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So much for Aerosmith’s farewell tour. The band announced they are retiring from touring after five decades together, revealing their legendary lead singer Steven Tyler’s voice can’t recover from his injury. “It was 1970 when a spark of inspiration became Aerosmith. Thanks to you, our Blue Army, that spark caught flame and has been burning for over five decades. Some of you have been with us since the beginning and all of you are the reason we made rock ‘n’ roll history,” their Instagram post read on Friday. “It has been the honor of our lives to have our music...

In this image, the person on the left is real, while the person on the right is AI-generated. Their eyeballs are depicted underneath their faces. The reflections in the eyeballs are consistent for the real person, but incorrect (from a physics point of view) for the fake person. Credit: Adejumoke Owolabi ==================================================================================== By using astronomical methods to analyze eye reflections, researchers can potentially detect deepfake images, though the technique includes some risk of inaccuracies. In an era when anyone can create artificial intelligence (AI) images, the ability to detect fake pictures, particularly deepfakes of people, is becoming increasingly important. Now,...

A video has resurfaced online, showing parents recklessly encouraging their children to pose for photos alongside a wild alligator. Ensuring the protection of children and keeping them safe is one of the most fundamental duties of parents. Recently, a video has resurfaced online, showing parents recklessly encouraging their children to pose for photos alongside a wild alligator. The incident happened in Everglades National Park in Florida which is home to many different types of wildlife. The footage which was originally shared on TikTok last year, captures the adults urging their two young girls to stand alarmingly close to the massive...

The Last Supper — Leonardo Da Vinci — Photo by: (www.wikipedia.org) ================================================================================ The Last Supper (Il cenacolo) is the famous fresco that Leonardo da Vinci painted between 1495 and 1497. If you go to Milan, you will surely go to the Dominican convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie to see and enjoy this magnificent work. I want to share with you and investigate the way in which Leonardo chose the models for his works and explain the curious story of Jesus and Judas from da Vinci’s Last Supper. Leonardo took quite a long while to pick the models for his...

Here is a 4 plus hour version of that fantastic film 16 Days of Glory. This is for those that wish to watch an Olypmics but not be bothered by freaks and furries...enjoy.

Police officers delivered a notice from a district governor that alleged the show at Depo Istanbul incited the public to hatredTurkish authorities have banned an exhibition exploring the art and history of the country’s transgender community in what is a rare intervention at a gallery. The move comes as the government intensifies a crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community. Depo Istanbul, a non-profit space that was established by the now-imprisoned philanthropist Osman Kavala, was forced by police to take down Turn and See Back: Revisiting Trans Revolutions in Turkey on 11 July. Officers delivered a notice from a district governor that...

JWST deep field vs hubble This region of space, viewed first iconically by Hubble and later by JWST, shows an animation that switches between the two. Both images still have fundamental limitations, as they were acquired from within our inner Solar System, where the presence of zodiacal light influences the noise floor of our instruments, and cannot easily be removed.Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Christina Williams (NSF’s NOIRLab), Sandro Tacchella (Cambridge), Michael Maseda (UW-Madison); Processing: Joseph DePasquale (STScI); Animation: E. Siegel ======================================================================================= KEY TAKEAWAYS: * The darkest night skies, both from Earth as well as from interplanetary space, aren’t completely...

"Hey Hey My My" says rock and rock will never die. I'm posting this Count Vlad version to say that FREEDOM too will never die as long as we tend to it. Yes, Neil Young has been a shlthead, but he has written some good songs and I hope he comes to his senses. If you like the music, please give a thumbs up and subscribe.

The discovery of a ship, missing for five centuries, in a southwest African desert, filled with gold coins, is one of the most thrilling archaeological finds in recent times. The Bom Jesus (The Good Jesus) was a Portuguese vessel that set sail from Lisbon, Portugal on Friday, March 7, 1533. Its fate was unknown until 2008 when its remains were discovered in the desert of Namibia during diamond mining operations near the coast of the African nation. When it sank in a fierce storm, it was on its way to India laden with treasures like gold and copper ingots. Two...

