Category: Trends

The recent flooding of social media feeds with AI-generated “portraits” derived from databases of artists’ work has renewed conversation over data ownership and the potential power AI has to supplant livelihoods in the future. The 22 million individuals and counting who have already handed over their images to the Lensa application might be fine to […]

While December may be synonymous with the arrival of Christmas for many, it includes other major cultural and religious holidays around the world as well, such as celebrating Buddha’s enlightenment; commemorating an apparition of the Virgin Mary; and honoring African-American heritage. Here are several important celebrations that occur during December’s holiday season: St. Nicholas Day […]

The House Jan. 6 Committee voted on Monday to refer criminal charges against Donald Trump for trying to overturn the 2020 election, the first time a congressional committee has made such a declaration against a former President. The nine-member committee unanimously agreed that there was enough evidence for the Department of Justice to pursue at […]

Comment on this story Comment GQEBERHA, South Africa — South Africa’s ruling party endorsed President Cyril Ramaphosa as its leader on Sunday despite lingering questions over cash stuffed in his couch, hoping his personal popularity will be enough to shore up a diminishing voter base angered by crumbling infrastructure and corruption. Ramaphosa, a wealthy business […]

Comment on this story Comment LONDON — British television presenter Jeremy Clarkson said Monday he is “horrified to have caused so much hurt” with a scathing column about Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan, that attracted a flood of complaints. Clarkson, who hosts motoring show “The Grand Tour” on Amazon, wrote in tabloid newspaper The Sun that […]

Comment on this story Comment WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s president led a Hanukkah ceremony on Monday where he paid tribute to Jewish communities in Poland and worldwide for the help they have extended to Ukrainian refugees this year. Poland borders Ukraine to the west and has accepted millions of refugees, including many who have chosen […]

BENGHAZI, Libya — A Libyan court sentenced 17 former members of the Islamic State group to death, a statement from the country’s Tripoli-based top prosecutor said on Monday. The death sentences were given out to those convicted of participating in the killing of 53 people in the western city of Sabratha and destruction of public […]

The world of journalism is obsessed with Elon Musk. Last week, Musk suspended the accounts of a group of journalists, claiming that they endangered him and his family by revealing locations in real time. One of the accusations—about stalking Musk’s son—has been called into question because Musk did not file a police report. What is […]

Comment on this story Comment CROTONE, Italy — On a continent that has spent years trying to cut off undocumented immigration — using fences, surveillance, financial incentives and sometimes even brute force — the close-the-door strategy is faltering. Migration across the Mediterranean has crested to the highest level in five years. New nationalities, most notably […]

Comment on this story Comment Federal law enforcement officials warned Monday of an explosion of “sextortion” cases targeting teenagers and young boys and said the online scheme has been linked to at least 12 suicides this year. Officials issued a public safety alert urging parents and children to remain vigilant online ahead of the holiday […]