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Braves left-hander Max Fried turns in another gem in a victory over the Cubs
Max Fried was almost unhittable — once again. Fried has carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning in three of his last five starts for Atlanta. The left-hander retired his first 15 batters in a three-hitter Wednesday night, leading the Braves to a 9-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
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Thousands of journalists have fled homelands due to repression, threats and conflict, UN expert says
Thousands of journalists have fled their home countries in recent years to escape political repression, save their lives and escape conflict – but in exile they are often vulnerable to physical, digital and legal threats, a U.N. investigator said Wednesday. Irene Khan said in a report to the U.N. General Assembly that the number of journalists in exile has increased as the space for independent and critical media has been “shrinking in democratic countries where authoritarian trends are gaining
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Mentally unwell children put through ‘torture’ on wrong NHS wards, watchdog warns
Wards which are “noisy, busy and brightly lit” are not often appropriate for children who require mental healthcare
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IBM expands technology expert labs in Markham to drive AI adoption and innovation
IBM has announced the expansion of its technology expert labs in Markham, to help tackle the artificial intelligence skills gap and data complexity across various sectors. Aiming to accelerate the adoption of generative AI and other key technologies, IBM will build capacity and competency in generative AI, data & AI, automation, hybrid cloud, sustainability, cybersecurity. A recent report by the Conference Board of Canada highlights the potential impact of generative AI, suggesting it could cont
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Juan Soto sparks chants of 'M-V-P!' at Yankee Stadium 51 games into season
Fifty-one games into the season, Juan Soto is sparking chants of “M-V-P!” at Yankee Stadium. “Way too early,” Soto said after his second two-homer game of the homestand led the Yankees over the Seattle Mariners 7-3 on Wednesday night and stopped New York's first two-game losing streak in three weeks. “I love when when the Bronx gets behind our guys,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said.