Shigeko Kagawa Becomes Japan’s Oldest Person At Age 114. Her Secret To Longevity Is…
Shigeko Kagawa, a 114-year-old retired physician, has become Japan’s oldest living person, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced.
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White House OSTP Director Michael Kratsios says the US is exploring software or physical methods to track the location of AI chips, as part of AI Action Plan (Bloomberg)
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White House OSTP Director Michael Kratsios says the US is exploring software or physical methods to track the location of AI chips, as part of AI Action Plan — Takeaways by Bloomberg AI — Hide … T…
Asian shares track rally on Wall Street that won back most of Friday’s wipeout
Asian shares have followed U.S. stocks higher after they won back most of their sharp loss from last week.
Controversial tanker arrested as buyer claims shipowner lied about its sanctions status
Arrest highlights need for enhanced due diligence when dealing with older ships and their opaque owners
Controversial crude tanker arrested as buyer claims owner lied about its sanctions status
Arrest highlights need for enhanced due diligence when dealing with older ships and their opaque owners
Trump’s DOJ to open grand jury probe into Obama officials over ‘Russiagate’
The US Justice Department on Tuesday launched a grand jury investigation into claims that Obama-era officials falsified intelligence on Russian election interference, following allegations by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Democrats …
Tuesday briefing: What the fraught talks to reach a ‘Paris agreement for plastic pollution’ could bring
In today’s newsletter: Inside a critical summit of 179 countries at the UN in Geneva to secure a treaty that will combat plastic pollutionGood morning. Not only does plastic waste clog up waterways, beaches and strangle sea life, it also causes havoc i…
Elon Musk’s Tesla is paying $243 million to a Florida family; find out why
A Florida jury instructed Tesla to pay $243 million to the family of Naibel Benavides Leon. She died in a 2019 crash involving a Tesla Model S with Autopilot. The jury found Tesla 33% responsible for the accident. The Autopilot system failed to detect …
Indian Peacekeepers Honoured with UN Medals for Protecting Civilians in South Sudan
By R Anil Kumar “At the heart of our foreign policy lies a commitment to peacekeeping—rooted in dialogue, diplomacy, and cooperation. Guided by the philosophy of “VasudhaivaKutumbakam,” the belief that the world is one family, India will continue to co…
Australia’s biggest battery now on standby to prevent NSW power blackouts
The Waratah Super Battery will stabilise the grid and put further downward pressure on electricity prices, experts sayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe biggest battery o…