democracy?
AI chatbots may have the power to influence voters’ opinions Enrique Shore / Alamy Does the persuasive power of AI chatbots spell the beginning of the end for democracy? In one of the largest surveys to date exploring how these tools can influence voter attitudes, AI chatbots were more persuasive than traditional political campaign tools…
Gong study: Sales teams using AI generate 77% more revenue per rep
The debate over whether artificial intelligence belongs in the corporate boardroom appears to be over — at least for the people responsible for generating revenue. Seven in ten enterprise revenue leaders now trust AI to regularly inform their business decisions, according to a sweeping new study released Thursday by Gong, the revenue intelligence company. The…
Steve Cropper deaath: Legendary guitarist and The Blues Brothers star Steve Cropper dies, aged 84
Legendary guitarist Steve Cropper has died. He was 84. The musician, who famously starred as The Colonel in The Blues Brothers movie, “died peacefully in Nashville”, his family has revealed. Alongside his famous role in the 1980 movie The Blues Brothers and its 1998 sequel Blues Brothers 2000, Cropper was a prominent member of Stax…
2025 Hero World Challenge leaderboard: Scottie Scheffler shares lead in Bahamas
It may not be an official event on the PGA Tour, but Scottie Scheffler’s name is officially atop a star-studded leaderboard after the first round of play at the 2025 Hero World Challenge. The world No. 1 looked the part Thursday at Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas as he posted an opening 6-under 66…
Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect Brian Cole arrested, faces explosives charges
The FBI on Thursday morning arrested a suspect accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic party headquarters in Washington, D.C., prior to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, the Trump administration said. The suspect, Brian Cole Jr., a 30-year-old resident of Woodbridge, Virginia, is charged with “use of an explosive device,” U.S….
When Kids Adopt New Technologies, Hype Can Turn to Backlash
The arc of mobile phones and social media may foretell the future of artificial intelligence in schools.
4 countries pull out of Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation – National
Public broadcasters from at least four countries — including Spain and the Netherlands — on Thursday pulled out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to compete. The developments expose how political discord has taken center stage over a usually joyful celebration of harmony through music. The pullouts, which were…
Maya Brady is selected No. 1 overall in pro softball expansion draft
Former UCLA star Maya Brady was selected at No. 1 overall by the Oklahoma City Spark in this week’s Athletes Unlimited Softball League expansion draft. That’s 18 spots higher than she was selected by the Talons in the second-year league’s inaugural draft in January — and 198 spots higher than her uncle was famously selected…
U.N. Warns of ‘Another Wave of Atrocities’ in Sudan’s Civil War
Paramilitary groups have intensified an offensive on a crucial region bordering Darfur, prompting fears of another massacre.