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Federal judge rules that AI art can't be copyrighted
Federal judge rules that AI art can't be copyrighted
There has been a debate raging over whether or not work created by generative artificial
2023-08-20 02:25
NBA rumors: Damian Lillard's agent is warning other teams off from trying to trade for him
NBA rumors: Damian Lillard's agent is warning other teams off from trying to trade for him
Damian Lillard wants to be traded to the Heat but the Trail Blazers don't like their best offer. Now Lillard's agent is trying to scare off other teams.According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Aaron Goodwin, who is Damian Lillard's agent, has been warning off teams besides the Miami Heat ...
2023-07-06 23:25
Women’s football ‘could be billion-pound industry’ claims Karen Carney
Women’s football ‘could be billion-pound industry’ claims Karen Carney
Women’s football could be a billion-pound industry within 10 years if it gets the right investment now, according to the chair of a new independent review. Former England international Karen Carney’s review panel has called for wide-ranging reform at the elite and grassroots level of domestic football to fully capitalise on the Lionesses’ Euros success last summer. Among the key calls in the review to grow the women’s game published a week before the start of the Women’s World Cup are: The creation of a fully professional environment in the top two tiers, with a minimum ‘salary floor’ in the Women’s Super League from 2025-26, gold standard physical and mental healthcare provision, a world-leading parental leave package and full union representation. A redirecting of some funding from the men’s FA Cup prize pot to support the women’s game. Identification of a new strategic partner to invest in improving the talent pathway and academy structure. A dedicated broadcast slot – possibly Saturday 3pm, if women’s football can be exempted from the blackout period with the support of the football authorities. Carney recognises many of the measures outlined in the review will require significant investment but said: “Women’s football is a start-up business. “If you’re starting something you have to have an influx of money. In 10 years’ time I really do believe this sport could be a billion-pound industry. “But these standards and these requirements for investment are the foundation that will lead us to that point. “I really do think we can make that (investment) back.” Carney said the review’s aim was to introduce minimum standards across all areas of the game, and insisted that even though there were significant cost implications for clubs and the FA in particular, this was not something anyone in the game could afford to ignore. “I have to have every confidence that these recommendations will be implemented and with urgency,” she said. “This should never, ever sit on the shelf, it’s got to stand for something. “Do I want players going on the NHS (to get treatment for injuries)? No. Do I want players to be using bin bags for curtains? No I don’t. “I understand there is going to be a lot of pushback, people saying that it’s a big investment piece, but that’s what is needed now. “In 2011 when the WSL was launched, I bet the same conversations happened then (with people saying) ‘it’s a lot of money we’ve got to find’. “Even I thought that at the time. But that has led us to this point, now we’re further along we need to get to the next point.” An independent women’s football review was recommended in the 2021 fan-led review of football governance, and was commissioned by the Government in September last year. In all the 128-page report, formally titled ‘Raising The Bar: Reframing the opportunity in women’s football’, has produced 10 recommendations, primarily focused on ensuring minimum standards are met on a range of areas. There are some interesting details within it. For example, it calls for a new unit, funded by the Football Association, to research issues affecting female footballers such as the greater prevalence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries among women compared to men. It calls for a fully professionalised environment in the top two tiers of the women’s game, including the introduction of a minimum salary in the Women’s Super League by 2025-26 and an increase in contact time between clubs and players in the Championship from eight hours a week to 20 by 2027-28. It also says there should be full union representation for all players in the top two divisions. However, it rejected the idea of a US-style closed format for the top two tiers, something it said was being considered by an FA working group handling the transition of the WSL and Championship to ownership by a new company. The review calls for a redirection of some of the men’s FA Cup prize pot of £20m as a solidarity contribution, in particular to help Women’s Championship clubs meet some of the minimum standards the review sets out. It highlights a lack of investment in the talent pathways, with Carney pointing out the need to “kickstart” progress with a strategic partner. Asked if that could include an organisation such as the Saudi Public Investment Fund, she said that would be a decision for the new company which takes over ownership of the WSL and the Championship from 2024-25. Carney accepted there were “pros and cons” of trying to seek an exemption for women’s football from the Saturday afternoon blackout period but added: “We need stakeholders to have an adult conversation and say ‘how can we help women’s football?’ “At the moment it’s really saturated, the time slots are not really working. I have to say the Premier League have been brilliant, and the EFL, everyone wants to help.” The review also called on the FA to address a lack of diversity in the game, first by auditing the existing workforce and then by creating a workforce strategy. Read More Lionesses bonus row could drag on until after World Cup Lucy Bronze says ‘it’s a shame’ women have to fight for change amid bonus row Let’s be thankful we have sport to escape our country’s bleak reality Lionesses bonus row could drag on until after World Cup Mason Mount echoes iconic Manchester United No 7 in energetic debut Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber – this is Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal now
2023-07-13 15:19
Trump news – live: Trump denies exposing secret Iran paper in combative Fox News interview with Bret Baier
Trump news – live: Trump denies exposing secret Iran paper in combative Fox News interview with Bret Baier
Former president Donald Trump denied that he ever possessed a secret document about attacking Iran despite the fact a recording exists that had him discussing a document he kept from his presidency. Mr Trump spoke in an interview with Fox News anchor Bret Baier at his property in Bedminster, New Jersey less than a week after he pleaded not guilty to 37 charges in a federal court in Miami at his arraignment. A federal grand jury had indicted him for allegedly willfully mishandling classified documents, obstruction of justice and making false statements. The former president was also confronted by Baier over his insistence that he won the 2020 election — which he did not, as the Fox News host made clear in a testy exchange. Voters may be growing sick of Mr Trump as well. In a new poll, voters were most likely to describe Donald Trump in one word: a “criminal”. Mr Trump also complained about the latest Quinnipiac University poll being cited by Fox News that shows Joe Biden beating him in the 2024 election as the network prepared to broadcast an interview with him. Read More Trump reacts angrily as Fox News anchor directly tells him: ‘You lost the 2020 election’ Trump denies ever having secret document about attacking Iran despite ‘unclassified’ tape recording Donald Trump Jr facing calls to be banned from Australia
2023-06-20 19:35
Nestle Puts KitKat Carbon Neutrality in Greenwashing Graveyard
Nestle Puts KitKat Carbon Neutrality in Greenwashing Graveyard
Nestle SA has abandoned pledges to make major brands including KitKat and Perrier carbon neutral, joining a nascent
2023-06-28 17:00
Analysis-Ukraine counteroffensive takes shape but main test still to come
Analysis-Ukraine counteroffensive takes shape but main test still to come
By Tom Balmforth KYIV After a week of heavy fighting, the real tests of Kyiv's counteroffensive lie ahead,
2023-06-15 00:55
Marketmind: Risk back on as slowdown blues fade
Marketmind: Risk back on as slowdown blues fade
By Jamie McGeever A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist.
2023-06-28 05:48
Germany announces $3 billion military aid package for Ukraine ahead of expected Zelenskyy visit
Germany announces $3 billion military aid package for Ukraine ahead of expected Zelenskyy visit
Germany says it's providing Ukraine with additional military aid worth more than 2.7 billion euros ($3 billion) including tanks, anti-aircraft systems and ammunition
1970-01-01 08:00
As a Nonbinary Latine, I Am My Own Wildest Dream
As a Nonbinary Latine, I Am My Own Wildest Dream
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2023-07-14 00:00
Who was Nate Davenport? Florida father-of-four dies after rescuing sons from electrified fountain
Who was Nate Davenport? Florida father-of-four dies after rescuing sons from electrified fountain
Nate Davenport reached into the water of the faulty fountain at the Harbourside Center to retrieve his sons and got electrocuted in the process
2023-10-26 18:02
Eichel's 3-point game helps Golden Knights beat Oilers 4-3, take 3-2 series lead
Eichel's 3-point game helps Golden Knights beat Oilers 4-3, take 3-2 series lead
Jack Eichel had a goal and two assists, and the Vegas Golden Knights moved one win from the Western Conference Final after beating the Edmonton Oilers 4-3
1970-01-01 08:00
Stephen A. Smith Got Very Mad on 'First Take' About Lonzo Ball
Stephen A. Smith Got Very Mad on 'First Take' About Lonzo Ball
He was not a fan of Ball's response to his report yesterday.
2023-08-24 01:34