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Mexico seizes 9700lbs of cocaine after wild helicopter and boat chase in the Pacific
Mexico seizes 9700lbs of cocaine after wild helicopter and boat chase in the Pacific
More than 9700 pounds of cocaine were seized by the Mexican Navy after a high-speed chase across the Pacific Ocean resulted in a huge drug bust. Footage captured by the Mexican Navy shows two operations taking place off the Pacific coast of Mexico near Oaxaca, chasing down the boats at rapid speed. The Navy then used helicopters to lower down to board and take control of the vessels. After a two-day operation that took place last week on 22 and 23 August, the Navy secured three boats. Eleven people were detained and turned over to the prosecutors. Along with the large quantity of cocaine, 1,300 gallons of fuel was also found on the boats. According to the UN, the global production of cocaine has dramatically increased over the past two years since its downturn during the Covid-19 pandemic. When cocaine is imported into Mexico, it is often trafficked inland toward the United States concealed in vehicles, although maritime vessels have also been used as well. Drug-related violence has increased recently, with convenience stores, trucks and cars being set alight by drug cartels in Michoacan to block roads and enforce extortion demands. Three men and three youths aged 16 and 17 were arrested during the attack. 1,200 troops were sent by the Mexican Government after the weekend to disperse the cartels from blocking the roads. Read More Help us find loved ones missing after decades of violence in Mexico, mothers tell government Mexico sends 1,200 more troops to Michoacan state after weekend of cartel violence Mexican Navy hopes to expand net-snagging hooks to protect endangered vaquita porpoises
2023-09-01 03:32
Who is AI pop star Anna Indiana?
Who is AI pop star Anna Indiana?
AI “singer-songwriter” Anna Indiana launched her first song and it has not gone down very well at all. Artificial intelligence is a huge area for growth in technology, but its abilities are causing concern among those in the creative industries. Musicians such as Drake and The Weeknd have had their distinctive voices essentially copied by the technology in order to create a brand-new AI-generated song that they had no hand in making. Now a new artist going by the name of Anna Indiana has launched and she, and her music, is made entirely from AI. Who is Anna Indiana? Anna Indiana is an artificially generated music artist who recently launched on X/Twitter. Her initials, AI, signify her artificial intelligence origin as everything from her look to the music itself with made with AI technology. In a post on X/Twitter, the artist shared a three-and-a-half-minute-long video appearing to show her, depicted as a young white woman, recording the song in a music studio. The caption explained: “Hello world! I’m Anna Indiana and I’m an AI singer-songwriter. Here’s my first song, 'Betrayed by this Town'. “Everything from the key, tempo, chord progression, melody notes, rhythm, lyrics, and my image and singing, is auto-generated using AI. I hope you like it.” The song, Betrayed by this Town, is a pop ballad sung by a female-sounding voice, with lyrics referencing how they were sitting in a cafe drinking tea and thinking about a male partner who betrayed them. It’s fair to say people weren’t too impressed with the song or the general idea of using AI in place of real human creativity. One person commented: “Nice demonstration of what music would sound like if all creativity and passion was removed. I’m sure my microwave will love listening to this.” Real-life musician James Blake mocked the video, writing: “This brought me to tears. I’m so excited for the future.” “I used to think AI was a threat, not anymore,” someone else explained. Another claimed: “No one on Earth wants this technology. Use AI to make drudgery easier, not to ruin activities we enjoy.” “This is trash,” one X/Twitter user simply wrote. It’s unclear who is behind the AI creation, but there were a few positive comments for them to cling on to. Someone argued: “Good Lord such nearsighted comments. It was only a year ago the ChatGPT debuted. It has come this far. Yes it is crude. Come back in a year.” How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-11-27 20:55
Asian markets mixed as traders eye US inflation report
Asian markets mixed as traders eye US inflation report
Asian markets were mixed Monday ahead of key US inflation data later in the week, with traders still concerned the Federal Reserve...
2023-11-13 10:37
Sean Couturier's shootout goal lifts Flyers past Penguins 4-3
Sean Couturier's shootout goal lifts Flyers past Penguins 4-3
Sean Couturier scored the lone goal in the shootout and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night
2023-12-03 11:16
ChatGPT can now hear, see and speak as OpenAI gives the chatbot its most humanlike update
ChatGPT can now hear, see and speak as OpenAI gives the chatbot its most humanlike update
You can now speak aloud to ChatGPT and hear the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot talk back.
