“We’re at the mercy of Google.” Undecided voters in the US who turn to Google may see dramatically different views of the world – even when they’re asking the exact same question. Type in “Is Kamala Harris a good Democratic candidate”, and Google paints a rosy picture. Search results are constantly changing, but last week, the first link was a Pew Research Center poll showing that “Harris energises Democrats”. Next is an Associated Press article titled “Majority of Democrats think Kamala Harris would make a good president”, and the following links were similar. But if you’ve been hearing negative things about Harris, you might ask if she’s a “bad” Democratic candidate instead. Fundamentally, that’s an identical question, but Google’s results are far more pessimistic. “It’s been easy to forget how bad Kamala Harris is,”
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Nov
Mercy Larbi (left), Deputy Commissioner of CHRAJ, presenting the document to Dr Yaw Adu-Twum, Minister of Education Augustina Tawiah Nov – 02 – 2024 , 14:30 THE Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) is engaging the Ministry of Education on the possibility of integrating human rights education in the Ghanaian school system. As a first step, the CHRAJ has presented a document titled, “Mainstreaming human rights education in the Ghanaian school system”. A three-man delegation from CHRAJ led by the Deputy Commissioner of CHRAJ, Mercy Larbi, met with the Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Adu-Twum, over the issue at his office. Stand alone Ms Larbi highlighted that the commission, in partnership with the Danish Institute for Human Rights and other stakeholders, had developed a framework to standardise human
Nov
Ghana has taken a step towards a fully connected future with the launch of high-speed 5G internet, covering Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi in its initial rollout. The event, held today at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, was attended by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, both of whom highlighted the transformative potential of 5G for Ghana’s economy, education, and overall connectivity. President Akufo-Addo celebrated the launch as a “defining moment in our journey towards a digitally inclusive and transformed Ghana.” Related Articles Ursula Owusu names the 3 Ghanaian cities that will receive 5G services starting today Cheaper, faster internet in 6 months – Govt partners 7 firms to roll out 5G technology Cabinet approves 5G network spectrum to bolster Internet connectivity
Oct
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission achieved a historic milestone early Tuesday, launching a four-person civilian crew into orbit and reaching the highest altitude around Earth since NASA’s Apollo missions. The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, carrying the crew, attained a peak altitude of 1,400.7 kilometers (870 miles) at 9:19 p.m. ET on Tuesday, surpassing the record set […]
Oct
A newly analyzed DNA sequence from a Neanderthal specimen, nicknamed “Thorin,” reveals an isolated lineage that persisted for 50,000 years, according to a study published in the journal Cell Genomics. Thorin, discovered in 2015 at the Grotte Mandrin rock shelter in the Rhône River valley of southern France, is believed to have lived as recently […]
Oct
Elon Musk, the billionaire technology entrepreneur, officially endorsed Donald Trump for president on July 13, 2024, shortly after Trump survived an assassination attempt. This endorsement could significantly influence U.S. space policy if Trump secures a second term. Musk, known for his groundbreaking contributions to space travel and exploration, has already been considered for an advisory […]
Oct
In a groundbreaking development, Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX’s Starlink will provide free emergency SOS services to all smartphone users worldwide. This initiative aims to address the critical issue of connectivity in remote or uninhabited areas, where traditional cellular networks are often non-existent. Smartphones typically rely on cell towers for connectivity, which can be […]
Aug
NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are facing an extended stay in orbit due to malfunctions in Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The astronauts, originally scheduled to return to Earth on June 13, may now remain in space until February 2025, according to recent reports. Crews on Earth are working diligently to address the issues, […]
Jul
NASA’s Mars rover, Perseverance, has discovered potential signs of life that existed billions of years ago on the Red Planet. The rover identified an “arrowhead-shaped” rock, named Cheyava Falls, which exhibits chemical signatures and structures that could have been formed by microbial life. The rock, measuring 3.2 feet by 2 feet, was found to contain […]
Jul
France’s high-speed train lines were targeted by multiple “malicious” acts, including arson, on Friday in a shocking turn of events. Described as “an attack on France” and “coordinated sabotage,” these incidents have disrupted travel ahead of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The French state railway company SNCF announced on X that “a large number of […]
Jul
In a move that could revolutionize the energy landscape, an ambitious nuclear fusion project is underway in Nottinghamshire, aiming to recreate the power of the sun right here on Earth. Dubbed the “UK’s Nasa moment,” the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) project is racing to become the first of its kind in the world. […]
Jul
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 […]
Jul
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 […]
Jul
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 […]
Jul
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 […]