An A.I. Hit of Fake ‘Drake’ and ‘The Weeknd’ Rattles the Music World
For Drake and the Weeknd, two of the most popular musicians on the planet, the existence of “Heart on My Sleeve,” a track that claimed to use A.I. versions of…
2:00PM Water Cooler 4/19/2023 | naked capitalism
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. More soon! –lamnbert Bird Song of the Day Hermit Thrush, 1118 S Coyote Trail, Woodland Park US-CO 38.98781, -105.10087, Teller, Colorado, United States. Politics “So…
‘Our Own Guys Are Shelling Us’: How Russian Propaganda Plagues Ukraine
KOSTYANTYNIVKA, Ukraine — Standing outside her home, pointing out the rocket crater in her driveway, a Ukrainian resident of the frontline town was angry, and quick to assign responsibility for…
Banks Try to Make Security Customer-Friendly. Not a Good Mix. | naked capitalism
Account security has long been a paramount concern of banks. And the Internet era and online banking services have increased the attack surface. See the movie The Shawshank Redemption for…
Progressives to Challenge Adams Over Cuts to Schools and Libraries
Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has consistently pushed a moderate brand of Democratic politics, prioritizing public safety, policing, pro-business policies and fiscal austerity. Others in his party have…
One Dead in Parking Garage Collapse in Lower Manhattan
A parking garage on Ann Street in Lower Manhattan collapsed on Tuesday afternoon, killing one person and injuring five others, officials said. Pictures and video from the scene, at 37…
Freddie Scappaticci, Who May Have Been British Spy ‘Stakeknife,’ Is Dead
He died as he lived, in a miasma of mystery carrying a whiff of violence, death and deceit. The only public certainty seemed to be a stubborn denial by Freddie…
In ‘The Diplomat,’ Keri Russell Shows Her Good Side
On a recent Thursday afternoon, the actress Keri Russell paused in a corner of Brooklyn Bridge Park to admire a starling. It was technically spring, though the weather had other…
Opinion | Why Fox Had to Settle
WILMINGTON, Del. — It is deeply disappointing that Fox News settled the defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems before Rupert Murdoch and his roster of celebrity propagandists had to…
Ralph Yarl: Doctors cannot believe boy survived shooting, mother says
The 16-year-old who was shot after ringing the wrong doorbell in Missouri is recovering at home.