We're reading: How Facebook's AI 'Shrimp Jesus' is creating a zombie internet

Bizzarro AI images have turned parts of Facebook into a sometimes strange place, 404 Media reports. Why isn't Meta doing anything about it?

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Some Florida boaters seen on video dumping trash into ocean have been identified, officials say

The incident occurred Sunday in the Boca Inlet, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

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Google makes case against DOJ's antitrust allegations

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Israel is retiring its Patriot missile batteries. They could help a struggling Ukraine.

Israel is retiring the Patriot air defense system after long dissatisfaction with it. But Patriot missiles have been crucial in Ukraine and elsewhere.

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Kevin Spacey Goes Nuclear on Upcoming Docuseries About Abuse Claims

“I will not sit back and be attacked by a dying network’s one-sided ‘documentary’ about me in their desperate attempt for ratings,” he said.

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Trump hush money trial set to resume with further witness testimony: Live updates

Keith Davidson, former lawyer for adult film star Stormy Daniels and Playboy model Karen McDougal, to give further evidence about details of ex-president’s hush money agreements with accusers

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North Carolina congressional candidate suspends campaign days before primary runoff

A candidate seeking the Republican nomination for a central North Carolina congressional seat has announced she’s suspending her campaign days before her primary runoff election.

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Focus group highlights: Wisconsin young voters talk TikTok, marijuana and RFK

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What is AIPAC? How the group uses funding to support the Israel-US relationship

AIPAC is coming up more and more in today's politics. But what does AIPAC do?

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Anti-Trump Media Denounce 'Migrant Detention Camps'

The establishment media are trying to scare swing voters away from Trump's popular promise to guard the nation's borders.

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Repealed Arizona 1864 abortion law won't be reversed for at least 90 days

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Palestinian flag raised at Harvard was put there by protestors, not the school

School officials and media reports say student protesters flew the Palestinian flag, not the university itself or its personnel.

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FBI investigating after Lindsey Graham targeted by scam caller impersonating Schumer

South Carolina Senator’s office confirms investigation is ongoing

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At a clinic in Hialeah, immigrants wrestle with Florida's new abortion ban

Many women seeking abortions this week at a small clinic in Miami-Dade County were surprised to learn about the state's new six-week ban.

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Why Trump faced another gag order hearing

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Analysis: Be ready for Donald Trump to never accept an election result

Former President Donald Trump has shown remarkable consistency over many years on a key issue of American politics: He does not have faith in election results.

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Bill Ackman Helps Bankroll Rager for UNC Frat Bros Who ‘Defended’ U.S. Flag

A GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $424,000 for “the party they deserve.”

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Mississippi high court declines to rule on questions of public funds going to private schools

The Mississippi Supreme Court has declined to rule on whether the state is violating its own constitution with a program that would spend $10 million public money on infrastructure grants for private schools.

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Cartier tried to stop a man from buying $13,600 earrings for $13 after a website typo, but he got them anyway

When Cartier accidentally discounted a pair of $13,600 gold earrings online, one man bought two pairs. He's now been granted the right to keep them.

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Seeking nominations for rising stars in influencer talent management in the US and the UK

Please submit your nomination by Thursday, May 9, 2024 for Business Insider's list of rising stars in influencer talent management.

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White House Forced Into Clean Up Duty After Biden Calls Critical Ally ‘Xenophobic’

Jean-Pierre was forced to cleanup for President Joe Biden after he called a critical ally of the United States "xenophobic" during a Wednesday campaign event.

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Biden Denounces Violence on Campus, Breaking Silence After Rash of Arrests

President Biden defended the right to dissent but made clear that he believed too many of the demonstrations had gone beyond the bounds of free speech.

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Police Fire Rubber Bullets at UCLA’s Pro-Palestine Protesters

At least 209 people were arrested in the chaos overnight.

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CNN Panel Says Alvin Bragg Has Presented ‘Precious Little Evidence’ Of Trump’s ‘Direct Involvement’ In Payments

A CNN panel asserted that Alvin Bragg has thus far failed to show significant evidence that former President Donald Trump was directly involved in payments.

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Campus calls to divest from Israel hinge on a tough question: Where’s the money exactly?

Pro-Palestinian activists are demanding more transparency around universities’ investments, which experts say can be difficult to trace in all forms.

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Biden Says Pro-Palestinian Protesters Have No ‘Right to Cause Chaos’ on U.S. Campuses

‘Destroying property is not a peaceful protest, it’s against the law,’ Biden said weeks after an anti-Israel encampment sprang up at Columbia University.

