Wednesday, October 25, 2023

The UK Lists Top Nightmare AI Scenarios Ahead of Its Big Tech Summit

Deadly bioweapons, automated cybersecurity attacks, powerful AI models escaping human control. Those are just some of the potential threats posed by artificial intelligence, according...

H.E.R. to Open 2023 World Series With National Anthem Performance

After performing “America the Beautiful” at the Super Bowl in 2021, Grammy-winning R&B...

Carin León Plays ‘This or That’ | Billboard

Carin León plays ‘This or That’ with Billboard backstage at Billboard’s Latin...

Beyoncé Unboxes ‘CÉ NOIR’ Fragrance in New Video: ‘It’s Finally Here After Years of Hard Work’

The arrival of Beyoncé‘s CÉ NOIR fragrance is imminent, and it will be...

Technology

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Sam Bankman-Fried Will Testify in His Own Trial. It’s a Legal Hail Mary

Sam Bankman-Fried will take the stand at his own trial, his legal counsel has confirmed. The founder of stricken crypto exchange FTX has endured...

Okta’s Latest Security Breach Is Haunted by the Ghost of Incidents Past

On Friday, October 20, the identity management platform Okta said it suffered an intrusion in its customer support system. As an access and authentication...

Google Image Search Will Now Show a Photo’s History. Can It Spot Fakes?

The spread of misinformation is a massive problem online, and generative AI is only helping boost the creation of inauthentic or real-but-repurposed media. Even...

18 Best Samsung Galaxy S23 Cases and Accessories (2023): Chargers, Cables, and Screen Protectors

There are an insane amount of cases on the market. These are the others we like, just not as much as the ones above.Casetify...

Elon Musk Mocked Ukraine, and Russian Trolls Went Wild

Since Elon Musk spent $44 billion on Twitter (now X) last year, the billionaire has been determined to wipe out bots and spammy accounts....

Reporters in Gaza Turn to Radios and Generators to Keep the News Moving

The bombs had rained down on Gaza for 19 hours straight. Wajeeh Abu Zarifeh, a journalist and manager of White Media, a reporting syndicate,...

How to Build a PC (2023): Hardware Suggestions, Instructions, and More

Almost everyone uses computers, but we never really get into the guts of how they work. Sometimes it’s nice to make something with your...

The Mystery of Cosmic Radio Bursts Gets Bright New Clues

Rare, fleeting radio flashes in the sky have bewildered astronomers for more than a decade. These “fast radio bursts,” blips that flare and then...

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Okta’s Latest Security Breach Is Haunted by the Ghost of Incidents Past

On Friday, October 20, the identity management platform Okta said it suffered an intrusion in its customer support system. As an access and authentication...

Google Image Search Will Now Show a Photo’s History. Can It Spot Fakes?

The spread of misinformation is a massive problem online, and generative AI is only helping boost the creation of inauthentic or real-but-repurposed media. Even...

18 Best Samsung Galaxy S23 Cases and Accessories (2023): Chargers, Cables, and Screen Protectors

There are an insane amount of cases on the market. These are the others we like, just not as much as the ones above.Casetify...

The Mystery of Cosmic Radio Bursts Gets Bright New Clues

Rare, fleeting radio flashes in the sky have bewildered astronomers for more than a decade. These “fast radio bursts,” blips that flare and then...

How to Build a PC (2023): Hardware Suggestions, Instructions, and More

Almost everyone uses computers, but we never really get into the guts of how they work. Sometimes it’s nice to make something with your...

Sam Bankman-Fried Will Testify in His Own Trial. It’s a Legal Hail Mary

Sam Bankman-Fried will take the stand at his own trial, his legal counsel has confirmed. The founder of stricken crypto exchange FTX has endured...
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Entertainment

‘Minx’ Season 2 Sets Starz Premiere Date

“Minx” Season 2 has an official premiere date at Starz. Now that the period comedy has...

