Elon Musk’s Neuralink Wants to Make ‘The Matrix’ a Reality. It Has a Lot to Prove First.
January 31, 2024
Ambitions are lofty at the brain-chip implant company, but its immediate future rests on helping severely disabled people.
Dell Terminates Agreement With VMware After Broadcom Acquisition
January 31, 2024
Broadcom in November closed its $69 billion deal to acquire VMware, a virtualization technology company.
Navient to Transfer Student-Loan Servicing Following Business Review
January 31, 2024
Navient is looking to reduce its expense base by about $400 million, based on its 2023 operating expenses.
Trough of LPA, Amihan to bring rains over parts of PH
January 31, 2024
The Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) will bring light rains over Luzon and Visayas while the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA) will be affecting Mindanao on Wednesday, PAGASA reported.
Can Apple’s $3,499 Vision Pro Headset Win Over Wary Consumers?
January 31, 2024
The company’s first new product in nearly a decade has received pushback from some app developers.
Elon Musk Says Neuralink Has Implanted Brain Chip in Human
January 31, 2024
The announcement represents a potential milestone in the development of “brain-computer interface” technology.
Bird flu found in penguin species sparks fear of spread to Antarctica
January 31, 2024
A deadly type of bird flu has been found in gentoo penguins for the first time, according to the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), stoking concern that the virus could spread to Antarctic penguin colonies.
I Worked, Cooked and Even Skied With the New Apple Vision Pro
January 30, 2024
Our columnist wore Apple’s new mixed-reality headset for a week to see what it’s for.
USA: Rights experts slam ‘outrageous’ execution of inmate by nitrogen gas suffocation
January 30, 2024
Experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council unequivocally condemned the recent execution of an American inmate by nitrogen gas inhalation – the first time ever that the method has been used.
Gaza: Aid cuts to UN agency could be felt in weeks
January 30, 2024
Donor funding cuts stemming from Israel’s allegations against a dozen staff members at the UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, will be felt within weeks, the UN Spokesperson said on Tuesday, as fears grow that consequences on the ground could cont...
World News in Brief: Response plan for Somalia launched, mass executions in Iraq, Ukraine update, new European heat record
January 30, 2024
The UN and partners launched the 2024 Humanitarian Response Plan for Somalia on Tuesday, calling for $1.6 billion to assist 5.2 million people across the Horn of Africa nation.
‘No substitute’ for UNRWA’s lifesaving work in Gaza: Senior Humanitarian Coordinator
January 30, 2024
No organization can be a substitute for the UN agency assisting Palestinians, UNRWA, in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, the Organization’s senior coordinator for the enclave said on Tuesday.
TikTok Struggles to Protect U.S. Data From Its China Parent
January 30, 2024
The video-sharing app said it had walled off American data in Project Texas, but employees said data is still sometimes shared with its China-based parent.
Trough of LPA to bring rainy skies over parts of Mindanao
January 30, 2024
The trough of a low-pressure area is affecting Mindanao, while the northeast monsoon is affecting parts of Luzon and Visayas, state weather bureau PAGASA said Tuesday.
Amihan, LPA’s trough to bring rains over parts of PH
January 30, 2024
The northeast monsoon (amihan) and the trough of the Low Pressure Areas (LPA) will bring cloudy skies, rains over parts of the country on Tuesday, PAGASA reported.
Webb telescope captures ‘stunning’ images of 19 spiral galaxies
January 30, 2024
A batch of newly released images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope show in remarkable detail 19 spiral galaxies residing relatively near our Milky Way, offering new clues on star formation as well as galactic structure and evolution.
Teachers wary of possible AI use by some students
January 29, 2024
Amid teachers' concerns over the use of AI in schoolwork, the DepEd and several universities believed that the use of the technology was unavoidable and are creating guidelines on its use.
Black Americans are not ‘enthusiastic’ about reparations, don’t believe it’s politically feasible: Report
January 29, 2024
Progressive politicians and activists are having difficulty making the case to Black Americans that reparations are possible, according to a recent report.
White House: Developers of ‘powerful AI systems’ now have to report safety test results to government
January 29, 2024
The White House says under a President Biden executive order, companies developing “powerful AI systems" now must report safety test results to the government
European Union leaders grow frustrated as Hungary blocks $54 billion in aid for Ukraine
January 29, 2024
The war between Russia and Ukraine has reached a crucial point, with Ukraine struggling economically and seeking support from the European Union, officials say.
