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How Amazon Taught Alexa to Speak in an Irish Brogue
For Alexa to speak like a Dubliner, Amazon researchers had to crack a problem that’s vexed data scientists for years: voice disentanglement.
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s bold debut and independent streak
In her debut term, the first Black female Supreme Court justice did not shy from parting ways with her liberal colleagues to express her own vision of the law.
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The corrupt N.Y. congressman who was sentenced to prison — and escaped
William Magear “Boss” Tweed, who became a political force in New York as leader of the “Tweed Ring,” was found guilty in 1873 of 102 separate crimes.
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As 2024 Voting Battles Heat Up, North Carolina G.O.P. Presses Forward
Republicans, whose edge in the state has narrowed in recent years, have gone on offense politically, leading to clashes over voting access and control over elections.
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How Movie Theaters are Pushing the Boundaries of In-Person Entertainment
Movie theaters have been around for over a century, and they have always been a popular form of in-person entertainment. However, movie theaters are now pushing the boundaries of in-person entertainment, and they are doing so in a variety of ways. One way that movie theaters are pushing the boundaries of in-person entertainment is by…
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Vegan Caprese Salad
This simple take on the summertime classic uses silken tofu instead of fresh mozzarella to provide that creamy, neutral, rich counterbalance to the fresh tomatoes.
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Carolyn Hax: A favor between friends spirals into a complaint triangle
Letter writer feels stuck in the middle of a standoff between a favor-doing friend and an uncooperative partner.
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Ask Amy: I’m concerned that my 3-year-old granddaughter is on a cheer team
Letter writer thinks they must express their disapproval of their granddaughter’s cheer hobby.
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House Republicans scared to lose majority push back on extreme agenda
As the far-right draws attention, swing district Republicans want leadership to know that they have a bloc of votes that are important, too.
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DeSantis, Seeking Attention, Uses L.G.B.T.Q. Issues to Attack Trump
The Florida governor sought to contrast his record opposing gay and transgender rights in a video highlighting comments made by the former president during the 2016 campaign — but has gotten some pushback.