YouTube’s experimental AI tool, Dream Track, lets users imitate the voices of popular artists like Demi Lovato and John Legend, while the company also announced other AI music projects, including a tool that creates instrumentals based on a melody hummed by artists.
Small businesses in the UK are turning to technology, such as alarm systems and cameras, to deter thieves as shoplifting continues to rise, costing retailers billions of pounds; however, financial constraints make it challenging for small businesses to invest in high-tech security measures.
UK workers are increasingly struggling with ill-health that is impacting their ability to work, with 12% of people in employment having a “work-limiting” condition, according to a recent analysis by the Health Foundation.
Tech giants face a major lawsuit as families claim they knowingly expose children to harmful products, with one plaintiff sharing their personal experience of addiction and harm caused by social media.
Researchers may have discovered why some people experience headaches after drinking red wine, suggesting that a compound called quercetin found in red grapes may interfere with how the body metabolizes alcohol.
Captain Don Walsh, the first person to descend to the Mariana Trench, passes away at 92.
Liberian President George Weah’s concession of defeat in the presidential race is hailed as a mark of statesmanship and peace, setting a precedent for other African countries.
13-year-old Canadian boy, Maximus Trest, takes a year off school to develop his own PlayStation 5 game, Astrolander, with the support of the PlayStation team.
Moldovan president’s dog bites Austrian president’s hand during walk, sparking discussion on pet etiquette.
Colombian pop star Shakira settles tax fraud case with Spanish prosecutors, paying a €7.5m fine.
SpaceX’s successful second test flight of its Starship rocket shows significant progress in its development, despite technical issues that cut the flight short.
US and China agree to address climate change by increasing cooperation on reducing methane emissions and supporting renewable energy, but do not commit to ending fossil fuel use.
AI is revolutionizing manufacturing by increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving product quality.
Starbucks workers plan walkout on busy day, demanding fair pay and improved work conditions.
Boeing 747 cargo jet forced to turn back after horse escapes stall mid-flight.
The south-western peninsula of Iceland could face decades of volcanic instability, with the small fishing town of Grindavik already evacuated due to earthquakes and fears of an impending eruption.
AI can predict hurricane landfall earlier and more accurately than traditional methods, but climate change may pose challenges.
YouTuber Tom Kelsey left his job to play Football Manager full time and now earns double his previous salary.
Nepal bans TikTok, citing its detrimental impact on social harmony and spreading malicious content.
Amazon Games cuts 180 jobs in gaming industry due to restructuring, following a trend of layoffs in the sector.
Truck crash in Oregon accidentally releases thousands of juvenile salmon into wrong river.
Scientists uncover cause of mysterious tremors: massive landslide triggers 200m wave in Greenland fjord.
Daylesford Organic has issued a recall for some of its crispbreads and biscuits due to potential contamination with moth larvae, highlighting the importance of rigorous quality control measures in the food industry.
Nepal bans TikTok, citing its detrimental impact on social harmony and spreading malicious content.
The rise in demand for electricity from data centers, AI, and cryptocurrency is driving the exploration of neuromorphic computers, which imitate the brain’s structure and function, offering potential gains in energy efficiency and performance.
An ANA flight in Japan had to turn back after a crack was found on the cockpit window, raising concerns about aviation safety.
Amanj Ali, owner of Colorado’s Chicken, lost £12,000 in a trademark dispute with Tesla over the name “Tesla Chicken & Pizza.”
Wind turbine destroyed by fire in Iowa due to lack of equipment for emergency workers to reach the top.
AI is transforming the field of accountancy, allowing accountants to focus on more interesting decisions, but there are concerns about job losses and the need for new skillsets.
Clusters of measles cases have been reported in several regions of England, including London, the North West, Yorkshire, The Humber, the East Midlands, and the West Midlands, with health experts warning that more people need to be vaccinated to prevent further spread.
The race to exploit the Moon’s resources raises questions about ownership and the need for international cooperation.
Two men arrested in France for scamming elderly people by posing as health officials and overcharging for unnecessary bedbug treatments.
AI therapist bots, like the popular Psychologist bot, are providing comfort and support to millions of users who find the text format of communication less daunting and more accessible than traditional therapy.
India’s saffron production is declining due to climate change and urbanization, prompting scientists and farmers to seek innovative solutions.
The paiche, a giant freshwater fish, poses a threat to native fish stocks in the Bolivian Amazon, but has become a lucrative catch for local fishermen.
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