Ed Sheeran’s ‘Subtract’ Heading for Second Week Atop U.K. Chart

After sprinting to the summit last week with year-best sales figures, Ed Sheeran’s – (pronounced Subtract) is unlikely...

Jessica George Is Bringing Her Debut Novel “Maame” to the Small Screen

“Maame” hits U.S. bookstores today and author Jessica George is celebrating the release of her debut novel by making...

IDA Documentary Award Noms: “Fire of Love,” “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” & More

Sara Dosa’s “Fire of Love” and Laura Poitras’ “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed” are showing no signs of...
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Culture

Clive Myrie: ‘I cry a lot. I’m a real gusher’

On my first day at primary school I threw up in the middle of the classroom. It was nerves, I think – being away...

Tim Dowling: my wife is gardening. I’m in my shed writing. It’s a risky situation

A long time ago I read a quotation in a book of advice, which held that the hardest thing about being a writer is...

Crime Scene: the Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel review – not spooky, just desperately sad

What is the point of true-crime documentaries? This is the uncomfortable question that those of us who consume them by the bucketload must sooner...
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On the Eastside

Sip & Savor: Gift Boxes, Cake Decorating, and Farmers Markets

Gourmondo’s New Gift Box Seattle business Gourmondo has launched new gift boxes just in time for both National Nurses Day (May 6) and Mother’s...

Winterized Patios — Valentine’s Edition

For those wanting a safer dining experience away from home, and don’t mind bundling up for a truly memorable Valentine’s meal, here are a...

Downtown Issaquah Celebrates Make Music Day

Music is back and more accessible than ever for the summer solstice. Make Music Day is a free live music event and will have...

2021 Q2 Downtown Bellevue Condo Real Estate Report

View from Bellevue Towers Penthouse on the 41st floor, Photo Credit: Jason Foss of the NWG Team I COMPASS The spring market for condos...

Home of the Month: Sophisticated New Northwest Minimalist in West Bellevue, $4.5M

Photo Credit: Team Foster at Compass Team Foster Builder + Developer Services presents presents Bylington Development’s newest release in coveted West Bellevue. This Northwest...

Seen under the bridge: Harbor/Spokane work begins; new signal-box art appears

Seen on our way back from low-low tide photos: HARBOR/SPOKANE WORK BEGINS: As previewed earlier this week, work is now under way on the Harbor/Spokane...

Enjoy Food

All the Best Things to Do with Kids in Fredericksburg, TX

If you’re looking for a perfect Texas road trip for families, we’ve got a solution. Head to Hill Country, where you’ll find plenty of family-friendly fun. From hiking to local history and even a kid-friendly winery or two, this...

As Seattle’s Gayborhood Migrates, Capitol Hill Queer Bars Fight to Remain a Refuge

On a rainy winter day in 2021, Capitol Hill’s rainbow-colored crosswalks stand in stark relief against the steely sky. At the time, the queer...

Kelly Clarkson Jokes That She’s ‘So Broken’ as She Quarantines with Her Kids

Kelly Clarkson is all of us at this point in the pandemic: “I thought we were done with quarantining. I’m so tired…I’m so broken.”...

How to Talk to Kids About the War in Ukraine

Our kids are no strangers to navigating frightening circumstances (thanks, pandemic), and whether you expected to or not, you’ve likely parented through some pretty...

3 Lessons We Can Learn from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The 17th day of January is far more than just an extra day off from work and school. It’s the day our nation takes...

Seattle News

The Bellevue Vine

Weekend Wanderings: Oregon Wine Country

The Willamette Valley, also known as Oregon wine country, is truly a Pacific Northwest gem. Just an hour south of Portland, the Willamette Valley spans 150 miles and is home to more than 700 wineries, tasting rooms, and a bustling restaurant scene. Some say it’s the new Napa! Oregon...

The Top 73 Events in Seattle This Week

Although Washington’s statewide mask mandate has been lifted, venues may have their own health guidelines in place. We advise directly checking the specific protocols...

