Russia is facing a growing economic crisis, with its currency plummeting and supplies from China becoming increasingly expensive. The US Treasury Department imposed new restrictions on over 40 Russian banks, including Gazprombank, on November 21st. This move will affect European buyers of Russian gas, forcing them to find alternative payment methods. The sanctions, set to … Read more
Michael Bishop, a volunteer at his home church of Chester Baptist in Ackerman, Miss., has been instrumental in helping the local Choctaw County Food Ministry since its inception in 1997. As operations manager, Bishop oversees the pickup of fresh food from donors, takes inventory of goods, and manages food drives and fundraisers. Bishop’s dedication to … Read more
Negotiators failed to reach an agreement on a global plastic pollution treaty in South Korea. The talks will resume next year as countries remained far apart over key issues, including reducing plastic production and tackling toxic chemicals. Over 100 countries want the treaty to limit plastic production and address cleanup and recycling. However, some plastic-producing … Read more
Generative AI systems have transformed how humans interact with technology, but they also pose significant risks, particularly in generating unsafe or policy-violating content. To address this challenge, researchers at Meta introduced Llama Guard 3-1B-INT4, a safety moderation model designed to balance size, efficiency, and performance. This new model is seven times smaller than its predecessor, … Read more