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23d ago
Celebrities
Carl Weathers, ‘Rocky’s’ Apollo Creed and ‘Mandalorian’ Actor, Dies at 76
Carl Weathers, known for his roles as Apollo Creed in the 'Rocky' films and in 'The Mandalorian', has passed away at the age of 76.
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Art & Design
The Week in Art: Adriano Pedrosa unveils his plans for the 2024 Venice Biennale
In this week's episode, we catch up with Adriano Pedrosa, the artistic director of the 60th Venice Biennale, as he shares his exhibition plans. We also explore the rise of immersive institutions and delve into Barbara Kruger's latest installation.
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Books
A Genre of Swords and Soulmates: The Rise and Rise of 'Romantasy' Novels
From Sarah J Maas to Rebecca Yarros, the authors writing blends of fantasy and romance have found huge commercial success – largely thanks to TikTok
23d ago
TV
Mr. & Mrs. Smith Recap: Twisted Honeymoon
A recap of the fifth episode of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, titled 'Do You Want Kids?'
23d ago
Computing
USC launches School of Advanced Computing
The new school, a key feature of USC President Carol Folt’s Frontiers of Computing 'moonshot,' will act as a nexus for advanced computing research and education across the university.
23d ago
Artificial Intelligence
'Yellowstone' star Lainey Wilson testifies AI using her voice was 'gut punch': 'It is a personal violation'
Lainey Wilson, the 'Heart Like a Truck' singer, testified before Congress about her experience as a victim of AI. She emphasized the importance of giving musicians a choice in allowing AI platforms to use their voices. Wilson also discussed the broader implications of AI on privacy and personal rights.
23d ago
Virtual Reality
Apple's Vision Pro virtual reality headset launches in U.S.
Apple's Vision Pro virtual reality headset is now available for purchase in the U.S. It was launched after Apple reported strong fiscal first-quarter results. The CEO, Tim Cook, defended the headset's pricing, stating that it is priced appropriately for its value.
23d ago
Internet
Russia's Internet Outage Highlights Growing Government Control
The recent massive Internet outage in Russia highlights the increasing control the government has over the country's Internet.