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In this Duke journalism class, failure was part of the assignment. It led to real AI tools for local news. - Poynter
When we began teaching our Duke University course about artificial intelligence tools for journalists, the first thing we had to address was how to make our students comfortable with failure. We are fortunate to have talented students, but they are…
Mortal Online 2's Newest Features Are Up, With New Journal, Party System, And Status Bars
The latest Mortal Online 2 patch has made it out of the Public Test Realm and goes live today, heavily updating the Journal and status bars while adding a fresh party feature. The first of the heavy-hitting changes is the addition of the new party…
Here's the latest stock market to be leapfrogged by South Korea in the world rankings
Canada has become the latest country to be overtaken by South Korea in the league table of the world's largest stock markets by capitalization. Having powered past the U.K. only last week, the Asian Tiger economy now only ranks behind the U.S.…
Georgetown Commencement Speaker Mort Schapiro Withdraws After Firestorm Caused by his Jewish Journal Columns
In his column, Schapiro has written about a range of subjects, including the need for hope and optimism and improving the public discourse. But he has also expressed supportive views of Israel, and that was a bridge too far for a group of students.
Diplomats Warned Over Online Prediction Markets Amid Unpredictable Iran Talks
U.S. diplomats have been warned not to use confidential information to place bets on gambling websites as money pours into wagers over U.S.-Iran negotiations, according to an internal State Department directive reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.
Poynter announces latest cohort for Essential Skills leadership program - Poynter
PETERSBURG, Fla. (May 7, 2026) — The Poynter Institute today announced the newest cohort of its Essential Skills leadership program, bringing together journalists and newsroom leaders from around the world for an intensive training…
Samsung says its Galaxy Watch can predict fainting with 'high accuracy'
The most common type of fainting called vasovagal syncope (VVS) is normally not dangerous in itself, but it can cause sudden falls that results in severe secondary injuries like concussions. Now, Samsung says that it has figured out how to predict…
Blood Test Predicts Illness Trajectory And Treatment Response
A groundbreaking study reveals a blood test capable of predicting an individual's illness trajectory and their potential response to treatment, offering new possibilities for personalised medicine. A new blood test, VeloCD, can predict the course…
Is There Any Truth to the Exercise Snacking Trend?
Posted May 6, 2026 | Reviewed by Lybi Ma Exercise snacking is time efficient, effective, and has a low barrier to entry. Engaging in exercise snacking can help to break up total daily sedentary time. The science behind exercise snacking highlights…
Ted Turner's vision of news as global and continuous changed both the industry and society itself
When the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded in 1986, Beth Knobel, a future TV news correspondent, was in graduate school. Emerging from class, she saw TV sets had been set up in the lobby. They were tuned to CNN, the 24/7 news channel that Ted…
Samsung, Chung-Ang University demonstrate Galaxy Watch can predict fainting in advance
Samsung Electronics announced Thursday that a clinical study conducted jointly with Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital has demonstrated that biosignal analysis technology in the Galaxy Watch can predict vasovagal syncope with high accuracy…
Amanpour expresses 'concern' over future of CNN, citing 'ideological realignment' at CBS
CNN journalist Christiane Amanpour voiced discomfort with the possibility of Paramount Skydance taking over her outlet if the cable channel's parent company is allowed to merge with the David Ellison-led media conglomerate. “Clearly I'm…
Semafor launches Semafor Intelligence, a new AI-enabled editorial insight product built on its global convenings
Semafor today launched Semafor Intelligence, a new product that transforms the full onstage record of Semafor's global convenings into evidence-backed analysis of the opinions taking hold among the world's most consequential decision-makers, the…
Study finds falls after age of 40 could increase future dementia risk
A single fall after the age of 40 could increase one's future dementia risk by over 20 per cent, reveals a new review of studies conducted in China. For people experiencing multiple falls after this age, their future risk could increase up to 74…
CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87: latest updates
Ted Turner, the outspoken media pioneer who launched CNN and ushered in the era of 24-hour global news, died Wednesday at 87, according to Turner Enterprises. The Ohio-born Atlanta businessman built a far‑reaching media empire and became one…
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