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Snapchat’s Time Machine lens uses AI to age and de-age selfies
If you weren’t convinced yet that artificial intelligence will eventually be able to do pretty much anything, Snapchat is about to show you just how powerful machine learning can be — for free. Today, the popular social media app is adding a new lens called Time Machine that’s...
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Discount broker Charles Schwab in talks to buy TD Ameritrade
Charles Schwab Corp, the largest discount broker in the U.S. financial world, is in talks to buy rival TD Ameritrade, CNBC reported, as profits in the industry come under pressure from a shift to zero commission. ......
WeWork to lay off 2,400 employees globally in SoftBank revamp
NEW YORK — WeWork said on Thursday it is laying off around 2,400 employees globally, as the office-sharing company seeks to drastically cut costs and stabilize its business after it transformed from a Wall Street darling into a pariah in a matter of weeks. “As part of our renewed focus...
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Light, sound pollutions affect citizens' health
People cross the road near Gangnam Station in Seoul, where LED lights for outdoor advertising signs light up the district as if it were daytime. The threat of light pollution continues to grow as the demand for artificial lighting increases. Korea Times file By Bahk Eun-ji Kim Mi-ran, a 41-year-old...
Yoga, physical therapy found to help in sleeping better
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Davis Cup 2019: Andy Murray reveals fitness concerns ahead of potentially gruelling week
Andy Murray admitted he would struggle to play the five matches in a row that Great Britain will require to lift the Davis Cup trophy. Britain begin their campaign on Wednesday morning in Madrid with a gentle-looking opener against the Netherlands before their second group match against Kazakhstan...
Federer says it's still 'easy to get motivated'
Roger Federer insisted it was still "easy to get motivated" despite being in the later stages of his career. The Swiss great has won a record 20 grand slam titles, with the last of those coming at the 2018 Australian Open. But Federer – who is set to play Alexander Zverev in exhibition matches in...
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Djokovic wins as Serbia reaches Davis Cup quarterfinals
MADRID (AP) — Novak Djokovic defeated Benoit Paire 6-3, 6-3 to seal Serbia’s victory over top-ranked France in the Davis Cup Finals on Thursday. The result gave Serbia an insurmountable 2-0 lead over the French before the doubles match. Filip Krajinovic had defeated...
'I'm not going to make the same mistakes,' says new Spurs boss Mourinho
New Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho says he will not make the same mistakes at Spurs that he did in previous managerial roles. ......
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In Thailand, Pope condemns exploitation of women, children for sex
In Thailand, Pope condemns exploitation of women, children for sex
BANGKOK - Pope Francis condemned on Thursday the exploitation of women and children for prostitution in Thailand, which is notorious for its sex tourism, saying the violence, abuse and enslavement...
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The US policy shift on Israeli settlements will not stop Palestinians persevering
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Brazil’s far-right president Bolsonaro launches own party in bid to consolidate power
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With the polls offering little in the way of hope, Corbyn goes for broke
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Israeli president tells parliament to find new PM or face election
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At Private California Fundraiser, Pete Buttigieg Explains Limited Black Support
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