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Keiser University Closing : Closing Doors, Opening Windows 2024

In the face of Keiser University's closure, a collective effort is underway to support students, faculty, and staff. As the community navigates this transformative period, the provided tips and insights aim to guide individuals toward making informed decisions, embracing change, and fostering resilience

Dec 16, 2023

Antelope species breaks extinction barrier; Scimitar-Horned Oryx makes historic leap [see how]

The breeding programme has seen 510 scimitar-horned oryx being born in the wild and it being included in the Zoological Society of London's endangered list means the population can sustain itself in future

Dec 13, 2023

India urges implementation of Paris Agreement at COP28

India said that the Paris Agreement should be implemented through the global stocktake process, while also ensuring equity and climate justice

Dec 13, 2023

Omidyar Network India To Wind Up Operations, Stops Making New Investments

What does Omidyar Network's surprise exit mean for India's investment landscape

Omidyar Network India surprises by announcing its exit from the Indian market by 2024 amid a dip in funding for the country's tech startups. Let's take a look at how this move could impact India's investment landscape.

Dec 12, 2023

100 elephants die in Zimbabwe's largest game reserve from El Nino-induced drought

At least 100 elephants have died in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest game reserve, from the El Nino-induced drought, an international animal welfare and conservation group said.

Dec 12, 2023

Michaung Cyclone: Ajith Kumar, Thalapathy Vijay, Vishal and others come to the rescue of stranded people

Aamir Khan and Vishnu Vishal had faced several hours of distress due to the rising floodwaters in Karapakkam, Chennai. Vishnu sought rescue through a distress message on X, prompting the fire and rescue department to evacuate them and 30 others from the villa community using boats.

Dec 6, 2023

Indian dies in Australia car crash, wife appeals for help

A 26-year-old Indian man died on the spot after his car crashed and rolled several times in southwest Melbourne in Australia.

Dec 6, 2023

J&K Reorganisation Bill 2023: Advancing Inclusive Governance with Increased Seats and Nominated Members

Unpacking J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023: A New Era of Legislative Representation

The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, proposes increased assembly seats and nominated members to empower historically marginalized communities, aligning with the Delimitation Commission's recommendations for inclusive governance without additional financial expenditure.

Dec 5, 2023

World's largest climate fund for vulnerable nations gets boost at COP28

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) received a boost to its second replenishment (GCF-2) with the announcement of four new pledges.

Dec 4, 2023

COP28: 100 plus musicians, dancers from 18 nations come together for climate action

With 2023 poised to be the hottest year ever recorded and the UN Secretary-General himself seeing and hearing from scientists how ice loss in Antarctica is accelerating in dangerous ways, 100 plus musicians and dancers from 18 countries come together with the message in a song: the global community demands climate action for a better earth.

Nov 26, 2023

Support for Palestine does not mean support for Hamas or denouncing Israel

It is imperative to condemn terrorism by ensuring that our support does not fund such organizations, rejecting violent rhetoric, promoting nonviolence, and encouraging constructive dialogue between Palestinians and Israelis committed to peace.

Nov 22, 2023

Salesforce CEO's Job Offer Turned Down By OpenAI Researchers

Salesforce CEO's job offer for 'Einstein team' turned down by OpenAI researchers

Enterprise software major Salesforce's Chair and CEO Marc Benioff on Tuesday offered jobs to any OpenAI researcher who has tendered resignation and their immigration is impacted, as more than 500 OpenAI staffers threaten to quit after Microsoft hired former CEO Sam Altman and ex-president Greg Brockman.

Nov 21, 2023

Fully Injectable Continuous Glucose Monitor For Diabetics Soon

Fully injectable continuous glucose monitor of 'rice grain size' for diabetics soon

Researchers at Texas A&M University in the US are working to create a fully injectable continuous glucose monitor (CGM) so small it rivals a grain of rice and can be used with an external optical reader to measure sugar levels at any given time.

Nov 20, 2023

Sam Altman paying $10,000 for death and brain upload to cloud

What led to AI poster boy Sam Altman's unceremonious exit from OpenAI?

The unexpected and unceremonious ouster of Sam Altman from OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has left many unanswered questions as to why the company, which is undoubtedly leading the massive AI momentum globally, had to get rid of the most influential AI figure at a crucial juncture?

Nov 18, 2023

ChatGPT developer OpenAI fires Sam Altman as CEO, Mira Murati made Interim CEO

In a sudden development, Sam Altman has been fired as CEO of OpenAI, the developer of AI chatbot ChatGPT, and the company's board said it "no longer has confidence in his ability to continue leading OpenAI."