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AI clones made from user data pose uncanny risks

Imagine, if you will, a digital doppelganger. A clone that looks, talks and behaves just like you, created from the ...

China rebukes US after Taiwan Strait near-collision

A Chinese warship came within 150 yards of colliding with a US destroyer as tensions flare around TaiwanChina's foreign minister ...

Brewers strive for another big day vs. Reds

The Milwaukee Brewers will look to take the first three games of the four-game set and clinch the series victory ...

Mets look to ignite sluggish offense in series finale vs. Jays

The visiting Toronto Blue Jays will be dealing with a "ghost forkball" when they vie for a three-game series sweep ...

Restoration Lags for Syria's Ruins at Palmyra, Other Battered Sites

PALMYRA, Syria - At the height of the Islamic State group's rampage across Syria, the world watched in horror as ...

MLB roundup: Padres' stars shine in shutout of Cubs

Yu Darvish gave up two infield singles over seven scoreless innings and Fernando Tatis Jr. drove in four runs with ...

China's Defense Minister Addresses Asian Security Summit

China's national defense minister said Sunday it would be an "unbearable disaster for the world" if the United States and ...

Sporting KC earn draw with Whitecaps on late penalty kick

The Vancouver Whitecaps FC and visiting Sporting Kansas City played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night. After Alan Pulido ...

4 children drowned, 1 man missing after fishing accident in Canada

OTTAWA, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Four children were confirmed dead and one man was missing on Saturday after they went ...

Canada: Four children dead after getting caught in tide while fishing in Quebec

Quebec [Canada], June 4 (ANI): Four children were killed in Canada's Quebec after getting caught in tide while fishing on ...

Eduard Lowen shines as St. Louis City blank Dynamo

Eduard Lowen scored one goal, assisted on another and made his presence felt on defense to carry St. Louis City ...

Minnesota United rally for draw with Toronto FC

Minnesota United struck late in the second half to pull out a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC on Saturday in ...

Julian Carranza scores twice, Union cruise past CF Montreal

Julian Carranza scored his team-leading eighth and ninth goals of the season and the Philadelphia Union kept rolling in a ...

Tim Herron part of three-way tie in Des Moines

Tim Herron shot a 7-under 65 on Saturday and is tied for the lead with Steve Stricker and Stephen Ames ...

US, Canadian Warships Sail Through Taiwan Strait

TAIPEI - U.S. and Canadian warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, both navies said, in a joint mission ...

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays clip Mets

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ripped a go-ahead RBI double with two outs in the ninth to lift the visiting Toronto Blue ...

Reports: Blue Jackets hiring Mike Babcock as coach

The Columbus Blue Jackets plan to name Stanley Cup winner Mike Babcock as their new head coach, Sportsnet reported Saturday. ...

Red Sox OF Rob Refsnyder signs 1-year extension

Boston Red Sox outfielder Rob Refsnyder on Saturday signed a one-year contract extension through the 2024 season. The Red Sox ...

Results of FIVB Women's Nations League

NAGOYA, Japan, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Following are the results of the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League on Saturday: Pool ...

Researchers suggest detection tool for beech leaf disease's nematode pest

Washington [US], June 3 (ANI): Beech leaf disease is a new threat to the ecosystems of North American woods. Since ...

Mets face Jays again, look to regain winning touch

New York Mets right-hander Tylor Megill would be pleased if his second career start against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays ...

MLB roundup: Mookie Betts belts 2 HRs as Dodgers blast Yankees

Mookie Betts and Max Muncy homered during a six-run first inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rolled to an 8-4 ...

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau expresses grief over loss of lives in Odisha's train mishap

Ottawa [Canada], June 3 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday expressed grief over the loss of lives in ...

Sparks pull away for OT win over Mercury

Lexi Brown scored 26 points and Nneka Ogwumike had a double-double as the visiting Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Phoenix ...

Chris Bassitt, Blue Jays earn soggy shutout of Mets

George Springer and Daulton Varhso hit home runs, Chris Bassitt pitched 7 2/3 sharp innings and the visiting Toronto Blue ...

Gladiators, Uprising advance in OWL West Spring Knockouts

The Los Angeles Gladiators and Boston Uprising won their upper-bracket semifinal matches on Friday as the Overwatch League's West Region ...

Sporting KC, on rebound, face challenge at Whitecaps

The Vancouver Whitecaps look to maintain their home dominance when they host Sporting Kansas City on Saturday. The Whitecaps improved ...

Expansion St. Louis City eye 1st place when hosting Dynamo

Back to their winning ways, expansion St. Louis City will have their eyes on first place in the Western Conference ...

Minjee Lee, Cheyenne Knight share lead at Mizuho Americas Open

Minjee Lee shot an 8-under-par 64 and Cheyenne Knight posted a 4-under 68 to move into a tie for the ...

Toronto FC, Minnesota United both seeking more offense

Goals have been hard to come by for both Toronto FC and Minnesota United this season. But if their brief ...

Justin Suh grabs lead at star-packed Memorial

Golf fans are starting to learn the name Justin Suh as he contends at big tournament after big tournament. For ...

Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic move on at French Open

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic won in straight sets while Andrey Rublev and Hubert Hurkacz were upset in five-set marathons ...

FC Cincinnati rolling, but struggling Fire have had their number

FC Cincinnati have just one defeat in their last 19 MLS home matches. That setback came against the Chicago Fire, ...

Inter Miami hope to move on from coach's firing, host D.C. United

Inter Miami will play their first match since the firing of coach Phil Neville when they take on D.C. United ...

Union hope to continue ascent, host CF Montreal

The Philadelphia Union will aim to continue their surge toward the top of the Eastern Conference standings Saturday night in ...

D.C. United MF Lewis O'Brien suspended for serious foul

D.C. United midfielder Lewis O'Brien has been suspended for Saturday's match against Inter Miami and fined an undisclosed amount for ...

U.S. dollar rises on strong job growth

NEW YORK, June 2 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar strengthened Friday as the U.S. non-farm payrolls surged more than expected. ...

UN Weekly Roundup: May 27-June 2, 2023

Editor's note: Here is a fast take on what the international community has been up to this past week, as ...

Golden Knights, Panthers clash in pursuit of first Stanley Cup title

During a gathering of about 5,000 fans to reveal his new team's nickname and logo outside T-Mobile Arena in November ...

Study discover new detection tool for beech leaf disease's nematode pest

Washington [US] June 2 (ANI): A new risk to the ecosystems of North American forests is beech leaf disease. Twelve ...

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Facebook threatens to remove news content from Calif. over payments

MENLO PARK, California: Facebook parent company Meta Platforms has said it would remove news content in California if the state ...

EU drawing up AI regulations fearing power of artificial intelligence

BRUSSELS, Belgium: EU tech chief Margrethe Vestager has said that a draft code of conduct on artificial intelligence (AI) could ...

Russian brands replace Western clothing after invasion of Ukraine

MOSCOW, Russia: After a turbulent 15 months of store closures and declining demand, Russian designers and brands are assisting the ...

US survey finds 8.3 million homes without internet connection

WASHINGTON D.C.: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has said that more than 8.3 million US homes and businesses do not ...

US home prices rise 0.4%, continuing upwards trend

CHICAGO, Illinois: Driven by an ongoing shortage of properties available on the market, in March US single-family home prices rose ...

Carnival Cruise passengers posts video of flooded rooms, hallways

MIAMI, Florida: Carnival Cruise Lines has said a cruise ship, the Carnival Sunshine, which sailed through rough seas off the ...

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Abbott Ireland announces expansion plans, new jobs

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