Meta employees have taken to subtle acts of defiance after the company removed sanitary products from men’s bathrooms earlier this month. In response, some workers are bringing in their own tampons and pads, a quiet rebelling against recent policy changes aimed at “restoring free expression” across Meta’s platforms. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has implemented several internal … Read more
In March 2020, the World Health Organisation declared Covid-19 a global pandemic, marking a turning point in history. Since then, the world has undergone significant changes. Many people are now eager to share how the pandemic has impacted their lives. Some individuals have faced challenges adapting to lockdowns, remote teaching, and furlough policies. Many small … Read more
A new report by SemiAnalysis has estimated that DeepSeek’s hardware spend is “well higher than $500M”, significantly more than its training costs of almost $5.6 million. The model has been gaining attention for its capabilities in large language models and artificial general intelligence, surpassing OpenAI’s ChatGPT in the US market. DeepSeek’s AI Assistant took the … Read more
A 28-year-old investment banker, Carter Anthony McIntosh, died earlier this week in Dallas, Texas. According to a report from the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s office, McIntosh passed away on Monday, January 27, at 11:10 a.m. local time. His place of death was listed as 3030 Hester Avenue in the Bell Knox District apartment block. McIntosh … Read more
Scientists at the University of Reading have found that the global mean sea surface temperature is rising 400 percent faster than it was in the late 1980s. The rate of warming is alarming and has surpassed previous expectations. If greenhouse emissions are not mitigated, the ocean is expected to continue warming at an accelerated pace, … Read more
The Hawaii Department of Health has issued a recall and discontinuation of the Gerber brand Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks due to a potential choking hazard that poses a risk to babies and small children. The recall affects products with specific lot codes and sizes, including Strawberry Apple, Banana, and Banana 1.59 oz. versions. Gerber … Read more
Myanmar’s junta has announced plans to hold an election this year, despite a grinding civil war and widespread opposition from rebel groups. The move comes as the military seeks to gain legitimacy and stabilize the country ahead of the polls. According to sources, the election will be held in about half of the country, with … Read more
Tech giant Apple has filed an emergency motion to join the Justice Department’s search monopolization case against Google, seeking to avoid potentially losing its lucrative default search deal. The remedies phase of the trial is set to begin in April, with US District Court Judge Amit Mehta having already found Google liable for illegal monopolization. … Read more
The situation in Myanmar remains bleak, with a civil war raged on despite international pressure and four years after the military seized power from an elected civilian government. The military government has faced criticism for its handling of the crisis, which has led to widespread poverty, economic disarray, and human rights abuses. According to the … Read more
As the US wraps up its Dry January challenges, a new warning has emerged from the former surgeon general: excessive alcohol consumption increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer. But this advisory isn’t the only public health concern; air pollution poses a significant threat to our health as well. As a primary … Read more