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Artificial intelligence is a deep and convoluted world. The scientists who work in this field often rely on jargon and lingo to explain what they’re working on. As a result, we frequently have to use those technical terms in our coverage of the artificial intelligence industry. That’s why we thought it would be helpful to put together a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases that we use in our articles. We will regularly update this glossary to add new entries as researchers continually uncover novel methods to push the frontier of artificial intelligence while…
CNN — Tom Cruise appears to give things his all, which includes eating popcorn. A video shared on social media of the star enthusiastically throwing movie popcorn into his mouth at a screening of his latest film, “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” has sparked some reaction. Cruise laughed when he was asked about it by Darius Butler during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday. “I’ve never seen anyone eat popcorn this like,” Butler, said. “Are you actually eating popcorn or are you full of s**t right here, TC? I’ve got to know.” It cracked Cruise up.…
CNN — It’s not easy being green, but it sure does make you popular. Kermit the Frog was the commencement speaker Thursday for the Class of 2025 at the University of Maryland, where his creator, Jim Henson, was a student decades ago. Henson, who was the creator of The Muppets, died of toxic shock syndrome in 1990 at the age of 53. The world’s most famous frog, wearing a Muppet-size cap and gown, thrilled the crowd at the commencement ceremony with his humor. “As I look out at you students, I can tell you all worked your tails off,” Kermit…
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Zach Hyman had two goals and an assist, Connor McDavid added two goals and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars 6-1 on Sunday, taking a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference final series.Evan Bouchard, with a goal and an assist, and John Klingberg also scored for the Oilers, with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins added three assists. Nugent-Hopkins has multipoint efforts in every game of the series, becoming the only Oiler in franchise history other than Wayne Gretzky with more than one point in the first three games of a conference final.“You have to have dominant nights, you…
CNN — After a spring of some surprising hits and bristling disappointments at the box office, summer is somehow just around the corner. With it, of course, comes a fair share of big budget popcorn flicks, as well as a collection of curious smaller movies that may just capture the cultural conversation. But the question always remains, in the post-pandemic world: what films will convince potential audiences to leave the comfort of their homes to sit in a theater for the communal experience of moviegoing? Along with the promise of cool air-conditioning, here is a list best-bets for summer theater…
CNN — Billy Joel’s upcoming tour dates have been canceled as the legendary performer seeks treatment for normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition that affects the brain, according to a statement released on said Friday. The statement, posted on his Instagram page Friday, stated that Joel’s condition “has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance.” “Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period,” the statement read. “Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell defended the central bank’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic Sunday in a Princeton University speech in which he also praised government employees and U.S. universities, both of which have been targeted by the Trump administration. Powell and the central bank have been subject to extensive criticism in recent weeks by President Donald Trump and a potential successor, former Fed governor Kevin Warsh. Speaking at a baccalaureate service ahead of Tuesday’s commencement, Powell, who noted he graduated from Princeton 50 years ago, specifically defended the central bank’s decision to cut its key interest…
CNN — Miley Cyrus sounds pretty committed to her signature sound. During a recently released interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Cyrus talked about having Reinke’s edema. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the condition is “a noncancerous vocal cord disorder” whose “hallmark symptoms are hoarseness and a noticeably deeper voice.” Cyrus told Zane she describes it as “abuse of the vocal cords.” “Being 21 and staying up and drinking and smoking and partying after every show does not help,” she said of her early career. “But also in my case, it does not cause it. So my voice always sounded…
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani took a significant step Sunday toward making his pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers.The two-way superstar faced hitters for the first time since elbow surgery, throwing 22 pitches at Citi Field a few hours before launching a leadoff homer for the NL West-leading Dodgers against the New York Mets.With dozens of reporters watching from the stands, Ohtani threw to five batters in a simulated setting — including teammates Hyeseong Kim and Dalton Rushing.“I thought it was a good first step,” manager Dave Roberts said. “Certainly exciting for all of us.”Roberts and pitching coach…
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Larson has arrived at Charlotte Motor Speedway and is looking to refocus ahead of the Coca-Cola 600 after his bid to complete “the Double” ended when he crashed at the Indianapolis 500.“Frustrated and sad, and all of the emotions,” Larson said in brief interview with Amazon Prime after boarding an airplane headed to Concord, North Carolina. “Just try to mentally get reset and try to forget about it.”Larson arrived at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in plenty of the time for the race — unlike a year ago when he didn’t reach the track until 249…