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AI can now generate entire songs on demand. What does this mean for music as we know it?

In March, we saw the launch of a “ChatGPT for music” called Suno, which uses generative AI to produce realistic songs on demand from short text...

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The American paradox of protest: Celebrated and condemned, welcomed and muzzled

They’re hallmarks of American history: protests, rallies, sit-ins, marches, disruptions. They date from the early days of what would become the...

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What marijuana reclassification means for the U.S.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Justice Department proposal would...

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The power of touch is vital for both reading and writing

“Pat the Bunny,” the 1940 classic touch-and-feel book, is still in print – a testament to the value of touch in introducing infants and toddlers...

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Electric vehicles usually safer for their occupants – but not necessarily for everyone else

The future of automobiles is electric, but many people worry about the safety of today’s electric vehicles. Public opinion about EV crash safety...

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U.S. election: Why it’s not the protesters’ votes that Democrats should worry about

As hundreds of New York police officers in riot gear were called in to clear away a student protest at Columbia University on Tuesday night, the...

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U.S. is one of the least trade-oriented countries in the world

Given the spate of news about international trade lately, Americans might be surprised to learn that the U.S. isn’t very dependent on it. Indeed,...

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Japan’s diplomatic charm offensive in U.S. aims to keep Washington in committed relationship

April proved to be a busy month in Japanese-U.S. diplomacy. The month saw a state visit to the U.S. by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida that included a...

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Rooting for Trump to fail has made his stock shorters millions

Rooting for Donald Trump to fail has rarely been this profitable. Just ask a hardy band of mostly amateur Wall Street investors who have collectively...

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Have you heard the one about Trump? Biden tries humor on the campaign trail

President Joe Biden is out to win votes by scoring some laughs at the expense of Donald Trump, unleashing mockery with the goal of getting under the...

30.04.2024 30

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From shrimp Jesus to fake self-portraits, AI-generated images have become the latest form of social media spam

If you’ve spent time on Facebook over the past six months, you may have noticed photorealistic images that are too good to be true: children holding...

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The TikTok law kicks off a new showdown between Beijing and Washington

TikTok is gearing up for a legal fight against a U.S. law that would force the social media platform to break ties with its China-based parent...

28.04.2024 10

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How U.S. allies are preparing for a possible second Trump term

Germany is waging a charm offensive inside the Republican Party. Japan is lining up its own Trump whisperer. Mexican government officials are talking...

26.04.2024 40

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TikTok fears point to larger problem: Poor media literacy in the social media age

The U.S. government moved closer to banning the video social media app TikTok after the House of Representatives attached the measure to an emergency...

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U.S. aid could buy Kyiv time, but Ukraine needs many more troops

For the exhausted Ukrainian artillery gunners holding off Russian forces near the eastern town of Kupiansk, the U.S. aid package expected to finally...

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Supreme Court to decide whether Trump is immune from federal prosecution

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments this week with profound legal and political consequences: whether former President Donald Trump is immune from...

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The Dutch are aiming to quarantine populism. Should the rest of the world follow suit?

In November 2023, Geert Wilders’ stridently anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim party swept the Dutch elections in what the media called a political...

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Big money flows to U.S. charities fueling vaccine misinformation

An anti-vaccine group founded by U.S. presidential contender Robert F Kennedy Jr raised millions of dollars during the coronavirus pandemic, tax...

21.04.2024 20

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The hidden risk of letting AI decide – losing the skills to choose for ourselves

As artificial intelligence creeps further into people’s daily lives, so do worries about it. At the most alarmist are concerns about AI going rogue...

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Japan’s demographic dialogue: A conversation on population

Japan is well-known for being a mostly homogenous nation. However, it’s aging population necessitates change. So far, the measures taken to address...

19.04.2024 20

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In a future with more ‘mind reading,’ thanks to neurotech, we may need to rethink freedom of thought

Socrates, the ancient Greek philosopher, never wrote things down. He warned that writing undermines memory – that it is nothing but a reminder of...

18.04.2024 30

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Yes, efforts to eliminate DEI programs are rooted in racism

Right-wing activists who have long criticized liberalism and “wokeness” in higher education and helped force the resignation of Claudine Gay,...

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Iran upends decades of shadow warfare in direct attack on Israel as tensions mount at home

Iran's direct attack on Israel over the weekend upended decades of its shadowy warfare by proxy, something Tehran has used to manage international...

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4 burning questions for 2024 Nippon Professional Baseball season

Spring is upon us, and more importantly than blooming flowers or warm sunshine, that means the 2024 Nippon Professional Baseball season is underway....

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The OJ Simpson saga was a unique American moment. 3 decades on, we're still wondering what it means

A dog’s plaintive wail. A courtroom couplet-turned-cultural catchphrase about gloves. A judge and attorneys who became media darlings and villains....

