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French ban of abaya robes in schools draws applause, criticism

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French ban of abaya robes in schools draws applause, criticism

[1/3]A Saudi model displays latest collection of abayas (Arabic female dresses) by Saudi Princess Safia Hussain, during a fashion show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 23, 2021. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Secularism is sensitive topic in France In 2004, France banned headscarves in schools Education minister announced ban on abaya on Sunday Move … Read more

William Shatner, Star Trek’s Captain Kirk, takes on an AI chatbot

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William Shatner, Star Trek’s Captain Kirk, takes on an AI chatbot

LOS ANGELES, Aug 24 (Reuters) – Legendary “Star Trek” actor William Shatner has been spending time exploring the new frontier of artificial intelligence. The actor best known for playing Captain Kirk on “Star Trek” talked with ProtoBot, a device that combines holographic visuals with conversational AI, and grappled with philosophical and ethical questions about the … Read more

Trump to skip Republican debate, interview with ex-Fox host Carlson -NYT

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Trump to skip Republican debate, interview with ex-Fox host Carlson -NYT

WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Former U.S. President Donald Trump plans to skip the first Republican primary debate next week and instead sit for an online interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, the New York Times reported, citing people briefed on the matter. Trump has for months suggested that he would likely pass … Read more