Month: April 2021
Authentic Artists is building virtual, AI-powered musicians
Chris McGarry, who previously led music integration at Facebook’s Oculus, is taking a new approach to bringing music into the virtual world with his startup Authentic Artists. McGarry pointed to virtual celebrities like Lil Miquela and virtual concerts like Travis
Read MoreLos Angeles sheriff will reveal cause of Tiger Woods car crash
Sheriff Alex Villanueva had previously said detectives had determined the cause of the crash but he would not release it, citing privacy concerns and a purported need for Woods’ permission to divulge information.
Read MoreOutrage as Pakistan’s PM links rise in rape cases to how women dress
Pakistan’s prime minister has sparked anger after he appeared to blame how some women dress for a rise in rape cases in his country.
Read MoreEuropean Regulators Find Possible Link Between AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine and Rare Clotting Disorder
(LONDON) — The European Union’s drug agency said Wednesday that it found a “possible link” between the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine and a rare clotting disorder but recommended that vaccinations continue in adults, saying the benefits of the shot still outweigh
Read MoreOverriding governor’s veto, Arkansas lawmakers enact ban on transgender youth treatment
The Republican-controlled House and Senate voted to override GOP Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s veto of the measure, which prohibits doctors from providing gender confirming hormone treatment.
Read MoreOverriding governor’s veto, Arkansas lawmakers enact ban on transgender youth treatment
The Republican-controlled House and Senate voted to override GOP Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s veto of the measure, which prohibits doctors from providing gender confirming hormone treatment.
Read MoreDonald Trump got a *lot* less rich as president – CNN
Donald Trump got a *lot* less rich as president CNN What a photo of Trump’s new office reveals about how he wants to be remembered POLITICO Was Donald Trump in the Military? Desk Photo Shows Challenge Coins on Display Newsweek Trump Is Facing
Read MoreBrazil Tops 4,000 Daily COVID-19 Deaths, Nears U.S. Peak
With less than two-thirds the population of the U.S., Brazil logged nearly 4,200 deaths on Tuesday amid reports that hospital ICUs are being overwhelmed by the surge in coronavirus cases. (Image credit: Miguel Schincariol/AFP via Getty Images)
Read MoreUAE launches official Hebrew-language news service
Official media outlet says it will provide information about progress in bilateral relations with Israel in wake of normalization
Read MoreSwyft raises $17.5 million to bring same-day delivery to all the retailers that aren’t Amazon
Thanks to major players like Amazon and Walmart, we’ve become accustomed to next- or same-day delivery. But the pandemic has also renewed our interest in buying from smaller businesses and retailers. Swyft, a company that has just raised $17.5 million
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