CNN — The top US Navy admiral ardently defended a non-binary sailor on Tuesday amid some criticism from Republican lawmakers, saying he is “particularly proud of this sailor.” The sailor, LTJG Audrey Knutson, had their story shared on the Navy’s Instagram page last week. In a short video, Knutson said they are proud to serve as non-binary, especially because their grandfather served in the Navy as a gay man in World War II. During a deployment last fall aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, Knutson said their highlight was reading a poem to the whole ship at an…
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Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailGet our free Inside Washington emailPresident-elect Donald Trump selected Kimberly Guilfoyle, his son’s fiance and a former Fox News host, to be the next ambassador to Greece on Tuesday.“For many years, Kimberly has been a close friend and ally. Her extensive experience and leadership in law, media, and politics along with her sharp intellect make her supremely qualified to represent the United States, and safeguard its interests abroad,” Trump wrote in his announcement on Truth Social.Guilfoyle, 55, is…
Kate Moss has reportedly ended her nine year relationship with Count Nikolai Von Bismarck.The model, 50, has already moved out of the London home she shared with Nikolai, 37, according to insiders, who have revealed that their different approaches to life caused friction.A source told The Sun that the exes remain on good terms but ‘have been on and off for months, and eventually Kate felt the time was right to move on and cut ties.’She felt they were going on different journeys in life. And, at 50, Kate feels fabulous and like she wants to get back out there and…
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a scourge many women and girls face in South Africa. Trapped, alone, and voiceless, many women are caught in the cycle of abuse, unable to break free. During these 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign we need to shatter the silence and create a world where everyone is heard, supported and empowered. One of the most crippling forms of GBV is economic abuse. Many women feel that they don’t have the financial means to start a new life. In many relationships, traditional roles dictate how financial responsibilities are divided. Women often cover day-to-day…
Mohamed Salah’s second-half penalty allowed Liverpool to maintain their 100% record in this season’s Champions League with a 1-0 win at Girona on Tuesday. Runaway leaders in both the Premier League and European football’s new elite league phase, Liverpool are now on the brink of the last 16 with two games to spare. Girona suffered their fifth defeat from six in the competition but made the Reds work for their victory and in the opening half had chances to take the lead. There were foiled by Alisson, though, with the Brazil goalkeeper fit again and restored to the Liverpool XI…
World number one Aryna Sabalenka has been voted the WTA Player of the Year after securing four titles in 2024.The Belarusian retained the Australian Open in January before winning the US Open in September – her third Grand Slam singles triumph.The 26-year-old also secured victories at the Cincinnati Open in August and the Wuhan Open in October, becoming the first woman to win the event three times.In October she became world number one, ending Iga Swiatek’s 11-month stay at the summit.That was despite missing Wimbledon with injury, while Sabalenka also opted out of the Olympics in August to prioritise her…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, saw 577 players vying for contracts across the league. Among the standout franchises, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) demonstrated a sharp focus in their player acquisitions, emerging with a squad of 19 players tailored to address both immediate and long-term needs. RCB made their biggest splashes by acquiring Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood and England opener Phil Salt, underlining their intention to fortify key areas of the lineup.RCB’s legacy: Aspirations beyond popularityDespite being one of the most beloved franchises in IPL history, RCB remains on a…
Machine-learning models can make mistakes and be difficult to use, so scientists have developed explanation methods to help users understand when and how they should trust a model’s predictions.These explanations are often complex, however, perhaps containing information about hundreds of model features. And they are sometimes presented as multifaceted visualizations that can be difficult for users who lack machine-learning expertise to fully comprehend.To help people make sense of AI explanations, MIT researchers used large language models (LLMs) to transform plot-based explanations into plain language.They developed a two-part system that converts a machine-learning explanation into a paragraph of human-readable text and…
December 9th, 2024 To Members of the United States Senate: We, the undersigned Nobel Laureates, are writing to ask you to oppose the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The proposal to place Mr. Kennedy in charge of the federal agencies responsible for protecting the health of American citizens and for conducting the medical research that benefits our country and the rest of humanity has been widely criticized on multiple grounds. In addition to his lack of credentials or relevant experience in medicine, science, public health, or…
The countdown to the holidays just got more exciting as ZALORA officially launches its 12.12 Year-End Sale, inviting shoppers to discover the perfect gifts for everyone on their Christmas wishlist from today until Dec. 15, 2024 at zalora.com.ph. This year’s celebration is made even more special with celebrity IT couple, Kyline Alcantara and Kobe Paras celebrating their first Christmas with each other and with ZALORA, embodying the joy of finding the “Real Deal” this holiday season. Gifts for Everyone ZALORA recommends gifts from its stellar lineup of global favorites like adidas, Nike, New Balance and Puma. On top of new…
