Warner Bros Discovery chief booed at Boston University graduation, videos show

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Reuters

(Reuters) – Warner Bros Discovery chief executive David Zaslav was booed by students after taking the stage at Boston University to accept his honorary degree and give the 2023 commencement speech, amid an ongoing strike by film and television writers over pay, videos that surfaced on social media show. The Hollywood Reporter first reported the incident on Sunday. Boston University did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Thousands of members of the Writers Guild of America went on strike on earlier in May after the union failed to reach a deal with Walt Disney Co, Netflix… Read More “Warner Bros Discovery chief booed at Boston University graduation, videos show”

Backlash over 5G mast plans in Deringwood Drive, a href=”https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/”Downswood/a, that neighbours claim will ‘knock thousands’ off property prices

There has been a public outcry at plans to site a 5G mast next door to dozens of homes. Maidstone council has already received 73 letters of objection to the proposal to place a 15m high mast next to a bus stop in Deringwood Drive, Downswood. Besides bus users, the mast would most affect the residents in Frithwood Close, whose homes back onto Deringwood Drive at this point and which are in some cases only metres away from the proposed location. The bid has been made by WHP Telecoms Ltd, on behalf of the Three UK network, who say the “precise location” is needed to ensure “the widest breadth of… Read More “Backlash over 5G mast plans in Deringwood Drive, a href=”https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/”Downswood/a, that neighbours claim will ‘knock thousands’ off property prices”

Chapeau to you La Rochelle, it was a Champions Cup final for the ages

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City AM

By Matt Hardy You’d have been forgiven if, by the 12th minute of Saturday’s Champions Cup final between Leinster and La Rochelle, you’d turned over to Garden Rescue or Midsomer Murders because the match looked all but done and dusted. A brace from Dan Sheehan and a third try from Jimmy O’Brien gave Irish province Leinster a 17-0 lead in Dublin against the reigning champions. But in the subsequent 68 minutes the team who were only promoted to the French top flight in 2014 inched their way back into it and, astonishingly, won. La Rochelle no longer a ‘David’La Rochelle’s 27-26 victory will go do… Read More “Chapeau to you La Rochelle, it was a Champions Cup final for the ages”

Kraft Heinz Borrows a Coca-Cola Idea (Really)

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The Street

By Sarah Jean Callahan Getting a food order perfect every time may be one step closer to reality, as Kraft Heinz (KHC) – Get Free Report will debut its newest invention at the 2023 National Restaurant Association Show, which takes place in Chicago May 20–23. Kraft Heinz has a long history of finding the best way to compliment meals with its condiments. Heinz is the number one ketchup or catsup depending on your preference. Over two to one people choose Heinz ketchup over the next leading brand Hunt’s, according to Statista. Some ketchup lovers would argue that if it’s not Heinz it’s not worth … Read More “Kraft Heinz Borrows a Coca-Cola Idea (Really)”

SI Swimsuit Editor’s Rack Dream Closet: Shop Our Favorite Summer Essentials

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SI Swim

By Ananya Panchal The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this connection. One of four 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue cover stars, Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic earlier this year for her beachside feature. Styling for her photo shoot was inspired by Barbiecore trends, including bold colors, flirty patters and flattering cuts, so it only makes sense that she participated in SI Swimsuit’s Dream Closet activation during launch weekend at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in … Read More “SI Swimsuit Editor’s Rack Dream Closet: Shop Our Favorite Summer Essentials”

How the EU is supporting Europe’s film industry at this year’s Cannes Film Festival

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Euronews (English)

The European Commission has financed numerous European films at the Cannes Film Festival, including four that are bidding for the coveted Palme d’Or. Thierry Breton, the European Commissioner for the Internal Market, travelled to the Palais des Festivals to present the results of the Commission’s action and to unveil its Media Outlook. “I presented the Media Outlook, which is in fact a very in-depth study that was carried out by our services to see the major trends [in the film industry] that we know about and to draw conclusions,” Breton said. “It’s obviously the emergence of platforms and ho… Read More “How the EU is supporting Europe’s film industry at this year’s Cannes Film Festival”

Microsoft adds Bing chatbot widget for on iOS and Android

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BANG Showbiz English

Microsoft has added a chatbot widget for Bing mobile users. The tech giant is marking 100 days since launching search powered by artificial intelligence by introducing a number of updates. In a blog post this week, the company said: “Widgets are a great way to get timely information at a glance, or directly access features in your favorite apps. “This week, we’re launching a new Bing Chat widget that you can add to your iOS or Android home screen… “Soon, you’ll be able to click the Bing icon to land directly in the new Bing Chat experience, or click the microphone icon to verbally ask a ques… Read More “Microsoft adds Bing chatbot widget for on iOS and Android”

A persuasive case for AI? Julian Huppert, director of the Intellectual Forum at Jesus College, weighs up ChatGPT

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Cambridge Independent

Last week was the first Cambridge Tech Week, writes Julian Huppert, director of the Intellectual Forum at Jesus College. The brainchild of the wonderful Ann Fisher, it is somewhat remarkable that it was only the first one, given the global significance of Cambridge technology. With an audience from around Cambridge, the UK, and overseas, I expect this will be the first of many. We decided to use the opportunity of having access to the Cambridge Union to host some debates about technology issues, alongside talks, panel discussions and interviews. One of these looked at AI – and asked the contro… Read More “A persuasive case for AI? Julian Huppert, director of the Intellectual Forum at Jesus College, weighs up ChatGPT”

Time for reflection on lock-ins, lockdowns, and shutdowns at the Digital Rights Asia-Pacific Assembly

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Global Voices

Digital Rights Asia-Pacific 2023. Source: EngageMedia By Phet Sayo This article was originally published by EngageMedia, a non-profit media, technology, and culture organization, and an edited version is republished here as part of a content-sharing agreement with Global Voices. In this blog post, EngageMedia Executive Director Phet Sayo invites old and new allies in the digital rights space to join in the collaborative sense-making process and reflect on the lessons and challenges in navigating the digital rights landscape ahead of the Digital Rights Asia-Pacific 2023 (DRAPAC23) Assembly. In … Read More “Time for reflection on lock-ins, lockdowns, and shutdowns at the Digital Rights Asia-Pacific Assembly”

Half ’s largest lakes and reservoirs drying up: study

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Relaxnews

By JOSH EDELSON / AFP More than half of the World’s largest lakes and reservoirs are dwindling and placing humanity’s future water security at risk, with climate change and unsustainable consumption the main culprits, a study said Thursday. More than half of the World’s largest lakes and reservoirs are dwindling and placing humanity’s future water security at risk, with climate change and unsustainable consumption the main culprits, a study said Thursday. “Lakes are in trouble globally, and it has implications far and wide,” Balaji Rajagopalan, a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder… Read More “Half ’s largest lakes and reservoirs drying up: study”