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Image: Meta A new AI-powered video generator from Meta produces high-definition footage complete with sound, the company announced today. The announcement comes several months after competitor OpenAI unveiled Sora, its text-to-video model — though public access to Movie Gen isn’t happening yet. Movie Gen uses text inputs to automatically generate new videos, as well as edit existing footage or still images. The New York Times reports that the audio added to videos is also AI-generated, matching the imagery with ambient noise, sound effects, and background music. The videos can be generated in different aspect ratios. In addition to generating new clips, Meta says Movie Gen can also create custom videos from images or take an existing video and... Continue reading…

Several months ago, OpenAI stunned the world with an incredible text-to-video AI tool called Sora. The whole concept is very simple: tell the AI what video to make, and Sora will generate it for you. OpenAI still hasn't released it to the general public because it's currently in development. I expected to see Sora released by early October, but that hasn't happened. OpenAI's DevDay came and went, and Sora is still unavailable to users. Meanwhile, Meta announced its own Sora alternative. It's called Movie Gen, its third iteration of generative AI products for image and video editing. Movie Gen can generate video and audio with a single text prompt, just like Sora. It also lets you edit existing videos with text prompts. Movie Gen isn't available to users yet either, as Meta continues to develop it. But one day, it might be added to the suite of Meta AI features available in social apps, forever changing the way we use Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook. Continue reading... The post Movie Gen is Meta’s new AI video maker, and it may change Instagram and Facebook forever appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Best Echo Dot deals for Fall Prime Day 2024 Today’s deals: $60 Insignia smart TV, $735 black Apple Watch Ultra 2, $120 Ninja food processor, more Today’s deals: $76 off Nintendo Switch OLED, $190 memory foam mattress, $90 Chefman Air Fryer+, more Today’s deals: $2.75 smart plugs, $79 Ninja air fryer, $6.49 Anker USB-C chargers, $219 Dreo ChefMaker, more

By James L. Fitzsimmons/The Conversation The ancient Maya believed that everything in the universe, from the natural world to everyday experiences, was part of a single, powerful spiritual force. They were not polytheists who worshipped distinct gods but pantheists who believed that various gods were just manifestations of that force. Some of the best evidence for this comes from the behavior of two of the most powerful beings of the Maya world: The first is a creator god whose name is still spoken by millions of people every fall – Huracán, or “Hurricane.” The second is a god of lightning, K'awiil, from the early first millennium AD. As a scholar of the Indigenous religions of the Americas, I recognize that these beings, though separated by over 1,000 years, are related and can teach us something about our relationship to the natural world. Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyMyths & LegendsAmericasHistoryAncient TraditionsRead Later 

The Newsmax original "10/7: Evil Unveiled," set to premiere Saturday at 9 p.m. ET, examines and reviews the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel by the Hamas terrorist organization, using a missile barrage, drones, paragliders, and 3,000 militants.

Israel's military announced on Friday that two of its soldiers from the Golani Brigade had been killed in combat, and two others severely injured, in northern Israel..

Aiden Bowles was stubborn, so even as Florida officials told residents of the barrier island north of St. Petersburg that Hurricane Helene's storm surge could be deadly, the retired restaurant owner stayed put.

The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to step into a fight over plans to store nuclear waste at sites in rural Texas and New Mexico. The justices said they will review a ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that found that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission exceeded...

The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide whether to block a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against leading U.S. gun manufacturers over allegations their commercial practices have helped caused much bloodshed there.

Caramelized Onion Meatloaf has so much more flavor than your typical meatloaf. Topped with tons of sweet and savory caramelized onions and a brown sugar glaze. This meatloaf is anything but boring. Meatloaf is one of my very favorite comfort foods. I must have nearly a dozen versions of meatloaf that I make. Scroll down to find links to them. Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Save How To Serve Caramelized Onion Meatloaf I love to serve meatloaf with Southern Style Green Beans or Cracker Barrel Baby Limas, Mashed Potatoes, and Yeast Rolls. Caramelized Onions The secret to making really good caramelized onions is to have lots of patience. You need the heat turned fairly low or they will burn. It will take a good 25 to 30 minutes to get them fully caramelized. But they can be made a day or two in advance. I like to use a sweet onion for the caramelized onions. You could use a yellow onion instead. It will have a slightly stronger flavor. Type Of Ground Beef To Use You don’t want to use ground beef that is too lean or your meatloaf will be dry. You don’t want too much fat or it will be greasy. I think 85/15% is the sweet spot. Eggs, milk and breadcrumbs help keep this meatloaf moist and give it a tender texture. Recipe Tip Gently mix the meatloaf ingredients together. If you overmix them, you will have a tough meatloaf. Storage Meatloaf makes wonderful leftovers. Easy to turn into a delicious meatloaf sandwich. Will keep in an airtight container for 4 days. Reheat in microwave. Can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Cool completely and then wrap in a layer of plastic wrap and a layer of aluminum foil. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then heat in a 350 degree oven loosely covered with foil. With a caramelized onion topping and diced onion mixed into the meatloaf, this is definitely a meatloaf for onion lovers. Pin this now to find it laterPin It More Meatloaf Recipes Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Meatloaf Italian Meatloaf Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Classic Meatloaf Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy Bourbon and Coke Meatloaf Print Caramelized Onion Meatloaf Caramelized Onion Meatloaf has so much more flavor than your typical meatloaf. Topped with tons of sweet and savory caramelized onions and a brown sugar glaze. This meatloaf is anything but boring. Course DinnerCuisine American Prep Time 40 minutes minutesCook Time 1 hour hourTotal Time 1 hour hour 40 minutes minutes Servings 6 Calories 425kcal EquipmentLarge Nonstick Skillet9×13-inch Baking Pan Ingredients3 medium to large sweet onions2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs1/4 cup milk2 large eggs lightly beaten1 1/2 pounds ground beef1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dry mustardGlaze1/3 cup ketchup1/3 cup BBQ sauce1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley InstructionsFinley dice 1/2 of 1 onion and slice the rest of the onion.Heat oil over medum heat in a large nonstick skillet. Add sliced onion and cook 25 to 30 minutes or until a deep golden color. Stir frequently so they don't burn and turn the heat down if they start to brown too quickly. You want them to brown slowly.Stir in brown sugar and vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper.Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.Place breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Pour milk over breadcrumbs. Add eggs, meatloaf, diced onion, ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, salt, pepper, dry mustard.Gently mix together.Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and shape into a 5×9-inch loaf.Pour half the glaze on top and spread it evenly.Bake for 45 minutes. Top with onions and drizzle remaining glaze on top of onions.Return to oven for 15 minutes.Sprinkle with parsley and let cool 10 minutes before slicing. NotesTo make this meatloaf spicy, add half a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes to the meatloaf mixture. Don’t overmix the meatloaf mixture or the meatloaf will be tough. NutritionCalories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg The post Caramelized Onion Meatloaf appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.