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Industry and technology concept. Industry 4.0getty It’s been almost two years since I sounded the alarm and declared, without a shadow of a doubt, that AI would be the biggest change in human history. That’s a big statement when you consider stone tools, fire control, the wheel, clothing, agriculture, the alphabet, printing, electricity, airplanes, television, computers, space, the internet, etc. – and I’ve been grilled about it . Mainly by conservative thinkers and Luddites. Please note that the use of the word “conservative” does not have a political connotation. It simply describes people’s reluctance to recognize things that don’t fit…
A “plus-size” travel influencer said Seattle airport staff refused to put her in a wheelchair because of her size. Forced to walk her own jet bridge, she nearly passed out from lack of oxygen. Plus-size passenger’s airport staff refused to assist her in a wheelchair, forcing her to walk, leaving her desperately short of oxygen I previously wrote about 27-year-old Jaelyn Cheney, a travel influencer on TikTok. She went viral for suggesting to a petite passenger that she should be offered a larger seat for a passenger of her size. > Read more: Larger passengers demand wider seats at taxpayers’…
I’ve worked at the Hendersonville Times-News for more than half my life.Twenty-eight years ago, at age 25, I was hired as a part-time news reporter by Editor-in-Chief Joy Franklin after City Editor Penny Lee decided to take a chance on me. I have been working with this newspaper ever since, and now my journey is coming to an end.The last day is May 17th. When I was in my early 20s, I thought this day would never come, and I seriously doubted I would even get a job in the newspaper industry. I did an internship at a newspaper during…
Many investors buy and hold tech stocks for growth. Why not? Companies in this sector outperform the world. S&P500 As far as I remember. As the 2023 tech bull market proves, some top companies may even be doing the heavy lifting for the overall market. Smart investors jump in when a familiar stock hits a correction, hoping to be part of the recovery journey. However, most investors focus on large companies; grow up Tech stocks are hiding on the sidelines. Today we look at three tech stocks that are showing signs of increasing sales and profits by at least 10%.…
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Divisive mobilization law in Ukraine as Kiev struggles to build up troops after Russia launches new offensive that threatens to hit Ukraine’s second-largest city took effect on Saturday.The bill has been watered down from its original draft to make it easier to identify all conscripts in the country. It also provides incentives to soldiers, such as cash bonuses and funds to buy homes and cars. Some analysts say Ukraine cannot afford to.Lawmakers dragged their feet for months and finally passed the bill in mid-April. One week since Ukraine lowered the age for men who can be…
When Russian President Vladimir Putin was unable to star in a biopic, Polish director Patrick Vega turned to artificial intelligence.The trailer for this groundbreaking film begins with a leader crouched on the floor in a diaper, and features a deepfake of his face grafted onto the body of a real actor.”We needed Putin, not an actor in makeup, to get very close to the dictator,” Vega told AFP at the Cannes Film Festival.”I called President Putin and asked him if he wanted to be in my film… No, it was a joke.”Vega, a 47-year-old director who has directed several hit…
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – One in five North Carolina high school students has considered suicide. That’s according to an April report from the North Carolina Child Death Task Force. On Saturday, mothers and daughters gathered for the “She’s THAT girl” conference at William Peace University. The conference was for them to talk about the struggles and challenges they face regarding social media, friendships, and self-esteem. “This is very interesting for middle school youth, it’s all about external recognition, but it’s all about recognition from their peers, right? So they have that feeling of wanting recognition from their peers. and wanting…
NEW YORK (AP) – A political party is holding emergency press conferences and Congressional hearings on the subject. Another claims this is a dangerous distraction aimed at sowing doubt ahead of this year’s presidential election. In recent months, the fear of immigrants voting illegally in the United States has emerged as a top election-year talking point for Republicans. They argue the law is needed to protect the sanctity of voting as Mexico faces unprecedented levels of illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Voting by people who are not U.S. citizens is already illegal in federal elections, and there is no…
NEW YORK (AP) – A political party is holding emergency press conferences and Congressional hearings on the subject. Another claims this is a dangerous distraction aimed at sowing doubt ahead of this year’s presidential election.In the last few months, The specter of immigrants voting illegally in the US has emerged as a major election-year talking point for Republicans.they claim that law necessary to protect the sanctity of voting as the country is facing unprecedented levels of illegal immigration At the US-Mexico border.Voting by people who are not U.S. citizens is already illegal in federal elections, and there is no indication…
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Themed food? Check. Special drink? check. Limited goods? check. Do you have limited-time entertainment, big or small? Check it out. Specially themed festivals at theme parks offer unique experiences for guests and often cost no additional fees beyond park admission (minus snacks and T-shirts, of course).Additionally, for advisors selling theme parks, pop-up festivals and events not only provide an opportunity to collect and post fresh marketing content that may attract a specific subset of travelers; It can also be the final element in closing the sale.Festivals take many forms and vary from year to year. Some of…