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Protesters in Tbilisi hold signs outside parliament, echoing the 2013 Maidan movement in Ukraine. However, unlike their Ukrainian counterparts, Georgian authorities show no signs of compromise. Nana Dvalishvili, a 55-year-old real estate agent, has joined thousands of protesters demanding change. The protest highlights concerns over Georgia’s democratic transition. Dvalishvili attributes the government’s reluctance to engage … Read more

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have developed a new photonic chip that can perform key computations of deep neural networks on a chip, promising energy-efficient machine-learning computations. The chip demonstrates 96% accuracy in training and 92% during inference, comparable to conventional electronic hardware. Deep neural networks are being deployed for cutting-edge AI applications, but … Read more

Ubisoft has announced the closure of its free-to-play first-person shooter game XDefiant, along with the shutdown of its San Francisco and Osaka studios. The decision was made due to the game’s struggles to retain a player base and achieve success in the competitive gaming market. The closure will affect 143 employees at the San Francisco … Read more

Former New York Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton is set to make a triumphant return to Madison Square Garden on Sunday evening against the Indiana Pacers. After two years away from the NBA, Payton has found a new home with the medically-decimated New Orleans Pelicans and is now the star attraction in the team’s lineup. … Read more

XRP has become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap after climbing 40% in 24 hours and reaching its highest value in seven years at $2.80. The coin’s surge is attributed to decreasing legal pressure, with Securities and Exchange Commission chair Gary Gensler announcing his resignation. This move is expected to lead to a drop in … Read more

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence suffered a violent hit to the facemask from Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair during Sunday’s game, which has raised concerns about player safety. The incident led to a sideline-clearing brawl and resulted in Al-Shaair being ejected for an illegal hit on the quarterback. Lawrence was carted off the field with a … Read more

This year’s music has faced unprecedented challenges, from court cases and financial losses to the need for artists to confront uncomfortable realities. Yet, many musicians have responded by creating works that not only document their struggles but also express a determination to keep pushing forward. Several genres found unique ways to cope with adversity. Pop … Read more

A British alternative rock band, Sports Team, was robbed at gunpoint while driving to their Sacramento show on Tuesday morning. The band stopped for coffee and gas in Vallejo when a person smashed the back window of their van and stole personal items, including passports and documents. Despite being threatened with a gun, the band … Read more

Get ready to relive the adventure of a lifetime with the latest additions to Xbox Game Pass. On December 9, fans will finally get their hands on “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,” an incredibly ambitious game that promises to deliver puzzle-solving excitement alongside its iconic protagonist. As part of the lineup, players will also … Read more

Venus, often referred to as Earth’s “evil twin” due to its extreme surface temperature and toxic atmosphere, has long been a topic of debate among scientists regarding its potential for life. Researchers have now dealt a significant blow to the idea that Venus ever hosted life as we know it. A recent study published in … Read more