Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has cancelled the appointment of retired Admiral Eli Sharvit as the new head of the Shin Bet, citing security concerns. The move came just hours after Sharvit was announced as the winner, sparking outrage among opposition leaders who accused Netanyahu of prioritizing political pressure over state security. Opposition leader Yair … Read more
Ghana’s rural areas face a severe shortage of medical specialists, making remote healthcare a pressing issue. A new initiative aims to bridge this gap with the use of 3D telemedicine technology. The project, developed by Microsoft in partnership with local doctors and researchers, uses a portable van equipped with computer screens, cameras, and enhanced lighting … Read more
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman missed Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves due to an injury sustained while slipping in the shower at home. The 2024 World Series MVP suffered a minor setback after initially recovering from a surgically repaired right ankle, which he sprained in late September. Freeman had been feeling … Read more
NFL coach Sean McVay expressed his opposition to the “tush push” rule during a recent conversation with fellow coaches and executives. The play, where teammates push the ballcarrier behind the center, has sparked debate over safety concerns and aesthetics. McVay, a member of the Competition Committee, believes that the play doesn’t belong in football due … Read more
Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles will forgo the WNBA draft and enter the transfer portal, according to sources. The 22-year-old projected No. 2 pick had been undecided about entering the draft but ultimately decided college wasn’t right for her anymore. Miles, who is still eligible for the draft due to a remaining year of eligibility, … Read more
Venezuela is set to have its first female saint after Pope Francis approved a decree making Blessed María Carmen Rendiles, founder of the Congregation of the Handmaids of Jesus, the country’s first female Catholic saint. Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/venezuela-set-first-female-saint-225419035.html
April 1st marks a spectacular view of the night sky, with the moon and Jupiter taking center stage. The chart shows a west-south-west perspective from London at 2030 BST on the first day of April. As twilight fades in the west, the rest of the sky is set to be nearly fully dark. Orion, the … Read more
CoreWeave, a provider of AI cloud services, saw its stock price decline by 8% on Monday, its second day as a public company. The company’s shares opened at $39 after an initial public offering (IPO) last Friday, but failed to gain traction. Despite raising $1.5 billion through the sale of 37.5 million shares, the IPO … Read more
Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley have created a tiny flying robot that measures just 9.4 mm in width and weighs 21 mg. The robot is designed to mimic the flight capabilities of a bumblebee, allowing it to hover, move vertically and horizontally, and hit small targets. The robot’s power and control systems are … Read more
Amazon has launched its AI-powered Alexa Plus, but it’s currently only available to a “small number” of customers due to some missing features. The upgraded AI assistant is available on Echo Show 8, 10, 15, and 21 devices, but lacks key capabilities such as brainstorming gift ideas, ordering groceries, or identifying family members around the … Read more