A new Raffles hotel opened in India’s ‘Pink City.’ Here’s what it looks like inside
July 18, 2024
Raffles Jaipur is a 50-room luxury hotel in the heart of Rajasthan's capital city.
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Elon Musk Wants His AI Bot to Deliver the News. It Is Struggling With the Job
July 18, 2024
The AI model Grok posted incorrect information, amplified unverified claims and failed to identify sarcasm as details of the Trump shooting unfolded.
World News in Brief: Bangladesh student protests, South Sudan attacks continue, opportunity knocks for climate action in Africa
July 17, 2024
As violent protests continued at university campuses in Bangladesh on Wednesday, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urged authorities to engage with students demanding an end to the quota system for government jobs amid rising unemployment.
Security Council debates Gaza crisis, as civilian suffering continues unabated
July 17, 2024
The UN Security Council on Wednesday convened an open debate on the ongoing crisis in Gaza, which continues to be marked by immense suffering - compounded now by a complete breakdown of law and order - and a humanitarian system on the brink of collapse.
‘Listening to the agony’ in Gaza: Humanitarians struggle to meet needs of displaced
July 17, 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) has registered more than 1,000 attacks on healthcare facilities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory since the October 7 terror attacks in Israel sparked the on-going war in Gaza, the agency’s top official in the re...
Haiti: Displaced women face ‘unprecedented’ level of insecurity and sexual violence
July 17, 2024
Instability in Haiti is fuelling a spike in sexual violence against women and girls as armed gangs continue their assault on the population, the UN agency championing gender equality said on Wednesday.
China Puts Power of State Behind AI—and Risks Strangling It
July 16, 2024
Beijing’s support has seen China make up ground in the artificial-intelligence race but it has also handcuffed AI companies with some of the world’s tightest restrictions, many of them political.
Zero to Billions: The Startup on the Verge of the Biggest Tech Exit in Years
July 15, 2024
Google parent Alphabet is in talks to buy the cloud cybersecurity company Wiz, founded by a group of ex-Israeli military officers, for $23 billion.
Veterinarians euthanize 3rd horse following Calgary Stampede injuries
July 15, 2024
A horse participating in the Calgary Stampede was euthanized Saturday night after it suffered a fracture during the eighth heat of a chuckwagon race.
Penticton RCMP recover multiple stolen vehicles in operation
July 15, 2024
The Penticton RCMP Crime Reduction Unit and Intergrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team conducted a joint operation which recovered multiple stolen vehicles.
‘I was literally piggybacking them out’: N.S. mother calls for solution to frequent flooding
July 15, 2024
Alicia Hennessey's street in Windsor, N.S., has had three major overflows in three years. The municipality says it would take millions to overhaul the storm drainage system.
LCBO scraps plan for limited store openings as strike persists
July 15, 2024
The LCBO says it is scrapping plans for limited store openings later this week as a strike by some 9,000 workers enters continues to persist.
Top bike athletes set to compete in Crankworx Summer Series
July 15, 2024
More than 35 of the world's top riders are confirmed for the Crankworx Summer Series at SilverStar Bike Park. The festival returns Aug. 2-5
June was a tough month for motorcycle deaths in Edmonton, EPS says
July 15, 2024
Recent figures from the Edmonton Police Service show there have been five motorcyclist deaths in 2024 — all of them within the month of June.
Kelowna to offer direct flights to Los Angeles
July 15, 2024
As of Dec. 19, 2024, Alaska Airlines will offer direct flights from YLW to LAX. 'This new direct destination will provide benefits to our entire community,' said Kelowna's mayor.
Recipe: Chef Andrea Carlson’s halibut mousseline
July 15, 2024
Chef Andrea Carlson from Burdock & Co joins us to make halibut mousseline, featured on the current moon menu: Flower Gazing Under the Berry Moon
Several new wildfires discovered across B.C., total at 149
July 15, 2024
The BC Wildfire Service said several new wildfires sparked by lightning were discovered in the Lillooet Fire Zone. It warns more fires may pop up due to hot weather and wind.
