Whenever a new year rolls around, I imagine my future: picturesque settings in the form of beautiful, awe-inducing lands; minimalistic yet intentional design; and a squeaky-clean presence. Sometimes artificial intelligence can help with putting an image to your hopes — like a freshly designed bathroom. I was recently spending time in the Bay Area, in an Airbnb … Read more
West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has spoken publicly for the first time since being involved in a life-threatening car accident that left him hospitalised for over three weeks. Antonio crashed into a tree during a drive in Essex on 7 December and was airlifted to a London hospital, where he had surgery on a … Read more
A man “hellbent on creating carnage” drove a pickup truck at high speed into a crowd of New Year revellers in New Orleans on Wednesday, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 35. The FBI is to take over the investigation to probe a “possible, improvised explosive device,” The Guardian’s Washington bureau chief David Smith told FRANCE 24, citing a FBI official.
In his New Year address to the workforce, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani emphasized the company’s focus on unlocking the full potential of every individual. He stressed that moments of transformation require vision, courage, and the will to act. Reflecting on the previous year, Adani described 2024 as extraordinary. He highlighted how the company shattered … Read more
Amazon has an Apple iPad (10th Gen) on sale for as $280, down 20% from $350. We now live in a second screen society. We scroll through Twitter while catching up on episodes of 90 Day Fiancé. We open up tabs on our dual monitors to watch YouTube video essay while we work on that report … Read more
For three years, the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been embroiled in an armed conflict between the army and the M23 rebel group that has killed hundreds of people and displaced nearly two million. M23 was first formed after a mutiny within the Congolese national army (FARDC) in 2012. Though the initial … Read more
Do you like bargain stocks? How does an 84% discount sound? That’s how much shares of streaming-television technology company Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) are down from their pandemic-prompted 2021 peak. This stock’s barely moved since the latter half of 2022, in fact, with most investors seemingly afraid to dive in without more evidence that a rebound … Read more
For several years now, technologists have rung alarm bells about the potential for advanced AI systems to cause catastrophic damage to the human race. But in 2024, those warning calls were drowned out by a practical and prosperous vision of generative AI promoted by the tech industry – a vision that also benefited their wallets. … Read more
“Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood” has the dual virtues of being both accessible and excellent. It’s not as mature or soul-wrenching as some similarly acclaimed anime like, say, “Neon Genesis Evangelion” or “Cowboy Bebop,” but it’s not a brainless action show either. It’s an exciting series that feels designed to be binged — the series’ final stretch … Read more
Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli was discharged from Akruti Hospital in Thane district on January 1, 2025. After battling a urinary infection and severe cramps for nearly two weeks, doctors discovered clots in his brain, making his recovery even more remarkable. As he left the hospital, Kambli sported the iconic Indian jersey, a nod … Read more