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US man pleads guilty to defrauding music streamers out of millions using AI

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-21T15:14:59+00:00

Michael Smith, 52, charged after flooding platforms with thousands of AI songs and boosting them with botsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA North Carolina man has pleaded guilty to defrauding music streaming platforms and his fellow musicians out of millions in royalties by flooding the services with thousands of AI-generated songs – and using automated “bots” to artificially boost the number of listens into the billions.As part of a deal with federal prosecutors in New York’s southern district, 52-year-old Michael Smith pleaded guilty on Friday to

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Justin Timberlake’s DWI arrest video is released despite his attempt to block it

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-21T15:12:09+00:00

Footage shows US musician struggling with field sobriety tests he calls ‘really hard’ before his 2024 arrest in New YorkJustin Timberlake struggled to perform field sobriety tests requiring him to walk a straight line and stand on one leg after the pop star was pulled over in New York’s Hamptons in 2024 by police officers who suspected him of driving drunk, according to video footage released on Friday.Timberlake tells officers at one point, “these are like really hard tests.” Continue reading...

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MoD condemns Iran missile strikes towards UK-US base as Britain ‘dragged’ into war

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-21T14:53:31+00:00

Weapons fired after PM authorises US to carry out further attacks from UK bases, a move critics say must be approved by parliamentMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe Ministry of Defence has condemned Iranian strikes directed towards a US-UK military base on the island of Diego Garcia.Iran fired the missiles after warning that British lives were “in danger” after Keir Starmer authorised the US to carry out further strikes from British bases. Continue reading...

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Alto funzionario della protezione civile Usa: “Ho usato il teletrasporto”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-03-21T14:35:15+00:00

Gregg Phillips, da dicembre alla guida della Federal Emergency Management Agency, ha dichiarato di essere stato spostato per 65 chilometri a bordo della sua auto contro la sua volontà. : "Non è affatto divertente. Sai che sta accadendo, ma non puoi farci nulla”

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Strictly’s longest-serving female dancer, Karen Hauer, quits show after 14 years

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-21T14:14:05+00:00

Venezuelan-born dancer posts emotional video saying she plans to take on new projects in other areasStrictly Come Dancing’s longest-serving female professional dancer, Karen Hauer, has quit the show after 14 years.In a video posted on Instagram, Hauer said it was “the right time to close this chapter and take on new projects in other areas I’m passionate about”. Continue reading...

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Govt hikes commercial LPG allocation to 50% as domestic output improves

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-21T14:13:55+00:00

The government announced a 20% increase in funding for key sectors like restaurants, hotels, industrial canteens, food processing units, community kitchens, and subsidized food outlets

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US counter-terrorism chief who resigned says he fears retaliation but has no regrets

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-21T14:12:33+00:00

Joe Kent, who left Trump administration over Iran war, tells Megyn Kelly ‘facts are on my side’ amid FBI investigationSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe counter-terrorism official who resigned from Donald Trump’s administration over the US and Israel’s war against Iran has said he is bracing for political retribution – but would do it all again anyway.Asked by conservative podcaster Megyn Kelly if he was concerned about a pre-existing FBI search investigating him for leaking classified information, Kent said he was ambivalent. Continue reading...

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52 знищених "Ка": геноцид "Алігаторів" в степах Донбасу

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-03-21T14:12:00+00:00

Росіяни вкотре втратили свої ударні гелікоптери Ка-52. Вчора стало відомо, що під час боїв на Донеччині бійці батальйону "Хижаки висот" 59-ї окремої штурмової бригади безпілотних систем СБС знищили один...

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Middle East crisis live: Trump says US considering ‘winding down’ war; Iran fired missiles at UK-US base on Diego Garcia

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-21T14:04:26+00:00

President says US ‘getting very close to meeting our objectives’; missiles fired at joint US-UK military base in Indian Ocean but neither hitCircling back now to Diego Garcia, Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean – but neither of them hit, according to news reports citing US officials.The Wall Street Journal said one of the missiles failed in flight, and that a US warship fired an SM-3 interceptor at the other, citing two US officials. It could not be determined if an interception was made, one said. Continue reading...

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How the FBI can conduct mass surveillance – even without AI

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-21T14:00:53+00:00

Anthropic fought against the government’s misuse of its technology, but authorities are buying Americans’ data, enabling them to surveil citizens at scaleThe FBI declares it can conduct mass surveillance without AI, despite Anthropic’s protest.A central part of the standoff between Anthropic and the Department of Defense has revolved around the artificial intelligence firm’s refusal to allow its technology to be used for mass domestic surveillance. Yet even without the cooperation of AI firms, remarks this week from Kash Patel, FBI director, show how authorities are by any reasonable measure a

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BTS’s Comeback Show Was Heavy on Their New Album

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-03-21T13:55:25+00:00

The concert in Seoul’s historic center was a grand homecoming for a pivotal force of South Korean soft power. RM, the group’s leader, performed through an ankle injury.

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K-Pop’s BTS Returns to the Stage

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-03-21T13:50:39+00:00

The group’s first concert in nearly four years — held in the historic center of Seoul — was heavy on songs from its new album. They also played a few old hits.

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Think. Over the week

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-21T13:45:09+00:00

The Editorial also lauded the Finance Ministry’s initiative of drawing up various scenarios on the war’s economic impact and placing them before Parliament

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Alabama student reportedly fell to his death in Barcelona waters by accident

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-21T13:42:13+00:00

Autopsy reveals James ‘Jimmy’ Gracey’s injuries consistent with repeatedly hitting breakwater’s rocks, Spanish media reportA University of Alabama student who was found dead in Barcelona after going missing while vacationing evidently fell into the sea on accident in view of surveillance cameras – and an autopsy revealed injuries on his body that were consistent with having repeatedly struck a breakwater’s rocks.Such details about James “Jimmy” Gracey surfaced in the Spanish media as a spokesperson for police in Barcelona told the Associated Press that “all signs point” to the 20-year-old’s de

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