HMD Global, known for resurrecting Nokia, is rumored to be working on a new mid-range phone inspired by the design of Nokia Lumia devices and running on Android 14. This potential device could be a more thrilling addition to HMD's lineup compared to its recent releases. By exploring a...
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In an interview with the BBC's Newsnight program, Geoffrey Hinton, considered one of the "Godfathers" of AI, expressed concern about the safety of AI development and warned that experts widely believe AI will surpass human intelligence. Hinton emphasized the need for caution in regulating AI, especially given the uncertainty...
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced that the container ship responsible for the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse will be removed from the Patapsco River channel "within days," with salvage crews aiming to refloat the ship on Monday. Moore's update on the progress of clearing the main shipping channel to...
Exiting your business successfully requires thorough preparation, starting with assessing your readiness to part with a venture you've painstakingly nurtured. Signs such as restlessness or a desire for fresh challenges may signal the right time to sell. Selling entails significant impacts, such as potential employee redundancies. To optimize your...
In Ghana, Anita Akpeere juggles cooking fried rice while managing a flood of restaurant orders on her phone, highlighting the challenges of smartphone accessibility in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite growing internet coverage, only 25% of adults have access, with cost being a major hurdle. Uniti Networks aims to make smartphones...
Co-host Brian Brenberg of 'The Big Money Show' discusses the rising costs since January 2021, particularly in housing, energy, car, and childcare. Despite a slight ease in April inflation, prices remain high, prompting President Biden to propose measures to alleviate the burden on families. With core prices on the...
McDonald's is set to launch a $5 meal deal in the U.S. next month to address declining sales and customer dissatisfaction with high prices, offering a four-piece McNugget, small fries, small drink, and choice of McDouble or McChicken sandwich for $5 in most locations. The month-long promotion, starting June...
Asian shares surged as U.S. stocks hit record highs due to optimism that inflation is on a downward trend, driven by a 3.4% increase in consumer prices in April compared to last year. The slowdown brought relief after higher-than-expected inflation reports earlier this year, leading to expectations of a...
A recent report by the New York Federal Reserve revealed a concerning trend as more Americans struggle to keep up with credit card payments amid rising inflation and interest rates. Delinquencies have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, with an 8.9% transition rate to serious delinquency in the first quarter of 2024....
Uncovering the Cosmic Conspiracy: Why Alien Civilizations May Have Fallen Victim to AI Dominance
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Astrophysicist Michael Garrett speculates that the absence of alien civilizations in our universe may be attributed to the threat posed by powerful artificial intelligence, as outlined in a recent publication in Acta Astronautica. The emergence of an artificial superintelligence could hinder the long-term survival and expansion of extraterrestrial societies,...
In 2021, GameStop, a struggling video game retailer amidst the shift to digital downloads, saw a resurgence when Gill's trading activities sent its shares soaring, closing up 74% on Monday, marking the biggest intraday trading jump since the meme craze. Gill's Reddit Wallstreetbets posts sparked a battle against hedge...
Breaking Barriers: How a Swiss Start-Up Revolutionizes Access to Medicine in Developing Countries
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The provision of affordable medicines to low- and middle-income countries is dire, leaving billions vulnerable to treatable diseases. Swiss start-up Axmed, backed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, aims to address this issue by securing an additional $2 million in funding. With a platform that facilitates medicine orders...
