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The world’s leading artificial intelligence companies pledged at the start of a mini summit on AI to develop the technology safely, including pulling the plug if they can’t rein in the most extreme risks. Some 16 AI companies made voluntary committments to AI safety as the talks got underway. World leaders are expected to hammer out further agreements on artificial intelligence when they gather virtually Tuesday to discuss AI’s potential risks but also ways to promote its benefits and innovation. Читать дальше...

A group of House lawmakers are calling for answers amid reports that two pro-life women were denied “necessary medical care” while in prison awaiting sentencing. House Pro-Life Caucus Co-Chair Chris Smith, R-NJ, authored the letter to the United States Marshals Service (USMS) Director Ronald Davis and Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Colette Peters. Pro-life advocates Jean Marshall, […]

For the next 48 hours, there will be partly cloudy sky over Hyderabad and its neighbourhood

We speak with renowned Israeli historian Ilan Pappé about his recent trip to the United States, when he was interrogated for two hours by federal agents upon arrival at Detroit airport about his political views on Gaza, Hamas and Israel, as well as demanding to know whom he knew in U.S. Muslim, Arab and Palestinian communities. Pappé was only allowed to enter the country after agents copied the contents of his phone. “They refused to tell me why they stopped me,” he says. Pappé, author of The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine... Читать дальше...

Rehoming for retirement is an important step in an ex-racehorse’s life after the British Racing School. The horses in our care teach both the instructors and students so much, and consequently, it is important to us to make sure that when they progress to the next stage in their lives, they find loving homes.

Since rainwater enters into the water body with rich nutrients washed down the soil gradient passing through agricultural fields, it alters the PH level, impacting oxygen presence in the water body, according to the officials

A horse and rider on the pontoon crossing over the Grand Canal at Versailles, during the cross-country test for the Paris 2024 Olympics.1. Who is on the road to Paris? The 12 British horse and rider combinations from which the three eventing team members, plus one alternate, will be chosen have been named. These form the nominated entries for the Paris Olympics eventing competition, which will take place on 27-29 July in the grounds of the Palace […]

(Telecompaper) Ziggo is making the final of England's FA CUp and Germany's DFB Pokal available free for anyone to watch live in the Netherlands on 25 May...

Aromaticity accounts for extended planar structure of oxygen on binding to three neighbouring carbons while enhancing system’s stability

Five granddaughters left just £50 each by their "disappointed" grandad in his £500,000 will are now over £220,000 out of pocket after being ordered to pay the costs of their failed court fight.

The antisemites over at the International Criminal Court continue their legal backflips to assert jurisdiction over the Gaza war ("ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Netanyahu," web, May 20).

Coronation now says its outstanding tax obligation to SARS stands at R794 million, up from a November estimate of R761 million, as it awaits a ConCourt ruling on the matter.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, in a rare television interview with Rachel Maddow, expressed her determination not to let threats and pressure from Republicans at the local, state and federal level prevent her from doing her job. Via the Daily Beast:

A woman is seeking advice after her overbearing in-laws threatened to cut off their own son if she doesn't allow them to have control of her child - making her worry for her future as a family

In terms of factors such as livability and attractiveness influencing migration patterns, major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru have scored lower than Kochi and Thrissur, according to the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index. The Quality of Life category evaluates indicators measuring the advantages of residing in each city and residents' well-being, encompassing financial and health outcomes, as well as access to amenities. Mumbai, the financial capital of India, ranked 915, while the national capital... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- A star-studded night as the annual Chita Rivera Awards were handed out at the NYU Skirball Center. It honors the best in dance and choreography in television, film and theater. It is the first time the ceremony has been held since Chita Rivera died in January 2024 at the age [...]

Veikkausliiga 2024 - Matchday 7 - Played 19-May-24 - Posted by adamberry

Bloomberg is reporting that swing voters across the United States are telling focus groups that they fear former President Donald Trump will not willingly relinquish power should he win back the White House in 2024.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Philadelphia today, on his first trip south of the border since his government launched a new "Team Canada" charm offensive in the United States.

Senate Democrats are united in condemning the upside-down U.S. flag flown at Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s home. They’re split, though, on where to go from there.

The Archbishop Desmond Tutu Intellectual Property Trust has started the legal process to the have the late Tutu's name removed from a refugee centre in Pretoria.

Italy's financial police raided the headquarters of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics local organizing committee on Tuesday as part of an investigation into alleged irregularities over the way digital sponsors for the games were selected.

1. Shell shareholders reject investor climate resolution  Reuters
2. Shell urged to clarify climate targets as it braces for shareholder rebellion  The Guardian
3. Norway’s $1.7 Trillion Wealth Fund Asks Shell for Climate Strategy Disclosure  ESG Today
4. Norway fund rejects call for Shell to strengthen climate policy  The Times
5. Fifth of Shell investors revolt against its climate strategy during tense AGM  Kent Online

(Telecompaper) UK telecoms company TalkTalk has secured fresh funding from its main shareholders, including founder Sir Charles Dunstone, as it looks to avoid a...

Serena Williams has teased a comeback after retiring from professional tennis in 2022.