George Carlin estate sues over fake comedy special purportedly generated by AI

George Carlin estate sues over fake comedy special purportedly generated by AI

LOS ANGELES — The estate of George Carlin has filed a lawsuit against the media company behind a fake hourlong comedy special that purportedly uses artificial intelligence to recreate the late standup comic’s style and material. The lawsuit filed in federal court in Los Angeles on Thursday asks that a judge order the podcast outlet,…

Jordan Pope hits 3-pointer at buzzer, Oregon State beats No. 9 Arizona 83-80

Jordan Pope hits 3-pointer at buzzer, Oregon State beats No. 9 Arizona 83-80

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Jordan Pope hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Oregon State an 83-80 victory over No. 9 Arizona on Thursday night, with the Beavers’ fans storming the court to celebrate the upset. Pope scored 31 points and made four 3-pointers in the second half, none bigger than the 22-footer from the…

Court takes new look at whether Musk post illegally threatened workers with loss of stock options

Court takes new look at whether Musk post illegally threatened workers with loss of stock options

NEW ORLEANS — A group of federal appeals court judges in New Orleans is deciding whether a 2018 Twitter post by Tesla CEO Elon Musk unlawfully threatened Tesla employees with the loss of stock options if they decided to be represented by a union. The National Labor Relations Board said it was an illegal threat….

LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time

LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time

LeBron James joined yet another exclusive club, and he’ll have plenty of familiar faces alongside him at the NBA All-Star Game. James is an All-Star — and an All-Star starter — for the 20th time, with the league unveiling the results of this season’s starter balloting on Thursday night. James is the first 20-time All-Star…

Artist who performed nude in 2010 Marina Abramovic exhibition sues MoMA over sexual assault claims

Artist who performed nude in 2010 Marina Abramovic exhibition sues MoMA over sexual assault claims

ALBANY, N.Y. — A performer who appeared naked in a show by world-renowned performance artist Marina Abramovic at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art is suing the museum, saying it failed to take action after he was sexually assaulted multiple times by attendees during the performances nearly 14 years ago. The suit was filed…

Jaeger eagles final hole for an 8-under 64 and a 1-shot lead in the Farmers Insurance Open

Jaeger eagles final hole for an 8-under 64 and a 1-shot lead in the Farmers Insurance Open

SAN DIEGO – Stephan Jaeger of Germany made a 35-foot eagle putt on his final hole for an 8-under 64 and a one-shot lead over Nicolai Hojgaard of Denmark after the second round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines on Thursday. Jaeger was at 12 under halfway through the tournament on the blufftop…

Average long-term US mortgage rate rises to 6.69%, highest level in six weeks

Average long-term US mortgage rate rises to 6.69%, highest level in six weeks

LOS ANGELES — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed to a six-week high this week, pushing up borrowing costs for homebuyers already facing the challenges of rising housing prices and a shortage of homes for sale. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 6.69% from 6.6% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac…

Devils coach Lindy Ruff struck in face by puck, misses 3rd period of 3-2 loss to Hurricanes

Devils coach Lindy Ruff struck in face by puck, misses 3rd period of 3-2 loss to Hurricanes

RALEIGH, N.C. – New Jersey Devils coach Lindy Ruff was struck in the face by a puck Thursday night and wasn’t behind the bench for the third period of his team’s 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. “Just wasn’t feeling right, but seems a little better right now than he was after the second, so…

US economy grew at a surprisingly strong 3.3% pace last quarter

US economy grew at a surprisingly strong 3.3% pace last quarter

WASHINGTON — The nation’s economy grew at an unexpectedly brisk 3.3% annual pace from October through December as Americans showed a continued willingness to spend freely despite high interest rates and price levels that have frustrated many households. Thursday’s report from the Commerce Department said the gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of…

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