The Taliban has ordered the closure of midwife courses and other institutions providing further education to Afghan women, leaving thousands of students in limbo. The closures come as a blow to women’s rights in Afghanistan, which have been restricted since August 2021. Female students had been training as midwives and nurses at five separate institutions … Read more
Aerospace giant Airbus plans to slash nearly 500 jobs in Britain due to a Europe-wide restructuring of its space and defence arm. The 477 positions set for elimination are primarily at the Stevenage and Portsmouth sites, where Airbus’s UK space operations are concentrated. The move follows a sharp decline in orders for traditional geostationary satellites … Read more
As a developer, staying up-to-date with the best open-source tools can significantly boost productivity and deliver impactful projects. Here are 12 game-changing open-source tools that cover various aspects of modern software development, including AI integration, app building, and workflow automation. 1. **Taipy**: A Python library for building AI & data web applications, providing a complete … Read more
A California farm has expanded a raw milk recall after detecting bird flu virus in more milk samples, prompting health officials to warn consumers not to consume the products. The recall covers all products produced by Raw Farm between Nov 9 and Nov 27, and includes whole milk, cream, kefir, butter, and cheese. The California … Read more
MachineGames has revealed the official PC system requirements for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a game that runs on the id Tech engine and demands high-end hardware. The game prioritizes cinematic experience over fast-paced action, requiring ray tracing support and ultra-high-performance GPUs. The minimum system requirements are still substantial, with Intel Core i7-10700K or … Read more
The US has defended its stance on the Paris Agreement, but left many questions unanswered about its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions under a new Trump presidency. A US representative, Margaret L. Taylor, backed the agreement in a landmark international hearing at the International Court of Justice, but failed to clarify how long the … Read more
The LPGA and USGA have introduced new guidelines for competition eligibility, affecting transgender players. The guidelines, set to take effect in January, require players who were assigned male at birth but did not go through male puberty to meet specific testosterone level standards. Under the new policy, transgender women are no longer eligible to compete … Read more
Taylor Swift has expressed her support for Beyoncé after the singer was crowned the greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard. According to a source, Swift is “really happy” for Beyoncé and thinks she deserves the honor. Swifties had initially reacted with outrage when they heard that their idol didn’t top the list, … Read more
DeepMind, Google’s AI research organization, has unveiled a new model called Genie 2 that can generate an “endless” variety of playable 3D worlds. The model, which is the successor to DeepMind’s Genie, can create interactive, real-time scenes from a single image and text description. Genie 2 can simulate object interactions, animations, lighting, physics, reflections, and … Read more
Pushpa 2 has generated massive buzz since its release on December 5, 2024, with many anticipating a blockbuster hit. Director Sukumar’s sequel to the sensational pan-Indian success of the first part has created tremendous anticipation nationwide. Allu Arjun actively promoted the film across India, fueling excitement for the sequel. The story follows Pushpa Raj, who … Read more