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Google Is Now Rolling Out an AI-Powered Duolingo Competitor

29Aug

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Google Is Now Rolling Out an AI-Powered Duolingo Competitor

Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source.Google is rolling out two new AI-powered features for Google Translate this week, and it might not be good news for Duolingo. The app now generates practice sessions for you to either listen or speak along with. These lessons are generated by AI, and, according to Google, "intelligently adapt to your skill level." It follows a different AI-powered experiment Google launched back in April called "Language Lessons," though Google Translate's implementation seems a bit more basic.This feature is rolling out this week on iOS and Android in beta. It doesn't seem to have landed on my Translate app yet, but here's how Google says it'...

Norman Reedus’s son, Mingus, faces charges after assault arrest – National

28Aug

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Norman Reedus’s son, Mingus, faces charges after assault arrest – National

Mingus Reedus, the son of The Walking Dead actor Norman Reedus and former supermodel Helena Christensen, made his first appearance in court on Tuesday after he was arrested and charged with assault on Aug. 23. Police apprehended Reedus while responding to an assault in progress, according to the New York City Police Department.Officers found a 33-year-old woman with “minor injuries” to her neck and leg, and she was transported to the hospital in “stable” condition, according to USA Today.Reedus, 25, was initially charged with one count of assault and one count of criminal obstruction of breathing. He was later charged with three additional counts: assault – recklessly causing physical injury, aggravated harassment and harassment. He has pleaded not guilty and an investigation into the inci...

Canada places further sanctions on Russia over Moldova interference claims – National

28Aug

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Canada places further sanctions on Russia over Moldova interference claims – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ottawa is placing further sanctions on Russia after allegations that Moscow interfered to influence elections in Moldova, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand’s office said on Thursday. Canada is imposing sanctions against 16 individuals and two entities under the Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations for their role in “Russia’s malign interference activities in Moldova,” Anand’s office said.“These individuals have actively participated in coordinated efforts aimed at destabilizing the democratically elected government in Moldova. They are associated with politician and businessman Ilan Shor, who has been sanctioned by Canada, and who fled Moldova in 2019,” the statement continue...

Canada, India name new high commissioners in step toward ‘deepening’ ties – National

28Aug

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Canada, India name new high commissioners in step toward ‘deepening’ ties – National

Canada and India announced Thursday they have appointed new high commissioners to each other’s countries, a step towards “deepening” diplomatic ties despite multiple allegations of foreign interference by Indian agents on Canadian soil. Christopher Cooter, a diplomat with 35 years of experience who served in New Delhi more than 25 years ago, will serve as Canada’s new high commissioner to India, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said.“The appointment of a new High Commissioner reflects Canada’s step-by-step approach to deepening diplomatic engagement and advancing bilateral cooperation with India,” Anand said in a statement.“This is an important development toward restoring services for Canadians while strengthening the bilateral relationship to support Canada’s economy.”India’s foreign...

Air pollution cuts 3.5 years from life of an average Indian: Report

28Aug

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Air pollution cuts 3.5 years from life of an average Indian: Report

All of India`s 1.4 billion people live in areas where annual average particulate pollution levels exceed the WHO guideline and even those in the cleanest regions of the country could live 9.4 months longer if the air quality met global standards, according to a new report. The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago`s (EPIC) 2025 report said PM2.5 concentrations in India in 2023 were higher than in 2022. These levels are more than eight times higher than the WHO guideline and reducing them to permanently meet the global standard would add 3.5 years to the average life expectancy of Indians. According to the WHO`s 2021 air quality guideline, the annual average limit for PM2.5 is 5 micrograms per cubic metre, while for PM10 it is 15 micrograms per cubic metre. These limits a...

Were B.C. teen’s remains missed because coroner attended site virtually?

28Aug

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Were B.C. teen’s remains missed because coroner attended site virtually?

When police attended a single-room occupancy building in East Vancouver three years ago, they found the body of “Jimmy” Van Chung Pham, a man with a criminal history who would later be described as a predator by the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs. What police did not notice at the time were the bodies of missing Indigenous teenager Noelle O’Soup and a woman called Elma Enan, whose decomposing remains were only located months later in the tiny room that Vancouver police told the CBC was occupied by an “extreme hoarder.”The attending officer is now facing a neglect-of-duty investigation by the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner, B.C.’s civilian police oversight agency.But the two bodies had also gone unnoticed by a second investigator — the community coroner, or field coron...

The Best Labor Day Deals on Phones, Laptops, TVs, and More

28Aug

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The Best Labor Day Deals on Phones, Laptops, TVs, and More

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Labor Day sales are rolling in, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before they’re over. You can also subscribe to our shopping newsletter, Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox.Labor Day is a big holiday for tech sales, and even though it's not yet the weekend, the deals are already rolling in. Whether you're in the market for laptops, phones, tablets, or even a new TV, there's definitely a deal out there just waiting for you to snatch it up.The hard part is finding it, but lucky for you, I’ve already taken care of all the hard work. For the rest of th...

Sophie Turner warns Harry Potter child actors of social media affect

28Aug

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Sophie Turner warns Harry Potter child actors of social media affect

Sophie Turner has shared her concerns for the young actors of HBO`s upcoming Harry Potter TV series. Turner, who joined `Game of Thrones` at 14, has voiced her thoughts about the child actors roped in for the roles of Harry, Hermione, and Ron. The actor spoke about the negative impact that social media had on her in the early days. "I think social media was just really becoming a big thing after I started on Game of Thrones, so I got a couple of years of peace and quiet and then I had to adjust. It had such a profound impact on my mental health, like more than I could tell you. It almost destroyed me on numerous occasions," she said, as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter. Referring to the new cast of the Harry Potter series, Turner stated that they must remain away from social media. "I ...

Taylor Swift is in her engagement era. Will it give the economy a boost? – National

28Aug

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Taylor Swift is in her engagement era. Will it give the economy a boost? – National

The global economy may be trying to get Out Of The Woods, but a celebrity wedding might just be what it needs to Shake It Off after pop star Taylor Swift announced her engagement to two-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce. The news is spurring hope that it could bring a much-needed boost to retail sales and consumer spending.Swift’s impact on local economies and retail has long been the subject of study, with one estimate claiming that the singer-songwriter’s 2023 U.S. tour may have generated US$4.6 billion in total consumer spending, larger than the GDP of 35 countries.A report dubbed Swiftonomics: Eras Tour Impact on Colorado found that Swift’s two shows in July led to a US$140-million boost to the state’s GDP for the year.Canada, too, was left feeling the Lavender Haze from the perfor...

Adults with heart disease must be immunised against Covid-19, pneumonia: Experts

28Aug

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Adults with heart disease must be immunised against Covid-19, pneumonia: Experts

Adults with cardiovascular disease must be immunised against conditions such as Covid-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), pneumonia, herpes zoster (shingles), and other diseases, according to new recommendations released by the American College of Cardiology (ACC). The guidance also provides detailed evidence for each vaccine recommendation and answers to frequently asked questions to guide conversations between clinicians and patients. “Vaccination against communicable respiratory diseases and other serious diseases is critical for people with heart disease, but barriers exist to ensuring people are educated on which vaccines to get, how often to get them, and why they are important,” said Paul Heidenreich, chair of the CCG writing committee. “With this document, we want ...