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US requests Venezuela respect will of people, says Gonzalez is president-elect
The United States officially recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as president-elect of the country on Tuesday, Nov. 19, months after President Nicolas Maduro controversially declared victory in the July 2024 presidential election. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recognized Gonzalez as the Venezuelan president in a post on X and demanded that the country… -
Microsoft’s AI language interpreter could be boon for cybercriminals
Microsoft unveiled a new Teams AI interpreter on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The program can replicate a user’s voice in near-real-time in nine different languages. The company said it plans to expand to 31 different languages in the future. The languages reportedly range from English, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish. The feature… -
Chinese vessel detained and suspected of Baltic Sea cable destruction
While Russia is suspected of severing two communication cable lines between NATO allies in the Baltic Sea by the West, a Chinese vessel was also implicated in the incident on Wednesday, Nov. 20, as Danish authorities detained the vessel. The cuts in the Baltic Sea happened on Sunday, Nov. 17 and on Monday, Nov. 18.… -
How unmanned helicopters are aiming to save pilots’ lives in US
An unmanned helicopter, which its creator claims will revolutionize everything from spraying crops to fighting fires all while saving lives, is taking flight. As revealed on Tuesday, Nov. 19, the so-called Sprayhawk needs no pilot. Developed by the U.S. startup Rotor, the helicopter relies on AI, sensors and communications systems, allowing a user to operate… -
Brazilian police say 5 officers arrested in alleged coup, assassination plot
Brazilian authorities announced they had arrested four members of the military and one police officer on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The five were arrested over an alleged plot to overthrow Brazil’s government and assassinate President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after the 2022 presidential election. Investigators said those arrested, which included military officials who trained with… -
UN resuming Haiti aid flights nearly a week after 3 planes hit by gunfire
The United Nations announced on Monday, Nov. 18, it will resume aid flights to Hait on Wednesday, Nov. 20. This comes about a week after three commercial planes were hit by gang gunfire that led to a pause in commercial flights to the island nation. As Straight Arrow News reported last week, the United States… -
Critical comms cables cut in Baltic Sea as West warns of Russian ‘sabotage’
United States allies reportedly believe that sabotage may be to blame for the loss of two underwater communication lines in the Baltic Sea. While it’s unclear who is behind the rupture, suspicions are reportedly being raised toward Russia as its war in Ukraine reached its 1,000th day on Tuesday, Nov. 19. German Defense Minister Boris… -
Trump appoints aide Steven Cheung to head White House communications
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Friday, Nov. 15, that Steven Cheung will be his top communications director in the White House. Cheung will reportedly serve as assistant to the president and director of communications. Trump also announced the appointment of Sergio Gor as assistant to the president, as well as the director of presidential personnel.… -
Lawsuits accuse Kraft Heinz and Lindt Chocolate of lying about ingredients
A federal judge refused a motion by Kraft Heinz to dismiss a class-action lawsuit against it, which accuses the food giant of lying about its Mac & Cheese claims of no artificial preservatives in its ingredients label. U.S. District Judge Mary Rowland ruled on Wednesday, Nov. 13, that the plaintiffs made a reasonable allegation that… -
Gladiator experience coming to Roman Colosseum, critics are ‘not entertained’
After a more than 2,000-year hiatus, gladiator fights are coming back to the Roman Colosseum, albeit reenacted, as announced on Wednesday, Nov. 13. In the spring of 2025, officials will look to capitalize on enthusiasm sparked by the long-anticipated sequel to the movie “Gladiator.” The fights will be mock versions of the historic battles, but… -
Google responds to report Gemini sent menacing message for man to ‘die’
Google responded to accusations on Thursday, Nov. 14, that its AI chatbot Gemini told a University of Michigan graduate student to “die” while he asked for help with his homework. Google asserts Gemini has safeguards to prevent the chatbot from responding with sexual, violent or dangerous wording encouraging self-harm. “Large language models can sometimes respond… -
World’s first wheel that transforms from solid to soft created by scientists
A revolutionary new wheel could be a gamechanger for those with mobility impairments. As revealed on Thursday, Nov. 14, researchers in South Korea have come up with what they call the world’s first “morphing” wheel. The technology functions like a rigid wheel on flat ground but transforms into a flexible form when navigating stairs or… -
Transgender students may face ban on which restrooms they can use in Ohio
A bill in Ohio banning transgender students from using bathrooms that match their gender identity passed on Wednesday, Nov. 13, and is now up to Republican Gov. Mike DeWine to sign into law. Dewine said he’s leaning toward signing the bill but will be conducting a legal review first. The Republican proposal would be implemented…
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