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A U.S. national security commission is recommending that American universities take steps to prevent sensitive technology from being stolen by the Chinese military, a sign of growing concerns over the security of academic research. The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI), led by former Google chairman Eric Schmidt, is set to vote Monday on its final report to Congress. A new section on university research was added to a recently published final draft, which also features numerous recommendations in areas including competition in artificial intelligence and the semiconductor supply chain.
"My mind still stays strong, I don't want any vaccine, I'd rather miss the Olympics than take the vaccine, I am not taking it," he was quoted as saying in Jamaican newspaper The Gleaner. Blake, a one-time rival of Jamaican great Usain Bolt, will likely still be able to participate in what is expected to be the 31-year-old's third and final Games even if he does not get the vaccine. The International Olympic Committee has said getting the vaccine is "encouraged" but not compulsory for athletes.
Hollywood’s biggest night for TV and film is finally upon us, giving the industry a reason to celebrate after a devastating year of pandemic-induced production shutdowns, movie theater closers and film delays. Sunday’s 78th Golden Globe Awards, hosted by the dynamic duo of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, will be bicoastal and virtual for the […]
Prince Harry, who shocked Britain last year when he and his wife Meghan stepped back from royal duties, told U.S. interviewer Oprah Winfrey that he had worried about history repeating itself, according to excerpts released on Sunday. The CBS broadcast network released two brief clips from Winfrey's interview of the couple, which is scheduled to air on March 7. "My biggest concern was history repeating itself," Harry said, apparently referring to his mother Princess Diana, who was hounded by the British press and died at age 36 in a car crash in Paris after her divorce from Prince Charles.
Donald Trump teased a potential run at the 2024 presidential election in his first public appearance since leaving office, at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Florida on February 28.In his speech, the former president criticized the early moves of US President Joe Biden who began his term just over one month ago.“Do you miss me yet?” Trump asked the crowd who is heard chanting “USA” in this video filmed by kjatherepublican. Credit: kjatherepublican via Storyful
Although this year’s Golden Globes red carpet is taking place virtually, stars still took the opportunity to dress to the nines and make their own photo ops. With backdrops ranging from rosebushes to household curtains replacing the red carpet, Hollywood’s finest showed off their fashion in a more down-to-earth way, giving viewers a peek into […]
Makiko Yamada, a key spokeswoman for Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, will resign after she and other senior bureaucrats were reprimanded for attending expensive dinners hosted by Suga's son, the government said. Yamada will tender her resignation on Monday, the Japanese government's spokesman, Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato told reporters. Suga's administration, including Cabinet Public Relations Secretary Yamada, 60, has faced public anger after weekly magazine Shukan Bunshun last month reported that Suga's oldest son, Seigo Suga, an executive at a film company, had paid for expensive dinners for senior bureaucrats.
Asian shares firmed on Monday as some semblance of calm returned to bond markets after last week's wild ride, while progress in the huge U.S. stimulus package underpinned optimism about the global economy. China's official manufacturing PMI out over the weekend missed forecasts, but investors are counting on better news from a raft of U.S. data due this week including the February payrolls report. Also helping sentiment was news deliveries of the newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine should start on Tuesday.
Laverne Cox dropped a serious SAT word during her virtual red carpet interview at Sunday’s Golden Globes. When asked by E! host Karamo Brown what she loved about “Bridgerton,” Cox mentioned the “extradiegetic” soundtrack. “It’s a period piece that is so much fun,” the “Promising Young Woman” actress said. “The anachronisms, the music — when it’s extradiegetic, Google it — it’s very anachronistic. It can be a Britney Spears song with a string quartet played in a very Baroque way. And the story is so much fun and yes, the Duke is insanely fine.” So we Googled it for you. Also Read: The Golden Globes Need a Major Overhaul - and Cosmetic Changes Won't Cut It Anymore According to TheFreeDictionary, extradiegetic means “the presentation of a narrative without direct dramatic imitation of the events, scenes, or characters described.” In other words, it’s elements that do not exist in the world of the film. In the Netflix period series, it’s the music from contemporary artists, including Ariana Grande’s “Thank U Next” and Taylor Swift’s “Wildest Dreams.” You can check out the full list of classical covers and extradiegetic songs from “Bridgerton” here. The Golden Globes, hosted by Amy Poehler and Tina Fey, kicks off at 5 pm PT/8 pm PT on NBC. You can see a full list of TheWrap’s predictions here. Read original story Golden Globes: Laverne Cox Just Asked Us to Google ‘Extradiegetic,’ So We Did At TheWrap
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Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 17 of Milwaukee's last 22 points Sunday as the Bucks roared home for a fifth straight NBA victory, 105-100 over the Los Angeles Clippers.
The mayor of New Zealand's biggest city, Auckland, said on Monday that its residents should be prioritised for vaccines, after it was thrown into its fourth lockdown over the weekend costing millions of dollars a day. The seven-day lockdown of the population of nearly 2 million was prompted by the case of a person who had been infectious for a week but not in isolation. The lockdown led to several major sporting and cultural events being cancelled or postponed in Auckland.
The series is dedicated to inspirational men and women in Singapore leading healthy and active lifestyles. This week: spin instructor Jona Mae De Gollo.
Five-time Olympic gold medallist Katie Ledecky is powering through the uncertainties of the Covid-19 pandemic, her sights still firmly set on making history at the rescheduled Tokyo Games.
Looking for more celebrity and entertainment news? Sign up for Yahoo Lifestyle Canada’s newsletter! While it's true that the 2021 Golden Globe Awards may be unlike previous years, that won't stop celebrities from enjoying this year's festivities any way they can. Eva Longoria used Sunday night's virtual awards show as the perfect excuse to reminisce about ceremonies past, and brought her fans along for the ride. ALSO SEE: Rihanna says this $42 cream is her 'top secret weapon' for fighting dark and puffy undereye bags The 45-year-old got into the red carpet spirit by sharing a collection of her favourite Golden Globe fashion moments with her eight million Instagram followers. Her series of images spanned from her most recent appearance in 2018, way back to a stunning ensemble from 2009. She also shouted out three important members of her glam squad who helped make the looks happen, including hair stylist Ken Paves, makeup artist Elan Bongiorno and stylist Charlene Roxborough Konsker. Scroll through to see the star's favourite looks for yourself! Let us know what you think by commenting below and tweeting @YahooStyleCA! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and sign up for our newsletter.
Collin Morikawa fired a three-under-par 69 to clinch a three-shot victory at the World Golf Championships-Workday Championship in Florida on Sunday.
Five people were rescued from a vehicle trapped by floodwaters after slipping from a bridge near Liberty, Tennessee, amid severe flooding in the state.Swift-water rescue teams and bucket trucks took part in the rescue effort of the occupants of the vehicle, which included four adults and one infant. Credit: DeKalb County Fire Department via Storyful
Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (22 to 28 February).
"I literally have dreams about this dress."
Initial deliveries of the newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine should start on Tuesday, senior Biden administration officials said on Sunday, saying they hoped to boost lagging vaccination rates among minorities. The officials acknowledged that vaccination rates among Black and brown Americans were "not where we ultimately want them to be", but said measures had been put in place to boost those numbers, and sought to assure minorities that the vaccines were safe. Federal officials were also closely monitoring distribution to ensure it was equitable, they said.