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New music that doesn’t suck: In this day and age how can you tell if a song is generated by artificial intelligence?
We are going to follow up our last column on AI with a question: “How can you tell if a song is AI-generated?” — at least those that aren’t labeled as such. For the answer we went directly to the source: AI. Is there an online presence? Is there...

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin's nepo baby daughter Apple, 21, lands another high-profile fashion campaign as she poses for Self-Portrait after heated backlash over modelling gigs
As the daughter of a Hollywood favourite and Coldplay's frontman, Apple Martin has repeatedly faced claims she's just riding her parents' coattails. And the nepo-baby has landed yet another high-profile fashion gig, this time posing for her debut...

16 Killed in Blast at Tennessee Military Explosives Factory Near Nashville
A blast in rural Tennessee that leveled an explosives plant and was felt for miles around killed 16 people and left no survivors, authorities said. The explosion left a smoldering wreck of twisted and charred metal and burned-out vehicles at the...

Musician Julian Taylor will help kick off Algoma Fall Festival
The acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter will be at The Water Town Inn on Saturday, Oct. 18 Algoma Fall Festival is just around the corner, and acclaimed singer-songwriter Julian Taylor is coming to Sault Ste. Marie to help kick off the...

First Call: Arthur Smith linked to Titans; reaction from Browns' and Bengals' coaches to Mike Tomlin's Andrew Berry comment
Monday’s “First Call” connects Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach Arthur Smith to the Tennessee Titans coaching vacancy. We have reactions from Cleveland and Cincinnati to Mike Tomlin’s quotes about Browns general manager Andrew Berry. Monday...

Points and Highlights for Los Angeles Lakers 104-113 Phoenix Suns in NBA Preseason Game
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for watching this NBA preseason match here on VAVEL! Stay tuned for the latest news and upcoming matches of the season. Good night, and see you next time here at VAVEL! END OF MATCH After trailing...

LOCAL SPORTS: Roughriders Hit the Road to Face Squalicum Storm in Bellingham Showdown
By Oly Archibald PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Roughriders football team, now 2-4 on the season, hits the road Saturday night for Whatcom County, where they’ll take on the 3-3 Squalicum Storm at Civic Stadium in Bellingham. Civic Stadium, once...

Media taps South Carolina women’s basketball to repeat as SEC champs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina women’s basketball team was voted to finish first in the SEC for the regular season in the media’s preseason poll, the league’s office announced on Monday. The Gamecocks are looking to win their...

Points and Highlights for Detroit Pistons 100-118 Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA Preseason Game
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for watching this NBA preseason match here on VAVEL! Stay tuned for the repercussions and upcoming matches of the season. Good night, and see you next time here at VAVEL! END OF MATCH In a more...

LiveWire Media wants to keep music local
David Hyde of Hammond and TJ Nelson of Church Point are aiming to continue and advance the music scene in Hammond with their production studio LiveWire Media. Earlier this year, Hyde had a hand in creating the song “America How Beautiful” which...

What we know about the 16 who died in Tennessee plant explosion
The 16 victims who died in the blast at an explosives plant in Tennessee spanned generations, with some nearing the end of decades-long careers while others were just starting out in life. The victims' names were publicly released by authorities...

Hawaii Grown Notebook: Hawaii Prep alum Connors closing in on milestone
FOOTBALL >> Kealii Ah Yat (Kamehameha), Montana: Threw for 257 yards on 41 attempts with a touchdown and an interception in a 28-9 win over Cal Poly, adding 18 yards on a season-high nine carries. He went over 3,000 passing yards for his career to...

Tennessee football vs Alabama through the years in photos
Tennessee offensive lineman Cooper Mays (63), wide receiver Bru McCoy (5), and quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) surround running back Dylan Sampson (6) to celebrate Sampson's touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Alabama on...

Tennessee teacher asks judge to lift “no contact” ban following Charlie Kirk-related suspension
Will DeshazerWPLN NewsA Williamson County teacher is asking a judge to end a "no contact" ban following her suspension over a Charlie Kirk social media post. A Williamson County teacher is suing the school district for violating her First...

Here’s what’s new at the 62nd Annual Havre de Grace Art Show this weekend
The 62nd Annual Havre de Grace Art Show returns this year for two days, starting Oct. 18. The area’s oldest outdoor art show is expanding, adding a pop-up coffee talk with author Elaine Hume Peake, at 8 a.m. on Sunday in Tydings Park. The talk...
Clarksville Police identify third person involved in homicide of Memphis man
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A third person has been identified and interviewed in connection to the Oct. 5 shooting death of a Memphis man, according to the Clarksville Police Department. The shooting occurred on Darlene Drive. Clarksville Police...

2022 Chester County Sports Year-in-Review
KevinMorris Jan. 6 – Eagles win Huntingdon Christmas Tourney Chester County Basketball competed in the Huntingdon Christmas Tourney December 28-30. On December 28, the Eagles and Eaglettes had their first time of winning the same day this season....

Tennessee Basketball Picked to Finish Third in the SEC
(utsports.com)– The SEC released Monday morning the results of the men’s basketball preseason voting by its select panel of league and national media members. Tennessee placed third in the SEC preseason poll, behind only first-place Florida and...

Memphis Safe Task Force completes over 800 arrests after second week of operation
Of 803 arrests completed so far, 17 of the individuals appear to be juveniles. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Since launching on Sept. 29, the Memphis Safe Task Force has completed 804 arrests in Shelby County, according to documents from the U.S. Department of...

Authorities identify 16 victims killed in devastating Tennessee plant explosion
Authorities on Monday identified the 16 people killed in a devastating blast at a rural Tennessee explosives plant last week, as investigators promised a painstaking process to figure out what happened by tracking down pieces of evidence that may...