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Building public trust in artificial intelligence systems is essential

Looking back over the beloved stars we lost in the past year is always emotional, and this year has been especially devastating, given how many members of the entertainment community died due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic hit the music community especially hard, but television and film performers, as well as stage actors and […]

Design practice Mizzi Studio paired pink terrazzo with emerald-green velvet and timber to form the bold interior of restaurant Barbajean in Malta. Serving a menu of modern Meditteranean dishes, Barbajean occupies a prominent corner property in the village of Dingli. The quiet village sits at the highest point of Malta, and has uninterrupted views out

Garth Crooks has blasted Jose Mourinho for the way he has treated Dele Alli and advised the Tottenham midfielder to get away from the club as soon as possible. Alli has found himself on the fringe of the squad for the majority of the campaign so far but it appeared as if he could be […]

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Today’s SB Nation NFL Show podcast tackles that and more

Notable sports deaths in 2020:

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Auto Racing:

John Andretti, 56; Bob Lazier, 81; Stirling Moss, 90; Jim Pace, 59; Maurice Petty, 81; Vicki Wood, 101.

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Baseball:

Dick Allen, 78; John Altobelli, 56; Johnny Antonelli, 89; Derek Aucoin, 50; Bill Bartholomay, 91; Glenn ...

HOW DOES A WRITER of fiction approach a national horror that is also profoundly — one is tempted to say unspeakably — personal? How and why tell stories about it? What sort of stories? At the center of Scholastique Mukasonga’s latest work of fiction and debut short story collection, Igifu, lies the 1994 genocide in […]

On todays show, we play our end-of-the-year mega-montage of the major events in 2020!

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The COVID-19 pandemic had a sharp impact on oil prices, creating considerable uncertainty over the outlook for energy demand around the globe. The ongoing global crude oil supply glut and claims that peak oil demand could occur sooner than anticipated are also weighing on energy prices. Those headwinds have done little to impede Brazil’s massive oil boom. Growing demand for lighter sweeter crude oil grades from Asia, coupled with stronger than expected domestic demand for gasoline are buoying Brazil’s oil industry. Читать дальше...

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One recent Sunday afternoon, former boxing champ Victor Ortiz went to Logan Paul’s house in Encino, Calif., and watched the YouTube star knock out the last of three partners in the final round of a sparring session.

In a notice on Wednesday, the U.S. Treasury Department warned of an uptick in cyberattacks and scams linked to covid-19 vaccines, saying ransomware poses a particular threat as criminals search for ways to exploit the ongoing public health crisis.

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Fresh off being cut last year, Roldan came back with a new drive and position.

TVNZ reports: Monty Python’s Life of Brian is a cult comedy classic, but the film’s humour is so controversial, it was banned in some countries. The 1979 film, which had an R16 rating in New Zealand, is 13-year-old Arlo Scholes’ favourite movie. “My favourite scene is where people start arguing and then they get into […]

I don’t know when it happened, but at some point we—as a society—decided that it was indecent to consume a carbohydrate on or in another carbohydrate. There are some exceptions, such as Taco Bell’s now retired spicy potato soft taco and the UK’s chip butty, but in most circles, carb-on-carb is a fairly rare…

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The Cavs are off to their best start since 2016 thanks to Sexland.

Action in the winter leagues continued in a week shortened by Christmas. For the full list of Red Sox prospects participating in these leagues, check out our Fall & Winter Leagues page, which will be updated continuously through January. This week's roundup covers the week of December 21 through December 27.

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The UFC and the World MMA Awards named Zhang vs. Jedrzejczyk Fight of the Year.

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If you want to jam or have a good movie experience, these devices have you covered.

Soundbars have become a more popular accessory in recent years, in providing audio for home theater setups. The year 2020 saw the arrival of several new products in the category, including many with Dolby Atmos capability.

So what are the best soundbars available on the market today?

RTINGS’ choice for the top available soundbar is the Samsung HW-Q950T... Читать дальше...

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It’s sink or swim time for “Kingry” as “Cool Hand” Luke comes to Dallas looking to prove a point.

What, where, when and how: Here's a guide to accessing your ATAR.

There are many stories about the scaling of VCE studies and some of them are inaccurate.

How does scaling work?