France to push for EU law changes as farmers block Paris highways
January 29, 2024
France said it would push to ease European Union environmental regulations on fallow farmland this week, as tractors blocked major highways out of Paris on Monday and nationwide farmers' protests intensified.
49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk talks spectacular TD catch vs Lions: ‘Great luck’
January 29, 2024
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk made a wild catch in the NFC Championship and said after the game he got a little bit of luck in the pregame.
Gunmen kill 52, injure 64 in disputed South Sudan territory
January 29, 2024
52 people have been reported dead following an attack by gunmen in South Sudan's oil-rich Abyei region, the subject of a territorial dispute with Sudan.
UK to ban disposable vapes, restrict flavored e-cigarettes ‘specifically marketed’ to kids: ‘We must act’
January 29, 2024
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said his government will carry out several actions to curb nicotine use, including the ban of disposable vapes.
Kanto fried chicken business na sinimulan sa P15k na puhunan sa Bohol, may 70 branches na ngayon
January 29, 2024
Ang natigil na negosyong fried chicken ng biyenan, muling binuhay ng mag-asawa sa Bohol sa puhunang P15,000.00. Pagkalipas ng ilang taon, mayroon na ito ngayong 70 branches sa Bohol at Cebu-- ang Paeng's Kanto fried chicken.
Not since 1892: Trump vs Biden 2024 will be a race between two incumbents
January 29, 2024
The Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary are over. It looks like the 2024 presidential race will now be between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Here's why the president has an advantage.
Is Carla Abellana ready to meet Tom Rodriguez again? Kapuso actress answers
January 29, 2024
Now that Tom Rodriguez is back in the Philippines, is Carla Abellana ready to cross paths with her ex-husband?
Philadelphia police kill suspect who shot, wounded officer at corner store
January 29, 2024
Alexander Spencer, 28, was fatally shot by police at a Philadelphia corner store after he shot an officer in the thigh during a struggle.
Italy’s Meloni opens Africa summit with plans to curb dangerous migration
January 29, 2024
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni hosted a summit of African leaders on Monday, aiming to address migration flows, energy diversification and Europe-Africa ties.
Former NJ public works chief gets probation after using town labor for housework, campaign help
January 29, 2024
Former Superintendent James Wiley, 78, of the North Bergen, New Jersey, Department of Public Works has been sentenced to probation for the routine misuse of town employees' labor.
House panel adopts resolution on return to June-March school calendar
January 29, 2024
The House Basic Education and Culture committee has adopted an unnumbered resolution supporting the return of the school calendar to June until March.
2 arrested in Mississippi after baby found behind dumpsters of mobile home park
January 29, 2024
Two people were arrested in an investigation into the abandonment of a newborn girl who was found behind dumpsters at the Grove of Cayce mobile home park in MS.
Protesting French farmers plan ‘siege of the capital’ in Paris, rejecting government concessions
January 29, 2024
France mobilized 15,000 police officers and tanks as farmers protesting high costs, regulations and EU climate measures plan a "siege" of Paris on Monday.
Cop killed after pick-up rams checkpoint in Cavite
January 29, 2024
A policeman died while another was injured after a pickup truck rammed their checkpoint in Silang, Cavite, according to a 24 Oras report on Monday.
Ex-Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte launches allegations at successor, sparking political rift
January 29, 2024
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has accused his successor, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., of drug addiction and seeking to extend his power by removing term limits.
Kate Middleton returns home after abdominal surgery and long hospital stay: ‘Making good progress’
January 29, 2024
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has returned home following a scheduled abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace has announced. The Princess of Wales was hospitalized for several days.
Red states pushing to block abortion measures from statewide ballots ahead of 2024 election
January 29, 2024
Legislators in Mississippi and Missouri are blocking abortion ballot measures, arguing out-of-state cash cows are running the measures through.
Manchin ‘absolutely’ can see himself as president, thinks Biden health or Trump conviction could give opening
January 29, 2024
Joe Manchin is privately making the case that a "health scare" for Biden or a "conviction" for Trump could give him an opportunity to make a serious presidential run.