This bank says ‘millions’ of people could be targeted by AI voice-cloning scams

This bank says ‘millions’ of people could be targeted by AI voice-cloning scams

“Millions” of people could fall victim to scams using artificial intelligence to clone their voices, a UK bank has warned. Starling Bank, an online-only lender, said fraudsters are capable of using AI to replicate a person’s voice from just three seconds of audio found in, for example, a video the person has posted online. Scammers … Read more

What’s the Deal With These Kamala Harris-Themed Nail Polishes?—See the Polishes

What’s the Deal With These Kamala Harris-Themed Nail Polishes?—See the Polishes

This certainly isn’t the first time a beauty brand has gotten involved in an election or been created for the sole purpose of fundraising—in fact, the industry has become increasingly involved in politics in recent years, especially in support of Democratic or left-leaning causes. In 2020, Lipslut donated all the earnings from their F*ck Trump … Read more

Chinese zoo goes viral for luring visitors with painted ‘Panda Dogs’

Chinese zoo goes viral for luring visitors with painted ‘Panda Dogs’

A zoo in China has admitted its star attraction, two so-called pandas, are just painted dogs. The fluffy Chow Chow dogs painted to resemble the country’s beloved national animal were seen in a video shot by a visitor to the zoo in southern Guangdong province. The video, posted on Monday on Douyin, China’s version of … Read more

Hailey Bieber Chose an Unexpected Color For Her Next Fall Manicure—See the Photos

Hailey Bieber Chose an Unexpected Color For Her Next Fall Manicure—See the Photos

Hailey Bieber’s new nails have arrived in just time for the official start of fall. (That would be Sept. 22.) Though the model, Rhode founder, and new mom unofficially welcomed in the season a few weeks ago with her maple brown manicure, she’s leaning even further into the autumn vibes with an unexpected (and subtly … Read more

Twins conjoined at the head separated in marathon 14-hour surgery – National

Twins conjoined at the head separated in marathon 14-hour surgery – National

Conjoined twins less than a year old have been separated by U.K. and Turkish surgeons in a marathon 14-hour surgery and are expected to make a full recovery. Minal and Mirha, 11-month-old girls from Pakistan, were born fused at the head, sharing several vital blood vessels. Now, following a two-stage procedure involving 60 medical professionals, … Read more

‘Targeted’ Israeli air strike hits southern suburbs of Beirut

‘Targeted’ Israeli air strike hits southern suburbs of Beirut

The Israeli military has targeted a top Hezbollah figure in a strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, two security sources in Lebanon say, sharply escalating the year-long conflict between Israel and the militant group. The Israeli military said it had conducted a “targeted strike” in Beirut. The attack hit near key Hezbollah facilities, security sources in … Read more

‘Life or death’ for patients amid lack of blood donors

‘Life or death’ for patients amid lack of blood donors

Patients in Australia face a “life or death” situation if they need a stem cell match due to a critical shortage of blood donors, a cancer organisation has warned. There are about 1000 Australians urgently waiting for a living stem cell match, also known as a bone marrow match, at any one time, according to … Read more

Healthy meal delivery service Hartley Health goes into liquidation after business deal falls through

Healthy meal delivery service Hartley Health goes into liquidation after business deal falls through

A popular Australian meal delivery service has collapsed after a deal meant to help keep the business afloat fell through. Jordan Hartley, founder of NSW-based company Hartley Health, announced on Friday that the business would no longer be taking orders and that operations would be ceasing “effective immediately”. She said a deal to help financially … Read more