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Facebook Researchers Say They Can Detect Deepfakes And Where They Came From
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Deepfakes are altered photos, videos, and still images that use artificial intelligence to appear realistic. They've become harder to detect.
A New Lawsuit Aims To Stop Indiana From Pulling Unemployment Benefits Early
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Indiana is one of eight states that are scheduled to end expanded pandemic unemployment benefits this weekend.
Israel Hits Hamas Targets With The 1st Airstrikes Since Cease-Fire Deal
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
The Israel Defense Forces said its fighter jets struck two Hamas military compounds early Wednesday morning.
Gay And Bisexual Men Are Now Allowed To Donate Blood In England, Scotland And Wales
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
The shift in health policy in most of the U.K. reverses a decades-old rule that limited donor eligibility on perceived risks of contracting HIV/AIDs and other sexually transmitted infections.
America's Top Evangelical Group Is Deciding If They're Further Right Than Trump
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
The Southern Baptist Convention meets this week in Nashville, bringing to the fore a host of controversial issues that threaten to cause a rift among the faithful.
Southwest Airlines Grapples With Another Outage, Halting Flights
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Southwest Airlines flights were delayed across the country Monday night because of a problem with the company's weather data provider. Flights were again delayed on Tuesday.
1 Woman Is Dead, Others Injured In Minneapolis After A Driver Plows Into Protesters
Monday, June 14, 2021
Demonstrators were gathered to protest the June 3 shooting death of Winston Boogie Smith Jr., a Black man, by U.S. marshals in Minneapolis when a man plowed into a crowd Sunday night.
Hyundai Plant In Alabama Pauses Manufacturing Due To Car Chip Shortage
Monday, June 14, 2021
A global shortage of semiconductor chips has impacted the manufacturing of cars, electronics and appliances.
G-7 Leaders Are Set To Pledge 1 Billion Coronavirus Vaccines To Other Countries
Friday, June 11, 2021
President Biden pledged the U.S. will donate 500 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine globally. "Our values call on us to do everything that we can to vaccinate the world against COVID-19," he said.
A Fire And Cyberattack Cause Major Blackouts Across Puerto Rico
Friday, June 11, 2021
At the height of the blackout, nearly 800,000 customers were without power, according to Luma Energy. The company took over as the island's power authority just 10 days ago.
Child Labor Surges For The First Time In 20 Years. The Pandemic May Make That Worse.
Thursday, June 10, 2021
An estimated 160 million children were involved in child labor around the world at the beginning of 2020, according to a new report.
The U.S. Capitol Police Are Adding An Emotional Support Dog To The Force
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Lila joins the force several months after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol that left many officers injured and suffering from emotional distress.
A Plane Carrying Biden's Press Corps Was About To Take Off. Then The Cicadas Swarmed
Wednesday, June 09, 2021
A plane carrying dozens of journalists abroad to follow President Biden's trip to Europe was delayed several hours due to cicadas that filled the plane's engine.
A Record Number Of Americans, Including Republicans, Now Support Same-Sex Marriage
Wednesday, June 09, 2021
The rise in support stems largely from a majority of Republicans, who for the first time back same-sex marriage at 55%, according to Gallup.
Fake COVID Vaccine Cards Are Being Sold Online. Using One Is A Crime
Tuesday, June 08, 2021
Officials have pleaded with tech giants to keep the documents off their sites, but Amazon briefly had blank vaccination cards for sale this week. They could land their bearers in prison.
The EU Bans Belarus Airlines And Reroutes Flights Around Its Airspace
Friday, June 04, 2021
The move, affecting about 400 flights per day, is a reaction to the shocking arrest of a journalist last month after Belarusian officials forced his plane Greece-to-Lithuania flight to land in Minsk.
The U.S. Is Sending 1 Million Vaccines To Mexico Border Cities And Resort Spots
Friday, June 04, 2021
Mexico has reported more than 2.4 million confirmed coronavirus cases with more than 228,000 deaths as of Thursday. Targeting the shots toward tourist areas is a bid to boost the country's economy.
Police In Nicaragua Detain Opposition Figure At Her Home Following A Raid
Thursday, June 03, 2021
Federal prosecutors are requesting that Cristiana Chamorro be disqualified from running for president due to accusations that she was involved in money laundering.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu May Be On His Way Out. What Happens Next?
Wednesday, June 02, 2021
Israeli politicians from the right and left and an Arab party say they've reached an agreement to form a new government that casts out Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But it's not yet a done deal.
Storm Hits The Philippines, Leaving At Least 3 Dead And Hundreds Displaced
Wednesday, June 02, 2021
The wet season in the Philippines typically starts in June and lasts until November.