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Singapore’s largest bank, DBS, has announced it expects to cut 4,000 jobs over the next three years as artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly replaces tasks traditionally carried out by humans. A DBS spokesperson told the BBC, “The workforce reduction will occur through natural attrition as temporary and contract roles phase out in the coming years.” Permanent…
New Evidence Suggests Ancient Ocean Once Covered Half of Mars WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (Reuters) – Ground-penetrating radar data from China’s Zhurong rover has uncovered buried structures on Mars that resemble sandy beaches, providing new evidence for the existence of an ancient ocean. This ocean, known as Deuteronilus, is believed to have covered much of the…
A mysterious illness has claimed the lives of more than 50 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to local doctors and global health authorities. In most cases, victims succumbed to the illness within 48 hours of showing symptoms. “That’s what’s really worrying,” said Serge Ngalebato, medical director of Bikoro Hospital, a…
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, stars of the Best Picture-nominated “Wicked,” will perform at the Academy Awards on Sunday, along with Doja Cat, Lisa from Blackpink, Queen Latifah, and Raye. This year’s performances will celebrate the filmmaking community and its legends, rather than showcasing the Best Song nominees. The Academy hasn’t revealed the specific songs…
Donald Trump’s Impact on America’s Global Role On the third anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. found itself unwilling to directly condemn the Kremlin’s aggression. Instead, it formed new voting alliances at the United Nations, including with longtime adversaries like Russia and North Korea. The real drama at UN headquarters highlighted a…
Digital Entertainment City Namba: XR, AI, and DePINs Converge in Osaka Osaka’s Digital Entertainment City Namba is a new extended reality (XR) project leveraging AI guides throughout the city, powered by the Mawari decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN). This initiative highlights the growing trend of DePINs, initially focused on graphics rendering, expanding into AI processing….
An undated family handout photo issued by the Israeli Embassy in London shows Shiri Bibas with her son Kfir. Shiri Bibas and her two children were kidnapped during the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023. Israel has accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire agreement after forensic testing confirmed that a body returned from…
It was a trial that could have dismantled the future for one of hip-hop’s hottest stars. The felony assault trial of A$AP Rocky – in which he was found not guilty of firing a gun at a former friend – captured global headlines. There were outbursts during the proceedings and surprise visits in court by…
A Japanese finance ministry employee lost documents containing the personal data of 187 suspected drug smugglers during a night out with colleagues, local media report. The unnamed employee allegedly consumed nine glasses of beer over a five-hour gathering in Yokohama on February 6. According to reports, he only realized his bag was missing after disembarking…
Trump says he will impose 25% tariffs on steel and Aluminum imports to US Donald Trump has announced plans to introduce a new round of tariffs this week, including a 25% levy on all steel and aluminum imports. The U.S. president also stated his intention to implement “reciprocal tariffs” on countries that currently impose taxes…