2023-09-26 02:26
Braves get screwed on awful catcher's interference call in NLDS Game 1
Braves get screwed on awful catcher's interference call in NLDS Game 1
The Atlanta Braves were already trailing the Phillies in Game 1 of the NLDS, but the umps made it even worse with a completely bogus catcher's interference call.
2023-10-08 08:50
Yungblud back with new single ‘Lowlife’: ‘I wrote it because I didn’t want to leave my house!’
Yungblud back with new single ‘Lowlife’: ‘I wrote it because I didn’t want to leave my house!’
Musician Yungblud is back with new single 'Lowlife' following the release of his chart-topping album.
2023-06-08 15:00
The funeral of Man United and England icon Bobby Charlton to be held in Manchester
The funeral of Man United and England icon Bobby Charlton to be held in Manchester
The funeral of Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton will be held in Manchester on Monday
2023-11-13 19:00
Global watchdog urges UN Security Council to consider all options to protect Darfur civilians
Global watchdog urges UN Security Council to consider all options to protect Darfur civilians
An international watchdog is urging the United Nations Security Council to consider all options to protect civilians in Sudan’s Darfur region
2023-11-27 14:46
Does James Cameron find AI dangerous? 'The Terminator' director says 'you didn't listen' after warning about it in 1984
Does James Cameron find AI dangerous? 'The Terminator' director says 'you didn't listen' after warning about it in 1984
Janes Cameron said, 'I think weaponization of AI is the biggest danger. I think that we will get into the equivalent of a nuclear arms race with AI'
2023-07-20 05:44
How Many Credits Are There in the Overwatch 2 Season 3 Battle Pass?
How Many Credits Are There in the Overwatch 2 Season 3 Battle Pass?
Players will be able to earn up to 2,000 of the previously unavailable Overwatch Credits through the Season 3 Battle Pass.
1970-01-01 08:00
Is Celtic vs Lazio on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Champions League fixture
Is Celtic vs Lazio on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Champions League fixture
Celtic welcome Lazio to Glasgow seeking their first points of this season’s Champions League campaign. The Scottish club suffered an opening defeat at Feyenoord in Group E, with both Gustaf Lagerbielke and Odin Thiago Holm sent off. Lazio, meanwhile, opened with a home draw against Atletico Madrid as goalkeeper Ivan Provedel scored a dramatic stoppage time equaliser. Maurizio Sarri’s side are struggling in Serie A, though, having won just twice in their first seven league games. Here’s everything you need to know. Get all the latest football betting sites offers here. When is Celtic vs Lazio? Celtic vs Lazio is due to kick off at 8pm BST on Wednesday 4 October at Celtic Park in Glasgow. How can I watch it? Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 3, with coverage on the channel from 7.30pm BST. Subscribers can also stream the action via discovery+. If you’re travelling abroad and want to watch major sporting events, you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Our VPN roundup is here to help: get great deals on the best VPNs in the market. Viewers using a VPN need to make sure that they comply with any local regulations where they are and also with the terms of their service provider. Team news Celtic’s Gustaf Lagerbielke and Odin Thiago Holm are suspended after their red cards against Feyenoord, but Joe Hart is back available after serving a domestic suspension at the weekend and should start in goal. Centre-half Cameron Carter-Vickers is expected to remain out until after the international break with his hamstring issue, while Liel Abada remains absent after picking up an injury to his thigh while away with Israel in September. Lazio boss Maurizio Sarri had hoped to give Ciro Immobile a day off before the 2-0 league defeat to Milan, but was forced to use the striker from the bench despite Immobile’s hip flexor issue. It may be that the Italian is able to start up front here, while a midfield reshuffle is also likely after youngster Nicolò Rovella started in that Serie A loss. Line-ups Celtic XI: Hart; Johnston, Phillips, Scales, Taylor; O’Riley, McGregor, Hatate; Maeda, Furuhashi, Palma Lazio XI: Provedel; Marusic, Romagnoli, Casale, Pellegrini; Kamada, Vecino, Alberto; Anderson, Zaccagni; Immobile. Odds Celtic win 9/5 Draw 13/5 Lazio win 11/8 Get the latest football odds here. Prediction A score draw. Celtic 2-2 Lazio. Read More Champions League faces future rival as Saudi Arabia looks to transform Club World Cup Every VAR apology so far: From Liverpool offside to Man City handball Victor Osimhen ends feud with own club Napoli in Instagram post Gary Neville responds after Jurgen Klopp calls for Liverpool replay: ‘That’s madness’ Manchester United are in crisis and Erik ten Hag is right about only one thing Chelsea’s Reece James fined and banned for abusing match official
2023-10-04 22:04