SIFF 2022 Tickets Are on Sale Today—Here's What to See

Alison Brie is scheduled to attend screenings of Spin Me Round, which also stars Aubrey Plaza.Tickets for this...

Seattle Asian American Film Festival Starts Feburary 23

Seattle Asian American Film Festival (SAAFF) is back in person for 2023! The festival has in-person events, including the opening night party starting Thursday,...

‘Minding the Gap’ captures skateboarding as a way of life and lifesaver for 3 friends

Movie review They grew up together in Rockford, Illinois, three boys united by their love of skateboarding. At a certain point — around middle school,...

Two patients contracted COVID-19 while at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland | Bellevue Reporter

A press release from the hospital states it has contacted 100 employees that had various levels of exposure, and that the direct source in...

Slog AM: 67% of Voters Considered Leaving Seattle, Five Shot in New York Subway Station, Hotel Covered in Old Seattle Times Headlines Set to...

"So you say that's it, I got to leave this place, I don't care what these people think..." Charles MudedeA recent poll bankrolled by...

‘Urban island’ heat tests Phoenix, other large cities

PHOENIX (AP) — When temperatures soar as they have this week in downtown Phoenix, homeless people ride the air-conditioned light rail to avoid a...

WA Lawmakers Aren't Just “Tweaking” Police Accountability Bills, They're Poised to Roll Back Protections

SB 5919 & HB 2037 do much more than iron out the wrinkles in two of the police accountability laws passed last year. They...

Podcast #62: Iconic Parking Lots

Head tax (2:09) Transportation Benefit District (16:27) Move Seattle reset (32:33) Northgate TOD (44:43) http://traffic.libsyn.com/seattletransitblog/STB_podcast_062.mp3

Weekend Wanderlust: Graduate Seattle

The highlight of staying at Graduate Seattle near the University of Washington? No doubt the prime mountain views, best savored from an elevated, corner...

Valley Medical Renton staff test positive for COVID-19 | Bellevue Reporter

Valley Medical Center Renton staff have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a Valley Medical source. The story was first reported by KUOW’s Ashley Hiruko...

Seattle Is So Lucky to Have Communion

Seattle Met's Restaurant of the Year 2021. The New York Times' The Restaurant List 2021. Eater Seattle Awards' Best New Restaurant 2021. One...
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US News

Carnival Cruise Line launches first ship from US port since onset of COVID pandemic

Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Corp.'s flagship line, is once again launching ships with paying passengers from U.S. ports.Carnival Vista departed the Port of Galveston​​​​​​​ in Texas Saturday afternoon for a...

Demolition at Florida condo collapse site could come as early as today as Tropical Storm Elsa looms

SURFSIDE, Fla. — The demolition of the rest of the partially collapsed Florida condo building could come as early as Sunday as rescuers suspended their...

Fatherhood review – Kevin Hart Netflix drama is manipulative reputation rehab

In December 2018, Kevin Hart landed himself in a maelstrom of negative PR that he just couldn’t make subside. Scoring the high-profile gig of...

Business

Let us know: Where is your favorite local marijuana dispensary?

Boston got its fourth recreational pot dispensary this week — the first to open in the downtown area since recreational marijuana was legalized in...

Becker College laying off 329 as it prepares to close

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The Worcester-based Becker College is planning to lay off 329 employees when it closes at the end of the academic...

Haverhill marijuana store robbed with BB gun; suspect arrested

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Health

Is Colorado getting COVID right?

WASHINGTON — Since almost the beginning of the pandemic, states have vied for the status of being the one that got the coronavirus response...

'Americans seem to have become numb to Delta': Omicron is coming, but older variant is still driving infections

WASHINGTON — The Omicron variant of the coronavirus has dominated the news since its discovery in southern Africa was announced last week, but it...

End the hygiene theater, CDC says

It’s time to unplug the sanitizing robots and put away the bottles of Clorox that seem to line the entrances to every school, restaurant...