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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Fact Check: Fake footage of massive 'TACO' skywriting over Mar-a-Lago likely AI-generated
Claim: Authentic footage from May 2025 depicts the word "TACO" spelled out in the sky above Trump's Florida residence, Mar-a-Lago. Rating: On May 29, 2025, footage allegedly showing the word "TACO" spelled out in contrail vapor above U.S. President Donald Trump's residence in Florida, Mar-a-Lago, circulated the internet. The video spread across multiple platforms, including X (archived), TikTok (archived), Facebook (archived), Instagram Threads (archived) and YouTube. The first post of the video (archived) appeared on X account @SkylineReport, where it garnered more than 1 million views, as of this writing. We were unable to reach the account's owner for comment. Investors began popularizing the term "TACO" ("Trump Always Chickens Out") to characterize claims that whenever Trump faces a market backlash, he will back down. Although several users in the comments appeared to believe that the video was authentic, the footage was fake — and likely AI-generated. First, Google search results of the terms "Trump," "Taco," and "above 'Mar-a-Lago'" yielded no results pertaining to the footage from any reputable news outlet. The results only related to Trump's response to reporters' questions about the term as well as unverified social media posts of the video or similar claims in question. ( Second, there were indications in the video itself of AI-generation. Jet engine vapor trails form letters out of condensation, but an aircraft does not appear in the video until the very end, when it spontaneously appears next to the letter "O" approximately four seconds into the video. If the video were authentic, the aircraft would be visible throughout the video. The video shows dozens of people on the ground beneath the letters. If the footage were authentic, individual social media users would have posted their own footage. Rather, the only footage on the internet is from one angle. The fake footage also depicts a distinctly long building beneath the letters supposedly on the Mar-a-Lago property, but Google Earth imagery of Mar-a-Lago does not appear to show any such building. (Google Earth) Lastly, we ran a screenshot of the video through AI-detection software Hive, and the results were 99.9% likely to be AI-generated. ( Fact Check: FAKE Video Shows 'TACO' in the Sky Over Mar-a-Lago | Lead Stories. 30 May 2025, Accessed 30 May 2025. Jolly, Jasper. '"Trump Always Chickens out": Taco Jibe Ruffles President's Feathers'. The Guardian, 29 May 2025. The Guardian,
Irish Examiner
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Children's books review: Thrilling reads from a trio of brilliant Irish authors
After by Pádraig Kenny (Walker Books, €7.99) What, in this age of artificial intelligence, when humanoid robots can interact with us and perform so many complex, decision-making tasks, defines us as human beings? Apart from biological creation, rather than metal or plastic construction, the attributes that differentiate Homo sapiens from the machines of their own design are becoming harder to distinguish. For answers, we might even Google an AI-generated definition of what makes us human, yielding a list of key traits that includes self-awareness, abstract thought, moral sensibilities, and a capacity for empathy. We could also consider the import of After, the post-apocalyptic novel from Limerick-based author Pádraig Kenny, which puts humanity in the spotlight in the context of the collapse of civilisation. In a 'melding of the mechanical with the biological', humans have been implanted with microchips from birth, giving them access to an information and living system called the Hive. However, after the Hive turns on the human race, a 'cataclysmic short circuit' occurs, obliterating both machines and humans, the few people who remain resorting to scavenging for food in order to survive. In this desolate environment, Father and Jen are a family unit, journeying in search of a new place to call home. After by Pádraig Kenny (Walker Books) Father's role is as protector, though his child-rearing methods are straight from the pages of a parenting manual and somehow lack the human touch. Father's application of logic and adherence to rules-based systems give him a calm authority to which many parents might aspire, but it becomes clear that he is not Jen's biological relative, nor indeed human at all. Despite his appearance, he is made largely of metal components, an AI humanoid that has learned a moral code and patterns of caring, empathetic behaviour — and has somehow survived the short-circuit catastrophe. He and Jen seek refuge in a self-sufficient settlement of