
African leaders propose global carbon tax at Nairobi Summit
African leaders propose global carbon tax regime to help poorer nations cope with climate change.


African leaders propose global carbon tax regime to help poorer nations cope with climate change.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage offers an authentic experience with Arabic dialogue and a focus on 9th Century Baghdad.

Nearly half a billion small electrical items, known as “Fast Tech,” were thrown away in the UK last year, making them the fastest-growing type of e-waste.

The oceans have reached their highest recorded temperature, surpassing the previous record set in 2016, according to the EU’s climate change service Copernicus.

Blue LEDs have revolutionized lighting and visual displays, enhancing fan experiences and transforming landmarks with stunning light shows. Ongoing research and development promise even more advancements in LED technology.

Hotels are using technology like monitoring devices and trained dogs to detect and prevent bedbug infestations.

Amazon is testing humanoid robots called Digit in its US warehouses to automate operations and “free up” employees, but critics argue that automation has already resulted in job losses and that Amazon treats its workers like robots.

Major online companies form coalition to combat fake reviews, sharing information and best practices to deter fraudsters.

India’s space ambitions are soaring, with plans to send an astronaut to the Moon, establish a space station, and explore Venus and Mars.

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.

19-year-old pianist Yunchan Lim, known as “classical music’s answer to K-pop,” has signed an exclusive record deal with Decca Records in the UK, choosing the label for its sound quality and work with legendary musicians.

Childhood obesity rates in England have slightly decreased, but remain higher than pre-pandemic levels, with a clear link between obesity and deprivation, according to new data from the National Child Measurement Programme.

Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, is introducing two new tiers of premium subscriptions, one with ads and one ad-free, as part of his efforts to combat bots and fake accounts.

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed a vegan cheese made from yellow split peas that is higher in protein and has a lower carbon footprint than conventional vegan cheese.

Nvidia and Foxconn have partnered to build “AI factories” that will be powered by Nvidia chips and used for various applications, allowing Nvidia to continue its growth in the AI market despite US restrictions on chip exports to China.

Hollywood actors are being advised to choose Halloween costumes that do not promote content made by studios they are in dispute with due to the ongoing strike.

Republican Senator Chuck Grassley has gained the nickname “ultimate matchmaker” after 20 of his staff members got married after meeting in his office, sparking both congratulations and criticism.

Chinese electric car maker BYD is emerging as a strong competitor to Tesla, with its shares jumping after it announced expected third-quarter profits to more than double compared to last year.

Australia’s Hologram Zoo is just the beginning of a hologram revolution that could transform industries like entertainment, retail, and medicine.

Wind turbine destroyed by fire in Iowa due to lack of equipment for emergency workers to reach the top.

AI use scrutiny over winning submission in Nikon’s Small World contest.

Amazon Games cuts 180 jobs in gaming industry due to restructuring, following a trend of layoffs in the sector.

A Chinese company’s marriage mandate for employees sparked outrage, revealing tensions over declining marriage rates.

A World War Two bomb found in a fisherman’s net off the coast of Denmark was safely detonated by the Danish navy.

Major online companies form coalition to combat fake reviews, sharing information and best practices to deter fraudsters.

Breweries are using innovative techniques like arrested fermentation and vacuum distillation to create flavorful non-alcoholic beer.

A white alligator, one of only seven in the world, has been born at Gatorland in Orlando, Florida, leaving experts amazed.

Indonesia’s president calls on military to assist farmers in planting rice amid severe drought and threat to food security.

AI image recognition apps like HappyWhale, Merlin Bird ID, and iNaturalist are not only helping users identify and learn about wildlife, but also contributing to conservation efforts by tracking populations and raising awareness about declining species.

COP28 highlights concrete solutions to combat climate change, including reducing fossil fuel burning, increasing renewable energy use, switching to electric vehicles, and capturing carbon from the atmosphere.

Bidding wars in the rental market are driving up prices and leaving many tenants without affordable housing.

Young people in their early 20s are more likely to be out of work due to ill health than those in their early 40s, with poor mental health being a significant factor, according to a report by the Resolution Foundation.

A Chinese student was rescued twice from Mount Fuji, igniting safety concerns for off-season climbers.

Indo-Chinese cuisine, a fusion of Indian and Chinese flavors, is gaining popularity in the US, attracting both Indian immigrants and adventurous Americans with its bold flavors and creative incorporation of Chinese techniques.

Congresswoman Wexton’s AI-generated speech marks a historic moment for accessibility in political communication.