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Artificial intelligence aficionados are betting that the technology will help solve humanity's biggest problems, from wars to global warming, but in practice, these may be unrealistic ambitions for now.

As the northern hemisphere edges toward spring and millions flock to the beach, headlines have dubbed the southeastern US state of Florida the world's most likely place to be bitten by a shark.

Former US women's national team star Megan Rapinoe will have her number 15 jersey retired by the Seattle Reign.

As New Orleans police seize marijuana, they can't stop some inside the department headquarters from consuming the confiscated stash.

World number one Iga Swiatek had just got rolling when she found herself in the Indian Wells semi-finals on Thursday as Caroline Wozniacki retired from their quarter-final with a foot injury.

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said early Friday that Israeli fire killed 20 people and wounded 155 waiting to receive aid in the besieged territory, where the United Nations has warned of looming famine.

Conditions affecting the nervous system -- such as strokes, migraines and dementia -- have surged past heart disease to become the leading cause of ill health worldwide, a major new analysis said on Friday.

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner powered into the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters semi-finals but the match to determine his opponent was put on hold when a swarm of bees forced Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev from the court.

Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy matched a course record with 10 birdies to share the lead with reigning US Open champion Wyndham Clark and Tokyo Olympic champion Xander Schauffele in Thursday's darkness-halted opening round of The Players Championship.

Billed as the place where art meets technology, New York's latest museum is promising to reinvent the format with an "immersive and sensory" experience.

Meghan Markle, the wife of Britain's Prince Harry, is launching a new lifestyle brand seemingly named after the couple's oceanside California home.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz's quarter-final clash with Alexander Zverev at Indian Wells was halted abruptly as swarming bees drove the players from Stadium Court on Thursday.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved the first medication for people with a severe type of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

A high-ranking Turkish delegation held talks in Baghdad on Thursday, discussing key security and energy issues ahead of an expected visit by Turkey's president, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said.

Liverpool scored four times inside 14 minutes in a 6-1 thrashing of Sparta Prague to reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League as Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen needed two stoppage-time goals to eliminate Qarabag.

Islamist militants from the Al-Shabaab group on Thursday attacked a popular hotel near the presidential palace in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, security sources and witnesses said.

Patrik Schick scored two goals in stoppage time to rescue Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run and their dreams of a remarkable treble with a 3-2 (5-4 aggregate) home win over Qarabag in their Europa League last-16 second leg on Thursday.

His career has already taken him through the highest spheres of American power, from Wall Street to Hollywood to politics -- so perhaps it is not all that surprising that Steven Mnuchin has now set his sights on owning TikTok.

A giant stone head resembling an ancient Indigenous sculpture sits on top of a crushed Tesla car. It's not the scene of a freak accident, but a piece of art -- whose creator says he wanted to provoke Elon Musk.

World number one Iga Swiatek had just got rolling when she found herself in the Indian Wells semi-finals on Thursday as Caroline Wozniacki retired from their quarter-final with a foot injury.

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warned Thursday that the Ukraine war could be decided in the coming months, urging during a visit to Washington for allies to rush aid to Kyiv.

US Vice President Kamala Harris toured an abortion clinic Thursday, highlighting the key election issue of reproductive rights in what is believed to be the first such visit by a president or vice president.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said November's quartet of Tests bookended by New Zealand and Australia, will be a "Series to remember."

Russia began voting on Friday in an election set to prolong President Vladimir Putin's rule by six more years, as Kyiv branded the vote a "farce" and launched a barrage of deadly attacks on border regions.

French President Emmanuel Macron warned Thursday that limiting support for Ukraine in its war against Russia could lead to Kyiv's defeat and destroy Europe's credibility and security.

Bertha Aguilar is harvesting potatoes on the shores of Lake Titicaca when her phone rings.

Mohammed Kudus scored two stunning goals as West Ham thrashed Freiburg 5-0 to progress to the quarter-finals of the Europa League on Thursday, where they will be joined by AC Milan and Benfica.

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk quashed Anastasia Potapova's comeback bid, holding off the Russian 6-0, 7-5 to reach the semi-finals of the Indian Wells ATP-WTA Masters on Thursday.

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner powered into the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters semi-finals on Thursday, pushing his match winning streak to 19-0 with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Czech Jiri Lehecka.

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has appointed Mohammed Mustafa, a long-trusted adviser on economic affairs, as prime minister, the official Wafa news agency said on Thursday.

Gunfire rang out Thursday in Haiti's capital, ending three days of relative calm as politicians pressed on with talks aimed at forming an interim governing body after a gang uprising convulsed the country.

Starship, the world's most powerful rocket, flew further and faster than ever before during its third test launch Thursday, although it was eventually lost as it re-entered the atmosphere over the Indian Ocean, SpaceX said.