Internet news articles
Here are some recent internet news articles on various topics:
Technology
- "Google's New AI Can Create Realistic Fake Videos" (The Verge) - Google has developed an AI that can create realistic fake videos, raising concerns about deepfakes and their potential use in disinformation campaigns.
- "Facebook's Libra Cryptocurrency Faces Regulatory Scrutiny" (Bloomberg) - Facebook's plans for a new cryptocurrency, Libra, are facing resistance from regulators and lawmakers, who are concerned about its potential impact on the global financial system.
- "Amazon's Alexa Can Now Control Your Home's Temperature" (CNET) - Amazon has updated its Alexa smart speaker to allow users to control their home's temperature using voice commands.
Politics
- "Trump Administration to End Temporary Protected Status for Thousands of Immigrants" (The New York Times) - The Trump administration has announced plans to end temporary protected status for thousands of immigrants from El Salvador, Haiti, and Nicaragua, sparking outrage from immigration advocates.
- "House Democrats Pass Resolution Condemning Trump's Tweets" (The Hill) - The House of Representatives has passed a resolution condemning President Trump's tweets about four Democratic congresswomen of color, which many have deemed racist and xenophobic.
- "UK Parliament Votes to Delay Brexit Deadline" (BBC News) - The UK Parliament has voted to delay the Brexit deadline, pushing back the date for the UK's departure from the European Union.
Health
- "New Study Finds Link Between Air Pollution and Cognitive Decline" (The Guardian) - A new study has found that exposure to air pollution can lead to cognitive decline and dementia, highlighting the need for stricter pollution controls.
- "WHO Warns of Global Measles Outbreak" (Al Jazeera) - The World Health Organization has warned of a global measles outbreak, with cases rising in many countries due to declining vaccination rates.
- "New Treatment Shows Promise for Treating Alzheimer's Disease" (Science Magazine) - Researchers have developed a new treatment that shows promise for treating Alzheimer's disease, which could potentially slow or stop the progression of the disease.
Business
- "WeWork's IPO Filing Reveals Massive Losses" (The Wall Street Journal) - WeWork's initial public offering filing has revealed massive losses for the company, which has raised concerns about its financial stability.
- "Tesla's Stock Price Plummets After Elon Musk's Twitter Rant" (CNBC) - Tesla's stock price plummeted after Elon Musk's Twitter rant about the company's financial struggles and his own personal wealth.
- "Amazon to Acquire Eero, a Home Wi-Fi Router Company" (The Verge) - Amazon has announced plans to acquire Eero, a home Wi-Fi router company, in a move that could help the e-commerce giant expand its presence in the smart home market.
Entertainment
- "Disney+ Launches with Strong Subscriber Numbers" (Variety) - Disney's new streaming service, Disney+, has launched with strong subscriber numbers, beating expectations and giving the company a foothold in the competitive streaming market.
- "New 'Star Wars' Trilogy Announced, with 'The Rise of Skywalker' Director" (The Hollywood Reporter) - Lucasfilm has announced a new trilogy of 'Star Wars' films, with 'The Rise of Skywalker' director J.J. Abrams set to return.
- "Taylor Swift's 'Lover' Album Breaks Multiple Records" (Billboard) - Taylor Swift's new album 'Lover' has broken multiple records, including the most streams in a single day for a pop album.