Biden cancels another $9 billion in student loan debt days after payments restart
The Biden administration has approved debt relief for an additional 125,000 student loan borrowers, totaling $9 billion in forgiveness, the White House said Wednesday.
1970-01-01 08:00
'It wasn't in my mind!': David Duchovny did not land Pet Sematary: Bloodlines part because of The X Files
'Pet Sematary: Bloodlines' director Lindsey Anderson Beer has revealed that David Duchovny's role in 'The X Files' had no influence on his casting in the supernatural horror movie.
1970-01-01 08:00
Paloma Faith announces comeback single, How To Leave A Man
Paloma Faith has announced her first new music since 2020.
1970-01-01 08:00
MrBeast is the latest celeb calling out AI deepfake scams
MrBeast has become the latest celebrity to tackle AI deepfakes, calling on social media to do more. "Lots of people are getting this deepfake scam ad of me… are social media platforms ready to handle the rise of AI deepfakes? This is a serious problem," the famed YouTuber posted to X/Twitter. MrBeast included a clip that has been circulating online, that shows an AI version of him saying he's giving away iPhones. "You’re one of the 10,000 lucky people who will get an iPhone 15 pro for just $2," the deceiving clip said. "I’m MrBeast and I am doing the world’s largest iPhone 15 giveaway." The clip then encouraged viewers to follow a link to "claim yours now!" It comes after Tom Hanks was targeted by artificial intelligence after one company featured him in a dental advert without his consent. The Hollywood actor was forced to speak out about the fake ad, writing: "There's a video out there promoting some dental plan with an AI version of me. I have nothing to do with it." The surge of AI scams is nothing new, following an alarming – and more sinister rise – in AI-generated porn, mostly targeting female influencers and celebrities. Billie Eilish previously fell victim to the fake tech in one NSFW incident – which saw a video eventually removed from social media after being viewed 11 million times. A separate incident saw popular Twitch streamer Sweet Anita horrified to learn her face had been used in X-rated material. Worryingly, there's not much legal action that can be taken either. Cybersecurity expert and What the Hack podcast host Adam Levin told Indy100 that "as long as every party involved is a legal adult, there aren’t very many laws on the books to prevent or punish the distribution of illicit content". He claimed "it’s nearly impossible to remove any content published online, pornographic or otherwise," before adding: "That said, if all the parties are known, there may be legally actionable kinds of deepfake porn content." Sign up for 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.
1970-01-01 08:00
Euro zone bond rout continues as Treasury yields surge to 2007 levels
By Joice Alves LONDON Euro zone bond yields rose to their highest in over a decade on Wednesday
1970-01-01 08:00
Gonzalo Pineda hails 'committed' Atlanta United ahead of Philadelphia Union clash
Gonzalo Pineda had praise for his team ahead of their clash with Philadelphia Union.
1970-01-01 08:00
More than a quarter of middle-aged women living with ‘metabolically healthy obesity’ – study
Almost one in 10 middle-aged men and more than a quarter of middle-aged women in the UK are “fit but fat”, researchers have said, as they called for more to be done to help people reduce their weight. Academics said that there are large regional differences over levels of “metabolically healthy obesity”, which could be down to different diets or other lifestyle factors as well as ethnic and genetic differences. People who are “fit but fat” are considered to be obese by their body mass index (BMI) score but have none of the complications associated with obesity including abnormal blood sugar levels; high cholesterol; high blood pressures; type 2 diabetes or other signs of heart disease. The UK has similar levels seen in Sweden, Norway and Germany, experts said. The highest proportion of metabolically healthy obesity is observed in France and other Mediterranean countries such as Italy and Israel, experts told the the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. There will always be people living with obesity who seem to be protected against obesity-related cardiometabolic diseases Prof Mattias Bluher One study shows that 8% of men and 27% of women in the UK aged between 40 and 50 are living with “metabolically healthy obesity”. Asked how many people in the UK are affected, Professor Matthias Bluher, of the University of Leipzig and Helmholtz Centre Munich in Germany, said: “The (UK) is very similar to situation Sweden, Norway and Germany. “There are populations in Micronesia or Asian populations where it is down to 2-5% only. “Some populations may be, despite large amounts of adipose tissue, better protected against comorbidities and Caucasian populations belong to those.” Prof Bluher said that healthy obesity is seen in a number of premenopausal women. It comes as Prof Bluher called for better weight management programmes for people who fit the profile. He pointed to previous work which suggests people who are “healthy obese” have a higher risk of coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease and heart failure compared to their in a normal weight range. “There will always be people living with obesity who seem to be protected against obesity-related cardiometabolic diseases,” he told the conference. “The concept that metabolically healthy obesity affected people may not benefit from weight loss strategies has been challenged by recent data. “A timely and personalised treatment of obesity should also be recommended to people living with healthier obesity.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Jonnie Peacock on Strictly Come Dancing representation: ‘It’s important to break people’s perceptions’ What you need to know about depression during menopause – as Carol Vorderman opens up Autumn pests to look out for and how to get rid of them in your home and garden
1970-01-01 08:00
Temperatures are about to come crashing down with a dramatic fall pattern change
A dramatic change is on the way as a robust cold front delivers the first hefty dose of fall weather by the weekend, sending temperatures tumbling by as much as 35 degrees.
1970-01-01 08:00
Football transfer rumours: Dortmund want Sancho reunion; Chelsea lead Osimhen race
Wednesday's roundup of transfer rumours includes news on Jadon Sancho potentially leaving Man Utd for Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea's interest in Victor Osimhen, why Alexis Mac Allister joined Liverpool and more.
1970-01-01 08:00
Tourism stumble risks perfect storm for reeling Thai markets
By Tom Westbrook and Gaurav Dogra SINGAPORE/BENGALURU A shooting tragedy in a Bangkok mall adds to a double-whammy
1970-01-01 08:00
Seattle-based startup makes 'beanless coffee' to help combat deforestation
By Maytaal Angel LONDON A Seattle-based startup backed by some of the investors behind Beyond Meat is launching
1970-01-01 08:00
Andre Blake: 'We're the ones suffering' with MLS fixture congestion
Andre Blake reveals his stance on the amount of games MLS players are expected to play.
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