human survivors, but with machines viewed as the enemy, they could both be in danger if Father's true identity is uncovered. Jen seems to have found her tribe in this settlement, however, and in as much as an AI machine can face a moral dilemma, Father is presented with one when he must choose whether to now relinquish the caring duties he has performed since finding the orphaned Jen as a baby. If an autonomous robot can learn to develop caring sensibilities, it is more than may be said of the man who invented the Hive, his hunger for power leading him to push the boundaries of technological advancement at all costs, overriding any sense of morality or human empathy. A futuristic fantasy that also holds a mirror up to today's world, where the milk of human kindness appears to be running dry, and where it is perhaps not AI technology itself we should fear, but those who would subvert its benefits for nefarious ends. Tales of Darkisle: Conn of the Dead by Dave Rudden, illustrated by Ali Al Amine Conn of the Dead by Dave Rudden (Gill Books, €10.99) Trouble magnet Conn has boundless energy and copious amounts of gruesome stories that he feels compelled to tell, regardless of their unsuitability for the occasion. Tales from Irish mythology are a particular speciality, the more gross details about mucus and bile the better, particularly when he gets into character as the zombie Abhartach, appropriator of body parts and a 'heaving mass of arms and legs and tails and heads — a clot of flesh the size of a house'. The only person who really understands Conn is his aunt Doireann, soon-to-be doctor of Medieval Irish, and the very person who first introduced Conn to these tales. It is Doireann he rings, rather than his long-suffering mother, to collect him from the principal's office after a calamitous incident where he has sabotaged the school play by swinging unbidden onto the stage 'like a flailing human conker' to enact the slaying of the Abhartach. Doireann, unprepared for the sudden arrival of her nephew, scoops him up on her yellow motorbike and whisks him back to her office at the National Folklore Collection at UCD. Sure what could possibly go wrong? Quite a lot, inevitably, when Conn spots a box labelled hazardous. And what's an 11-year-old boy-tornado to do but take a little peek inside? To cut to the chase that ensues when the ancient skull within is revealed; it involves all the horrors that might be expected when an un-dead Abhartach discovers how to use modern technology to its advantage. The first in a series of 'Tales of Darkisle' from Cavan's Dave Rudden, author of Knights of the Borrowed Dark, this serves as a portent of further fiendish spirits to be resurrected from Irish mythology and re-imagined in new contexts. Goo, gore, and ghoulishness galore — bring it on. Solo by Gráinne O'Brien Solo by Gráinne O'Brien (Little Island, €10.99) 'Music is not something that I do. Music is something that I am. It forms the very fabric of who I am as a person. At least…it used to.' Everything in Daisy's world was certain. Practise. Perform. Practise. Pass music exams. Repeat. Not a gifted genius but 'the kind of musician that is built through determination and practise', her life in the year before her Leaving Cert followed a pattern of predictability where she knew the script and was happy to follow it. Winning prizes for playing the recorder, not renowned as the most glamorous of instruments, might get her picture in the local paper but it has little 'social currency' in the school popularity stakes. Which is why Daisy was not the only one surprised when sports-mad David chose her as his girlfriend. Music may have been Daisy's first love but David was her second, and for the month they were together she became so obsessed with him that everything, including music, was cast aside as she helped him follow his dreams at the expense of her own. Now, just after their first sexual experience, David has unceremoniously dumped her. Daisy is so devastated that she can't even celebrate her 18th birthday, and the music that was once the core of her existence now offers no solace. Her parents, who resisted any urge to protest when the boyfriend usurped the place of the music into which so much had been invested, now have their focus turned on Daisy's father's recent cancer diagnosis. Having lost her boyfriend and her love of music, Daisy is also betrayed by her best friend, and as she struggles to regain a sense of direction, the enormity of the changes in her life threatens to overwhelm her. Never part of the cool gang, soloist Daisy feels more alone than ever until a kindred spirit helps her find a new path. Limerick-born bookseller Gráinne O'Brien's verse-form novel digs deep into the uncertainty and self-doubt felt by many on the cusp of adulthood.
