An AI-based drone that speeds up the detection and monitoring of wildfires is presented in Germany

EBERSWALDE, Germany (AP) — A company that specializes in early wildfire detection has developed a new, AI-based drone that it says will help speed up the detection, location and monitoring of fires. The Silvaguard drone by Dryard Networks was presented Thursday in Eberswalde outside of Berlin as wildfires driven by extreme heat and climate change are becoming more common globally. The drone will deliver infrared video and works in combination with a second fire detection system that the company developed earlier and that’s already being used in several countries. That fire detection system, called Silvanet, is designed to detect wildfires at the smoldering stage using solar-powered gas sensors connected via a wireless network.

Ella Langley leads 2025 ACM Awards nominations. Beyoncé and Miranda Lambert are shut out

NEW YORK (AP) — Ella Langley leads the nominees for the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards with eight nods to her name. There are no nominations for Beyoncé’s landmark “Cowboy Carter,” which won the Grammy for both album of the year and country album of the year last month. Miranda Lambert’s “Postcards from Texas" was also shut out. Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson and Morgan Wallen closely follow Langley’s nominations with seven each. Chris Stapleton has six, and Riley Green and Post Malone are tied with five. The 60th annual ACM Awards will take place on May 8 at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Reba McEntire will host.

ChatGPT's viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concerns

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fans of Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio behind “Spirited Away” and other beloved movies, were delighted this week when a new version of ChatGPT let them transform popular internet memes or personal photos into the distinct style of Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki. But the trend also highlighted ethical concerns about artificial intelligence tools trained on copyrighted creative works and what that means for the future livelihoods of human artists. Miyazaki, 84, known for his hand-drawn approach and whimsical storytelling, has expressed skepticism about AI’s role in animation.

Maine school officials won't comply with Trump administration agreement to bar transgender athletes

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — School officials in Maine say they will not comply with a proposed agreement from President Donald Trump’s administration that would bar transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports. The U.S. Health and Human Services said earlier this month that the Maine Department of Education, Maine Principals’ Association and a high school are each in violation of Title IX because of the participation of transgender athletes. The federal investigation came after a public spat between Trump and Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills about the subject. The principals association and the school district both said Thursday they will not comply.

What to know after Prince Harry resigned from his African charity

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Prince Harry’s announced his resignation this week from an African charity that he co-founded in memory of his mother Princess Diana. It came amid allegations of bullying, harassment, sexism and racism made by the organization’s chairperson against unnamed board members. Harry announced his resignation in a joint statement with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho. They co-founded the Sentebale youth-focused charity in 2006 and were patrons and not on the board of trustees. They said they were quitting in support of the trustees who left after a dispute with chairperson Sophie Chandauka. Sentebale has a special place for Harry and continued some of the work Princess Diana did by supporting AIDS charities.

One Tech Tip: Don't give your email to strangers, use a decoy address instead

LONDON (AP) — You’ve heard of burner phones. What about burner email? So much of the internet now requires that you hand over your email address before you’re able to use any services — from using an app you’ve downloaded to signing up for a newsletter or redeeming a special offer online. But who says you have to give your real email address? Next time you’re asked, consider using an email mask. There are a growing number of services that give out disguised email addresses that then relay any messages to your actual address. Experts say it can be a powerful tool to safeguard privacy and security.

Will Smith gets a street named in the Philadelphia neighborhood where he was born and raised

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In West Philadelphia where he was born and raised, there’s now a street called Will Smith Way. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders honored the Oscar and Grammy winner on Wednesday by renaming a street next to Smith's old high school. Smith smiled and laughed during a ceremony there. He also reminisced about learning the values of hard work and education from his mother and father before hitting it big. Among those who came out to see him was a former teacher who inspired his nickname “The Fresh Prince.”

30 years after music icon Selena's murder, Yolanda Saldívar is up for parole. Here's what to know

Thirty years ago, Latino music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was killed by her fan club’s president, Yolanda Saldívar. For the last three decades, Saldívar has served her life sentence at the Patrick L. O’Daniel Unit prison in Gatesville, Texas, about 90 minutes north of Austin. Saldívar has a petition for parole in Texas under review and the decision will be released in the coming week.. There is no exact date for a decision after the review. The parole review is Saldívar's first chance of freedom in more than a decade after appeals courts refused to revisit her conviction. Selena's popularity is enduring, with her 2017 posthumous Walk of Fame induction ceremony attracting the largest crowd at the time.

World Series champion LA Dodgers say they'll visit Trump at the White House on April 7

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers say they have accepted President Donald Trump's invitation to the White House to celebrate their World Series title. The Dodgers confirmed they will visit on April 7 before opening a series at the Washington Nationals and added that members of the team plan to visit Capitol Hill on April 8. Manager Dave Roberts called it a huge honor that each World Series champion gets to experience. Roberts said deciding to go to the White House was not a formal conversation he and players had.

A new Chili’s near Scranton will be a throwback to 'The Office,' 'awesome blossom' and all

Chili’s is opening a new restaurant just north of Scranton to honor the legacy of "The Office." The show, which often mentioned real places in the Pennsylvania city, featured a Chili’s in the first episode of Season 2 in 2005, when Michael Scott, played by Steve Carell, hosted an eyebrow-raising awards ceremony. As a nod to the show, the new Chili's will have a mid-2000s theme and will bring back the “awesome blossom,” an onion dish celebrated by Michael Scott but long discontinued by the chain. Two Office actors, Brian Baumgartner and Kate Flannery, are appearing in commercials for the new Chili's. The restaurant in Dickson City is set to open April 7.