2023 is on track to be the hottest year on record, with high sea temperatures, low Antarctic sea-ice levels, and extreme weather events occurring worldwide.
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.
Small businesses in the UK are turning to technology, such as alarm systems and cameras, to deter thieves as shoplifting continues to rise, costing retailers billions of pounds; however, financial constraints make it challenging for small businesses to invest in high-tech security measures.
UK workers are increasingly struggling with ill-health that is impacting their ability to work, with 12% of people in employment having a “work-limiting” condition, according to a recent analysis by the Health Foundation.
Tech giants face a major lawsuit as families claim they knowingly expose children to harmful products, with one plaintiff sharing their personal experience of addiction and harm caused by social media.
Researchers may have discovered why some people experience headaches after drinking red wine, suggesting that a compound called quercetin found in red grapes may interfere with how the body metabolizes alcohol.
Captain Don Walsh, the first person to descend to the Mariana Trench, passes away at 92.
Liberian President George Weah’s concession of defeat in the presidential race is hailed as a mark of statesmanship and peace, setting a precedent for other African countries.
13-year-old Canadian boy, Maximus Trest, takes a year off school to develop his own PlayStation 5 game, Astrolander, with the support of the PlayStation team.
Moldovan president’s dog bites Austrian president’s hand during walk, sparking discussion on pet etiquette.
Colombian pop star Shakira settles tax fraud case with Spanish prosecutors, paying a €7.5m fine.
SpaceX’s successful second test flight of its Starship rocket shows significant progress in its development, despite technical issues that cut the flight short.
US and China agree to address climate change by increasing cooperation on reducing methane emissions and supporting renewable energy, but do not commit to ending fossil fuel use.
AI is revolutionizing manufacturing by increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving product quality.
Starbucks workers plan walkout on busy day, demanding fair pay and improved work conditions.
Boeing 747 cargo jet forced to turn back after horse escapes stall mid-flight.
The south-western peninsula of Iceland could face decades of volcanic instability, with the small fishing town of Grindavik already evacuated due to earthquakes and fears of an impending eruption.
AI can predict hurricane landfall earlier and more accurately than traditional methods, but climate change may pose challenges.
YouTuber Tom Kelsey left his job to play Football Manager full time and now earns double his previous salary.
Nepal bans TikTok, citing its detrimental impact on social harmony and spreading malicious content.
Colombia’s new regulations promote renewable energy production among local communities and indigenous groups, empowering them to participate in the energy sector and reduce reliance on large hydroelectric dams.
Seabed mining is a contentious issue, with concerns about its environmental impact leading some countries to oppose it.
BBC investigation reveals that OpenAI’s ChatGPT tool can be used to create tools for cybercrime, highlighting concerns about the potential abuse of AI.
Woman charged with stealing delivery van carrying 10,000 Krispy Kreme doughnuts; incident raises questions about motives behind such a theft.
Japan’s preparedness and investment in infrastructure have helped minimize casualties during earthquakes.
Beanless coffee is revolutionizing the industry with innovative ingredients, challenging traditional coffee farming practices.
Retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (R-CPD), or “no burp syndrome,” negatively impacts the quality of life of sufferers, causing embarrassment, anxiety, and depression, yet it is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed by doctors, highlighting the need for more awareness and research into the condition.
A World War Two bomb found in a fisherman’s net off the coast of Denmark was safely detonated by the Danish navy.
A new study suggests that using body fat percentage instead of BMI may provide a more accurate measurement of obesity.
Japan turns to AI to address labor shortage, but recognizes the importance of human workers.
Netflix is raising its subscription prices in the UK despite recent success, as it aims to protect profits and deal with competition and delays in new releases.
2023 is on track to be the hottest year on record, with high sea temperatures, low Antarctic sea-ice levels, and extreme weather events occurring worldwide.
John Oliver’s controversial campaign helped the pūteketeke, or Australasian crested grebe, win New Zealand’s Bird of the Century title in a record-breaking poll.
A man in Australia was rescued after spending over 30 hours hiding in an underground drain network, following a car crash and a series of suspicious actions.
BTS members RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook have begun enlisting for military service, while fans are urged to support them until their return.
