Netflix’s first show with generative AI is a sign of what’s to come in TV, film
Netflix used generative AI in an original, scripted series that debuted this year, it revealed this week. Producers used the technology to create a scene
Dozens dead after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam
The incident happened in Vietnam’s busy Ha Long Bay during bad weather, and at least 14 people are missing, local reports say.
Car ploughs into crowd outside LA nightclub, injuring 30
The driver was dragged by bystanders out of the Nissan Versa and beaten and shot.
South Africa building collapse that killed 34 was ‘entirely preventable’, minister says
Workers reported feeling vibrations in the partially built structure, and being told to cover up holes with sand.
Buildings burn as another wave of Russian attacks hits Ukraine
At least three people are killed in the barrage, which the Ukrainian president says targeted 10 regions.
Congo, M23 rebels pledge to reach peace deal next month
Congo and the M23 rebel group on Saturday pledged to sign a peace agreement by Aug. 18, a sign of progress even as outstanding details
Man dies after being pulled into MRI machine while wearing metal necklace
A man has died after being pulled into an MRI machine in New York while wearing a heavy metal necklace.
Protests held across UK supporting banned Palestine Action despite arrests
UK’s Met police says 55 people have been arrested in Parliament Square for displaying placards in support of the group.
The Epstein Crisis: A MAGA mess of Trump’s making
MAGA’s Epstein obsession, once stoked by Trump, is now fracturing his cabinet and supporters.
Bus crash in southern Iran kills at least 21, injures 34
Rescue operations are ongoing south of Shiraz, in Fars province.
Vehicle strikes people waiting to enter L.A. nightclub, injuring at least 20
A vehicle struck people waiting to enter a nightclub along a busy boulevard in Los Angeles early Saturday, injuring at least 20.
Syria urges all parties to respect ceasefire in Druze region after hundreds left dead
Syria’s Islamist-led government says its security forces were deploying in the predominantly Druze southern city of Sweida on Saturday, and urged all parties to respect
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3 Democrat-led states have rolled back Medicaid access for people lacking permanent legal status
Three Democratic-led states that led the way in offering free health care to low-income people who are in the U.S. without legal permission are either