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Announcement of Departure Xabi Alonso used a regular press conference on Friday to announce that he would leave Bayer Leverkusen a year before his contract with the club in 2026. "This week the club and I agreed that this will be my last two games as Leverkusen trainers. It is the right moment to announce it," he told reporters. "Now we have clarity." Last Games with Leverkusen The 43-year-old Alonso thus confirmed that the game on Sunday against Borussia Dortmund was his last home game with Leverkusen. "We want to say goodbye on Sunday, for some of the players and…
Introduction to Megalopolis The film Megalopolis, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, initially received negative reviews and underperformed at the box office. Despite this, Coppola is confident that the film will find its cult audience. In a recent interview with GQ, Coppola expressed his optimism about the film’s future, stating that it has not yet been released on streaming or physical media because it is still being shown in cinemas. The Film’s Relevance Coppola believes that the film has become particularly relevant after the election of Donald Trump as president in November. He noted that people are now seeing the film…
SoundCloud’s Stance on AI Music Generation SoundCloud has made a statement to clarify that they do not use artist content for generative AI music. This comes after some users expressed significant concerns over the platform’s updated terms of use. A spokesperson for SoundCloud stated that the platform "never used artist content to train AI models, and we also don’t develop AI tools or enable third parties to scrape or use SoundCloud content from our platform for AI training purposes." Technical Protective Measures The company has implemented technical protective measures, including a "No AI" policy on their website, to expressly prohibit…
Introduction to Zara’s 50th Anniversary Zara celebrates its 50th anniversary with a new video featuring 50 iconic models who have shaped the fashion industry. Legendary fashion photographer Steven Meisel shot the campaign, which includes models such as Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Twiggy, Christy Turlington, Eva Herzigova, Paulina Porizkova, and Penelope Tree. The Anniversary Campaign Throughout the video, the models sing and dance to the 1977 Disco Classic ‘I Feel Love’. Each model wears pieces from the 50th-anniversary collection, designed by Karl Templer, which revolves around monochrome classicism and the timeless attraction of tuxedo dressing. The collection includes streamlined silk skirts,…
The Impact of Tariffs on the San Pedro Port Complex The San Pedro Port Complex, located south of Los Angeles, is a bustling industrial area that cannot be missed when driving along the coast. The port of Long Beach, combined with the port of Los Angeles, forms the busiest port in the western hemisphere. The port is a hub of activity, with dozens of red cranes and a constant stream of containers being unloaded from massive ships onto trucks and freight trains. A Significant Decline in Trade However, the port is currently experiencing a significant decline in trade. Transport has…
Game Server Closures More than a dozen large games will close their servers this year, resulting in players losing access to important functions. Favorites such as Resident Evil, WWE, and Madden NFL will be on the hit list in the coming months. Upcoming Closures The action role-player Dauntless, originally released in 2019, will be the first to face the chop. From May 29, the servers will be permanently closed on all platforms, including Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. The team made this decision due to the negative public reception and the subsequent decline in active players. This also means…
Introduction to the Issue Dua Lipa, Sir Elton John, and Sir Ian McKellen are among the many stars calling on the Prime Minister to update copyright laws to protect them from artificial intelligence. In a letter signed by over 400 British musicians, writers, and artists, they express their concerns about the use of their work by technology companies. The letter emphasizes that they do not want to "give away" their work to these companies. The Artists’ Concerns The artists are worried that the current copyright laws do not adequately protect them from the use of their material in AI models.…
Introduction to the Game The return of the Talisman striker Ousmane Dembélé has brought a welcome upswing in the second leg of the semi-finals on Wednesday when they align against their opponents in the Princes Parc. The Turning Point But it is the newly discovered collective discipline of the Paris Club that has defined their successful run in the Champions League. This discipline has been the key factor in their recent successes, allowing them to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. The Role of Teamwork The team’s ability to work together and support each other has been impressive, with each…
New Movie Alert: Ready or Not Sequel Introduction to the Sequel Searchlight Pictures announced on Monday that the main photography in Toronto has started for the dark comedy horror movie "Ready or Not: I Come for You" starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and Elijah Wood. The movie is a sequel to the 2019 original, which earned almost $60 million worldwide. The Team Behind the Movie Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett from Radio Silence will be co-directing the movie, while Guy Bussick and R. Christopher Murphy will be returning as writers. The producers include Tripp Vinson, James Vanderbilt, Bradley J. Fischer, and…
Introduction to the Movie Family life and being part of an elite attack squad don’t usually mix. This is the problem faced by the central characters in Joe Carnahan’s new action film. The movie features Kerry Washington and Omar Sy as Kyrah and Issac, who used to be part of the title organization until they fell in love and had a baby. They’ve been laying low since then, with Issac staying at home to take care of their little son Ky, while Kyrah continues to work in the field, taking out the many assassins assigned to kill them for their…