Life
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The 1997 chess game that thrust AI into the spotlight
May 11, 1997, was a watershed for the relationship between man and machine, when the artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer Deep Blue finally achieved what developers had been promising for decades
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Climate change is a chart-topping issue for music fans, research finds
According to a research by the University of Glasgow, music fans care more about climate change than people who do not enjoy this art form
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From Maverick to Bowie to Elvis, Cannes Film Festival marks its 75th year in nostalgic form
From Maverick to Bowie to Elvis, the Cannes Film Festival launches its 75th-anniversary edition on Tuesday with a roster full of icons from the last century
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From hearing aids to vitiligo, Mattel bets on inclusiveness with Barbie and Ken dolls
The Barbie lineup now includes dolls with chronic illnesses and disabilities, such as the ones Mattel is launching this week: the first Barbie with hearing aids and the first Ken with vitiligo
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Could tacos become an incentive to learn Spanish faster?
When ordering in this restaurant, called Duo's Taqueria, which will obviously be dedicated to a Hispanic-themed menu centered around tacos and tortillas, customers will have the choice to participate in a challenge, answering a question in Spanish
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These busted-up Balenciaga sneakers can be yours for €1,450
It took less than 24 hours for the house of Balenciaga, helmed by Demna Gvasalia, to get everyone talking about its latest pair of sneakers
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Which countries have the priciest passports?
Along with the paperwork and the sometimes lengthy waits involved in obtaining a passport, this travel document also comes with a certain price tag, often between $100 and $180
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From the metaverse to NFTs, how the world of religion is embracing digital technology
If one thing is certain, it's that digital technology is increasingly making its way into certain religious practices. The pandemic pushed many religious people to turn to social networks, and even the metaverse, to share their faith with other believers
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Behind the veil: The double life of Pakistan rapper Eva B
Pakistan's breakthrough rapper Eva B has racked up millions of views online, but walking through the labyrinthine streets of her Karachi neighbourhood, she is anonymous
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Metaverse, connected stores, traceability: The tech integral to fashion's transformation
A new report reveals that fashion players will double their investments in technology by 2030 to optimize customer experience and address climate change issues, with personalization, connected stores, new digital worlds, and sustainability the main focuses
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Nike is making sneakers that can be taken apart for recycling
The Nike Link and Link Axis sneakers can be taken apart for recycling