13.04.2024 30

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If you can’t beat 'em? European politicians embrace TikTok despite security fears

When Simon Harris became Ireland's prime minister-in-waiting in March, he turned to a favored platform to express himself: TikTok. In a video with...

12.04.2024 20

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Are embassies off-limits? Ecuadorian and Israeli actions suggest otherwise, setting dangerous diplomatic precedent

It has long been held that embassies should be treated as “off-limits” to other nations. Yet in a single week, two governments – both...

11.04.2024 20

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Reform or barriers: What next after Yellen's China visit?

From her down-to-earth demeanor to chopstick skills, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has been under scrutiny on her China visit, where she...

10.04.2024 20

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3 marketing myths the supplement industry wants you to swallow

Americans seem to have quite a positive view of dietary supplements. According to a 2023 survey, 74% of U.S. adults take vitamins, prebiotics and the...

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Former Trump officials are among most vocal opponents of returning him to White House

Former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper has called him a “threat to democracy.” Former national security adviser John Bolton has declared him...

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Diversity programs vanishing from U.S. campuses amid culture wars

The latest battle in the culture wars cleaving American society centers around diversity programs on university campuses, now restricted or banned in...

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Europe's restless farmers forcing policymakers to act

European policymakers have scaled back rules to protect nature, drawn up limits on the import of tariff-free Ukrainian grains and scrapped new...

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Competitive workplaces don’t work for gender equality

Ultra-competitive workplaces – places where employees battle against each other for rank, bonuses and promotions – are common in many high-status...

06.04.2024 10

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Will Musk help Trump with cash, not just tweets?

Elon Musk, one of the world's richest people, says he won't directly back Joe Biden or Donald Trump in the U.S. election -- but one look at his X feed...

05.04.2024 20

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NATO at 75 is stronger -- but also under threat

The NATO military alliance marks its 75th anniversary on Thursday, reinvigorated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine -- but menaced by the growing threat...

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Bye, bye Bibi: Is the game up for Israel's great survivor Netanyahu?

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Houdini of Israeli politics and its longest serving prime minister, has been written off many times before. But with thousands...

03.04.2024 20

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Climate change is messing with how we measure time

Struggle to wrap your head around daylight savings? Spare a thought for the world's timekeepers, who are trying to work out how climate change is...

02.04.2024 40

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Not having job flexibility or security can leave workers feeling depressed, anxious and hopeless

When employees don’t have control over their work schedules, it’s not just morale that suffers – mental health takes a hit too. That’s what my...

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Bridges can be protected from ship collisions – an expert explains how

The MV Dali, a 984-foot, 100,000-ton cargo ship, rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge when leaving Baltimore harbor on March 26, causing a portion...

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Network political contributors have a long history, but are they more trouble than they're worth?

One of the nation's most prominent news outlets has found itself in an embarrassing mess over the hiring — and quick firing — of someone who isn't...

30.03.2024 10

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British royal family learns that if you don't fill an information vacuum, someone else will

A media frenzy was born on Feb 27, when the hashtag #WhereIsKate exploded online with speculation about the whereabouts of Britain's Princess of...

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Breakaway parties threaten to disrupt South Korea’s two-party system

Contemporary South Korean politics has traditionally been dominated by just two main parties – in common with many other countries with strong...

28.03.2024 8

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Irish PM-in-waiting Harris faces daunting but not impossible task

After a whirlwind ascent to the top of Irish politics, Simon Harris has little time and few levers to pull to secure a fourth term for his weary...

27.03.2024 20

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Why are Americans fighting over no-fault divorce? Maybe they can’t agree what marriage is for

“First comes love, then comes marriage” – so goes the classic children’s rhyme. But not everyone agrees. Increasingly, the idea that love is...

26.03.2024 10

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Japan abandons decades of pacifism in response to Ukraine invasion, increased Chinese pressure on Taiwan

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the conflict in Gaza, have left tens of thousands dead and sent shockwaves across Europe and the Middle East. But...

25.03.2024 20

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Building fairness into AI is crucial – and hard to get right

Artificial intelligence’s capacity to process and analyze vast amounts of data has revolutionized decision-making processes, making operations in...

24.03.2024 10

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Is the National Guard a solution to school violence in U.S.?

Every now and then, an elected official will suggest bringing in the National Guard to deal with violence that seems out of control. A city council...

23.03.2024 10

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How ‘Dune’ became a beacon for fledgling environmental movement

“Dune,” widely considered one of the best sci-fi novels of all time, continues to influence how writers, artists and inventors envision the...

22.03.2024 9

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Should you be concerned about flying on Boeing planes?

Since the 1990s, American aerospace giant Boeing and its European competitor Airbus have dominated the market for large passenger jets. But this year,...

21.03.2024 10

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Is TikTok’s parent company an agent of the Chinese state? In China Inc, it’s a little more complicated

Does the Chinese government have officials inside TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, pulling the strings? And does the storing of data from the...

20.03.2024 10

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