Italy’s PM is suing over deepfake porn. Could it happen in Canada? – National

The Italian prime minister is suing a man for allegedly creating a pornographic deepfake of her and uploading it to a U.S. website where it was reportedly viewed millions of times. Deepfakes, which are realistic simulations of people commonly used to make fake pornographic videos showing female celebrities or politicians, are becoming a growing concern … Read more

Match Report – Ireland 17 – 13 Scotland

Dan Sheehan and Andrew Porter score tries as Ireland get past Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin to seal a repeat Six Nations title victory; Jack Crowley adds a penalty and both conversions; late Huw Jones try not enough for Scots By Michael Cantillon Last Updated: 16/03/24 7:24pm Ireland celebrate winning the Six Nations … Read more

Shareholder payouts hit a record $1.7 trillion last year as bank profits surged

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 5, 2024. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters LONDON — Global dividend payouts to shareholders hit a record $1.66 trillion in 2023, according to a new report by British asset manager Janus Henderson. The Global Dividend Index report, published … Read more

The American who bought a home in Italy and found ‘big surprises’ inside

Buyers from all over the world are snapping up charming old houses in isolated villages in Italy. They’re all motivated by different goals, but they have one thing in common: They all seek a retreat, somewhere they can escape to and live the rural idyll. Chicago-based saxophonist Joshua Shapiro, 48, embarked on the quest for … Read more

Americans bought abandoned $1 Italian homes: Was it worth it?

Picture this: A house with extensive mold, water damage, termites and a collapsed roof in a tiny town where you don’t speak the language. Not exactly a prime real estate opportunity, right? For Rubia Daniels, though, the dilapidated building in Sicily also served as an exciting chance to build the home of her dreams — … Read more

NITI aayog Commercial vehicles: NITI Aayog bats for incentives for LNG-fuelled commercial vehicles

NITI Aayog has proposed a host of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, extension of the production linked incentive scheme to LNG-fueled vehicles and setting up a demand aggregator to encourage use of liquified natural gas (LNG) in medium and heavy commercial vehicles. This will help lower carbon dioxide emissions and contribute towards the national goal of … Read more

France 17 – 38 Ireland

Ireland produced a magnificent display in Marseille as they registered a first Six Nations win in France since 2018 Ireland began life in the post-Johnny Sexton era in ideal fashion, as a terrific Six Nations performance saw them to a bonus-point 38-17 victory over France in Marseille.  Scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park, lock Tadhg Beirne, wing Calvin … Read more

European farmer protests seek to disrupt trade. What’s happening? – National

Farmers blocked more traffic arteries across Belgium, France and Italy on Wednesday, as they sought to disrupt trade at major ports and other economic lifelines. They also moved closer to Brussels on the eve of a major European Union summit, in a continued push for better prices for their produce and less bureaucracy in their … Read more

Starbucks Oleato olive oil drinks launch across the U.S.

Starbucks is launching its beverages called Oleato in all U.S. stores. Courtesy: Starbucks Starbucks is launching its olive oil-infused drinks in all U.S. stores beginning Tuesday, the company said. The beverages, named Oleato, debuted in Italy in February 2023 after former CEO Howard Schultz visited the country and noticed locals drinking olive oil daily. The … Read more

How much does ‘shoulder season’ travel save? We crunched the numbers

Nearly one in five Americans said they plan to travel less in 2024, with most citing costs as the reason , according to Intrepid Travel’s 2024 Outlook Survey. But many travelers are pressing forward, seeking ways to save without compromising their trips. And for some 70% of respondents of Intrepid’s survey, that means avoiding peak … Read more