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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issues warning, as more than 100 aid groups urge Israel to ease blockadeGaza is suffering man-made mass starvation caused by the blockade of aid into the territory, the head of the World Health Organization has said, as more than 100 agencies urged Israel to let supplies in to alleviate the crisis.“I don’t know what you would call it other than mass starvation, and it’s man-made, and that’s...
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:ASA ruling comes amid fears fashion industry reversing progress in body positivity movementAn advert by high street retailer Marks & Spencer has been banned for featuring an “irresponsible” image of a model who appeared “unhealthily thin”.The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said the model’s pose, choice of clothing and the camera angle which seemed to tilt downwards all contributed to the impression she was...
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Elsa, the FDA's new AI efficiency tool, is being lambasted by employees who allege alarming mistakes and slow adoption across the agency.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:T-Mobile’s satellite service is now available to people across the US — and not just T-Mobile customers. On Wednesday, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert announced that the Starlink-powered service is officially out of beta, though it only supports text messaging and location-sharing for now. The new satellite coverage option is called “T-Satellite,” and it’s currently available […]
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission president, says that Ukraine, as a candidate country for membership, needs to uphold ‘fight against corruption’Back to Russia-Ukraine talks, AFP just reported, quoting a source in the Turkish ministry of foreign affairs, that the negotiations will start at 4pm GMT, so that’s 5pm London time and 6pm CEST in large parts of Europe.The EU has also confirmed that trade commissioner...
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Letter adds to pressure on prime minister as archbishop of York condemns violence in Gaza as ‘depraved’ and ‘barbaric’Dozens of former UK ambassadors and diplomats have piled pressure on Keir Starmer to recognise a Palestinian state amid growing international revulsion at the harrowing scenes in Gaza.Their letter to the prime minister came as the archbishop of York condemned the dehumanisation of people in Gaza as “...
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:The White House unveiled its long-awaited “AI Action Plan” on Wednesday, and it included a zombie: a resurrected form of the controversial AI law moratorium that died a very public death. The failed congressional moratorium would have stipulated that no state could regulate artificial intelligence systems for a 10-year period, on pain of being barred […]
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Dahud Hanid Ortiz, convicted in Venezuela of triple homicide in Madrid, is one of 10 US nationals flown to TexasA Venezuelan American murderer and ex-US marine, who killed three people in Spain in 2016, was released to the US during last Friday’s high-profile prisoner swap between the US, El Salvador and Venezuela, according to media and NGO reports.Dahud Hanid Ortiz, who was convicted last year in Venezuela of a...
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Article URL: https://nouvelles.umontreal.ca/en/article/2025/07/22/a-udem-team-confirms-a-fifth-potentially-habitable-planet-around-l-98-59-a-red-dwarf-35-l/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44661862 Points: 67 # Comments: 5
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s9TjRz01fo Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44661846 Points: 315 # Comments: 64
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:There's hope that the gaming industry won't follow Nintendo's lead with $80 pricing. (Well, at least not yet.) On Wednesday, Microsoft backtracked on the price increase for The Outer Worlds 2. The game now costs $70, which itself was considered outrageous only a few years ago. Microsoft told Windows Central that those who already pre-ordered Obsidian's shooter at $80 can get refunds at the point of purchase....
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Macy's Black Friday in July event has Lego building sets on sale for as much as 40% off.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Dell Pro Max 18 Plus supports 128GB RAM right now, with 256GB option arriving later in 2025.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Through July 25, you can grab a DoorDash gift card for $25, $50, $100, or $150 for 15% off at Target.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:The Sound Burger is back from the '80s to bring portability and a new listening experience to vinyl records. Plus, it's $24 off on Amazon.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Elon Musk’s DOGE minions have largely moved out of the General Services Administration. A dystopian scene of bedding and discarded kids’ toys remains.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Mastodon is experimenting with a new way to raise money: in-app donation banners.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:ExpressVPN has released a new patch for its Windows app to close a vulnerability that can leave remote desktop traffic unprotected. If you use ExpressVPN on Windows, download version 12.101.0.45 as soon as possible, especially if you use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) or any other traffic through TCP port 3389. ExpressVPN announced both the vulnerability and the fix in a blog post earlier this week. According to that...
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:The DCU's Booster Gold TV show has reportedly tapped Our Flag Means Death's former creator to helm its pilot episode.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:AI-generated images are everywhere, but this tool can reduce how many you see.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Major updates are coming soon to your Apple Watch for free. Here are the standout features arriving with the latest version of WatchOS.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:A vein specialist weighs in on President Trump's chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) diagnosis.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:As of July 23, you can get the Anker Solix C100 Portable Power Station for $469, down from $799, at Amazon.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Coyote malware wants to read the contents of your browser - just in case you open up a crypto exchange site.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Roku devices don't support VPN apps, but you probably already have the equipment you need to use a VPN on your Roku.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Tonal, the wall‑mounted smart gym, has introduced a new feature that the company says uses "cutting‑edge AI" to improve your workouts. The feature is called Daily Lift, and it analyzes your recent lifts and recovery, then builds a personalized workout plan that adapts to you daily. Every day, a user can pull up a customized strength-training session that is based on their most recent data with just a tap. Tonal says...
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:2024 was an awful year for Sonos. Its long-awaited entry into a crowded headphones market was eclipsed by a bungled app launch which had a knock-on effect that impacted everything the company had planned to do for the rest of the year. Plus, those Ace headphones were missing a major feature. One year later, that TrueCinema spatial audio enhancement is finally ready. And with that update, Sonos added a few more...
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Trump gutting NSF will forfeit scientific leadership to China, letter of dissent says.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:The Trump administration published its much-anticipated AI Action Plan Wednesday, signaling a sharp shift away from former President Biden’s cautious approach to addressing the risks of AI, and toward a focus on speed, sovereignty, national security, and competing with China.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Sonos’ Very Bad 2024 is well documented. Its redesigned app endured a disastrous launch, to the extent that it was initially fundamentally broken. The company was then forced to delay two product launches in order to fix the botched software that its devices are so reliant on. And in the wake of the mess, the company’s then CEO Patrick Spence stepped down at the beginning of 2025. He was replaced by Tom Conrad on an...
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:The goal of this wristband is to provide less invasive tools to interact with computers for people with motor disabilities.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:The Anker 622 power bank wirelessly charges phones on the go, and right now you can find it for 33% off at Amazon.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:We tested the best VPNs for your business or team, whether your employees are in person, hybrid, or remote.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:At the start of the year, President Trump announced his AI Action Plan, an initiative he said would eventually enact policy that would "enhance America's position as an AI powerhouse." Now, after months of consultation with industry players like Google and OpenAI, the administration has finally shared the specific actions it plans to take. Notably, the framework seeks to limit state regulation of AI companies by...
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Uber has announced that Women Preferences, a feature which will allow women riders to be matched exclusively with women drivers and vice versa, is being tested in the US. This feature was first launched in Saudi Arabia in 2019. Competitor Lyft has also operated its Women+ Connect program since 2023. In the next few weeks, Women Preferences pilots will begin in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Detroit. Once live, women...
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