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(CNN) — This flu season is fierce and has already claimed the lives of at least 30 children in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although it doesn’t count adult deaths, the CDC estimates that 8.2% of those for the week ending January 13 were due to pneumonia and influenza — that’s more than 1% higher than usual. Added to those scary stats, the World Health Organization estimates that annual flu epidemics result in about 3 to 5 […]

Back in December, the unsavory hobby of a Reddit user by the name of deepfakes became a new centerpiece of artificial intelligence debate, specifically around the newfound ability to face-swap celebrities and porn stars. Using software, deepfakes was able to take the face of famous actresses and swap them with those of porn actresses, letting him live out a fantasy of watching famous people have sex. Now, just two months later, easy-to-use applications have sprouted up with the ability to perform this real-time editing with even more ease... Читать дальше...

In a letter released Wednesday, the Justice Department said it was concerned that Burlington's sanctuary policy violates federal law.

Starring Peter Dinklage and Elle Fanning, the movie is less interested in the apocalypse and more in what makes us human.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is ready to play salesman as he heads to an economic summit in the Swiss Alps, making the case that his "America First" agenda can go hand-in-hand with global cooperation. Trump is set to arrive at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday to declare that the United States is open for business. But the protectionist-leaning president's attendance at an annual gathering for free-trade-loving political and business elites has raised eyebrows. Читать дальше...

Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, and half-sister Kylie Jenner are all pregnant or welcoming newborns. Some people think Kris Jenner planned it.

Former Team USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar has been sentenced to up to 175 years in prison for sexually abusing women and girls for years. And now one of his most high-profile victims has taken to Instagram to thank the judge who presided over the case.

Grumpy Cat's owner has been awarded $710,000 in a lawsuit over the rights to the famously grouchy feline's pouty mug, BBC News reports.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Buffalo Bills guard Richie Incognito jogged off the practice field Wednesday, started signing autographs for kids and then declined all interview requests. Incognito's version of what happened during a wild-card game at Jacksonville earlier this month remains unclear. Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue accused Incognito of using "weak racist slurs" during the game. They ended up as Pro Bowl teammates this week, and Ngakoue said Wednesday they cleared the air and are good to go. Читать дальше...

Jeff Strasser was taken to hospital during Wednesday's 2. Bundesliga game. Wednesday's game between Darmstadt and Kaiserslautern was abandoned at half-time after Kaiserslautern coach Jeff Strasser required treatment in the dressing room. The former Luxembourg international was taken to hospital for checks, Kaiserslautern said, but gave no details of his condition. Kicker reported the 43-year-old was conscious. "We send our best wishes to Kaiserslautern and wish Jeff Strasser all the best... Читать дальше...

Fox 36 Float Performance Elite FIT 4 Fork (2018) - Black

More than an enduro race fork. Now featuring an EVOL air spring and updated upper tubes for unparalleled small bump sensitivity, the 36 is even smoother than before. The exceptionally strong 36 continues to expand the range of damper and axle options, including Boost and Performance Elite models, that's made it wildly popular among aggressive trail riders and enduro racers.

Performance Elite forks retain the same adjustments... Читать дальше...

United Nations

• The North Korean defector who made a brazen escape under a hail of gunfire last year is suspected of being involved in a vehicle accident while under the influence of alcohol.
• South Korean intelligence sources reportedly said he defected immediately after the accident.
• A report on Tuesday citing South Korean intelligence officials said the man had disclosed that he was involved in a crime "that led to a death."

The North Korean defector... Читать дальше...

United Nations

• The North Korean defector who made his brazen escape under a hail of gunfire is suspected of being involved in a vehicle accident while under the influence of alcohol.
• South Korean intelligence sources reportedly said that he made his brazen escape immediately following the incident.
• The defector was previously reported to have said that he was involved in a crime "that led to a death."

The North Korean defector who brazenly made... Читать дальше...

BENTON, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on a fatal shooting at a Kentucky high school (all times local): 2:45 p.m. President Donald Trump says he's spoken with Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin on Wednesday, a day after a deadly shooting at a high school there. In a tweet, Trump says his thoughts and prayers are with the two slain students, their families and all others who were injured. Bailey Nicole Holt and Preston Ryan Cope, both 15, were killed and another 18 people were injured when a classmate opened fire Tuesday... Читать дальше...

For the first time ever, LMB helped to foster the growth of bicycling initiatives around the state with the launch of a Micro-Grant Program. The response to the program was overwhelming. This year, LMB was able to narrow down the applicants to ten amazing organizations with unique programs that promote bicycling or bicycling safety in their area. We are pleased to share their stories and how our Micro-Grant funds are helping them further their own missions, moving us all toward a more bicycle friendly state. Читать дальше...

An autistic boy was giving out high-fives and hugs when he was shot during Tuesday’s Kentucky school rampage — and may now lose his arm, according to a report. Daniel Austin, a 17-year-old sophomore, was hit in the right arm during the attack at Marshall County High School in Benton, Kentucky. A 15-year-old boy has...

Octavia Spencer said she and Jessica Chastain negotiated together to get “five times what we asked for” on their upcoming holiday comedy. At the Women Breaking Barriers panel at the Sundance Film Festival, Spencer told the crowd that Chastain approached her 15 months ago about doing a movie together. The conversation turned to the subject of pay equity between men and women. “We were dropping F-bombs and getting it all out there. And then I said — ‘But here’s the thing, women of color on that spectrum... Читать дальше...

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to limit his forces' assault against a Kurdish enclave in northern Syria, the White House said.

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey will sue over President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, an initiative that protected immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. Gov. Phil Murphy announced the state will join more than a dozen other states in the lawsuit.  About 22,000 New Jersey residents were impacted by Trump’s September order to end DACA. “Dreamers have infinite potential and it would be an enormous injustice to push them out of the only country […]

The man who was in charge of building and maintaining the US’ nuclear arsenal from 2014 until early this year has criticized the Trump administration’s new nuclear policy, saying that the proposed programs will stretch his former agency too thin and weaken the US in the case of nuclear conflict.

Filed under: Finance, Business, Companies

• Discount stores are thriving while mall-based stores are closing a record number of stores. 
• Discounters are collectively opening hundreds of new stores this year. 
• Retailers planning to add new stores include Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Aldi, Lidl, Five Below, and Hobby Lobby. 

U.S. shoppers started gravitating toward discount stores during the recession, and most never returned to shopping full-price. Читать дальше...

“When we come close to the end of our life, what’s really important makes itself known.”

White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders won't say whether that framework will include a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers.