Two years ago, angry men burst into the precinct to contest the results of a local election, their anger fueled by conspiracy theories surrounding electronic vote-counting systems. "This is an attack on the process... It's hard sometimes, and it's discouraging," says Joanna Francescut, assistant county clerk and registrar of voters. This rural northern California area mirrors the forces fracturing America ever since Donald Trump falsely asserted that the 2020 election was stolen from him. In poll after poll... Читать дальше...
But unlike her human counterparts, Jennifer is a creation of artificial intelligence (AI), allowing her to make thousands of calls without taking a break or losing her cool. "Hello there. My name is Jennifer and I'm an artificial intelligence volunteer," she says, immediately declaring her identity in calls to Silicon Valley voters in the US congressional race. In her slightly robotic-sounding voice -- intentionally designed to make it clear she is not human -- she introduces the candidate, asks... Читать дальше...
Moscow, Riyadh and several other OPEC+ members on Sunday announced extensions to oil production cuts first announced in 2023 as part of an agreement among oil producers to boost prices following economic uncertainty.
The USA will play for a place in the final against Canada on Wednesday while Mexico will face Brazil with both games and Sunday's final in San Diego. A Lindsey Horan penalty and first-half goals from Jenna Nighswonger and Jaedyn Shaw gave the USA a 3-0 lead at half-time as they bounced back from a surprise loss to Mexico in their final group game on Monday. Any hangover from that loss was cured when Alex Morgan was barged over in the box by Jorelyn Carabali and Horan calmly slotted home from the spot to put the USA ahead in the 13th minute. Читать дальше...
Yuan needed two hours and 13 minutes and seven championship points to subdue Wang, who rallied from 5-2 down in the second set to force a tie-break in the showdown at Austin, Texas. In her only prior WTA final, Yuan had lost to American Jessica Pegula last October at Seoul. The matchup was the first all-Chinese WTA final since Wang Qiang defeated Zheng Saisai to take the 2018 Nanchang crown. It was the first all-Chinese final outside Asia since Zheng Jie defeated Li Na in the 2006 Estoril championship match. Читать дальше...
"Given the immense scale of suffering in Gaza, there must be an immediate ceasefire for at least the next six weeks, which is what is currently on the table," Harris said during a speech in Selma, Alabama. Her comments were the strongest to date by a US administration official on Israel, as President Joe Biden comes under acute pressure over his support for Israel and the civilian death toll in Gaza soars. A senior US official said Saturday that Israel had broadly accepted the deal, which would... Читать дальше...
At least a dozen people died as gang members attacked the main prison in Haiti's capital, triggering a breakout by several thousand inmates, an AFP reporter and an NGO said Sunday.
The contest at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, carried live by streaming service Netflix, was a chance for both Spanish stars to test their fitness. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, missed most of last year with a hip injury sustained at the Australian Open. He made his comeback at the Brisbane International in January before a small muscle tear forced the 37-year-old to pull out of this season's first Grand Slam in Melbourne. He shelved plans to return to action at the Qatar Open in February... Читать дальше...
The British squad edged Spain 10-7 while France held off Ireland 26-24 in advancing to the championship match. Robbie Fergusson's try in the fifth minute gave Great Britain a 5-0 half-time lead and Alex Davis added another in the ninth minute that made the difference. Tobias Sainz-Trapaga scored a try for the Spaniards in the 12th minute and Juan Ramos added a conversion but it was too little and too late. France advanced when Ireland's Billy Dardis missed a conversion kick after Terry Kennedy scored his second try in the 15th minute. Читать дальше...
It was the third-largest blowout victory in Celtics history, a legacy dating to 1946. Boston's Jaylen Brown scored 25 of his 29 points in a record-shattering first half while Jayson Tatum celebrated his 26th birthday by scoring 22 of his 27 points during the first two quarters of domination. "It's up there. Great birthday. Got to do what I love in front of the best fans in the world and get a win," Tatum said. The Celtics became the first club in NBA history to win three games in the same season by 50 or more points. Читать дальше...
Uncapped pace-bowler Ben Sears has been called up in his place for the second and final home game against Australia, starting Friday at Hagley Park. The touring Australians lead the series 1-0 after their 172-run victory in the first Test, which finished on Sunday in Wellington. New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said 26-year-old Sears, who has taken 58 first-class wickets in 19 appearances for Wellington, was ready for Test cricket. "Ben's a young bowler with a quality skill set," Stead added. Читать дальше...
After Real Madrid drew in Valencia the night before, surprising title challengers Girona had a chance to reverse their recent slump and regain some ground. But they continued to subside as they lost 1-0 at Mallorca. That gave giant Catalan rivals Barcelona a chance to take second, but they drew 0-0 in Bilbao in the late game. Girona remained second, seven points behind Real with Barcelona another point behind. Atletico Madrid tightened their grip on fourth as they beat Betis 2-1. On Saturday... Читать дальше...
Swiss voters on Sunday overwhelmingly backed a proposal to increase pension payments, a move hailed as "historic" by backers at a time when the country's ageing population faces surging living expenses.
The group included 131 minors evicted from the Bulla Loca mine in the Bolivar state in the Amazon region, general Domingo Hernandez Larez of the armed forces' operational command said in a message on X. He did not provide a time frame. Evictions were continuing, as was the dismantling of illegal mining structures erected in the La Paragua Forest Reserve, he added. "Protecting nature is everyone's task!" said Hernandez Larez. The Bolivar region is rich in gold, diamonds, iron, bauxite, quartz and coltan. Читать дальше...
Overnight co-leader Eckroat had back-to-back birdies at the fourth and fifth and was 15-under for the tournament through seven holes when darkness fell. He and overnight co-leaders Shane Lowry of Ireland and David Skinns of England didn't tee off until after the lengthy thunderstorm delay. Eckroat called it "just a weird day." "Mother Nature, there's nothing you can do about it," Eckroat said. "I almost didn't think we were going to play at all today, so I kind of shut off for a little bit and... Читать дальше...
