Back in 2011, the world held its breath after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan suffered a failure of its cooling systems, in the wake of the country getting hit by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami. The worry was not unfounded: the resulting meltdown — which spread highly radioactive material in multiple directions […]
Director Morgan Neville is steering clear of generative AI after ‘Roadrunner’ backlash
One of the most attention-grabbing aspects of “Roadrunner,” the Morgan Neville-directed documentary about Anthony Bourdain, was Neville’s use of generative AI to replicate Bourdain’s voice. Looking back now, Neville told Wired that he saw this as a “fun” way to “keep [Bourdain’s] voice going in the film.” But his approach drew intense criticism — while […]
PSG Held By Nice To Leave Monaco Clear At Top Of Ligue 1
Paris Saint-Germain missed the chance to retake top spot in Ligue 1 after they were held to a 1-1 draw away at Nice on Sunday, leaving Monaco clear at the top going into the October international break. Nice had led at half-time on the Cote d’Azur thanks to a deflected strike late in the first […]
It's becoming clear the Knicks pursued Karl-Anthony Towns for a long time
Karl-Anthony Towns was on the New York Knicks’ radar for a long time. The Knicks finally landed Towns last Friday in a blockbuster trade that sent Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a protected first-round pick (via the Detroit Pistons) to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The trade has not officially been completed yet. In the aftermath of […]
Paris Saint-Germain Clear At Top Of Ligue 1 After Beating Lille
Paris Saint-Germain are two points clear at the top of Ligue 1 already after coming through their biggest test of the season so far on Sunday, winning 3-1 away to fellow Champions League contenders Lille. Vitinha put PSG ahead on a stiflingly hot night in northern France with a penalty and Bradley Barcola doubled their […]