Ghana is investigating a group of 11 individuals who allegedly posed as para-athletes and support staff to secure visas for a trip to Norway. The group reportedly disappeared during their visit. They claimed to be participating in the Bergen City Marathon on April 26 but never registered for the event. Ghana’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC […]
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Meta has introduced an open-source artificial intelligence model, Llama 3.1 405B, claiming it to be a strong competitor to products from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. In a blog post, Meta stated that its new model is “competitive” with others, including those from OpenAI and Anthropic, across various tasks. This implies that one of the […]
Jon Voight has publicly criticized his daughter, Angelina Jolie, for her views on the Israel-Palestine conflict. He claims that her perspective has been “influenced by antisemitic people.” The Midnight Cowboy actor and Jolie, who he shares with his late ex-wife Marcheline Bertrand, have had a tumultuous relationship in the past. In November, Jolie, a renowned […]
In a swift move, President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, with the Clintons and Governors Gavin Newsom and Josh Shapiro quick to follow suit. However, one key figure was notably absent from the list of supporters – President Barack Obama. A statement from the Obamas’ office praised Biden but omitted any mention of […]
A devastating crash near Wakefield has claimed the lives of six individuals, including two young girls. The local MP described the incident as “devastating.” The fatal accident occurred on Sunday afternoon when a car collided with a motorbike on the A61 between Staincross, Barnsley, and Newmillerdam, Wakefield. The two girls, a woman, and a man […]
In a touching tribute, Hunter Biden expressed his admiration for his father, Joe Biden, stating that “unconditional love” has been the guiding principle of his presidency. This heartfelt message followed the surprising announcement that Joe Biden would not seek re-election, after facing declining poll numbers and mounting pressure from the Democratic party. Hunter described his […]
A local councillor, Mothin Ali, has been lauded for his heroic efforts to quell the violence that broke out on Thursday night in Leeds. Ali, a Green Party councillor for Gipton and Harehills ward, returned home at 3am on Friday after attempting to prevent people from fueling the fires and throwing objects. He was captured […]
House of the Dragon’s season 2, episode 5 opens with a scene eerily reminiscent of a grievous insult to House Stark’s deeply held beliefs in Game of Thrones. Following the demise of Rhaenys Targaryen and Meleys in House of the Dragon’s season 2, episode 4, Criston Cole and Gwayne Hightower flaunt the dragon’s severed head […]
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SpaceX has hinted at a new Starlink service capable of delivering 8Gbps download speeds to commercial clients, even when they’re miles away from land. Michael Nicolls, SpaceX’s VP for Starlink Engineering, shared a speed test on Wednesday from Jacksonville, Florida, demonstrating Starlink’s ability to achieve an impressive 8,102Mbps download rate. “Speedtest from Starlink’s new mobile […]
Chaos erupted in Leeds on Thursday night as rioters flipped a police car and set a double-decker bus ablaze. Residents in the Harehills area were advised to stay indoors when officers were dispatched to Luxor Street around 5 pm due to a disturbance involving agency workers and children. While the children were moved to safety, […]
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A software update caused chaos on computer systems worldwide on Friday, affecting flights, broadcasters, banking, and healthcare services. The trigger appeared to be an update to a product offered by global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike (CRWD.O), impacting customers using Microsoft’s (MSFT.O) Windows Operating System. Microsoft later confirmed that the issue had been resolved. CrowdStrike CEO George […]
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA and SpaceX have unveiled a plan to deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) using a modified Dragon capsule when the time comes for the massive lab to retire. The space agency and Elon Musk’s company announced on Wednesday that the plan is to burn up the ISS on reentry and […]
Thomas Matthew Crooks, the failed assassin, researched former President Donald Trump’s schedule and movements before shooting, according to FBI investigators. He also looked into President Biden and a member of the British royal family. Investigators revealed Crooks’ search history to lawmakers on Wednesday. The 20-year-old had searched for Trump’s appearance dates and the Democratic National […]
After months of anticipation, JD Vance has been selected as Donald Trump’s running mate for the 2024 election, positioning him as a potential leader of the ‘America First’ movement. Despite having less than two years in Congress, the Ohio senator’s political inexperience is contrasted by his distinct foreign policy views. These views diverge from those […]
The Federal Court of Canada faces a unique challenge: determining whether artificial intelligence (AI) can be recognized as authors under the country’s copyright law. This case marks the first time the court will examine how the Copyright Act applies to AI-generated content, such as text, images, and videos produced by systems like ChatGPT. David Fewer, […]