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Visual artists fight back against AI companies for repurposing their work

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NEW YORK – Kelly McKernan’s acrylic and watercolor paintings are bold and vibrant, often featuring feminine figures rendered in bright greens, blues, pinks and purples. The style, in the artist’s words, is “surreal, ethereal … dealing with discomfort in the human journey.” The word “human” has a special resonance for McKernan these days. Although it’s … Read more

‘It’s frustrating’: Suspect killed by SAPD Wednesday had long and violent criminal history, several dismissed charges

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The county district attorney said the suspect had been committing crimes for more than 20 years. SAN ANTONIO — For the second time in less than a week, a San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) officer was shot by a wanted felon on Wednesday afternoon.  The chaos unfolded on 1-10 around South New Braunfels, and shut … Read more

Bexar Co. DA responds to police chief’s comments about emerging pattern of repeat violent offenders being re-released

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The county district attorney said the suspect had been committing crimes for more than 20 years. SAN ANTONIO — For the second time in less than a week, a San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) officer was shot by a wanted felon on Wednesday afternoon.  The chaos unfolded on 1-10 around South New Braunfels, and shut … Read more

‘The chemistry is always there’: For UTSA Roadrunners, an unusually bountiful history with one quarterback

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Many of UTSA’s experienced offensive playmakers have had the same quarterback for their entire careers. SAN ANTONIO — UTSA football kicks off its 2023-24 season Saturday evening at the University of Houston.  What should we expect from the Roadrunners offense this season? For one thing: chemistry.  Several upperclassmen playmakers are returning and will be taking … Read more

5 biggest surprises during NFL’s roster cutdown day | Locked on NFL Scouting

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Jonathan Taylor remains in Indianapolis and New England waived quarterback Bailey Zappe in two of the NFL’s most surprising roster moves on cut day. INDIANAPOLIS — Labor Day Weekend regularly serves as the unofficial start of the NFL season, and the week before is typically when teams are forced to make cuts to trim their … Read more