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This is from Saturday night, after the assassination attempt. 0:12 VIDEO AT LINK...................

Photos, Tweets, X posts, Instagram videos and more of the shooting yesterday have spread over the internet like wildfire. Many are fakes and hoaxes.Early on this photo made it's way from the shadows. I first saw it here at Free Republic.It was reported to be a drone photo of Thomas Crooks on the rooftop before he shot President Trump, killed an innocent man, and wounded others.And with this before pic - we see an after pic of what I'm convinced is the same guy. I've really not seen this "drone picture" since maybe last midnight. I've certainly seen no news...

This video gives a good analysis of security lapses. Freepers also mention having a drone overhead, which to my mind is a great and cheap observational tool. A tool that s.s security has missed out on. Anyway, this guy also goes into what some would describe as conspiracy theory. But he still makes a lot of valid points about security lapses.

Shannen Doherty, best known for her iconic roles in “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Charmed,” has passed away at 53 after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. Doherty’s publicist, Leslie Sloane, confirmed the sad news in a statement to PEOPLE on Sunday, expressing, “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty.”

Country singer and songwriter Dave Loggins passed away Wednesday in Nashville, according to the Tennessean. The Grammy-nominated Hall of Fame singer-songwriter, known for his classic hit “Please Come To Boston,” passed away at the age of 76, according to the Tennessean. While the precise cause of death was not disclosed, it is known that Loggins was in hospice care at the time of his passing. Born in Shady Valley, Tennessee, Loggins grew up in nearby Bristol before moving to Nashville, where he would forge a legendary career as one of music’s most prolific songwriters, the Tennessean stated. Over five decades,...

It’s unclear whether the attack on Shahzia Sikander’s sculpture is related to protests by anti-abortion groups, which previously denounced it as “satanic.” Shahzia Sikander's sculpture "Witness" after vandalism on the University of Houston campus (© Shahzia Sikander, photo by Abdurrahman Danquah) ==================================================================== Artist Shahzia Sikander’s monumental sculpture “Witness” (2023) was beheaded in the early hours of Monday morning, July 8, on the grounds of the University of Houston campus. The 18-foot-tall sculpture depicting a female figure in a hoop skirt and jabot with braided hair shaped into ram horns and vine-like appendages was installed for a temporary exhibition at the...

"The Shining" star Shelley Duvall has died at the age of 75, according to The Associated Press. Duvall shot to international fame when she starred as Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's iconic 1980 adaptation of Stephen King's horror novel. Shelley Duvall in 'The Shining'

Famous actor Benji Gregory, best known as the child star from the hit 80s sitcom, “Alf,” was found dead in his car at a Chase Bank parking lot in Peoria, Arizona, June 13. News of his death was just reported and confirmed by his sister, Rebeca, according to TMZ. The famous actor was 46 years old. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office said Gregory’s cause of death is unknown. A death certificate confirmed the date of his passing, according to TMZ. Rebeca said Gregory suffered from depression, bipolar disorder and a sleep disorder that often led to the star staying...

In a recent wildlife adventure, a photographer experienced an unforgettable moment with a rhinoceros. This unique encounter was captured on film, showcasing the unpredictable beauty of nature. Meeting the Rhino Wildlife photographer gives scratches. Image by Garth de Bruno Austin on YouTube. While on a wildlife photography expedition, the photographer spotted a rhinoceros in its natural habitat. The sighting was both thrilling and nerve-wracking. The Approach Wildlife photographer gives scratches. Image by Garth de Bruno Austin on YouTube. The rhinoceros, curious about the presence of the photographer, began to approach. This was a moment of intense anticipation for everyone present....

Six decades after “A Hard Day’s Night” was first released, we dig into the joy and transgressive sound of what should go down as the best album the Beatles made. No matter what the Beatles created, the world never seemed ready for what that was. You only knew that it would be different than anything before. Had you loved the band’s last album, you were also aware that the one about to hit record store shelves would be a departure, a moving-on from what already existed. The Beatles both challenged and rewarded listeners this way, which is among the best...