AI companies are buying—and destroying—antique books. Here’s why.
Millions of physical books are being scanned to train AI models. They’re then dumped in the trash.
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Actress Hayden Panettiere was found in cardiac arrest, Coroner’s Office says
Actress Hayden Panettiere was found in cardiac arrest on Sunday, but an autopsy found no signs of trauma that would have contributed to her death, the Greenville County, South Carolina, coroner’s office said.
In photos: The solar eclipse visible from Europe for the first time in 27 years
The moon will completely block the sun in Iceland, Spain and Northern Portugal, while other parts of Europe and North America will see a partial eclipse.
Thousands of social media addiction lawsuits against Meta can move forward, appeals court says
An appeals court ruled an appeal was made too early in the process to use Section 230 of the Communications Act as a defense.
Australia’s job market is healthier than it looks
Strong employment growth, high participation and narrowing gender gaps show Australia’s labour market remains in good health, despite signs of a broader economic slowdown, argues Stephen Koukoulas. Australia’s labour market is in good health. This does not mean it is perfect. Far from it. But considering that perfection in the labour market is as unrealistic […]
LIV Golf is on the cusp of a new funding deal—And bankruptcy is on the table
The Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund bailed on its funding of LIV Golf—and now the league’s future is in doubt.
This year’s European wildfires are three times worse than average
Three firefighters died this week in Greece as severe weather continues to fuel blazes across Europe.
FIFA’s $20 billion question: Can the World Cup have private owners?
A proposal to sell a stake in FIFA to manage operations of its main events, including the men’s and women’s World Cups, has the potential to raise tricky tax questions.
FIFA Crisis (Live Updates): Kushner-Backed Deal In Peril As CONCACAF Rejects Plan
The 55 member associations in UEFA approved the boycott unanimously on Thursday.
FIFA Head Sets Deadline For Members To Claim $20 Million In Kushner-Backed World Cup Plan
FIFA confirmed plans to raise $4.2 billion for a new entity controlling the nonprofit’s “commercial and event operations” at a $20 billion equity valuation.