An off-duty firefighter was arrested in Hong Kong after surrendering to police following a viral video showing him assaulting a young couple in a shopping centre. The 48-year-old man allegedly shoved and shouted at the couple, claiming they bumped into him.
Peking University researchers have created an all-optical interconnect system that links standard electronic chips, accelerating AI inference speeds by over 100 times and reducing computational resource needs by nine times. Published in National Science Review, the system uses FPGA chips and custom hardware components for signal conversion.
A charity concert in Hong Kong aims to raise funds for children in poverty, including those living in subdivided flats. The event, organized by SoCO, will feature pupils like 13-year-old Yang Qi, who studies piano in a cramped living space, highlighting the challenges faced by underprivileged youth.
arXivに投稿された論文の88%に、著者意図しない個人情報や機密情報が含まれることが判明。研究チームは、情報漏えいを防ぐ新ツール「ALC-NG」を開発・公開した。
Sydney woman Hodan Abby is accused of enforcing Islamic State ideology in Syria's al-Roj detention camp, allegedly acting as a 'Sharia judge', arranging marriages, and even hitting another woman with a hammer. She is the last known Australian IS-linked woman in Syria and was issued a return permit despite a temporary exclusion order.
Sydney woman Hodan Abby, the last known Australian IS-linked woman in Syria, is accused of enforcing IS ideology at the al-Roj detention camp. Allegations include threats, acting as a 'Sharia judge,' arranging marriages, and violence.
An intestinal illness, cyclosporiasis, has been detected in 31 US states, with 843 reported cases as of Thursday. The true number is likely higher, with Michigan alone reporting 1,562 cases. While typical for spring/summer, states report a larger jump this year. The source remains under investigation, with past outbreaks linked to fresh produce.
Expensive perfumes often derive their lasting scents from ingredients that smell revolting in their raw form, such as musk deer glands, beaver secretions, whale vomit (ambergris), and tree infections (oud). While historically sourced from animals and trees, these components are now largely synthesized due to conservation efforts and legal protections.
China Life Insurance, backed by the State Council, is launching a 5 billion yuan ($737 million) fund to invest in semiconductor companies. This move aligns with China's call for 'patient capital' to support strategic emerging industries amid global competition.
China Life Insurance, backed by the state, is launching a 5 billion yuan ($737 million) fund to invest in semiconductor companies. This move aims to provide "patient capital" for the strategic industry amid global competition, aligning with national development goals.
An ambitious experiment in Senegal's River Valley introduces tilapia and African bonytongue fish into rice fields to combat food insecurity, poverty, and schistosomiasis. The fish fertilize crops, prey on disease-carrying snails, and offer a source of income, potentially transforming local agriculture.
An environmental engineer in Senegal is experimenting with adding fish to rice farms to tackle food insecurity, poverty, and schistosomiasis. Tilapia fertilize crops with their waste, while African bonytongue fish eat snails that carry the disease.
The AI boom is driving massive demand for energy, leading to a resurgence in fossil fuels. Renewable energy advocates are pushing for data centers to be powered by clean sources, facing challenges as wind and solar construction can't keep pace with demand. Several states are enacting legislation to ensure data centers meet renewable energy benchmarks.
New research indicates seagrass meadows provide fish richer in essential nutrients than those from coral reefs, potentially combating malnutrition in coastal communities along East Africa. The study highlights seagrass as 'food infrastructure' vital for local diets.
New research from Stockholm University and Project Seagrass indicates that fish from seagrass meadows offer a superior nutritional profile compared to those from coral reefs, potentially aiding millions in coastal East Africa facing malnutrition and poverty.
Vinton County, Ohio, faces an unprecedented child welfare crisis after the discovery of 16 siblings held in squalid conditions. The county's limited resources are strained by prosecution costs and the care of the children, prompting a $1 million state aid request.
Disney Plus is reportedly exploring the possibility of introducing a free streaming tier, according to a Business Insider report citing an internal company town hall. The move is seen as a strategy to compete with platforms like YouTube and retain viewer attention.
MiniMax CEO Yan Junjie announced he will not take a salary until the company achieves artificial general intelligence (AGI). He also pledged to transfer 4% of his personal shares to employees and 1% to support open-source AI development. The company is also seeking to raise approximately HK$16.04 billion.
Environmental groups warn climate change is causing a "catastrophic mortality event" for Pacific gray whales due to food depletion from melting sea ice. Other factors like ship strikes and pollution also contribute, leading to a near halving of the population since 2019. A petition to relist them under the Endangered Species Act is pending.
China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security has released a blueprint to address AI's impact on the job market over the next five years. The strategy focuses on income growth, wage reform, collective bargaining in the private sector, and managing high earnings in state enterprises, while also strengthening minimum wage protections.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were invited to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding but chose not to attend, reportedly to avoid drawing attention away from the couple amid recent controversy. They instead supported their daughter Betty at a horse show.
Britain's GMB union has asked Labour MPs to vote against proposed caps on political donations, arguing it could harm union funding for the party. The union stated that affiliation arrangements differ from donations and face existing regulations. The debate comes amid controversy over funding for Reform UK.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) warned that renewed fighting between the US and Iran could worsen the global energy crisis. Disruptions to production and exports, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, have already impacted oil markets, and further escalation could complicate recovery efforts.
Africa's top health agency calls the Ebola outbreak in the DRC the fastest-growing ever, outpacing response efforts. Doctors are striking over pay and conditions, while trials for treatments are underway. The UN urges faster international aid amidst existing humanitarian crises and misinformation.