Man faces attempted murder charge after woman stabbed in domestic dispute
July 15, 2024
A Calgary man is facing an attempted murder charge in connection with a domestic-related stabbing at an apartment building in southeast Calgary, police say.
Google Near $23 Billion Deal for Cybersecurity Startup Wiz
July 15, 2024
Deal would be tech giant’s largest acquisition ever.
Young Women With Eating Disorders Feel the Pull of Energy Drinks
July 13, 2024
Celsius and Alani Nu appeal to women wanting a fit lifestyle. Doctors say some young people are taking consumption too far.
Elon Musk’s X Hit by EU Charges Over Blue Checkmarks
July 13, 2024
The bloc said it identified three grievances over X’s content practices, which could lead to a fine of up to 6% of the company’s total worldwide annual revenue.
U.S. Lawmakers Seek Probe of Microsoft’s $1.5B Deal With Abu Dhabi AI Firm
July 12, 2024
U.S. Republican lawmakers are citing concerns about the transfer of advanced technology and possible ties the Abu Dhabi-based company may have with China.
SoftBank Group Buys British AI Chip Company Graphcore
July 12, 2024
SoftBank Group has acquired U.K. semiconductor company Graphcore, which specializes in artificial-intelligence.
Silicon Valley Wins Few Government Contracts
July 12, 2024
The total amount of awards received by the country’s top national security startups represents less than half of what venture capitalists have invested.
Elon Musk Scores Win Against Former Twitter Employees in $500 Million Severance Suit
July 12, 2024
The judge said the lawsuit by two ex-Twitter employees incorrectly claimed the company’s severance plan was governed by a federal law dictating minimum payment thresholds.
‘Armchair Expert’ Podcast Host Dax Shepard Signs $80 Million Deal With Amazon
July 12, 2024
The new deal includes video episodes and gives Amazon’s Wondery platform exclusive distribution and ad-sales rights.
Apple, EU Settle Long-Running Mobile-Payments Probe
July 11, 2024
The bloc said the iPhone maker’s decision to let third parties use the technology behind its Apple Pay app addressed concerns that it was stifling competition.
Microsoft Quits OpenAI’s Board Amid Antitrust Scrutiny
July 11, 2024
The tech giant said it resigned with immediate effect because it believed the ChatGPT maker’s board had gained enough stability.
To See the Future of AI on iPhones, Check Out Samsung
July 10, 2024
Apple says it will soon introduce generative artificial intelligence to its new iPhones. Its chief smartphone rival offers clues on how the experience might go.
Samsung Electronics Union Launches Indefinite Strike
July 10, 2024
The union is citing management’s unwillingness to talk to union leaders.
Biden decision to continue re-election campaign may come within days, Hawaii governor says
July 7, 2024
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said President Biden could make a decision within days on whether he remains in the presidential election, as pressure mounts for him to drop out.
Statue of Greek god uncovered by archaeologists during excavation of ancient Roman sewer in Bulgaria
July 7, 2024
An ancient statue depicting the Greek god Hermes was uncovered by archaeologists inside an around 2,000-year-old Roman sewer in Bulgaria.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns to Instagram with video of private jet amid legal troubles: ‘No place like home’
July 7, 2024
Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, 54, posted a video of himself boarding his private jet Friday after he deleted every post on his Instagram amid his legal troubles.
Family of Jocelyn Nungaray grateful for Trump’s support after girl’s alleged murder by illegal migrants
July 7, 2024
The family of Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old allegedly killed by migrants in the U.S. illegally, said they are grateful for former President Trump's support.
John Cena announces retirement from WWE
July 7, 2024
Sixteen-time champion John Cena announced Saturday he will be retiring from competition next year, over two decades after making his WWE debut.
Search for Lake Michigan missing boaters turns to recovery mission
July 7, 2024
A search for two men who went missing while swimming in Lake Michigan in northwest Indiana Friday will resume on Sunday as a recovery mission.