Revolutionizing the Slopes: AI to Judge and Enhance Fan Engagement at Aspen’s Winter X Games

Aspen, Colorado — This weekend, the Winter X Games in Aspen will introduce a groundbreaking use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Superpipe competition, marking a significant shift towards technology-driven sports assessments. The AI’s application extends beyond judging, as it will also play a significant role in enhancing the event’s global fan engagement. Developed by Google Cloud and built on Google’s Vertex AI, the technology will undergo trial runs this year. Event organizers are exploring its potential to transform future competitions. The AI system has been designed to objectively assess performance by analyzing video footage … Read more

Jury Selection Begins in Trial of Ex-Prosecutor Linked to Ahmaud Arbery Case Amid Winter Weather Delays

In Brunswick, Georgia, over 200 potential jurors convened at a local courthouse to determine their suitability for impartiality in the trial of former district attorney Jackie Johnson, who stands accused of misconduct during the investigation into Ahmaud Arbery’s death in 2020. Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, was fatally shot after being pursued by three white men, an incident that garnered national attention. The trial of Johnson will take place in the same courthouse where Arbery’s killers were found guilty and convicted in 2021. This proximate seating raises questions about the complexities and sensitivities involved in … Read more

Dallas Construction Company Found Guilty of Breaching Contract and Unethical Practices in Home Repair Case after 2021 Winter Storm

WACO, Texas – A construction company based in Dallas has been found in breach of contract and engaging in an “unconscionable course of action” by a McLennan County jury. The jury reached this decision after the company allegedly failed to properly repair a Woodway woman’s home following the devastating winter storm in 2021. Lauren Pardue, who resides in the 500 block of Sante Fe Drive in Woodway, was awarded nearly $180,000 in actual damages as a result of the jury’s ruling. According to the jury’s findings in the 414th State District Court, the company, known … Read more

Kotzebue and Bethel Residents Take Legal Action Against Fuel Supplier Vitus Energy Over Winter Fuel Issues

Kotzebue, Alaska – Nine residents of Kotzebue, Alaska have filed a lawsuit against Vitus Energy, alleging issues with fuel purchased from the company during the winter season. This is not the first lawsuit to be filed against Vitus for fuel problems, as a separate lawsuit was previously taken up by a group of Bethel residents. During January, when temperatures in Kotzebue plummeted to minus 30 and below, residents noticed that Vitus fuel thickened and clogged filters, leading to heating systems failing to function and causing frozen water lines in their homes. While Vitus declined to … Read more