Scotsman
12-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Scotland ranks second in the UK for solar panel adoption
Scotland has emerged as the second highest area for solar panel installations in the UK. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Data from eco-tech provider, Hive, revealed that 8.1% of Scottish homes are now powered by solar - driven by long daylight hours in summer and low air pollution. The country is also leading in sustainable alternatives and produces more green and renewable energy than it uses, so more households are adopting solar power at a record rate. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad At the opposite end of the UK, the South West of England leads the nation in solar power adoption, with 9.2% of households now harnessing solar energy. This impressive uptake places the South West ahead of all other regions in the transition to low-carbon energy, highlighting the region's strong commitment to sustainable living. Scotland is second top in Britain for solar panel installations By installing solar panels, homeowners can cut their annual energy bills by up to 94% - or £818, on average - while lowering their carbon footprint and making a positive impact on the planet. In spite of growing momentum, only 4–5% of UK homes are currently equipped with solar panels, according to current MCS data. Susan Wells, director of EV and Solar at Hive, said: 'The installation of solar panels offers households a valuable way to reduce both energy bills and carbon impact. While it's often seen as suitable only for the sunniest regions, modern solar panels now perform efficiently even in overcast conditions - making them a smart investment across the UK. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'It's encouraging to see the Scotland leading the way, and we hope other regions follow suit and use this momentum as a blueprint for wider adoption. 'At Hive, we're making it easier than ever for households to make the switch, combining expert advice, smart technology and flexible support to help customers cut both carbon and cost.' To support more households to make the switch, Hive is offering a suite of supportive measures: zero VAT on solar installations, trusted expert installers, and personalised advice via the Hive app - where users can also check their solar potential by postcode for free.
Time Out Dubai
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
Techno icon Amelie Lens headlines Soho Garden Meydan this weekend
Get ready, Dubai – this weekend at Soho Garden Meydan is looking massive, but all eyes are on Friday night when techno heavyweight Amelie Lens lands at Hive for a set that promises to shake the very foundations. Known for her high-octane performances and very cool industrial-driven sets, the Belgian DJ will be headlining from 2am to 4am and you have the rare opportunity to catch her in an intimate Dubai setting. Whether you're a seasoned raver or just dipping your toes into the underground scene, this is one you don't want to miss. Before Amelie steps up, Hive will be heating up with a solid local lineup featuring Eva Kim at 10pm, Youna 11.30pm, and Jean B at 1am. Trust us – by the time Amelie hits the decks, the energy will already be off the charts. But that's just Friday. Soho Garden's weekend program is packed, kicking off Thursday, May 8 at The Garden with Sam Farsio, MAR+MER, Skala and MOII keeping the beats rolling past 4am. On Saturday, it's more melodic vibes at The Garden, with Alex Wann closing the night after sets from Sam Farsio and MAR+MER. Then wrap it all up on Sunday with a deep journey into sound from MOII, Jean B, Coeus and Ashkan. Whether you're here for peak-time techno or warm, groove-laced sets under the stars, Soho Garden Meydan has it all lined up. See you on the dancefloor.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Edinburgh measuring themselves against 'best in England'
Sean Everitt acknowledged the size of Edinburgh's task against Bath this weekend, as they try and beat "the best in England" to seal a place in the Challenge Cup final. The capital club have not made it to a European final for 10 years, since they lost to Gloucester in 2015, and now need to beat the side who are comfortably top of the Premiership, led by Finn Russell. "It's a massive task for us, we know Bath are the form team in the Premiership by some way, they've put a lot of good teams to bed," head coach Everitt said. "At the same time, we've got experienced players within our group, international players, so we're not daunted by the task ahead of us. It's going to be a great challenge to measure ourselves with the best in England." Edinburgh will be buoyed by the fact it's a home semi-final, something they achieved by finishing top of their pool in the group stages. "Every time we play at the Hive, we tend to feed off the energy of the crowd," Everitt added. "We've also got to give them something to cheer. "The Sharks game was an example of how they get behind the team. Our team gets very motivated from the support they get. The Hive will be buzzing." A further boost has been provided by the return of Jamie Ritchie, who some are tipping for a place on the British & Irish Lions tour with the squad announced next week. "He went through some adversity post-World Cup, but it shows the character of the person, the personality of him - he's a fighter," Everitt said. "He got over that disappointment and put in really good performances in the URC. "He was the turnover king in the URC last year and he's on a similar route this year. He's extended that form into international rugby as well. It's brilliant for him and we're very proud of what he's achieved."