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Stellantis Hiring in Brazil, India, Mexico After Laying Off 400 Americans

Stellantis is making a big hiring push for low-wage engineers in Brazil, India, Mexico, and Morocco after laying off 400 Americans.

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Biden condemns unrest after Gaza demonstrations: ‘Violent protest is not protected’

President’s remarks come after police were met with violence while clearing Gaza protest encampments from college campuses nationwide

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What does it mean to be antisemitic? We explain the often misunderstood term

Acts of anti-Jewish hatred have been on the rise since Israel-Hamas war started in Oct. 2023. But what does antisemitism mean? What to know.

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Transgender Tennesseans want state's refusal to amend birth certificates declared unconstitutional

The fate of a decades-old Tennessee policy that does not allow transgender people to change the sex designation on their birth certificates is in the hands of a federal appeals court.

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'Psywar': U.S. Army Releases Disturbing Psychological Operations Recruitment Video

An unsettling recruitment video from the U.S. Army's Psychological Operations division portrays faceless heads and cryptic messages.

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Drake, Taylor Swift Label Universal Music Group Strikes Deal with TikTok

Universal Music Group, the label pop star Taylor Swift and rapper Drake are on, has reportedly singed a new licensing agreement with China's TikTok app.

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Russian state media is posting more on TikTok ahead of the U.S. presidential election, study says

A study by the nonprofit Brookings Institution says Russian state-affiliated accounts have boosted their use of TikTok and are getting more engagement on the short-form video platform ahead of the U.S. presidential election.

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IRS acts to address wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and other filers

The IRS says it's taken steps to address a wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and others filers.

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A millennial who quit Fidelity and Salesforce is one of many choosing to 'descend the corporate ladder'

Los Angeles-based content creator Kirra Dickinson felt instantly "relieved" quitting her job at Salesforce to pursue social media and coaching.

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What's Trump doing in Wisconsin? What to know about the former president's visits

It's not the cheese, brats or beer that's bringing the former president to the Badger State - a look as to why WI is critical in the 2024 elections

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Investigation: Biden Order Focuses on Registering Convicts to Vote

An order signed by Biden has focused heavily on registering convicts to vote, an investigation from Heritage's Oversight Project revealed.

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Dem Candidate Who Uttered Racial Slur In Congress Scrubs Campaign Ad After Getting Bullied For ‘Racism’

Democratic Rep. David Trone cut out a portion of his new Senate primary TV ad after a coalition of black women slammed it for being racist, Axios reported.

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Extreme heat forces school closures across Asia, affecting millions of students

Experts say rising temperatures and the resulting disruptions threaten to widen the learning gaps between developing and developed countries.

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Alabama lawmakers pass legislation that would clear way for Biden to appear on state’s fall ballot

Alabama lawmakers have passed legislation that would allow President Joe Biden to appear on the state’s November ballot, after the Republican secretary of state warned that Democrats might miss a state deadline to formally name him as their nominee.

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Student-loan borrowers in public service will now have to wait until July for their debt relief forms to be processed

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is transferring away from student-loan company MOHELA, and any applications for relief are now paused.

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Judge Refuses to Green Light Angry Trump Posts

Already in hot water over his angry trial posts, Donald Trump tried to put the judge in the awkward position of pre-approving his public statements. Justice Merchan said no dice.

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Florida clarifies exceptions to 6-week abortion ban after it takes effect

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Jeff Bezos' tips on how to run a company and manage your team

From Jeff Bezos' famous "two-pizza rule" for meetings to his decision-making habits, here's some of the Amazon founder's best business advice.

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Nearly 2,000 arrests made amid campus protest crackdowns

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Sen. Tom Cotton takes aim at student loan forgiveness for anti-Israel agitators

Sen. Tom Cotton, the Republican from Arkansas, on Thursday criticized the possibility of student loan forgiveness that may be extended to anti-Israel agitators at universities nationwide.

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The ‘Challengers’ Boys Are Making Everyone Horny for Big Ears

Now that we’re all hot and bothered over stars Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor—and their unmissable feature—people are coming out of the woodwork confessing their auricle turn on.

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How many U.S. families could be impacted by Trump's vows to do mass deportations?

An estimated 1 in 25 U.S. households includes a family member who is undocumented.

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Watch: Halle Berry Shouts 'I Have Menopause' on Steps of Capitol Hill

Actress Halle Berry screamed, "I have menopause!" on the steps of Capitol Hill on Thursday while stressing her desire to raise awareness surrounding the topic.

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Palantir CEO calls Columbia anti-Israel protests 'pagan' and says he's dreamed of drone striking his enemies

Speaking at a conference full of members of Congress and tech leaders, Palantir's CEO also referred to anti-Israel protests on campuses as "pagan."

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