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Edinburgh Fringe: Into The Woods – Brig Newspaper
Just saw Into the Woods and honestly, what a show it was. The show was very well produced from beginning to end. The costuming was fantastic and the props used, made us feel like we were in the woods. The slightly dark and confusing feel was definitely brought to life. The two…Read More
Amazon’s Twitch is using livestreams to train its generative AI, and nobody’s happy with it
by Thomas Wilde on Aug 14, 2026 at 3:19 pm August 14, 2026 at 3:19 pm (GeekWire File Photo) Amazon indicated for the first time this week that any video broadcast via its livestreaming platform Twitch could be used to train generative AI, unless users take steps to avoid it,…Read More
Signs to look out for to spot a fake job offer and avoid a recruiter scam – NBC10 Philadelphia
An unsolicited job offer can be tempting, especially when the position sounds like a dream job. But for one NBC10 employee, the offer sounded familiar for an unusual reason: It was essentially the job she already had. NBC10 Senior Digital Director Marilyn Vaca received messages on LinkedIn from a supposed…Read More
France’s top court blocks under-15 social media ban, citing constitutional freedoms – CTPost
FILE - This combination of 2017-2022 photos shows the logos of Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat on mobile devices. On Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, Seattle Public Schools filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court, suing the tech giants behind TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, seeking to hold them accountable…Read More
Tech Moves: AWS government tech VP departs; Funko, Coinme and DAT Freight add to C-suite
by Lisa Stiffler on Aug 14, 2026 at 8:41 am August 14, 2026 at 8:42 am Dave Levy. (LinkedIn Photo) — Dave Levy , vice president of AWS Worldwide Public Sector, has left Amazon for a role at Google, according to Nextgov/FCW. An AWS spokesperson confirmed his departure; Google did…Read More
A New Seating Option for Men’s & Women’s Soccer Now Available for Rental – UK Athletics
LEXINGTON, Ky. – On Friday , UK Athletics announced the addition of The Bell Tower Suite Rental for UK soccer games. This new group hospitality option will begin on Aug. 24 and gives exclusive access to your Men’s or Women’s Soccer match of choice, as well as additional…Read More
France’s top court blocks under-15 social media ban, citing constitutional freedoms – Chron
FILE - This combination of 2017-2022 photos shows the logos of Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat on mobile devices. On Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, Seattle Public Schools filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court, suing the tech giants behind TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, seeking to hold them accountable…Read More
Netflix leans into young adult dramas as YouTube threat grows – Los Angeles Times
Young adult dramas have always been pivotal to Netflix’s programming. Think of massive global hits like “Stranger Things” and “Outer Banks.” Now, the streaming giant wants to make it easier for viewers to find them on its vast and eclectic platform. Netflix on Friday launched a new hub for YA…Read More
Euro area international trade in goods surplus €8.6 bn
The first estimates of euro area balance showed a €8.6 bn surplus in trade in goods with the rest of the world in June 2026, compared with + €4.8 bn in June 2025. The euro area exports of goods to the rest of the world in June 2026 were €272.5…Read More
‘If it was opt-in, nobody would opt in.’ | The Verge
Posted Aug 13, 2026 at 9:09 AM UTC J Jess Weatherbed ‘If it was opt-in, nobody would opt in.’ According to Twitch chief product officer Mike Minton, that’s the “honest answer” as to why the streaming platform has started training Amazon’s generative AI models on users’ content by default. Twitch…Read More
Twitch creators push back against Amazon’s using their content to train AI – NBC News
A Twitch executive said its parent company chose not to make the program opt-in because “nobody would opt in.” Visitors play video games on computers at TwitchCon Europe in Rotterdam, Netherlands, in 2024. Levin Den Boer / ANP / AFP via Getty Images file Aug. 13, 2026, 8:10 PM EDT…Read More
Ella Langley Co-Writer JoyBeth Taylor Talks ‘Choosin’ Texas’ – Billboard
Trending on Billboard Aspiring Nashville artists and songwriters are often met with some variation of the same advice: “Must be present to win.” It means that showing up consistently could only accelerate their chances of building a long-lasting, hit-filled career. That adage was key to songwriter JoyBeth Taylor’s newest Billboard…Read More
Ex-prosecutor says trafficking allegations like Neil Calfas’ can involve fraud, not just force
Local News Affidavits cite jail calls, Snapchat video, payment app records in Calfas case SAN ANTONIO – Defense attorney Neil Calfas is accused of solicitation of prostitution and human trafficking, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. A former prosecutor who’s covered a case like this explains that the…Read More
Planners Weigh School, Home, ‘Permit-Ready’ Lamorinda ADU Proposals – Patch
Skip to main content Walnut Creek, CA Rockridge, CA Piedmont, CA Pleasant Hill, CA Berkeley, CA Albany, CA Danville, CA Martinez, CA El Cerrito, CA Concord, CA California Top National News See All Communities LAMORINDA, CA — A developer wants to remove 20 trees, move more than 1,200 cubic yards…Read More
