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  A doctor cared for generations of families. Now dozens of women say he also abused them

  Dr. Snow, who has been taking care of generations of families, is now accused of abusing dozens of women during their visits. Over the next three years, during more than 40 visits, Snow says Dr. Farley subjected her to repeated sexual abuse, using scare tactics to conduct prolonged and unnecessary exams. Snow describes that her upbringing in the LDS Church made her particularly vulnerable, as the church often places men in unquestioned positions of authority.In 2009, at her first appointment without her mother, despite knowing she was not sexually active, Farley suggested a hymenectomy, claiming it would "make sex more pleasurable." When she declined, he became aggressive and performed the procedure without her full consent, leaving her in excruciating pain.Clackamas County District Attorney John Wentworth said it was "absurd" to suggest his office did not want to prosecute Farley. KATUYears later, Snow realized she had been abused after seeing another doctor who told her that the frequency and nature of her previous exams were highly abnormal. When she tried to speak out, her family warned her against going public due to Farley's status in the community. Farley's medical license was eventually revoked, and an investigation by the Oregon Medical Board confirmed misconduct.However, attempts to prosecute him faced significant challenges, with law enforcement and district attorneys often dismissing or mishandling the women's complaints. Despite this, Snow and other victims continue to fight for justice, seeking accountability through a civil suit and pushing for recognition of the harm done to them.

  2024-09-19 09:00
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  This fine-dining restaurant is bringing artificial intelligence to the dinner table

  In a dimly lit, round dining room, diners at Krasota, a fine-dining restaurant in Dubai, experience something extraordinary: a multisensory dining journey where artificial intelligence (AI) plays a central role. One of the courses features a digital recreation of late French chef Paul Bocuse, who appears via projection on curved walls, introducing a dish of quail and foie gras wrapped in mushroom pâté and pastry, topped with truffle sauce—entirely designed by AI.The second scenario imagines humans in harmony with the natural world, featuring plant-based tacos and all-natural soda. Rebecca Cairns/CNNKrasota’s “Imaginary Futures” is an eight-course experience exploring different future scenarios, from underwater cities to space colonies, with each dish reflecting its theme. Co-founders Anton Nenashev, chef Vladimir Mukhin, and Boris Zarkov used AI to create projections, designs, and even reinterpret Bocuse’s iconic recipes. The round room’s 360-degree immersive environment, equipped with over 20 projectors, creates a seamless 3D video experience that transports diners into a digital-age world where dining and technology merge.While technology enhances the experience, Krasota’s team carefully balances screen engagement with the food to avoid overwhelming the senses. As Zarkov explains, the goal remains fundamentally social, aiming to evoke emotions and create memorable moments without disrupting the communal nature of dining. The restaurant’s next show, inspired by “Alice in Wonderland,” will further push the boundaries of AI in dining, embracing the evolving role of technology in the culinary world.

  2024-09-19 09:00
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  New evidence upends contentious Easter Island theory, scientists say

  Rapa Nui, known as Easter Island, did not experience a catastrophic population collapse as previously believed, according to new analysis of ancient DNA from 15 former inhabitants. The study, published in Nature, found no evidence of a genetic bottleneck, suggesting the island's population steadily grew until the 1860s when slave raiders from Peru forcibly removed a significant portion of its people.Researchers sequenced the genomes of individuals who lived on the island over the past 400 years, revealing that the Easter Islanders had exchanged genes with Native Americans between 1250 and 1430, long before Columbus reached the Americas. This suggests the inhabitants crossed the ocean to South America centuries ahead of European contact.Rapa Nui is today a part of Chile and has long been a source of a fascination. An engraving depicts the giant statues, or moai, at the volcanic crater Rano Raraku. J. L. Charmet/De Agostini/Getty ImagesContrary to theories like those presented by Jared Diamond in his book "Collapse," which portrayed Easter Island as an example of ecological self-destruction, the DNA evidence indicates a sustainable society. Experts, such as Lisa Matisoo-Smith, argue that the narrative of a self-inflicted collapse is false, highlighting the remarkable navigational skills of Polynesian seafarers who discovered Rapa Nui 800 years ago and likely reached South America well before European explorers.

  2024-09-18 09:00