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EngadgetAdobe's new upscaling tech uses AI to sharpen video
Adobe has unveiled VideoGigaGAN, an experimental AI feature that can upscale video by eight times without the usual artifacts like flickering or distortion.
- Reuters
Bombardier burns more cash as inventory rises to support business jet ramp up
The Montreal-based company is facing pressure from rival General Dynamics' Gulfstream, which had its flagship G700 luxury jet certified last month by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. Business jet makers are reporting sustained demand for their aircraft, although industry data shows private flying has been leveling off after years of growth spurred by the pandemic. Bombardier on Thursday reported 20 aircraft deliveries in the first quarter, which it said will put it on track to handover 150 to 155 jets this year.
- Reuters
Merck raises 2024 profit forecast on strong cancer, HPV drugs sales
Merck & Co on Thursday raised its annual profit and revenue forecast on the back of strong sales for its blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine Gardasil. The New Jersey-based drugmaker said it expected earnings of $8.53 and $8.65 per share, up from its previous prediction of $8.44 to $8.59, and sales of $63.1-$64.3 billion for the year. Merck's new forecast includes a $0.26 per share charge for its $680 million acquisition of cancer drug developer Harpoon Therapeutics, which closed in the first quarter of 2024, the company said.
- The Independent
French cities introduce curfew to curb youth violence
France’s nationalist opposition leader Marine Le Pen has seized on recent assaults involving minors as evidence that law and order is breaking down under Emmanuel Macron
- The Independent
Voices: Logan Paul proves it – you CAN come back from being cancelled
COMMENT: If you still despise the social media influencer at this point, you just haven’t been paying attention, writes Ryan Coogan
- USA TODAY Sports
NFL draft bold predictions: What surprises could be in store for first round?
The only guarantee in the NFL draft is that a few surprises are sure to pop up. What twists might be ahead in this year's first round?
- Yahoo News Canada
Apple TV+ 'The Big Door Prize' Season 2 comes back wackier and more intriguing, with 'Succession' star Justine Lupe
David West Read's Apple TV+ show The Big Door Prize Season 2 into more comedic territory, with Chris O'Dowd, Justine Lupe, Ally Maki, Mary Holland, Josh Segarra.
- Associated Press
Family of American man believed to be held by Taliban asks the UN torture investigator for help
Lawyers for an American believed to be held by the Taliban for nearly two years are asking a United Nations human rights investigator to intervene, citing what they say is cruel and inhumane treatment. Ryan Corbett was abducted Aug. 10, 2022, after returning to Afghanistan, where he and his family had been living at the time of the collapse of the U.S.-based government there a year earlier. In a petition sent Thursday, lawyers for Corbett say that he's been threatened with physical violence and torture and has been malnourished and deprived of medical care.
- Investor's Business Daily
Merck Rides Keytruda To Another Beat-And-Raise, But Diabetes Headwinds Persist
Merck stock could pop Thursday after the drugmaker topped Wall Street's first-quarter expectations and raised its outlook for the year.
- Yahoo News UK
Shoplifting: What powers do the police have to stop theft 'epidemic'?
Shop owners have asked the government to specifically outlaw attacks on retail workers.
- Cover Media
Jodie Comer among stars announced for 28 Years Later sequel
Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes are the heavyweight stars reported to have boarded the latest sequel. 28 Years Later will reportedly kick off a new trilogy. Following her Emmy-winning role in Killing Eve, Comer has been busy starring in such films as Free Guy opposite Ryan Reynolds and Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel. Next up, she can be seen in The Bikeriders opposite Tom Hardy and Austin Butler. Taylor-Johnson stars in the imminent The Fall Guy, alongside Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt.
- Lexington Herald-Leader
Mark Pope’s vision for Kentucky basketball? ‘We’re searching for the magic of this game.’
What does “building a culture” mean to new Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope? In an interview with the Herald-Leader, he talks about his philosophy.
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
A Fort Worth restaurant is closing after 33 years. But it never sold chicken-fried steak
“Everybody’s in a hurry now,” the owner said. “They want fast-food, all fried, and barbecue.”
- BANG Showbiz
Madness to drop five new tracks on expanded issue of Theatre of the Absurd Presents C’est La Vie
Madness have added five new songs that didn't make the original version of their latest chart-topping LP.
- Kansas City Star
Patrick Mahomes is influencing the NFL Draft narrative for all the wrong reasons
The Chiefs traded up in the 2017 NFL Draft to take Patrick Mahomes. The example is misapplied in draft conversations today.
- Charlotte Observer
Charlotte deserves shot at the NBA playoff spotlight. It’s time the Hornets deliver
In a sense, it feels like the Hornets are Rudolph and the NBA postseason is the reindeer games.
- BANG Showbiz
Evanescence's Amy Lee isn't Linkin Park's new singer, but is open to a 'part-time' gig
Amy Lee has denied being Linkin Park's new bandleader.
- BBC
Haiti transitional council ceremony forced to change venue as violence persists
Gangs have taken advantage of an almost complete power vacuum to expand their control in the country.
- The Independent
Who is Crackhead Barney? Viral ‘ambush interviewer’ behind the Alec Baldwin phone-slapping incident
Content creator is a satirical performance artist known for confronting political and public figures