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Toronto — Felts, a Nigerian producer turned artist, studied music in church, believing that sound and spirit are inseparable. This is the central idea that shapes his discussion of the rise of artificial intelligence in music. In other words, true creativity requires a soul and cannot be replicated by technology. Raised by a father who was a pastor in Nigeria, the musician grew up playing instruments and leading choirs in worship, learning early on that music contains energy, intention, and meaning beyond performance. “Music is spiritual,” Felts told CNN’s Larry Madowo. “It’s energy. It’s combining energy.” The music industry is…
Rory McIlroy survived an eventful first day in Los Angeles to finish near the top of the leaderboard at the Genesis Invitational. He was just one stroke behind England’s Aaron Rai, who finished two holes short of the full round. The Northern Irishman braved rain, wind and a three-hour suspension of play to post an opening round score of 5-under 66. The highlight of his day was his spectacular save of par on the sixth hole, when he chipped over a bunker on the green. Use Chrome Browser for a more accessible video player Rory McIlroy was pleased with his…
Kelbun | iStock | Getty ImagesShares in Japanese drugmaker Sumitomo Pharmaceuticals fell 15.60% on Friday in what appeared to be profit-taking, a day after the government approved the company’s iPS cell-based treatments for Parkinson’s disease and heart disease.Sumitomo Pharmaceuticals’ stock last week hit its highest since 2019, after rising more than 300% in 2025 amid growing confidence in Parkinson’s disease treatments. This treatment relies on induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, which are adult cells that are reprogrammed into a stem cell-like state.Stem cells have the ability to self-renew and act as a repair system to replace damaged cells and maintain…
A robot participates in a martial arts performance during the 2026 Spring Festival celebrations in Beijing, China, on February 16, 2026. Video Visual China Group | Getty ImagesChina’s humanoid robots have been making headlines for their standout performance at the country’s annual Lunar New Year celebrations earlier this week, with videos of the event being widely shared online. The show, widely considered the most-watched television show in the world, featured robots from several startups performing everything from kung fu moves to choreographed dances to elaborate gymnastics displays. The show was in marked contrast to the 2025 gala, which featured a…
Martin O’Neill has given a frank and brutal assessment of Celtic’s problems after their heavy Europa League defeat to Stuttgart, slamming fan protests, explaining how a move to the Premier League could improve their European prospects and defending Kasper Schmeichel.O’Neill’s side almost guaranteed a place in the knockout stages against Stuttgart after suffering a crushing 4-1 defeat in the first leg at Celtic Park. image: Celtic manager Martin O’Neill loses to Stuttgart The match was stopped in the opening seconds as fans threw the ball onto the pitch to highlight their dissatisfaction with the club’s board, but then goalkeeper Schmeichel…
listen to this article | 5 minutesinformationIt is no longer possible to interpret the Yemeni landscape solely through the lens of politics. The developments witnessed in the government-controlled southern governorates of Yemen in recent months clearly demonstrate that the security and military situation has become a decisive factor in determining the fate of power on the ground. No government or political arrangement will be sustainable unless the problems of centralizing security control and military command are resolved.Furthermore, the escalating rift between Saudi Arabia and the Emirates between the two allies that have shaped southern Yemen militarily, politically, and economically in…
Aiming to attract more AI investment to the country, India is hosting a four-day AI Impact Summit this week, which will be attended by executives from leading AI labs and big techs such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, Microsoft, Google, and Cloudflare, as well as heads of state. The event, which is expected to attract 250,000 attendees, will be attended by Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani, and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday. Key updates on…
A blue owl sign outside the Seagram Building at 375 Park Avenue in the Midtown East neighborhood of New York City, USA, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Bing An | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe private credit boom faces a new test after Blue Owl Capital permanently restricted withdrawals from one of its retail bond funds.Blue Owl Capital shares fell nearly 6% on Thursday after the private markets and alternative asset manager sold $1.4 billion in loan assets held in three private debt funds.The biggest chunk of the sale came from a semi-liquid private credit fund marketed to retail investors in…
The US president’s announcement comes amid heightened interest following former President Barack Obama’s comments about aliens.listen to this article | 3 minutesinformationPublished February 20, 2026February 20, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2sharePresident Donald Trump said he is directing federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, to begin “identifying and releasing” government records regarding unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and extraterrestrial life forms.Trump did not say whether the classified documents would be released to the public, but added that the files should include “all other information related to these very complex but extremely interesting and important issues.”Recommended stories list of…
london — King Charles’s statement was swift and severe. It said authorities were providing “full and wholehearted support and cooperation” and that “the law must take appropriate action.” Hours earlier, his brother had been arrested at his home on the Crown’s private estate in Sandringham, north London. It was a surprising development, even by the standards of a family unaccustomed to controversy. The king’s succinct response, in just over 100 words, could not be clearer in his own name. “My family and I will continue our duty and service to you,” he concluded. Translation: I place my duty to my…