The pandemic could have been the moment when AI made good on its promising potential. There was an unprecedented convergence of the need for fast, evidence-based decisions and large-scale problem-solving with datasets spilling out of every country in the world. Instead, AI failed in myriad, specific ways that underscore where this technology is still weak:…
Preston were 3-0 down after 42 minutes at Luton on WednesdayPreston North End captain Alan Browne says his side’s 4-0 Championship defeat at Luton was “absolutely shocking”. Boss Ryan Lowe confirmed after the match that the players would be reimbursing the 614 fans who travelled to the game. “I feel sorry for the supporters to…
Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte says he is seeing “positive things” from his team after their 2-0 win against Brighton & Hove Albion…
Pogba came on as a second-half substitute in United’s Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid on TuesdayManchester United midfielder Paul Pogba says his home was burgled during his side’s Champions League game against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. The France player came on after 67 minutes as the Spanish side won 1-0. Pogba saidexternal-link “our family’s…
Borussia Dortmund adviser Matthias Sammer has hinted 21-year-old Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland will leave the German club to join Manchester City. (Amazon Prime, via Goal)external-link Haaland has also been linked with Real Madrid but will have to reduce his salary demands if he is to move to the Spanish club. (Marca)external-link Clubs interested in…
Thomas Ricketts is chairman of the Chicago CubsThe Ricketts family, who own Major League Baseball team the Chicago Cubs, and a consortium featuring Lord Coe, both intend to make a bid for Chelsea by Friday’s deadline. The Ricketts said they are leading a bid from a group of investors. London Olympics chief Coe has joined…
Kurt Zouma plays for Premier League side West Ham while Yoan Zouma is at National League side Dagenham & RedbridgeThe RSPCA says it has started prosecution proceedings against Kurt Zouma and brother Yoan for their roles in filming Kurt kicking a cat. After the video appeared, the RSPCA removed two cats from Kurt’s home and…
Andriy Yarmolenko celebrates with the home fans after his extra-time winner put West Ham throughAndriy Yarmolenko scored an emotional extra-time winner as West Ham overturned a first-leg deficit against Sevilla to reach their first European quarter-final since 1981. Yarmolenko has been on compassionate leave as he tried to deal with the trauma of having friends…
The Edinburgh derby Scottish Cup semi-final between Hearts and Hibernian will be live on BBC One Scotland at 12:15 BST on Saturday 16 April. The following day, Celtic face Rangers at 14:00, with highlights from the game on BBC Scotland that evening. Tickets for both matches will range from £8 to £35, with both Edinburgh…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Friday that it will ease COVID-19 mask mandates for most Americans. The CDC mask guidelines will now involve a new three-level, color-coded risk system that will determine whether masks are required in a given community.“With widespread population immunity, the overall risk of severe disease is now generally…