Author: prologu5
‘It’s disappearing very fast’: Hong Kong’s fading neon heritage shines a spotlight on the craft
Hong Kong Free Press Part of HKFP’s partnership with The Guardian. The narrow pavements of Hong Kong commercial district Wan Chai are no stranger to the lunchtime rush, with queues spilling out from restaurants and promoters being ignored as they push flyers on passers-by. But on an otherwise unexceptional Monday in March, one main thoroughfare…
Read MoreCalifornia bill would criminalize AI-generated porn without consent
Fox News A California lawmaker introduced legislation that would criminalize using artificial intelligence to create pornography while using a person’s likeness without consent. Assembly member Tri Ta, a Republican representing Westminster, California, introduced the legislation in February that aims to punish people up to $1,000, or a year in jail, if they distribute “deepfake” porn…
Read MorePoland bid farewell to volunteer killed in Bakhmut
Pravda Ukraine On 14 April, people in Bralin, southwestern Poland, bid farewell to 45-year-old volunteer Michał Żurek, who was killed in Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast. Source: Polish TVP INFO; Ukrinform Details: Michał Żurek was the commander of one of the platoons of the International Legion. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/15/7397985/
Read MoreBiden says he will soon announce his decision to run for a second term
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The US presidential election is scheduled for November 2024 https://tass.com/world/1604733
Read MoreCorrections & Amplifications
Wall Street Journal Corrections & Amplifications for the edition of April 15-16, 2023. https://www.wsj.com/articles/corrections-amplifications-4f3967f
Read MoreVietnam ‘needs to change’ its reliance on Russian arms. Will the US step in to help upgrade its military?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Hanoi this week could signal a strategic shift in ties, experts say, as Vietnam’s dependence on outdated Russian weaponry erodes its ability to defend its territorial…
Read MoreThieves Break Into Vehicle and Make Off With $200,000 … in Dimes
New York Times About 10 men took part in the brazen theft, which occurred at a Walmart parking lot in Philadelphia. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/us/philadelphia-dimes-stolen-truck.html
Read MoreChina opposes US Russia-related sanctions on Chinese firms
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739282
Read MorePoll reveals level of Russian public’s confidence in Putin
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The poll also revealed that the level of support for the United Russia party stood at 39.8% https://tass.com/russia/1604731
Read MoreBrazilian judge orders police to question Bolsonaro over post-inauguration riots
Fox News A Brazilian Supreme Court justice ordered the federal police Friday to take testimony from former President Jair Bolsonaro as part of the investigation itno the Jan. 8 attacks on government buildings in the capital. Justice Alexandre de Moraes gave the federal police 10 days to question the former president, acting on a request…
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