Telecoms firms are embracing AI to manage network demands and improve customer service, with the potential to democratise access to specialist tools and make networks more efficient and environmentally friendly.

YouTube’s experimental AI tool, Dream Track, lets users imitate the voices of popular artists like Demi Lovato and John Legend, while the company also announced other AI music projects, including a tool that creates instrumentals based on a melody hummed by artists.

Jimmy Cooper, an 80-year-old nurse, has no plans to retire and finds his job in the intensive care unit very satisfying.

Students at Media City’s University Technical College recently participated in a project that required them to give up their smartphones and use basic Nokia handsets instead, highlighting the dependence and reliance that many young people have on their smartphones.

Chuck Hildebrandt’s overdue book return sparks a charitable campaign supporting literacy, raising over $4,500.

Musicians Chris Roberts and Seth Bye of Filkins Drift walked 870 miles around Wales for sustainable touring.

A new study suggests that using body fat percentage instead of BMI may provide a more accurate measurement of obesity.

New Zealand politician Rawiri Waititi breaks protocol by performing a Maori haka before swearing an oath to King Charles, highlighting the ongoing struggle for recognition and representation of indigenous cultures in the country’s political landscape.

SpaceX’s successful second test flight of its Starship rocket shows significant progress in its development, despite technical issues that cut the flight short.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky addresses concerns about housing shortages and the company’s impact on cities.

Melting Arctic sea ice is causing polar bears to starve and rapidly lose weight.

Dense fog in New York City creates surreal floating cityscape, disrupting travel but captivating residents.

The rise of sustainable tourism is evident as more travelers seek eco-friendly accommodations and flight-free travel options.

Over 700 staff members at Airbus Atlantic in France fell ill after the company’s Christmas dinner, prompting an investigation into the cause of the mass food poisoning.