Cate Blanchett worries AI could ‘totally replace anyone’

Cate Blanchett is one of the many actors expressing fears about artificial intelligence. In a recent interview with the BBC, the Oscar winner said the technology “deeply concerned” her. “I’m looking at these robots and driverless cars and I don’t really know what that’s bringing anybody,” she told the outlet.  Blanchett added she is “less…

US diplomats in Damascus for first time in more than 10 years following fall of Assad regime

A group of U.S. officials are in Syria’s capital for the first time in more than 10 years seeking information on American citizens who disappeared under the Assad regime, among other things. The team visiting Damascus consists of US Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs (NEA)…

Chargers take advantage of obscure NFL rule with free kick field goal last successful in 1976

Is it really Thursday Night Football if there’s not some sort of oddity? Well, Thursday’s Denver Broncos-Los Angeles Chargers game had an event that last occurred way back in 1976. With eight seconds left in the half, and the Broncos leading 21-10, they punted the ball away in hopes of the time expiring and sending…

Week 16 preview: Can Penix save Falcons? Shootout in Big D? Can McBride score a TD? | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast

Welcome to our weekend preview show where we get you ready with everything you need to know heading into Sunday and Monday’s action. Andy Behrens joins Matt Harmon to share 3 burning fantasy questions he wants answered in Week 16. Behrens also shares the three matchups he has his eye on in Week 16 that…