(CNN) England rugby player Ellis Genge says he received death threats after not clapping his Welsh opponents following his side's defeat in the Six Nations. In rugby, it's tradition for teams to applaud each other after a match as they walk off the pitch. "Don't know why I'm not clapping in that tunnel must be deep in thought, utmost respect for the Welsh," Genge wrote on Twitter . "As for keyboard warriors sending death threats etc..." added Genge, referring to the abuse he'd been sent over social media after footage was circulated of the incident. On Sunday, England Rugby released a statement saying that respect is a "core value" of the sport and that Wales "deserved their victory." Read More It continued: "Unfortunately, some of the reaction on social media to players and the team has not shown the level of respect the rugby community prides itself on. "We will support our players and team against online abuse and hope true rugby fans will stand with … [Read more...] about England rugby player Ellis Genge says he received death threats following Six Nations defeat by Wales
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Why the Grand National is the ‘Wimbledon’ of hunt racing
Ditcheat, Somerset, England (CNN) Imagine galloping 4.3 miles in a group of 40 horses, jumping 30 fences the size of small cars. Welcome to the Grand National, the most grueling and spectacular steeplechase in the world. The 172nd edition of the race, staged on April 6 at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England, offers a record prize money pot of £1 million ($1.3 million). The three-day Grand National festival will be watched by 150,000 spectators on the course and a global television audience of over 600 million. The most valuable jump race in Europe "is a bit like Wimbledon," Clifford Baker, head lad at Manor Farm Stables, the highly successful yard of trainer Paul Nicholls in Ditcheat, England, told CNN Sport. "It's fantastic, there are so many countries watching it, and it is such a special race," said Baker of the ultimate test for both rider and horse. "It is the most famous race in the calendar, and the hardest to win." Read More Becher's … [Read more...] about Why the Grand National is the ‘Wimbledon’ of hunt racing
Rick Perry: Texas’ weather crisis – here’s how states, nation should prepare for the unexpected
close Video Green New Deal would create ‘more events’ like Texas power outage: Rick Perry Rick Perry, former Energy Secretary and former Texas governor, discusses the potential impacts of progressive energy policies on ‘America Reports.’ Texas recently experienced a historic weather event. Like Hurricane Harvey showed us, we are seeing the importance of being prepared for the unexpected. As a Texan and former governor, it pains me to see the loss of life and struggle our citizens are facing today. Millions of Texans freezing in the dark for days on end is unacceptable. We need to focus on our recovery and then act to ensure we’re properly prepared for future events . The power outages four million Texas experienced were the result of a perfect storm – record low temperatures, a vulnerable grid and unprecedented demand from customers that stressed the entire system. These factors underscore the need for an all-of-the-above energy strategy – one … [Read more...] about Rick Perry: Texas’ weather crisis – here’s how states, nation should prepare for the unexpected
The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Trump teases on 2024 run
Presented by Facebook President Trump Donald Trump Sacha Baron Cohen calls out 'danger of lies, hate and conspiracies' in Golden Globes speech Sorkin uses Abbie Hoffman quote to condemn Capitol violence: Democracy is 'something you do' Ex-Trump aide Pierson planning run for Congress MORE " width="580" height="387" data-delta="1" /> Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. Today is Monday, the start of Women’s History Month! Happy March! We get you up to speed on the most important developments in politics and policy, plus trends to watch. Alexis Simendinger and Al Weaver are the co-creators. Readers can find us on Twitter @asimendinger and @alweaver22. Please recommend the Morning Report to friends and let us know what you think. CLICK HERE to subscribe! Total U.S. coronavirus deaths as March 1 begins: 513,091. As of this morning, 15 percent of the U.S. population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Trump teases on 2024 run
Startup bets on artificial intelligence to counter misinformation
U.K.-based fact checking startup Logically launched a new service Monday aimed at helping governments and NGOs identify and counter online misinformation using a blend of artificial intelligence and human expertise. The Logically Intelligence (LI) platform collects data from tens of thousands of websites and social media platforms then feeds it through an algorithm to identify potentially dangerous content and organize it into narrative groups. “Over the last few years, the phenomenon of mis- and disinformation has firmly taken root, evolved and proliferated, and is increasingly causing real world harm,” Lyric Jain, founder and CEO of Logically, said. “Our intensive focus on combating these untruths has culminated in the development of Logically Intelligence, based on several years of frontline operations fighting against the most egregious attacks on facts and reality.” ADVERTISEMENT The company views the service as a way to help institutions, including social media … [Read more...] about Startup bets on artificial intelligence to counter misinformation